When temperatures rise, game animals suffer. Their bodies overheat. Its movements slow down. Its reactions shorten. And for the hunter, everything changes. Visit <\/span>lawsuits<\/b> become shorter, less visible, less productive.<\/span><\/p>\n Thermal stress is overload. The animal’s body absorbs more heat than it can evacuate. L’ <\/span>moose<\/b> is very sensitive. From <\/span>14 \u00b0C in summer<\/b>he’s already struggling. The <\/span>deer<\/b>a smaller one, holds up a little better. But he too reduces his efforts when the heat sets in. <\/span><\/p>\n They don’t have our sweat glands. They don’t sweat like we do. So they rest, lie down, hide. Their behavior changes. Visit <\/span>pattern of the pursuit<\/b> also.<\/span><\/p>\n L’<\/span>moose<\/b> is made for the cold. Its dense coat protects it in winter, but suffocates it in the warm autumn. When the thermometer climbs to <\/span>20\u00b0C in September<\/b>it slows down.<\/span><\/p>\n A cool autumn? Moose are on the move, showing off, fighting. A warm autumn? They hide, they economize. <\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>deer<\/b> tolerates better. But he too chooses his moments. When it’s hot : <\/span><\/p>\n Heat makes it discreet. Cold, on the other hand, forces it to look for food. So it moves more, even during the day. <\/span><\/p>\n The difference is clear.<\/span><\/p>\n For the hunter, this changes everything. The long chase gives way to a slow, silent, calculated approach. <\/span><\/p>\n Hunter in the sun<\/b><\/p>\n \u00c0 <\/span>20 \u00b0C<\/b> or more, stalking becomes cumbersome. Carrying equipment, effort, tension. The body empties quickly. Dehydration. Heat stroke. Fatigue. Lucidity declines. So does safety. <\/span><\/p>\n Hunting dog<\/b><\/p>\n The dog gasps, sweats through his paw pads. Nothing more. So he suffers quickly. Long chase = danger. Heat stroke possible. You need water, shade, a break. The cooler hours become the only option. <\/span><\/p>\n Warm autumns are becoming frequent. Results: <\/span><\/p>\n Other effects follow. Visit <\/span>white-tailed deer<\/b> northward, bringing the <\/span>brainworm<\/b> that kills moose. Visit <\/span>winter ticks<\/b> take advantage of mild winters, weakening livestock.<\/span><\/p>\n And then the <\/span>meat<\/b>. A moose carcass at 20\u00b0C cools badly. Quality goes down, bacteria goes up. Without an icebox or portable cold room, venison is lost. <\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>heat stress<\/b> changes to hunting in Quebec. L’ <\/span>moose<\/b> becomes discreet, the <\/span>deer<\/b> hides. The chase becomes shorter. The hunter has to rethink his methods. <\/span><\/p>\n Cooler weather, better equipment, more venison. The climate changes, and so does hunting. But the hunter’s spirit remains the same: observe, understand, adapt. That’s where success lies. <\/span><\/p>\n Thank you for taking the time to read us!<\/b> Got a question? An idea? A hunting story to tell? Write to us at info@recalldesigns.com.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Follow us on Facebook<\/b><\/a> or Instagram<\/b><\/a>. You’ll find our latest news. And useful tips. Images from the field. Calls to action. Everything that fuels a real passion. <\/p>\n Looking for the right tool? Explore the Recall Designs online store<\/b><\/a>. Our expertise is just a click away. Tested products. Designed for hunters. By hunters. <\/p>\nThermal stress in hunting: what are we talking about? <\/b><\/h3>\n
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