How I Spend 200+ Days in the Woods with ZERO Ticks

The 2026 tick surge is officially here, and with Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome at record highs, "hoping for the best" isn't a strategy. In this video, I’m breaking down my 3-part tick prevention system that allows me to spend 200+ days a year in the brush without getting bitten. Whether you’re a hunter, hiker, or land manager, this technical protocol covers everything from Permethrin treatment to the "Lint Roller Hack" that catches hitchhikers before they reach your skin. Stop letting the fear of ticks keep you out of the woods and start using a system that actually works. In this video, we cover: -Why DEET fails and why Permethrin is the better choice for gear. -How to properly treat hunting clothes and boots with Sawyer Permethrin. -My "Shin Guard Theory" for navigating high-traffic tick areas. -The "Post-Mission" inspection: From the truck to the shower. -Alpha-gal Syndrome: Protecting your ability to eat venison. JOIN THE NEXT STEP COMMUNITY: If you’re on a mission to become a more effective woodsman and land manager, hit that SUBSCRIBE button. We’re documenting everything from small-acreage habitat projects to out-of-state western hunts. GEAR MENTIONED IN VIDEO: Permethrin I use: https://amzn.to/42qYCvY Picaridin: https://amzn.to/3OE7P0P Connect: nextstepoutdoors.com FULL GEAR LIST BELOW: Camo http://pnumaoutdoors.com/nextstepoutdoors (SAVE 20% with code NSO20) Saddle: https://alnk.to/4XxTzOq Climbing Sticks: https://alnk.to/esWblgP Platform: https://alnk.to/ei2Fhzk Bow Hoist: https://amzn.to/3yalWCK Stick/Platform Carabiners: https://amzn.to/3zKYbBx Backpack: https://alnk.to/clXYnWl Rangefinder: https://alnk.to/1XXgvMc Knife: https://amzn.to/33x7pBo Binos - https://alnk.to/9IeBFF9 Spotting Scope - https://alnk.to/eZHl6a4 Best tent for long hunting trips: https://alnk.to/4Xw9bHR Portable Jumper Pack https://bit.ly/48SfWMj Main Camera: https://amzn.to/3CQqiRj Mirrorless Cam: https://amzn.to/3FF5eZG Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3qBPum2 Camera Arm - https://amzn.to/2XALJPP Fluid Head - https://amzn.to/3eYPKne Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/2yKlfB8 360 Cam: https://amzn.to/3OyVDe8 Action Cam - https://amzn.to/3OyVDe8 Links may be part of an affiliate program, in which I make a small commission at no cost to you. I appreciate the support! If you have questions, drop them in the comments — I’ll do my best to help. Follow Next Step Outdoors: Instagram: @NextStepOutdoors Facebook: /NextStepOutdoors #TickPrevention #HuntingGear #LymeDisease #AlphaGal #Woodsmanship #NextStepOutdoors #Hunting2026 #LandManagement