One of the most dangerous animals in the woods is barely visible to the human eye. The deer tick, about the size of a pin head, is the primary carrier of Lyme disease, a gruesome contagion that’s extremely debilitating.
I met Matt Morrett at this year’s NRA Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA, and chatted briefly about his career and hunting plans for the spring. He quickly admitted that he had been crushed by Lyme disease to the point that he had intravenous transfusions 24/7 for nearly 18 months. Morrett is a great guy and extremely skillful in the woods and it pained me greatly that my friend endures such a malady without a cure.
Turkey hunters are particularly vulnerable to tick infection since they often sit on the ground during spring, when ticks are active. Spraying your clothes with BugBlocker is one way to fight off ticks; the Elimitick brand is another good solution. This line of clothing produced by Gamehide has built-in bug repellency that won’t wash out. Here’s the basics from the manufacturer.
With Gamehide’s Elimitick clothing incorporating Insect Shield Technology, you can protect yourself from ticks, chiggers and mosquitos by simply wearing it. There is no special care required and the garments will protect you from the nasty insects for the entire life of the garment. With more than 300,000 tick related illnesses in the U.S. last year, every turkey hunter needs to take precautions when heading into the field.
Gamehide’s ElimiTick Five Pocket Pant, made from Clever Cloth fabric feels like a cotton pant but performs like a performance poly. It’s the ultimate turkey hunting pant with all the right pockets and most importantly, will help protect you from ticks, including those that cause Lyme disease. Team it up with our ElimiTick Long Sleeve Tech shirt made from light-weight wicking poly to keep you cool and comfortable and you are set for the spring turkey woods.
Worry about that longbeard’s next move, not ticks this spring – wear ElimiTick. To see our entire ElimiTick collection including those in Mossy Oak Obsession, please visit gamehide.com.
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