Summary: In this episode, we talk about something that should probably be top of mind but is often overlooked. Hunting in the backcountry is something we should not take lightly and should always be prepared for. In this Episode Captain Barteck, an avid hunter and Firefighter/ Paramedic joins us with some great tips for back country safety. From understanding what the major issues are that most commonly occur in the backcountry, to how to best prepare for the unknown. If you spend any amount of time away from your truck and out of service do yourself a favor, listen to this episode and educate yourself so that when the time comes that you or your partner is in trouble you know, not only how much trouble but also how to deal with the situation.<br> <br> Show Notes:<br> <br> * Interview starts (4:30)<br> * Growing up in Wisconsin (11:45)<br> * Montana (17:30)<br> * Prepping for a hunt (21:45)<br> * Keep it all in your truck (31:30)<br> * Backcountry medical kits (32:30)<br> * Tourniquets (38:00)<br> * What to do when you get injured (42:30)<br> * The difference between medical and trauma (48:30)<br> * Altitude sickness (53:00)<br> * Water treatment (1:02:30)<br> * Navigation (1:10:30)<br> <br> <br> Huge thanks to today’s show sponsor <a href="http://goHUNT.com">goHUNT.com</a>. Go hunt is not only an amazing research platform, and knowledge base but they now have all the gear you need to for true backcountry hunting. We actually have a new special offer for you guys from <a href="http://goHUNT.com">goHUNT.com</a> I have been telling the guys over at <a href="http://ghost.com">ghost.com</a> that if they would just give guys a free trial, people will be hooked. So finally, now we have made it happen. If you go to <a href="http://goHUNT.com/TRO">goHUNT.com/TRO</a> you can access the goHUNT filtering where you can filter units based on search preferences, it is an awesome tool. You guys need to give it a test run, not to mention its 100% free. Go to <a href="http://www.goHUNT.com/TRO">www.goHUNT.com/TRO</a> also be sure to check out the gear shop and pick up any last minute gear for your upcoming hunts.<br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-outdoors-hunting-podcast/id981781015?mt=2"></a><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-rich-outdoors-podcast"></a><br>
