The Hunting Myth That Killed More Men Over 60 Than Bears Ever Did

0:00 The real risks that kill older hunters in the woods, which are far more dangerous than bears. 4:17 last-light walk 7:50 propane heater 10:49 firearms 13:33 skiff 16:41 tree stand 20:20 heart The bear under your stand is not the greatest danger waiting for an older hunter in the woods. In this video, I count down six risks that have killed more men over sixty than bears ever did. I share the hunting accidents and warning signs I have seen during thirty-two years as a rural Missouri deputy, including the last-light walk, carbon monoxide from propane heaters, firearm accidents, cold-water drownings, tree-stand falls, and heart attacks. I also explain the simple precautions that can help you come home: carrying a headlamp and whistle, using a carbon monoxide detector, unloading your firearm before obstacles, wearing a life jacket and full-body harness, and asking for help when it is time to move a deer.