Whitetail Deer Hunters Survival Tips

The Essentials For Your Survival Kit

Sometimes it’s easy to lose your way in an unfamiliar wood.  Carrying a compass and maps of the general area thatyou will be hunting in can help in the event that you get lost.

Carry a flashlight with extra batteries in caseyou get caught out after dark.  There are also flashlights on the market now that operate by just a shake or bycranking the handle generating temporary power, eliminating the need for batteries.  Matches in a waterproof caseare essential and a sharp knife is good to have as well. A traditional Bowie or a Swiss Army knife both serves thepurpose.

Some granola, candy bars, or dried fruit are a good idea to bring along if you are not skilled at finding food inthe wild.  Never eat any plants or berries unless you are familiar with what types are poisonous.  If you areunsure of the safety of a plant or its fruit, don’t eat it.  Risking an illness while stranded in the wild is notpreferable to an empty stomach.  A bottle or two of drinking water is necessary also.  Humans can survive for weekswithout food but only three days without water. You will not want to drink any water found on the land withoutboiling it for several minutes first to kill off any bacteria or parasites.

Most hunters carry a six to eight-foot length of rope to help drag their game back to the truck or haul equipment up into a tree stand.  This rope can be used in many ways if you are stranded in the woods for an extended period of time.  You can use a rope for first aid purposes, to help build a shelter, or to secure equipment during your hike.  You can even string up a makeshift clothesline to dry wet clothing should you fall into standing water.  Be sure to keep your rope with you and not in the truck.

Fire Safety When Stranded

It’s important to follow usual camp safety guidelines when starting a fire under any conditions in the wild.  Always triple check to make sure a fire is completely out before leaving the area to prevent flare ups and a potential forest fire.  Choose an area away from trees and shrubs, and line your pit with small boulders or stones to help contain the embers.

Gather larger logs and sticks and stack them in a teepee fashion.  Then gather small twigs and scraps of paper to use as kindling at the base of your teepee.  Blowing gently on your kindling will help your flames catch hold.  You can use pine boughs to shield your fire from wind if necessary.  You can also use boughs to stand or sit on if snow is present.  This will help insulate your feet from the cold while warming yourself near the fire.

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