As we venture out into the woods again to hunt, let's take a moment to remind ourselves of the dangers lurking in the very places we hide—tick-borne diseases not just for you but also for our four-legged hunting partners.
Lyme Disease is pretty bad. The Centers for Disease Control expects 627,927 actual cases in 2024. But it isn't the only threat. Here are a few sources to teach yourself about tick-borne diseases and how to prevent them.
Read about ticks and how to protect yourself from them:
The National Wild Turkey Federation
The American Veterinary Medical Association
Here's a story from CBS News about hunters helping everyone fight tick-borne diseases.
Have fun out there, but let's be sure the only things we bring back home are filled tags, great memories, and each other.
Stay safe,