I was reading an article in a Missouri Hunting magazine and I thought this was a a good time to remind everyone that if you are going on a hike anywhere, to sure take some basic survival gear with you and a little food and water.

Some Basic knowledge of survival camping will go along way with the gear to keep you you alive to be found by searchers.


. . Be sure to have a good map on hand before wandering into the big woods. I live not far from the area and recall that no". t so many years ago a deer hunter got turned around on a late-season hunt and was caught in a sudden winter storm. It took several days for searchers to find his frozen remains, which were relatively close to his truck but off the established path."

Jerry

Good reminder... always carry a couple of first aid items, fire starter, map, compass and water purification tabs.

A few light and cheap things that could save your life.