I have no idea. You would have to ask the snake. This area I'm referring too never expanded much past the 50's and the houses are super old. Just ranch houses every few miles up and down a river.
I don't think much first aid can be done. Now I have no experience with someone actually getting bit, but I confident in saying the snake bite kits do more damage then they do good, and don't be dumb and try to suck the venom out. Clean bite with fresh water, and apply firm pressure above bite...
I have ADD and am easily distracted, so I leave the rod at home if I'm hunting. If I was to run into a lake full of any type of trout species on a hunting trip it would quickly become a fishing trip.
All of them were in the wonderful Imnaha canyon in Oregon. I just wonder how many near misses happen as well. I know we have had many of them, but I've never been bit, or has anyone with me.
I've known 4 people that have been bitten and they were all different but in a similar area and all locals. One was from picking up a fresh load of laundry off the floor in the house. Second was sitting in a recliner and reached down to grab the TV remote and the snake was under his chair. Third...
Fence not necessary in my opinion. Sleep is very important though, so if it helps you sleep better then take it. Hang food on the downhill side of camp, and keep the tent clean of food. If you end up killing an elk and spend the night be sure to leave the bloody clothes down by your meat and...
Always hunt new areas typically when traveling out of state. New country is fun and rewarding with its challenges and unexpected miles of downfall you didnt see on google earth.
Escouting only, and put together plans A-D. Boots on the ground with bow in hand, and run till I find them.
All I'll say is some of the most awesome and productive areas I've found without pressure in any state I've hunted are miles into that type of S**t that not many are willing to cross or go through. In this case I truly believe the "grass is always greener on the other side".
Big hell no for me. The boys need to be strapped tight, but it took me years to find the right underwear that works for multiple days. I've tried so many with failure.
Hooded merino for me regardless of temperature. Somewhere between 115-150. Early mornings I cover ot with some type of grid fleece, but merino next to skin.
Good ol Deschutes! Sure miss fishing that river when I lived in Oregon. These Washington rivers are hard to leave now though. Need to make trip down there this summer.