SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Local pheasant hunters will have a three-day window to hit the fields starting Saturday, with the Resident Only season in South Dakota.
Dr. Tom Stys is a cardiologist at Sanford Health. He was born in Poland, grew up in Africa, and has spent 21 years in South Dakota, where he’s become an avid hunter.
“It’s a wonderful time to bond, enjoy the nature, enjoy the thrill, and above all I love to cook (laugh),” medical director for Sanford Health cardiology services Stys said.
There will be no shortage of pheasant hunters roaming the countryside in the coming weeks, and Dr. Stys says your health should be a top priority.
“Unfortunately, too many hunters come unprepared for the hunting season, get out in the middle of wilderness where there’s not always much help and experience a heart attack or a stroke, which is a very sad situation,” Dr. Stys said.
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Dr. Stys says strenuous exertion, cold weather, and the thrill of hunting can lead to a major medical event, and to know your warning signs.