Wilderness Survival

You are lost and have fallen into the water, it is 35 degrees and raining. Your first need is what?

• Water

• A Stuffed Animal

• Shelter

• Fire

The universal letters for help are _ _ _.

(a)  

When you are out alone in the wilderness, select the 2 options that you think will help you the most.

• A Bracelet

• A Watch

• Pocketknife

• Compass

You suspect it may be days before you're found. Your greatest concern now is what?

• Lack of food

• Lack of shelter

• Lack of a GPS

• Lack of fire

How big should a good shelter be?

• The bigger the better

• Just big enough to hold you

• double the size of you

• big enough for you and any bears that need shelter

We know for the most part, that lost people are rescued within 72-hours. What are the three most important priorities in a survival situation?

• Food

• Shelter

• Water

• A positive mental attitude

• Fire

What is the best survival tip you can get? Choose one!

• Use a mirror to signal for help.

• Remain calm and try not to panic.

• Always have a folding knife.

• Collect bird eggs for survival food.

• Build a "debris hut" as your shelter.

What are the two most important things you should do before you leave on your wilderness trip?

• Have a good meal.

• Tell when you're going/plan to get back.

• Study your maps carefully.

• Check the weather forecast.

Your airliner has crashed in the mountains. You're one of several survivors. This is what you are to do...

• Climb to the top of the nearest mountain and build a signal fire.

• Stay put and wait for rescue.

• Make several short trips looking for someone.

• Try to hike down the mountain.

You are lost on a hike in a burning hot desert. Your best plan is to....

• Dig a hole to find cooler grounds to lie in.

• Stay active so perspiration will cool you.

• Remain in the shade, take off your clothes, breathe through your mouth.

• Remain in the shade, moving as little as possible.