It's not about how many snakes you see while turkey hunting- it's the dozens you walk past and DON'T see that are the most dangerous. In the south, there's no telling how many snakes we walk by that we never know about. I'm in the woods quite a bit between running coonhounds, turkey hunting, and deer season. Given my amount of time spent in snake country the odds go up significantly for me to be struck at. In GA we never have a real winter, maybe 2-3 weeks of freezing temps on average. That means our snakes are out at least 90% of the year. It only takes one bite to change your life, physically and financially. And that's if you're lucky enough to be near to your vehicle and close enough to a hospital to get quick treatment. As for boots, Danner Sharptail snake boots are the best money I've ever spent. Lighter than a typical pair of work boots and very comfortable. I've put a ton of miles on them and my feet stay as comfortable as they would be without them. I don't even notice that I'm wearing them. Highly recommend checking them out.
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