WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — An Aspirus Health Cardiologist is reminding hunters to stay aware of their heart health during the Wisconsin deer season.
Dr. Marcus Sublette says for those that aren’t active deer hunting can put an added strain on their body, which can expose heart problems. “It’s important to be aware of your heart health risk factors and physical restrictions,” says Dr. Marcus Sublette. “We know it’s a special time of year for the hunters in our communities, so we want to make sure people head into the woods with their best health in mind.”
That means listening to your body and knowing what you can and can’t handle.“Know when to take it easy. Don’t push through it if you’re experiencing a racing or fluttering heart, anxiety, lightheadedness or fainting, shortness of breath or chest pain,” says Dr. Sublette. “Each year we see at least a few cases of heart attacks brought on by the excitement and physical exertion that goes along with deer hunting season, especially for those who are not physically active on a regular basis.”
He says little things like asking for help when you bag your deer or using an ATV to bring it back to camp can help save you from putting undue stress on your heart. He adds if you are taking heart medications it’s important to bring them with you and continue to take them as well.
Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season begins November 19th and runs through the 27th. The muzzleloader season begins November 28th. A special four-day antlerless hunt runs December 8th-11th.
Archery and crossbow seasons are already underway.
