Segment 3, September 28th, 2024

David Gaskins always brings great information on the big game hunts from the west.  His nickname, First Day Dave, came from prior seasons where he & clients have gotten the deer that they wanted on the “first day” with 7-Jay Outfitters in Sundance, Wyoming.

Over the years Gaskin has given us pointers.  An emergency situation was added to the list

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• Get physically prepared before a hunt.  Walk and improve your aerobic exercises before heading out west were altitude and exertion are a part of the hunt
  
• Wear layers.  This year the early part of the season was hot.  However, Gaskins let us know that there were also 6″ of snow a few ridgelines over.  Layers enable you to prepare for what the situation brings.
  
• IMPORTANT:  Listen to what your body tells you.  Gaskins hadn’t felt well and ended up having heart attack, four stints in surgery, & back to the hunt.
  
• The sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors, Jesse Brown’s, has several client mounts from western trips across the wall in the brick & mortar store.
  
• End of September is archery season in Wyoming, followed by rifle in the early days of October.  These seasons include white tail, mule deer, and elk.
  
  Things You’ll Learn by Listening:
  

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• Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a viral disease spread by flies, midges, and no-see-ums.  It is common in late summer/early fall & ends once a frost occurs.  It can be fatal to the animal in some cases.
  

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