Post Hunt Fatigued - Am I The Only One?

[High Etiquette 009]

It kicked me in the rear pretty hard today. Post Hunting Fatigue is what i'm calling it. I find myself very agitated and do not feel like talking to anyone after a hunt (even more so on unsuccessful ones).

What i'm wondering is if anyone else experiences this after their hunting, and what they attribute it to such as the exposure to dirt, etc. I usually rebound after a few hours but after being out in 50 degree weather today I really noticed it more than normal. (I was doing a lot in the stream with my new AT Pinpointer)

 

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[Truth]

I'm right there with yeah a metal detect every day and I do get fatigued especially when I'm not finding any silver.


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[angleofattack]

I call it old age.

 

[BigWaveDave]

My hunts are 8am to 1pm....
Up to an hour sorting through junk,keepers, coins....while knocking back a few cold ones....
Nap from 2 to about 4:30
I love Saturdays.....and sometimes Sundays too.

I won't detect if I know that I can't take a nap afterwards......can't do it.

 

[Loco-Digger]

I am 57 and do not get fatigued or irritated as you described, how old are you? If I do hunt a manicured permission using only the Lesche hand tool, I do find it hard to open my hands the following day. Maybe after being in the water your body core temperature may have dropped slightly is my only guess so your body became sluggish due to a slight case of hypothermia

 

[High Etiquette 009]

Well thanks for the replies. I seem to be at 100% again today. I'm only 25 Loco-Digger, but have gained a lot of weight since HS and do not have the agility I once had.

 

[1320]

I'm a fairly active guy and I'll tell you, detecting is a work out. You're effectively squatting the equivalent of your own body weight every time you stand back up. If I recover 50 targets on an outing, I have "lifted" approximately 9,000 pounds. Some days I recover several hundred targets...and pay the price.....

 

[relic nut]

Well thanks for the replies. I seem to be at 100% again today. I'm only 25 Loco-Digger, but have gained a lot of weight since HS and do not have the agility I once had.

If your 25 and metal detecting wears you out, then you need a check up. Just saying.

HH RN

 

[DizzyDigger]

Like Loco, I too am 57, but unlike Loco, I'm in piss poor shape.

My activity level could be best described as "static", and I sit on my
arse way too many hours a day. Problem is, due to disease most days
I'm not up to any level of exercise. On good days I can do OK, but
before I start detecting come Spring I'll need to do some time on the
treadmill and doing slow squats. My knees and hip muscles and
tendons need to be strengthened, first.

Detected hard core in my younger years, so I know what's involved.
Already started on a cardio program, and by Spring I'll be in some
level of shape so I can enjoy the time out detecting instead of worrying
about how exhausted I'll feel after.

A shower, 2 Tylenol and some herbal muscle relaxer goes a long ways
in resting one up for the next days efforts..

 

[hvacker]

It might be what your eating or not. I used to explore wild caves with an NSS Grotto.
The people who had paid their dues if you get my meaning, would have a hi protein breakfast then while involved with exploring might take a break with something in a sugar like canned pears. Then it's time for protein again.
My newer wife later made me aware that I wasn't maintaining my energy needs because I ignoring my body.
She has a blood sugar condition ( not serious ) that makes her very aware of what her body is telling her.
You feeling bummed sounds like #1 have yourself checked for a condition like diabetes or another condition that makes your body respond to energy loss. It could be as simple as understanding when your body needs energy. Like a chocolate bar but usually your body needs protein. I found chewing on jerky was a good choice short time.
If your like me I don't think about it and sometimes end up stalled in a condition I don't understand. Protein doesn't happen fast and is more of a long term energy requirement. Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When in the wild, improvise.

Anyway, just my history and thoughts on what you've described. Luck.

 

[Limitool]

It kicked me in the rear pretty hard today. Post Hunting Fatigue is what i'm calling it. I find myself very agitated and do not feel like talking to anyone after a hunt (even more so on unsuccessful ones).

What i'm wondering is if anyone else experiences this after their hunting, and what they attribute it to such as the exposure to dirt, etc. I usually rebound after a few hours but after being out in 50 degree weather today I really noticed it more than normal. (I was doing a lot in the stream with my new AT Pinpointer)

Lack of beer, digging more horseshoes, damn dogs "helping" me dig... or my phone going off with some customer asking for a shade of stain between the 4 I offer on my toy boxes. This causes "hunting fatigue" for me.... Brad

 

[G.I.B.]

Post Hunting Fatigue is not as severe as that horrible winter affliction the yank's get, N.D.D. (Nature Deficit Disorder)

You're not stuck inside so push through!

 

[JoeDirty]

Im 35 years old. I will say, after a long intense day I'm done. But, the fatigue was more hard core when I first started. I do move fast from dig to dig. I never counted my digs in a day but they are usually a lot. Working muscles that you didn't know you had is what hurts. I think detecting is good exercise. I don't wear out as fast now.

 

[SusanMN]

I am 65 and have been detecting for ten years. I am good for four or five hours water detecting, but only a couple dirt hunting. It's the up and down that wears you out. I wouldn't be able to do either though if I didn't work to stay in shape, especially over the winter months. So its the gym for cardio and resistance weight training, an hour workout every other day for nine months of the year, with summers off for water detecting.

 

[patiodadio]

I'm 60 and hadn't hunted in a while. Went yesterday in 40 degree weather and it really wore me out.

 

[DizzyDigger]

I'm 60 and hadn't hunted in a while. Went yesterday in 40 degree weather and it really wore me out.

Taking 2 Tylenol about half an hour before I start hunting makes a big
difference in the aches and pains at the end of the day. Another good
practice for us middle aged guys is to stretch out a bit before taking
off and swinging a coil. Loosening those muscles and tendons up keeps
the lower back from hurting so bad.

 

[fish1on]

I got tired just reading this thread