Florida Hunter Safety Module 12 Survival & First Aid ||
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Effects of Getting Lost correct answers Mentally, the first feeling is panic, then fear. Fear is not a
bad thing and can motivate a person. But sometimes the hunter wanders around the woods in
circles, getting frustrated at the thought of being in the woods overnight. Physically, the changes
that take place include increased heart rate and faster breathing. A hunter can get confused
easily. And that's why the best thing to do is to stop, sit down and think about the situation.
Build a Pack correct answers A small first aid kit, One or two knives, A plastic whistle, A
flashlight with spare batteries, Three small packs of tissues, High-energy foods, Bottled water,
Fire-starting equipment, Parachute cord, Jute string, Blaze orange flagging tape, A map of the
area and a compass, Rain gear and warm clothing, Prescription medicine, Spare glasses,
Sunglasses, Large garbage bags, A large sheet of plastic, Soap or sanitizing lotion, A backpack
to carry all of the items
Make a Plan correct answers Write down the location where you will be hunting, the names of
your hunting partners, contact numbers, what route you will be taking, when you leave and when
you expect to return. Leave this paper with a family member or friend and keep a copy in your
vehicle. Knowing the weather conditions for the hunt, the terrain of the land and the type of
game being hunted are all factors that will help you prepare for the hunt. This preparation occurs
long before the firearms are packed into the hunting vehicle.
Be in good Physical SHape correct answers 1. Hiking similar terrains that you will be hunting in.
2. Wearing your loaded fanny pack or day pack to get use to the weight.
3. Wearing clothes and boots similar to what you wear while hunting.
4. Know your physical limits
Wear Appropriate Clothing correct answers 1. The first layer should allow moisture to escape
from the skin. Polypropylene and capilene are good choices for this first layer, followed by
fleece and wool as the outer layers.
2. Adequate head covering is necessary to keep body heat from escaping.
3. Your hands need protection not only from the cold, but also from briars, rocks and rope burn.
4. Socks should be selected with care and should be layered. The best system is to wear
polypropylene against the skin and wool outer socks. Keep your feet dry!
5. Foot protection is extremely important for both warmth and comfort. You must be able to
walk comfortably for long distances without getting blisters, tripping or getting your feet wet.
Extractive Survival correct answers S - Stop and sit down. Keep a positive mental attitude.
T - Think about your surroundings. Could you find your way out, or are you going to spend the
night?
O - Observe what is around you. Can you hear cars? Can you hear farm animals or farm
machinery? Can you see radio towers or old logging roads? Can you smell smoke from a wood
stove? Use your senses to find out where you are.
, P - Plan what you do. The time of day and the weather will influence how the plan will be set in
motion and what you will do first.
Shelter correct answers can be rock overhangs or thick evergreen trees (e.g., cedar, pine, spruce
or hemlock). A man-made shelter can be as simple as a garbage bag, poncho or space blanket, or
more elaborate, such as a debris hut or a lean-to. Depending on the shelter you build, make sure
it is clearly marked with blaze orange or a color not normally found in the woods. To mark a
shelter you can, use blaze orange flagging tape, a blaze orange vest or some article of clothing
that is brightly colored. Rescuers will see the color and check out the site.
Fire correct answers You can use it to boil and purify water, to keep warm and calm, or to signal.
To build a warming fire, collect some tinder, small wood and larger pieces of dry wood. Once
you think you have collected enough wood, go back and collect some more. Place the tinder and
small wood in a small pile and surround it with larger pieces in the shape of a teepee. Clear a
three-foot-wide area around your fire for safety. Carry waterproof matches, a lighter, or a
magnesium fire starter in your pack to always have a way of starting a fire. For signaling with
fire, add green plant material to your flame - this will produce a lot of smoke.
Signal correct answers All rescuers are trained to recognize that a distress call can be any series
of three signals: three blasts of a plastic whistle, flashes with a reflective device (e.g., mirror or
old CD), flashes from a flashlight, rocks hit together three times, or fires arranged in a circle,
triangle or a line. A rescuer who hears or sees these signs will head to that location. When
signaling, it is important to stay where you are. As rescuers get closer, they will respond with
two blasts from a whistle or other signaling device. The sound of a whistle will carry farther than
the sound of your voice.
Water correct answers you need to find water within two to three days. But take note that most
water today carries the risk of some type of contamination, either from rain or runoff from
livestock or crop fields. Water purification tablets are available, but some people are sensitive to
the chemicals. Small portable water purifiers work well and can be carried in a pack. Humans
require a minimim of 2 to 4 quarts of water per day to survive. Boiling water is the safest method
of purifying water. Bring the water at a rolling boil, let it cool before you drink it, and then start
boiling some more.
Food correct answers Most individuals can go without food for two to three weeks. Packing
some high-energy power bars or trail mix in your pack for emergency situations is a good idea. If
you have harvested game, start a fire. You will eat well! But it is not a good idea to eat
vegetation from the woods unless you can identify the plants as being safe for human
consumption.
Orienteering: Using a Compass correct answers 1. Baseplate: clear and has a ruler for measuring
inches on one side.
2. Index line: A mark on the compass base for accurate reading of the bearing or direction to an
object.
3. Compass Housing or Bezel: can be rotated and features degree markings on it from 0 through
360 degrees. The degree markers are usually in two-degree increments.
