Hunting
How To Keep From Getting Lost While Hunting
09:30, Saturday, September 22, 2007
.. Posted in Hunting Equipment
.. Link
First, you always need to know where you're going.In today's culture with all of the gadgets available, it is very easy to loose sight of basic skills all outdoors enthusiasts should learn and become efficient at before wandering into the wilderness to hunt. One of the most important skills that is quickly disappearing in todays society is the simple act of using a compass and a map to navigate.
You will hear plenty of folks telling you a good GPS is all you need to navigate the outdoors today, but they're dead wrong. What happens if the satellites you are using go haywire? What if the batteries die? What if the unit gets damaged some how? It could easily get wet and be ruined while you are deep in the back country. Well, if all you have is a GPS and a hunch that the sun sets in the west, you're probably in a lot of trouble.
This is why you need to visit an outdoor supply shop and have a look at the compasses that they offer. Try some out, see which you find easy to read and which have the features you'll rely on most. Then, invest in a good map of the area you're hunting. Topographic maps are great for finding low-lying areas deer and other game animals love to hide in anyway. Most importantly, you should practice using the compass before you're out in the field. Remember, you never know when your life might depend on it, so you should always plan for the worst.
{ Last Page } { Page 1 of 10 } { Next Page }
About Me
My Profile
Archives
Friends
My Photo Album
Links
HuntingHunting Today Blog
Webkinz
Categories
Bear HuntingBird Hunting
Bow Hunting
Deer Hunting
Elk Hunting
Hunting Equipment
Moose Hunting
Recent Entries
How To Keep From Getting Lost While HuntingScan Your Terrain With Hunting Binoculars
Size Does Matter In Hunting Guns
Crash Course In Field Dressing
What Kind Of Bow Do You Use?