First Aid and equipment for hunting

[Unbreall836]

Although many of us do not think about first aid in the field, I believe this is an important aspect to consider before we go out on that trip of a lifetime, or...our annual hunting adventure. A few years back we had a hunter in our camp have a heart attack and he died. We were able to bring him back, but for that moment life was really scary with the limited phone service. I have been looking around for some information on what is being used/carried in the field and on hunting trips in general in the line of first aid equipment and for training. One of my most important pieces of equipment in my bag is the InReach mini. Many of the places we hunt do not have cell service. The inReach Mini is an important piece of equipment to get help to an injured person in the field if help is needed. I call it my digital "911" unit. Next I carry a small, plastic sealed field, first aid kit. The kit includes a tourniquet and at least one quick clotting bandage. We got these from a seminar that was put on by our shooting club; the kit cost around $100. The course was specifically designed to be used on a shooting range or hunting in the field. I am working on getting another refresher course put on by our club. Any information of replies in reference to this topic would be appreciated.

 

[45-70govt]

I carry a tourniquet, semi rigid brace/cast and a decent first aid kit all the time. Had some advanced training from the military years back, and having seen things go bad before i dont worry about the weight penalty.

 

[justinspicher]

I think knowledge, skill and experience is more important than what’s carried.

Wilderness first aid courses are spendy, but worth every penny when the info is needed.

 

[Speaks]

I have a small first aid kit I use for hiking, back packing, hunting etc. I am missing a tourniquet and need to figure out which one to order, any recommendations appreciated.

Otherwise I have
Gause
Vet wrap
Leuko tape
Trauma bandages with quick clot
Advis, Benadryl, and Aspirin (if anyone has a heart issue), some extra iodine tablets for water
Alcohol swabs
Neosporin
Benadryl cream
Space blanket

I think thats it but would have to double check, Also carry an inreach.

 

[Weldor]

Just a thought on touriquets, I use the Ultimate gun sling. I makes a handy tourniquet if needed.

 

[DrRock]

Although many of us do not think about first aid in the field, I believe this is an important aspect to consider before we go out on that trip of a lifetime, or...our annual hunting adventure. A few years back we had a hunter in our camp have a heart attack and he died. We were able to bring him back, but for that moment life was really scary with the limited phone service. I have been looking around for some information on what is being used/carried in the field and on hunting trips in general in the line of first aid equipment and for training. One of my most important pieces of equipment in my bag is the InReach mini. Many of the places we hunt do not have cell service. The inReach Mini is an important piece of equipment to get help to an injured person in the field if help is needed. I call it my digital "911" unit. Next I carry a small, plastic sealed field, first aid kit. The kit includes a tourniquet and at least one quick clotting bandage. We got these from a seminar that was put on by our shooting club; the kit cost around $100. The course was specifically designed to be used on a shooting range or hunting in the field. I am working on getting another refresher course put on by our club. Any information of replies in reference to this topic would be appreciated.

After 40 years of hunting my two worst injuries have been self inflicted when dressing animals. It happens because you are excited and often exhausted and stressed out and in a hurry. The knife slips and you got a major cut. Take medical supplies to treat knife wounds, including punctures.

 

[Rich M]

After 40 years of hunting my two worst injuries have been self inflicted when dressing animals. It happens because you are excited and often exhausted and stressed out and in a hurry. The knife slips and you got a major cut. Take medical supplies to treat knife wounds, including punctures.

I carry a cutting glove for the grabbing hand/off hand. Use one when filleting a lot of fish too - this is what started me using these - got tired of a new nick every time. The gloves work and give a better grip for grabbing and pulling slimey things...

 

[DougR67]

I carry a cutting glove for the grabbing hand/off hand. Use one when filleting a lot of fish too - this is what started me using these - got tired of a new nick every time. The gloves work and give a better grip for grabbing and pulling slimey things...

Do you have a link or brand name of the gloves you use? I too have have cut myself when field dressing or butchering, they might be a great addition to my kill kit.

 

[Backyard]

In mine:
Tourniquet
Clotting bandage
Tape- leuko and medical
A few Bandaids
Gauze
Tylenol & Ibuprofen
Benadryl
Dermabond glue

Cut gloves in the kill kit.
I also carry a Zoleo.


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[DrRock]

I carry a cutting glove for the grabbing hand/off hand. Use one when filleting a lot of fish too - this is what started me using these - got tired of a new nick every time. The gloves work and give a better grip for grabbing and pulling slimey things...

