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HUNTERS
This month, I want to discuss a subject that is maybe one of the most talked about, but least followed
through, of any part of the hunting process. That is physical conditioning. How many times, over the years,
have we short changed the full effort we knew we should give because we were too tired or worn out to go
that extra distance, to put ourselves in the right spot. The other factor that comes into play, as we get older,
is our health. The physical exertion can put ourselves at risk, if we are not in reasonably good condition.
Staying in shape year round, may help minimize that extra strain, hunting can exert upon us. Many hunters
now employ some type of 4 wheeler or other motorized vehicle to travel to selected hunting stands and to
bring a harvested deer back to camp. This may convince us, we are in good enough shape currently and
have no need to improve anything. Hunting being what it is, may bring about situations, that call upon us to
work harder, than we ever thought we may have to. For example, you are in your stand, see a deer you are
satisfied with and take your shot. The shot is good, although not perfectly placed and the animal travels
several hundred yards before expiring. Upon located the fallen deer, you realize you are going to have to
drag it some distance before you can reach it with your 4 wheeler, due to the terrain. At times, we may
choose to access a remote spot, that can only be reached on foot, so we might place ourselves in an
excellent location to ambush a whitetail. These situations are the ones to prepare for.
Before you embark on any type of exercise program, check with your physician. If there are any health
concerns or if you are up in years and have not been accustomed to strenuous workouts, follow the doctors
guidance. I am not advocating that you become an iron man ( woman ) and become capable of completing a
triathlon, just steady exercise within the limits of your doctor’s advice. A minimum of twenty minutes of
vigorous exercise completed 2 to 5 times per week does wonders for our health. This can be a brisk walk,
riding a stationary bike or running at various paces if you feel OK to do that. Sit-ups, push-ups and
numerous other exercises can be included in your routine as well. The most important aspect of exercising,
is not trying to cram it into a short period of time, rather a slow steady build up. Most importantly, keep
steady at it. Physical conditioning is far more successful when done weekly, on a year round basis.
One of the problems we place upon ourselves, we tend to conduct our exercise workouts in light clothing, as
that is far more comfortable. Then forward ahead to hunting season. We head out to our stand or to still hunt
for the day. Now we are wearing a heavier set of clothing, a set of boots rather than sneakers, a backpack
containing various necessities, and our weapon. We may have added 20 to 50 lbs of additional weight to our
frame. Add to that, many areas that we hunt are not flat and requires some fairly substantial hikes up and
down hills. The extra weight we are not accustomed to and the hills we have to climb, leave us huffing and
puffing with our heart pounding in our chests. What is the answer, wear your hunting clothes ( or something
similar in weight ), boots and your backpack with a little more weight than you may expect to carry, later
while hunting. This will allow for a greater level of preparation, and trust me, when you feel good, you hunt a
lot more thoroughly, not to mention the benefits for your health.
One interesting fact, no matter how well we prepare, the first hour we embark on our hunt, our bodies
complain and feel like we have not completed any preparation. This is normal and after a while, our
conditioning kicks in, then we can go all day. The months of workouts , then pay dividends, both to our
health and hunting successes.
Wishing all of you the best,
Keith Dotterer
This month, I want to discuss a subject that is maybe one of the most talked about, but least followed
through, of any part of the hunting process. That is physical conditioning. How many times, over the years,
have we short changed the full effort we knew we should give because we were too tired or worn out to go
that extra distance, to put ourselves in the right spot. The other factor that comes into play, as we get older,
is our health. The physical exertion can put ourselves at risk, if we are not in reasonably good condition.
Staying in shape year round, may help minimize that extra strain, hunting can exert upon us. Many hunters
now employ some type of 4 wheeler or other motorized vehicle to travel to selected hunting stands and to
bring a harvested deer back to camp. This may convince us, we are in good enough shape currently and
have no need to improve anything. Hunting being what it is, may bring about situations, that call upon us to
work harder, than we ever thought we may have to. For example, you are in your stand, see a deer you are
satisfied with and take your shot. The shot is good, although not perfectly placed and the animal travels
several hundred yards before expiring. Upon located the fallen deer, you realize you are going to have to
drag it some distance before you can reach it with your 4 wheeler, due to the terrain. At times, we may
choose to access a remote spot, that can only be reached on foot, so we might place ourselves in an
excellent location to ambush a whitetail. These situations are the ones to prepare for.
Before you embark on any type of exercise program, check with your physician. If there are any health
concerns or if you are up in years and have not been accustomed to strenuous workouts, follow the doctors
guidance. I am not advocating that you become an iron man ( woman ) and become capable of completing a
triathlon, just steady exercise within the limits of your doctor’s advice. A minimum of twenty minutes of
vigorous exercise completed 2 to 5 times per week does wonders for our health. This can be a brisk walk,
riding a stationary bike or running at various paces if you feel OK to do that. Sit-ups, push-ups and
numerous other exercises can be included in your routine as well. The most important aspect of exercising,
is not trying to cram it into a short period of time, rather a slow steady build up. Most importantly, keep
steady at it. Physical conditioning is far more successful when done weekly, on a year round basis.
One of the problems we place upon ourselves, we tend to conduct our exercise workouts in light clothing, as
that is far more comfortable. Then forward ahead to hunting season. We head out to our stand or to still hunt
for the day. Now we are wearing a heavier set of clothing, a set of boots rather than sneakers, a backpack
containing various necessities, and our weapon. We may have added 20 to 50 lbs of additional weight to our
frame. Add to that, many areas that we hunt are not flat and requires some fairly substantial hikes up and
down hills. The extra weight we are not accustomed to and the hills we have to climb, leave us huffing and
puffing with our heart pounding in our chests. What is the answer, wear your hunting clothes ( or something
similar in weight ), boots and your backpack with a little more weight than you may expect to carry, later
while hunting. This will allow for a greater level of preparation, and trust me, when you feel good, you hunt a
lot more thoroughly, not to mention the benefits for your health.
One interesting fact, no matter how well we prepare, the first hour we embark on our hunt, our bodies
complain and feel like we have not completed any preparation. This is normal and after a while, our
conditioning kicks in, then we can go all day. The months of workouts , then pay dividends, both to our
health and hunting successes.
Wishing all of you the best,
Keith Dotterer
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