Knots
This knot is used to tie two ropes of unequal diameter together
Sheet Bend
The first steps of treating this condition are:
Gently warm the affected area with body heat (e.g., placing it under your armpit)
Frostbite
This is the most important signal to use for help in a wilderness area
Three of anything: three blasts on a whistle, three fires, three flashes of a light
These are the three essential components for starting a fire
Tinder, kindling, fuel wood.
This animal has a distinctive "bunny hop" track pattern
Rabbit
This knot uses a "right over left, left over right" pattern
Square Knot
These are the signs of hypothermia
Shivering, slurred speech, confusion, slow breathing
This is a great way to signal a potential rescuer if you are lost and it is daytime
Use a Mirror or other shiny object to reflect sunlight at them
These are the best types of wood to use for starting a fire
Dry, small branches and twigs
This animal leaves a track with four toes pointing forward and one small dewclaw pointing backward?
Dog
This knot is used to create a loop that will not slip tighter
Bowline
Things you should you do if someone is experiencing hypothermia
Get them into a warm, dry place, remove any wet clothing, and wrap them in warm blankets.
These are some essential items to carry in your pack for a wilderness hike, even on a short trip
Map, compass, first-aid kit, extra food and water, emergency shelter.
These are some natural fire starters
Dry leaves, pine needles, birch bark, cattail fluff
This animal leaves a track with two large center toes and two smaller outer toes
Deer
This knot is used to secure a rope to a post or ring
Clove Hitch
These are some ways to prevent frostbite
Wear appropriate clothing (layers, gloves, hat, scarf), stay dry, keep moving, and take breaks in sheltered areas
This is the best way to ensure that you do not get lost on a hike
Mark your route on a map, study your map to be familiar with it, know where your destination is & what landmarks you expect to see. How long do you expect it to take & what time do you expect to be done? Stay on your trail
These are some ways to prevent wildfires
Build fires only in designated fire rings, never leave a fire unattended, and make sure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving
One way you tell the difference between a coyote track and a wolf track
Coyote tracks are usually smaller than wolf tracks
Successfully demonstrate a Bowline
[shares correctly completed bowline]
These are some signs of dehydration in cold weather
Dizziness, headache, fatigue, dark yellow urine
This is the acronym for remembering the essentials for wilderness survival
STOP (Stay Calm, Think, Observe, Plan)
These are some items/tools you must have with you before starting a fire
Rake, shovel, bucket, water
These are some factors that can affect animal track patterns
Snow depth, terrain, speed of the animal, and whether the animal is walking, trotting, or running