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Some things should always be at a hunter's side, some are nice comforts and some may save your life. Here's what you should consider taking into the field.

After Lyme disease reared its ugly head in 1975 and subsequently spread throughout much of the country, it changed how we care for our gundogs.

Spring squirrel hunting is a great way to expand your season and avoid the off-season blues.

Scientists have confirmed that the Heartland Virus is indeed a tick-borne disease.

Hunting keeps deer populations in check while decreasing the incidents of tick-borne illnesses.

Hunters, hikers and anyone that spends time outdoors are going to be exposed to ticks. It’s just part of the deal when we go outside. The more informed you are about these woodland pests the better you can deal with them and spend more time in the woods.

There’s a better way to remove ticks of all sizes in one piece, with no specialized tools required—other than a common cotton swab, that is.

New York’s Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies anticipates a bad year for ticks in the northeastern United States. Its predictions are based on a simple trend: more mice mean more ticks, and an increase in Lyme disease the following year.

Just the thought of ticks or chiggers is enough to make a grown man cringe in horror, but knowledge, preventive measures and common sense will help hunters avoid them.