Some granola, candy bars, or dried fruit are a good idea to bring along if you are not skilled at finding food in the wild. If you are unsure of the safety of a plant or its fruit, don’t eat it. Risking an illness while stranded in the wild is not preferable to an empty stomach.
Carrying a compass and maps of the general area that you will be hunting in can help in the event that you get lost. Carry a flashlight with extra batteries in case you get caught out after dark. There are also flashlights on the market now that operate by just a shake, eliminating the need for batteries.
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. You can use a rope for first aid purposes, to help build a shelter, or to secure equipment during your hike.
It is recommended that you carry a needle and thread in your survival kit. These materials can be used to repair torn clothing. You can also stitch up a wound to stop heavy bleeding in case an injury occurs and you can not get medical attention right away.
When out hunting, it is also a good idea to wear a belt. A belt can be used as a tourniquet in an emergency, as well to help secure a splint to a limb if necessary. A belt is one first aid item that you don’t have to cart around either.
When stranded, fire safety
When starting a fire under any conditions in the wild, it’s important to follow usual camp safety guidelines. 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 shrubs and trees, and line your pit with small boulders or stones to help contain the embers.
Carrying a compass and maps of the general area that you will be hunting in can help in the event that you get lost. You can use a rope for first aid purposes, to help build a shelter, or to secure equipment during your hike. A belt can be used as a tourniquet in an emergency, as well to help secure a splint to a limb if necessary. You can use pine boughs to shield your fire from wind if necessary. You can also use boughs to sit or stand on if snow is present.
Gather small twigs and scraps of paper to use as kindling at the base of your teepee. You can use pine boughs to shield your fire from wind if necessary. You can also use boughs to sit or stand on if snow is present.
