Extreme Emergencies
What do you do when you see a Brown Bear?
Group Together, reverse away from the animal. Make sure when you hiking around, you make sounds identifying you as a human
Who's Scat is this:
Long, thin and segmented poops with curved edges and they usually measure about 2-3 inches long
Porcupine
they have around 30,000 quills, which are brittle and hollow and each around a 2-3 inches long
What should you always have nearby when having a fire?
Water, to put it out safely
What is Leave No Trace?
You leave the area the same as when you got there, or better
Flashlight
Animals eat human food from trash left on hiking trails/ in campsites and lose their natural hunting instincts
What do you do when a Tsunami hits?
Move away from the shore/inland, get to higher ground
Who's Scat is this:
oval in shape, pellet-like, ½ to 1 inch in diameter, dark brown or black in color, scattered in piles
White-tailed deer
male deer grow a set of antlers yearly, they begin growing in April, are done by September, shed in December
What should you do to make sure the fire doesn’t spread?
Remove flammable objects from around the pit/rock circle
What do you do if you get lost?
Stay where you are and don’t wander.
Whistle
Distress calls if lost/injured, or to scare away wildlife
What do you do when an Earthquake hits?
If you are inside, stay inside, and Drop/Cover/Hold. If you are outside, drop to the ground and cover your head
Who's scat is this:
two to three inches long with pointed ends, ight tan to dark brown, long, twisted, and contains bits of bone and fur. Smells uniquely awful.
Red fox : they make a variety of different sounds, including barks, screams, howls, squeals, and gekkering
How should you contain your fire?
In a designated firepit/ring of rocks
Why is it important to stay on the path?
You could disturb wildlife and vulnerable vegetation
Emergency Blanket
Keeps you warm, reflective surface to flash a signal, water proof and windproof
What do you do during a Heatwave?
Stay cool, stay out of direct sunlight, Drink lots of water, wear loose clothing, and take breaks as needed
Who's scat is this:
Droppings look like compressed sawdust, wood chips, and plant fibers, typically round or cylindrical, approximately 1.5 to 2.5 inches long, can be light brown, tan, or green when fresh
Beaver they have large orange teeth due to their iron-rich enamel, which they use to cut through wood.
What do each of the colors mean on the fire ban map?
Green: Burning is allowed
Yellow: Burning allowed after 7 pm
Red: No Burning
What is the rule of thumb / a safe distance from wildlife?
The animal is a safe distance away if you can hide them entirely behind your thumb of your outstretched arm
Multi Tool
Gear Repair, Cooking, Campsite Set up, Opening Cans/Bottles, First Aid, etc.
What do you do when a Tornado hits?
If you are inside, get to a basement, if you are outside and can’t get inside, lie flat on the ground
Who's Scat is this:
A somewhat cylindrical shape with pointed ends, between 6-17 inches, very long and coiled with one of the ends being tapered and the other being rounded. The colour could either be brownish-gray or dark brown, and becomes whitish after 24 hours
Timberwolf : they can weigh up to 150lbs and on average stand at 4.5 to 6.5 feet in length
What are the three components of the fire triangles?
1.Fuel (wood/paper/etc.)
2.Spark (matches/ lighter/flint+steel)
3. Oxygen (stacking of wood is important)
What is wildlife habituation / dependency?
Animals eat human food from trash left on hiking trails/ in campsites and lose their natural hunting instincts
Flint and Steel
Moisture resistant fire starting tool.