i do not really know why but i find that if im hacking up a lung that goodys powder soothes my throat i dont know if its the acedamataphine(sorry if thats spelled wrong)but it is used in alot of cold medicine not sure if its for a cough but anyway it helps a scratchy throat and has caffeine in it should help from the dreaded mid day nap haha.u could try it through the week before you hunt..works for me but everyone is diffent