How to Avoid Bites and Stings While Scouting in Warm Weather

Spring means gobbling turkeys, pleasant temps, and more daylight. It’s also the start of a long offseason of whitetail scouting that spans the summer months and into fall openers. Unfortunately, it’s also the time that insects, spiders, snakes, and a host of other critters resurface.

Depending on what part of the country you live in, these critters might not pose much of a threat to you. If you live in states that serve sweet tea or promote dry, arid temps, you probably think about them a lot. While the odds of getting bit by a snake remain low, and even lower for death-related bites, I’m willing to bet most hunters would still rather exercise a bit of caution when it comes to creepy crawlies. Even if you aren’t worried about snake bites, no one wants to give up red meat because they forgot their tick repellent.

Continue reading to learn more about avoiding bites and stings in warm weather, written by Adam Moore.