Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Remember to practice good wilderness safety when you're heading out this fall. Remember that a pleasant, sunny November quickly turn into freezing nighttime temperatures if end up getting caught out after dark. Here are a few simple precautions to follow when heading afield this fall:
• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return, and check back in with that person when you are out of the woods.
• Always bring two light sources and extra batteries. A simple flashlight can mean the difference between making it home safely and spending a cold night alone in the woods. A cell phone is not an acceptable light source, as the battery quickly wears down when the flashlight is being used.
• Wear proper clothing and footwear, and dress in layers. Bring along a waterproof jacket and pants, as well as high-loft insulation for keeping warm. Avoid cotton clothing, which can easily soak up water. Instead, choose wool, down, or synthetic materials.
• Bring food and water.
• Pack a map and compass and familiarize yourself with the area ahead of time. A GPS unit is also useful as long as you know how to use it.
• Create a small survival kit and bring it with you every time you head out. This should include several fire-starting devices such as matches and lighters, fire-starting materials, a large plastic bag for keeping dry, a good knife, a whistle for signaling, and extra non-perishable food.
• Always bring two light sources and extra batteries. A simple flashlight can mean the difference between making it home safely and spending a cold night alone in the woods. A cell phone is not an acceptable light source, as the battery quickly wears down when the flashlight is being used.
• Wear proper clothing and footwear, and dress in layers. Bring along a waterproof jacket and pants, as well as high-loft insulation for keeping warm. Avoid cotton clothing, which can easily soak up water. Instead, choose wool, down, or synthetic materials.
• Bring food and water.
• Pack a map and compass and familiarize yourself with the area ahead of time. A GPS unit is also useful as long as you know how to use it.
• Create a small survival kit and bring it with you every time you head out. This should include several fire-starting devices such as matches and lighters, fire-starting materials, a large plastic bag for keeping dry, a good knife, a whistle for signaling, and extra non-perishable food.
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