How to Pack a First Aid Kit for Hunting

by Leslie R. Thompson

Overview

Because hunting involves weapons, animals and remote, isolated locations, a first aid kit is critical. Items should be multipurpose and take into consideration the hunter and his dog. The kit also needs to be mobile and easily accessible. In a crisis, advance preparation can make all the difference.
Assembling the First Aid Kit

Step 1

Mark the outside of the container with reflective tape and write "First Aid" using the marker. Make it easy for anyone with you to know what it is and where to find it.
Step 2

Pack bandages of various sizes and purposes. Include knuckle and fingertip bandages alongside regular bandages. Make sure you have waterproof bandages. Consider liquid bandages in a bottle for small cuts. Include Neosporin to stave off infection.
Step 3

Include gauze of various sizes and medical tape to hold it in place. Medical tape also comes in various sizes, which will come in handy if you need to splint a finger or an ankle. Include waterproof tape, especially if you will be hunting for waterfowl. Gauze and medical tape will also work on a hunting dog.
Step 4

Pack tweezers and duct tape. Both work well for removing splinters from a dog's paw or human hand. In a pinch, duct tape can be used with bandages or to repair equipment.
Step 5

Include medications for pain (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen), allergies (antihistimines), diarrhea, and indigestion. Being prepared for anything can help in a moment of physical distress.
Step 6

Add a bottle of sterile, saline solution. This can be used to irrigate a wound or flush the eyes of a hunting dog. Include eye drops to help with glare, dry-eye and fatigue.
Step 7

Pack a space blanket for emergency warmth. These blankets can help stave off hypothermia.