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Author: Charles Kassotis
When hunting season approaches each year, many eager bow or gun shooters make ready to hit the wilds and bag their pretty. But what many fail to take into account is the need to protect themselves from the wilds of fierce weather, especially when hunting during the late fall or winter seasons. If
1. Get plenty of sleep beforehand. Since hunters sometimes take to the woods at any hour of the day or night, and because they must keep still in their stands while waiting for prey to approach, it is natural to become sleepy at times. But falling asleep can be dangerous due to the risk of hypothermia or falling out of a tree, if that is your perch. Get at least six to eight hours the day before your hunting expedition. Avoid taking medications that can make you drowsy, unless you really need them.
2. Eat a healthy meal before you go. Someone who is hungry or dehydrated can more quickly become cold, lacking fuel to warm their bodies adequately. It helps to feed on protein and complex carbohydrates. Even certain types of fat can be good as far as helping to insulate your body. Drink eight ounces of fluid every couple of hours unless you are expending lots of energy in chasing your prey, in which case you will need to drink more often.
3. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Either of these can provide a false sense of warmth that may lead you into removing a scarf, gloves, or other clothing or render you vulnerable to the cold. Caffeine can interfere with your circulation, too, so stick to decaf on the day of your outing. In addition, alcohol ( Next Page )
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