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Official Arizona Hunting Safety Course Link to Arizona Game & Fish Department

Hello, hunter! Arizona's online hunting course has moved. Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Arizona course—the official hunting safety course of the Arizona Game and Fish Department .

The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Arizona certification.

Heat Exhaustion

Heat Index ChartHeat exhaustion is the opposite of hypothermia: the core body temperature increases, usually as a result of hot and humid conditions, plus dehydration and a lack of water.

Prevention of Heat Exhaustion

  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Take frequent breaks if you’re hiking to or from your hunting spot, especially when carrying a large load.
  • Dress in layers, and shed layers as physical activity increases.

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion

  • Pale and clammy skin
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Muscle cramps

Treatment of Heat Exhaustion

  • Move to a cooler place and drink water.
  • Fan to lower body temperature, but don't over-chill.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke occurs when the body gets severely overheated. It should be treated as a medical emergency—it can be fatal.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

  • Dry, hot, and flushed skin—dark or purple in color
  • Dilated pupils
  • Slow, weak pulse
  • Shallow breathing
  • High temperature—may be in excess of 106° Fahrenheit

Treatment of Heat Stroke

  • Wrap in a sheet and soak with cool—not cold—water.
  • Fan, but don't over-chill.
  • Get to a hospital immediately.
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