Sounds like a great idea

 

[taskswap]

Wife is a neurotrauma nurse. My kit got her stamp of approval:

1. CAT tourniquet
2. Roll of med tape
3. 2x Combine ABD pads
4. 4x Sterile "2's" (gauze pads)
5. HyFin Vent Chest Seal
6. Roll of horse leg splint tape (same as human stuff but cheaper and can help splint an injured horse as well)
7. 4-5 bandaids (I'm clumsy, I use a bandaid literally every trip)
8. QuickClot powder
9. 4x BZK wipes
10. 4x nitrile gloves
11. Strip of "butterfly" stitches
12. Benadryl, aspirin, and a few other common meds
13. Small printed trauma-care pamphlet for "helpful folks" who want to help address an injury but aren't trained themselves.
14. Trauma shears
15. Gallon-size ziploc. I keep my med kit in this rather than some other type of bag. It makes it really fast and easy to see find what you're looking for in a hurry, and if you do deal with a real wound, you can dump it and use it to hold your contaminated waste items. It can also be used in other types of emergencies e.g. to carry water.

This kit pushes 6+ oz so it's not the lightest set. You could drop a few items like the Chest Seal (very rarely needed) or trauma scissors (as a hunter, you're going to have a knife with you). Then again, if you need to cut off a pant leg to access a wound on you or a buddy and every tiny movement of fabric makes you want to pass out, having a dedicated tool designed for this can be extremely helpful.

I do carry an InReach Mini but it's not in my med kit, it's in a mesh pouch at the top of my pack.

When hunting with a partner I insist on doing a med kit dump by each person. It only takes 2 mins but IMO it's helpful for each person to know what resources are in each pack in case of a true emergency.

 

[doc holiday13]

Depends on how "prepared" you want/need to be. Stopping bleeding is probably a #1. Some items double in use. You can use leuko tape as wound closure or holding a dressing in place.

I have the North American Rescue Out_Pak kit. It covers a lot. I've removed the nitrile gloves and replaced the duct tape with leuko.

 

[Gunnersdad49]

Do you have a link or brand name of the gloves you use? I too have have cut myself when field dressing or butchering, they might be a great addition to my kill kit.

I use the cut resistant gloves from Home Depot. They are around $10 for the pair. They don't stop the point of a knife from poking you, but will help you avoid the major laceration type of wounds.

 

[rideold]

I took a wilderness first responder course a long time ago but I keep my knowledge as fresh as I can. The biggest "knowledge" point for me is knowing what I can and can not do. I do carry an inReach.

My kit is built of:

Misc. band aids including Nextcare waterproof (pretty damn useful in the field)
SteriStrips
Water purification tablets
Lighter
Gauze pads (6)
Swat-T tourniquet
Quick clot gauze
Hand sanitizer
Tampons (2)...because someone might need one
Advil
Alive
Aspirin...for suspected heart attack
Benadryl
Hydrocodone...a few doses. Just enough to get someone out of the field if major pain is a barrier
Tenacious tape
Nitrile gloves
Vet wrap
Olaes bandage
Roller gauze
Tape
Irrigation syringe
Sharpie marker to write times for a tourniquet or medication dosages/times.....because I'm not going to remember in an emergency situation. Just write it on the person/limb so there is no question.

Some day I'll get small individual zip locks for all the various medications so I can write what it is and the dosing. Right now I just have a single bag.

The other thing I don't have but feel like I should carry is a disposable cpr shield

 

[Poser]

I tried keeping my kit in a plastic bag, but carrying it around 100+ days a year backcountry skiing, hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, peak bagging etc, the bags always fall apart and some of my kit once got damaged in my pack from crampons I ended up back at using a cordura bag.

 

[24valve]

For most hunting/general outdoors, I'd start with a WFA class and learn the basics of treatment and how to get someone out to frontcountry and EMS access. WFR is a good next step if you want to be more prepared.

From there, I'd carry what you know how to use in your FAK.

An inreach or iphone capable of satellite texting to communcate an emergency outside of cell service is great.

 

[def90]

In Reach and take a local "stop the bleed" or tactical combat casualty care class.

 

[The John]

I have a great first aid kit that I put together that normally stays in my pack.

However.... I have a small bag that goes underneath my FHF Bino harness that has a TQ, clotting powder, skittles (I'm a type 1 diabetic), Gauze, compact ankle wrap, non-latex gloves, medical tape and I think that's it.

My thinking is that If I have my pack off and I'm (or someone else is) in trouble I may not be able to get back to my pack (depending on what happened). This gives me the tools to figure something out and self rescue while I wait for backup.

 

[wyosam]

Long time ER nurse. Some of you guys carry a LOT of stuff! A little duct tape, superglue, some cord that I carry anyway is about all that is in my pack anymore.


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[Jimmy]

Long time ER nurse. Some of you guys carry a LOT of stuff! A little duct tape, superglue, some cord that I carry anyway is about all that is in my pack anymore.


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can you elaborate on how you would use the superglue?