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This list is a work in process. We are trying to compile a list of essential
and optional supplies and tools for hunting. If anybody has any comments
about the classification or has any recommendations for tools that we missed
on this list, then please tell us and we will add to or change the list.
The only way to get the best list is to get input from several experienced
JRT Hunters. Send comments to Kirk.
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Dog Stuff: |
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Deben locator - collar and receiver (suppliers) |
| Extra batteries for both |
| Electrical tape (for wrapping tracking collar) |
| Stake out tether to tie out extra terriers when on a dig (12" eye bolt, 6' of lightweight chain, and a clip) |
| Water bottle and pan (plenty of water is essential in the field to hydrate both the dogs and people) |
| Blanket or Dog Coat for your dog when it is staked out in cold weather. |
| Digging Stuff: |
| Shovel x 2 1 long handle and 1 short handle. Most terriermen in the UK use a Jackson and Spears Bulldog (suppliers) |
| Shovel (Glock) short collapsible handle with root saw for work down in the hole |
| Plastic bucket for removal of dirt in deep digs |
| Digging bar |
| Pick |
| Post hole digger |
| Phone Number of nearest backhoe rental (for serious digging) |
| Quarry Stuff: |
| Hunting License and/or permit. |
| Written permission to hunt from property owner. |
| Assurance from property owner that there is no one else hunting on that property, and that there are no traps set. |
| Equipment required to dispatch varmints if needed (be aware of local laws.) |
| Snare Net |
| Transport Bag |
| Coon Tongs |
| Medical Stuff: A good place to carry all the medical stuff is in a tackle box with four or five trays. A good way to keep track of smaller items is to use film containers with computer address labels on the outside for contents and dosages. A human tray is also recommended. |
| General Medical: |
| First aid book for dogs |
| Phone number and address of the nearest local vet (Always have a good idea of where the nearest vet is located that can be reached whatever time of day or whatever day you happen to be hunting. Time is of the essence if your terrier is in shock from skunking. Use cell phone to notify vet you are on the way in and be prepared to administer treatment IMMEDIATELY upon arrival. Have article with you and read it to vet while underway if necessary.) |
| 1 or 2 syringes |
| Nutrical for the dogs--This is a supplement for dogs, if one is not eating, or has had a hard day in the field. Some dogs can have a hypoglycemic attack and this would be beneficial. Other options are Karo Syrup, Sugar, Honey or Pectin, |
| Tweezers |
| Swiss army knife |
| Hydrogen peroxide - which can also be used to make a dog vomit, if you need to. |
| 1 pair of hemostats (for removal of porcupine quills) |
| A thermometer |
| Bottle of saline solution (to rinse eyes after working) |
| Tube of antiseptic ointment for use on the eyes from your vet for any scratches or cuts received while working quarry. |
| Hand disinfectant in a bottle |
| Snake bite kit |
| Drugs: (some for you some for the dog) |
| Pepto Bismol |
| Sunscreen |
| Baby Asprin |
| Bute -- It is similiar to aspirin, but is stonger. It will come from a vet, too. |
| Adult aspirin |
| Acepromazine -- Tranquilizer, if you've got a dog that needs to be kept clamed down. I wouldn't give it until after a vet had treated a dog, though. |
| Prednisone -- This is a steroid, used if a dog has inflammation, or a bee sting, or something similiar. |
| Benadryl |
| Sinus headache stuff |
| Wound Treatment: |
| Scissors for tape |
| Bandaids |
| Nexaband -- This is a super glue to bond small wounds back together. Get it from a vet. |
| Vet rap for big wounds |
| Roll of surgical tape |
| Tea bags, used for bleeding wounds |
| Compresses |
| 1 or 2 packages of gauze to cover cuts (pads or wrap) |
| Baby wipes, in small flat packages |
| Elastoplast tape -- Very sticky, stretchy adhesive tape. Will hold a bandage on a dog's leg, etc. |
| 1 small bottle of betadyne solution |
| Eye ointment |
| 1 tube of Neosporin Plus |
| Small supply of Q Tips |
| Muzzle (to keep dog from biting during treatment if severely injured) |
| Shock Treatment |
| Vial of Epinephrine...for emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock this is for a bad reaction to skunk spraying (Caution: Consult your Vet for dosage as an overdose can have a serious effect on your dog as well) |
| Blankets & Towels (to wrap up dogs that are cold or in shock) |
| Article from JRTCA on treatment of terriers suffering from shock due to Skunking to give to your vet should you need it to treat dogs properly |
| Solu delta Cortif for skunk emergencies -- it's an injection to treat shock. You have to get it from a vet. It can be given IM, so you don't need to hit a vein. Works good. |
| Bottle of Skunk Off |
| Or homemade "Skunk Wash" (1quart hydrogen peroxide 3%, 1 cup baking soda, 1 Tablespoon Dawn dish washing detergent.) |
| Space blanket |
| Misc Stuff: |
| 2 pair of rubber gloves |
| Cellular Phone |
| Gator ade powder |
| Clothing appropriate for conditions and terrain. (Something that I personally think is wonderful is a pair of Gortex socks. These can be worn inside any shoes and your feet will stay comfy and dry) |
| Wire cutters |
| Nail clippers for people and a set for dogs |
| Flashlight & backup |
| Insect Repellent |
| Handsaw |
| Chain saw |
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