Wilderness Medicine Podcast #36: Treestand Safety & Catfish Injuries
Dec 18, 2024
Dr. Dirk Haslow, a pediatrician and epidemiologist, joins Dr. Nick Weiss from UNM and wilderness medicine fellow Dr. Josh Markham to dive into treestand safety and catfish injuries. They reveal that tree stand injuries surpass projectile injuries among Arkansas hunters, emphasizing critical safety protocols. The trio also shares shocking insights on catfish puncture wounds, discussing both unique medical treatments and unexpected dangers. Funny anecdotes about catfish encounters add a lighthearted touch to their informative discussion.
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Hunting Injuries: A Growing Concern
- Hunting-related injuries, a significant concern for outdoor enthusiasts, are the subject of a new study.
- Tree stand injuries are surprisingly more common than projectile-related incidents among Arkansas hunters.
Dedicated Hunting Couple
- A pregnant woman, 24 weeks along, insisted on hunting from a tree stand despite having contractions.
- Her husband, equally dedicated, sat at the base of the tree stand in camouflage, ready to assist if needed.
Tree Stand Mishaps
- Dr. Heslow shares anecdotes of hunting accidents, including a friend falling from a tipped-over tree stand.
- Another friend jumped from a stand after disturbing a wasp nest, highlighting unexpected hazards.
