I am the safety coordinator for my technician group at work, and I just finished a presentation on insect & snake bite in regard to the work place. In regard to Ticks, the following are recommended:[/align][/align]1. Use an insect repellant that contains DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) and Permethrin.[/align]2. Cover your body with as much clothing as possible, and wear a hat.[/align]3. Ticks (& mosquitoes) are attracted to dark colored clothing, so where light clothing when possible. (Also helps in seeing ticks)[/align]4. Tuck pants into socks and boots.[/align][/align]In regards to hunting, I would recommend getting a bug suit. I purchased a mesh oversuit in a realtree patternfor an Alaska hunt to protect myself from mosquitoes on the north slopes. It worked like a charm and paid for itself right off. If scent control is a concern, they make "scent free" bug repellant[/align][/align]Ticks are slow feeders, and can take up to 36hrs for disease transmission. This makes early tick removal crucial.[/align]1. Check yourself for ticks often when outdoors.[/align]2. If you find a tick, remove it immediately with tweezers:[/align] - Grasp or "pinch" the tick & skinbetween your fingers[/align] - Grab the tick with tweezers, andwith a steady motion pull the tickstraight up and away from the skin[/align] - Apply an antiseptic to the bite area[/align]3. DO NOT use a hot match, petroleum jelly, nail polish or other products to remove the tick.[/align][/align]I hope this information helps [/align]