Duck & Goose Arkansas Hunting CME Conference 2027

Duck & Goose Arkansas Hunting CME Conference 2027 is organized by Wild Med Adventures, LLC and will be held from Jan 10 - 15, 2027 at Major League Farms, Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States of America.

Description:

• Join our 5 night Hunting CME course
• This course is ideal for those interested in providing medical care / prevention to hunters or those looking to learn more about possible injuries and accidents encountered while hunting. Our courses are also great for those travel enthusiasts, group leaders, climbers, walkers, EMT’s, nurses or doctors with a desire to learn medical treatment in austere environments. We will complete the core curriculum of this CME certification course while hunting in Arkansas and exploring the many waterways and flooded rice fields that provide an excellent hunting experience. Enjoy 4 days of hunting (planned for 2 days of duck hunting and 2 days of goose hunting unless there is a better chance at one or the other  - things may change slightly depending on birds and weather), Duck Hunts will be on the river, 13 hours CME/FAWM credits, excellent food and drinks including alcohol while making new friends.

Attending This Course You Will:

• Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.
• Practice your skills while enjoying the lodge at Major League Farms and hunting
• Work with our expert faculty and local Duck Hunting guides to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding hunting injuries
• Obtain up to 13 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society towards your FAWM
• Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while hunting and practical skills for assessment, splinting, wraps, carries and more

Certification:

• 13 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits and WMS FAWM Credits
• “This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits
• Through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”

Trip Highlights:

• An opportunity to hunt ducks & speckled belly geese in Arkansas while gaining valuable medical knowledge
• Experience wilderness medicine in context doing what you love to do
• Enjoy a full service lodge with excellent food, drinks and hospitality with a rustic atmosphere
• Build friendships to last a lifetime

Main Educational Objectives:

• The goal of the Wilderness Medical Society Hunting CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related hunting topics and learn skills while collaborating with Major League Farms through educational activities including lectures, hands on work-shops, training modules and Hunting Excursions.
• Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:
• Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
• Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of hunting-related educational activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct hunter safety with their patients.
• Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.
• After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:
• Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.
• Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.
• Demonstrate increased knowledge and skill in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote hunting environments, including hyperthermia, hypothermia, cold injuries, and wound management.
• Understand objective risk-assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.
• Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and potential high velocity ballistic injuries.
• Perform a pre-departure assessment of the participant’s pre-existing medical conditions and plan an appropriate medical kit & care.

Note:

• The deposit is non-refundable, and the organizer will communicate further cancellation terms.

Program Requirements:
This program requires a maximum number of 18 and minimum of 8 to proceed. If the minimum is not met, the organizer will notify all participants in advance, and full deposits will be refunded.