its always fun to get out in nature, all the wild animal stories...mountain lion encounters, hog attacks and all are really few and far between, but its always good to be safe, because it does happen!
the more common concerns would be snakes, and since we are getting to that time of year again, the heat! not to mention twisting an ankle or a bad fall.
in planning trips, one of the first things we will do is locate the closest ER, keep an eye on cell phones for reception, and know where you can go to get reception if needed, and always know where you are if the call has to be made!
just a good way to play it safe, no need to risk life or limb!
having said all that, its a judgement call. i do go out on my own some, but usually not. it comes down to where it is for me, i will go into an abandoned home or property alone, probably best not to.
when we are out in the woods, chasing a story, we do the above mentioned, and there is more than me there! and i do carry a .45 along with a hunting knife
we all know about the research that goes into our hunts before we hunt, its a good idea to research the area as it is known today also.
our group was looking into something in OK, and after all the research, things looked fairly good, but doing the research on 'whats going on there today' in the area we found that it had a reputation for meth labs and such, we decided to stay away from it! same kinda deal with stuff down on our southern border, with drug runners, illegals and all.
not saying that to scare you, just prepare you, so you can play it safe.
thanks and good luck
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