Heat Exhaustion - Hunting Survival Symptoms - Treatment

On warmer days a health concern facing hunters can be Heat Exhaustion. The excitement of the hunt, the greater physical effort and the possibility of becoming dehydrated can lead a hunter to become over heated. This is a dangerous condition and must be addressed immediately

• Profuse sweating

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Flushed or reddened skin

• Rapid or fast breathing and heart beat

• Muscle weakness or cramps

• Fatigue

• Stop all activity

• Cool down the person as soon as possible

• Hydrate with cool water or Gatorade

• Get medical attention if the condition doesn't improve within an hour