By Author, Tilton, Buck,Illustrator, Sabas, Roberto

  • Easy-to-use structure: each one web page covers one situation
  • For hikers, hunters, anglers, birders, campers . . . All who spend time outdoors

    "In a severe scenario, or in a state of affairs that will turn into serious, identifying less-than-the-best motion may result not just in wasted time but additionally in lack of convenience, lack of limb, even dying. that is what this little e-book is all about--choosing the simplest plan of action in an out of doors emergency." --from the advent

    Unlike Worst-Case Scenario-style books that concentrate on the main wildly inconceivable conditions, dollar Tilton's Outdoor protection Handbook is the genuine factor: a uncomplicated, no-nonsense instruction manual from a veteran outdoorsman and security specialist. What for those who do for those who come across a endure within the wild? What in the event you fall via skinny ice? Or run out of water? Or fall ill on wild foodstuff? this useful advisor presents no-nonsense information regarding what to do whilst anything is going flawed within the outdoors--both emergency occasions and stressful accidents--in a conveyable structure that is effortless to exploit within the box. Concise guideline explains precisely what to do whilst confronted with outdoors hassle, with an emphasis on taking the easiest plan of action correct away.

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    GET A BLISTER If the blister is intact, wash the site thoroughly. Sterilize the tip of a knife in a flame or wipe it with alcohol. Carefully slice the blister open and let it drain until the fluid is gone. After draining, reduce the friction on the blister as much as possible. A simple and proven technique involves creating a moleskin or mole foam “doughnut” to surround the blister site, then filling the hole with a glob of gooey ointment— sort of a jelly-filled doughnut. Any ointment will work.

    Never try to capture a snake. If you must pass near a rattlesnake, stay well outside of its strike range, a distance of one-half or, at most, two-thirds the snake’s length. FISH IN COTTONMOUTH COUNTRY To protect against cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins), wear high, thick boots and/or waders. Avoid stepping where you don’t have a clear view of where your foot will land. Don’t stick your hands into places that you can’t check with your eyes first. If you see a cottonmouth, observe it from a safe distance.

    ENCOUNTER A MOUNTAIN LION Do not run away. Do not turn your back. Stand up tall and face the animal. Mountain lions prefer a surprise attack, so let it know that you’ve seen it. If children are with you, gather them close, holding small children in your arms. Make yourself look as big as possible, holding your arms up, holding up a jacket or pack. If the mountain lion crouches and moves closer, show your teeth, yell, pick up rocks and throw them at the animal. Pick up a stick. A mountain lion crouching low, twitching its tail, and staring intently at you is preparing to attack.

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