Wilderness Survival 1

You're in snake country. Your best way to avoid them is to:

• Make a lot of noise with your feet

• Walk softly and quietly

• Travel at night

• GROUP ANSWER: ____

The day becomes dry and hot. You have 32 ounces of water in an insulated water bottle. You should:

• Ration it -- about a 8 ounces a day

• Not drink until you stop for the night; then, drink what you need.

• Drink as much as you think you need when you need it

• GROUP ANSWER: ____

Your water is gone. You're very thirsty and find a dried-up watercourse. Your best chance of finding water is to:

• Dig anywhere in the stream bed

• Dig up plant and tree roots near the bank

• Dig in the stream bed at the outside of a bend

• GROUP ANSWER: ____

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

• Use a mirror to signal for help.

• Make sure you always have a folding knife.

• Remain calm and try not to panic.

• 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.

• Pack some extra survival food.

• Study your maps carefully.

• Inform someone where you are headed and when you plan to return.

• Check the weather forecast.

In general what is the most important survival tool you have? Choose ONE.

• Knife

• fishing kit

• flint

• first aid kit

• waterproof matches

What can you use a rope for?

• Climbing trees

• to make fire

• tie things together

• cook food

You’re alone in the wilds. You have no idea how long it will take for someone to find you. What is your greatest danger?

• Starvation and lack of water
•  Panic
• Attack by wild animals, especially at night

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

• lack of food

• lack of fire

• lack of shelter

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