65 y/o pheasant hunter dies

[don novicki]

I read that a 65 y/o pheasant hunter dies after being shot in the leg. At 10:00 am the call went out for assistance. At 10:12 the helicopter was called. The helicopter was 25 minutes out. At 10:30 the hunter died from his wound. 18 minutes to exsanguinate and he was gone before they could air lift him out. Got me thinking that I need a new more inclusive first aid kit to carry with me. How many of us are trained in First aid/CPR and carry a F/A kit with them while hunting? I'm a retired RN so I have some pretty decent training, but when you are dealing with an arterial spray, every second counts. Horrible story for sure.

 

[Anthony Babich]

Wow, as an avid upland hunter / guide myself this is not something anyone wants to hear. This must have been at close range, I carry a first-aid kit and clot powder at all times when afield, definitely has come in handy within the past. As a guide it's mandatory to be trained in First-Aid / CPR but highly recommend this to everyone. Prayers for the family what a way to go

 

[Steven Alexander]

I always wear a webbed belt for just such an occasion (tourniquet) , but you can't prepare for everything. CLS course in the army many moons ago. Vehicles all have kits, but I don't carry one into the field with me. When the dog went out with me I did, as they are more prone to injury than I ever was. Glue, gauze, tape, antibiotic cream, etc.