How to Prepare for Emergencies in Elk Hunting

Elk like cold weather, so many states such as Colorado will get you licenses that last over late October to early January, right when the weather is both temperamental and also uncertain.

While there are a number of other precautions to be taken while hunting to ensure your safety, we will be talking about physical safety for the most part.

FIRST AID PACK

– Take some basic training in CPR, stemming blood flow etc. – Carrying an all-around “How To …” book like. – Carrying a suitable first aid pack.

FIRST AID PACK

– Protective gear such as medical gloves, eye masks and surgical masks. – Dressings, band-aids etc. for small wounds and blisters. – Tourniquets and pressure wraps to stem blood.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION

You can set up specific communications for emergency communication: – Emergency signals/beacons – Text custom messages – Ways to share your location

Keep the device charged and test it out so you know how to activate and use it. Such communication could mean the difference between being found or getting in serious trouble.

KNOW THE AREA AND EVACUATION ROUTES

Find the right department and get on the phone with the hunting consultants they have.

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