I went out looking for turkeys and found ticks!

"If you are going out turkey hunting, beware! One thing we were not short of right now is ticks! Any trip out in the timber will probably result in finding ticks…deer ticks and dog ticks…on yourself when you get back home. I found eight ticks on me recently, including a large, engorged dog tick. Ticks are part of the Nebraska experience, and as they say, “Nebraska: It’s not for everyone.” If you intend to be outside and enjoy nature, you had better to be ready to deal with ticks."

Interested in reading more? Read the full article by Rick Windham here.

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

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Founder & Lead Writer

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Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.

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It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.

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