The Daily Ardmoreite Surviving the battle of the outdoors By Brad Black Outdoors Correspondent For the folks that don't spend time in the woods and on the water, many believe we humans have an unfair advantage over the wildlife. What they don't realize is the outdoors are a battleground with the hunter and angler being very much outnumbered. There are numerous critters in the outdoors that can cause grief to an unprepared outdoor enthusiast. In this week's column, I'll try to cover some of these and also give you some ideas to prevent these critters from ruining your day afield. . . .
Ticks carry numerous diseases that are harmful to man.
The two most notable ones are Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease. I've known people to come down with both of these ailments, and, trust me, you don't want to catch them. . . . Don't toss that tick. The bloodthirsty parasite might not be an ideal summer souvenir, but one of Oklahoma's top tick experts says saving any little suckers found embedded in your body could be important for your health. By identifying it, we can tell what disease you may or may not have if you get sick.