Polishrifleman
Member
As we return from the woods or continue our hunting ventures I wanted to see if there is a best practices manual for hunting safety and awareness that we could collectively put together. I don't mean carrying around a 60lb pack in the event you get lost for a week.
Example would be "Moss grows on the North side of a tree".
Facts, just the facts. They could be regional, or worldly.
Here is a link on using your watch as a compass from here at THR:
Have a whistle on you somewhere.
Example would be "Moss grows on the North side of a tree".
Facts, just the facts. They could be regional, or worldly.
Here is a link on using your watch as a compass from here at THR:
September 5th, 2007, 05:26 AM #10
U.S.SFC_RET
Senior Member
Join Date: 12-04-05
Location: The Old Line State
Posts: 1,111 Not to hijack this thread but to determine direction direction without a compass you can use the (analog watch method).
1.Point the hour hand at the sun with the watch being level
2. Between the hour hand and the 12 O clock position is the general direction of South.
I have taught thousands of soldiers this very skill throughout my military career.
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1. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
2. Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.
3. Keep the finger off the trigger and firearm on safe until ready to shoot.
4. Know the target and what's beyond it.
Have a whistle on you somewhere.