Hunting Survival Essentials Hunting Survival
Survival Kit Essentials
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Sportsmen who embark on wilderness hunting, hiking, canoeing or snowmobiling should be well prepared. This involves the provision of food, shelter and first aid equipment. The survival kit is a constant companion of outdoorsmen of any experience level, and should be carried by hunters on day-trips.
You may wish to add other things to your survival kit, but the following are standard items.
- Waterproof carrying case
Metal containers are durable and can be used for melting snow, boiling water or cooking food.
- Wire or twine
To snare small game or lash a lean-to frame together
- Fishing line and hooks
For catching fish.
- A small mirror
To signal aircraft, if needed.
- Waterproof matches
A simple way to prepare wooden matches is to dip them in melted wax. Waterproof carrying cases may also be used.
- One-sided razor blade
Useful in cleaning fish or small game, preparing kindling or in building a shelter is necessary.
- First aid supplies
Including bandages, painkillers, safety pins, disinfectant, needle and thread.
- High energy, high protein foods
Chocolate, jerky, or chicken soup cubes.
- Candle or waxed string
Requires only one match and can be used to start fires when the tinder and kindling are wet.
- Whistle
Can be heard for long distances and will save your voice.
- Halazone tablets
For water purification.