Tips on Hunting in the heat?

[MrSchulz]

Looking to metal detect when im out of school today. The heat gets to me, im a pretty big dude, 15 years old, 6'3'' 290lbs, but I want to Metal Detect when im out of classes today. Its suppose to be 89 degrees today not including humidity etc etc. Any tips to survive the heat?

 

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[civil_war22]

Drink lots of water. I have been hunting last three days for bout 12 hours a day climbing up mountains and detecting through fields and streams. Be sure to wear a hat and some sun screen. It was 100 all three days with very high humidity due to heavy rain from Isaac. Gotta love the Arkansas weather. But seriously take water or Gatorade and take a break about every hour or so in some shade. Trust me nothing worse than heat stroke.

 

[Chips]

I agree with civil warr22, also, something maybe some snack bars in case your energy drops and your a long way out there.
Gosh I hear you guys talking about heat, dang I miss the heat! In my country,, in our little town of Silverstream it's (0.4 C) or 37.4F . I miss the water being liquid outside
Take care out there and stay safe. This is a fun hobby that sometimes pays a small return
Good luck !

 

[civil_war22]

Good grief chips last two days I wish I could have felt the temps you have for about 5 minutes. Seriously it is almost too hot. Oh yeah with the big scare in the west Nile virus you might think about some spray too. And those sees ticks are killer. Makes me so mad that I can't wear shorts this year too go cause I will look like someone shot me with sand from all them little crawly things.

 

[ticm]

Looking to metal detect when im out of school today. The heat gets to me, im a pretty big dude, 15 years old, 6'3'' 290lbs, but I want to Metal Detect when im out of classes today. Its suppose to be 89 degrees today not including humidity etc etc. Any tips to survive the heat?

Make sure you get your homework done.

 

[Chips]

Wow sounds like it is harsh up there. Oh I would love to swap for a day to Civil_war22!! too
I was just reading that Boise (where my birth mother lives) was getting some problems with air quality with some of the forest fires that are still burning up that way.
Guess I had better call her too
Hope you guys are ok!! .. Mean while, I'll put another jersey on and pull the heater closer.

 

[Talon]

I keep my detecting to either the morning or later in evening when the sun is below the trees. I usually seek out shade also unless at the beach. A camelbak could help with keeping you cool and hydrated, fill it with ice and water and it will cool you down.

 

[Chisos]

Wear a good broad brimmed hat, drink plenty of water and go visit a golf store. They sell a cool collar that you put around your neck and it keeps you cool. Heat will kill you quickly, but only if you're not prepared. I live in the Southwest U.S., play golf in a semi-arrid climate that is regularly in 100*+ temps. and never notice the heat. You just get acclimated to it. And we walk when we play.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Any swmming beaches close to you? When the weather gets too hot, I start hunting the water. You stay much cooler that way!

 

[TNGUNS]

Long sleeve white cotton T-shirt helps. Been pouring sweat in TN every time I go. When the shirt gets wet it really helps keep you cool and the white or light color helps reflect the light. Touch a white car on a hot day then a dark colored one. You will ruin it for anything else probably due to stains but it sure helps in the heat. Long sleeves also help a little on the biting critters and the briars. Like said above plenty of fluids. Drink often and get plenty of salt in you. Everyone says stay away from to much salt but when you are loosing fluids it is essential. The middle easterners wear the white robes for a reason.

 

[spartacus53]

The middle easterners wear the white robes for a reason.

Yeah, because the tan ones are in the wash Sorry, I couldn't resist

Back on topic.. Like everyone said stay hydrated and wear light colored clothing for starters

 

[Lady Pirate]

Besides all the tips previously stated, I carry a gallon of water (to rinse off finds), and a hand towel and saturate it and keep around my neck. This helps me, plus I can wipe my face off. Every time I go to my SUV, I re-wet the towel.

 

[rock]

Water, Hat, and take a rest in the shade once in a while.

 

[got2dig]

You need to put water in you the night befor you go and all day the day of. That will help.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Headphones make a lot of difference. I use the "Detector Pro" black widows/deep woods in the winter, and the detector pro "Treasure Ears" in the summer...The Treasure ears are affordable, lightweight, and adjustable volume on both ears. We sell them if you need a set.

 

[Keppy]

For me a very short answer for hunting in the heat............... I don't...............

 

[williamsingr]

Heres a trick you can use to keep you cool, besides drinking lots of water thats a must, get your self a large handkerchief that you can wrap your head with and keep it wet with cool water, everytine it dries out re wet it, this will keep you cool all day. Just bring a cooler and keep lots of water in it for drinking and for wettiing your self down, you can also keep your shirt soaked as well and with the do-rag on your head you wont ever over heat as long as your drinking a lot of water also, make sure you drink lots of water, I work in the heat all day sometimes but if I didnt do these things I talk about then I wouldnt be working in the heat i would be DEAD !....LOL...Happy Hunting.

 

[Chisos]

Wait a minute. Forget all this nonsense. At 6'3" and 290 you need to get your butt to football practice and apply yourself so that when you are 18 you can get a college scholarship and save your parents some money. Besides, you'll get a lot more chicks with a letterman's jacket than you will with a metal detector. Like: Hey Susy, Jump in my truck and I'll take you out to the boonies to detect and I'll teach you how to cool down when you get hot. Yeah, her mama's gonna love that one.

 

[mrmackin]

If you get chills, feel like vomiting, or your skin feels cool and "clammy", get light headed (dizzy), start seeing "stars" (especially when getting up from digging), get a headache, or have any muscles in your body start to cramp, find some shade and start drinking water.

Have a cell phone handy and don't wait to call 911 if you start feeling weird and it won't stop, even after you've done all you can.

Try to keep track of the temp, conditions (shady area, full sun, cloudy, humid, etc.), how long you have hunted, and how much fluid you drank so you will begin to know how your body reacts to high temps.

After the hunt, keep drinking water and make sure your urinating light colored urine before you go to sleep. If you pee, it means body could afford to let go of some fluid, and that is a good sign, if it's dark, that means it's concentrated, and you should drink more water to carry away your bodies toxins.

The next day drink some extra water, even if you don't think you need to.

 

[spartacus53]

Although many good tips were given, the best was from mrmackin, recognize the signs of heat stroke and exhaustion

When heat and other unfavorable factors weigh in, it's best to forgo detecting and plan another suitable activity....

No matter what good advise is given, it doesn't always work for each individual... Here's a favorite of mine

Eat right, drink plenty of water, exercise daily, don't smoke...... And die anyway