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survival manual Read it thoroughly before your trip into the Maine woods, and then carry it with you when you go  \nName:    \nAddress:   City/Town:   State:   Zip Code:   email:   phone:    \nMedical problems, if any (include drug reactions):  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\nBlood Type:    \nIn case of accident or serious illness, please notify:  \nName:    \nemail:   phone:    \nYOU ALONE IN THE MAINE WOODS  \nA practical guide to woods comfort, safety, and survival  \n1st Edition 1972  \nby  \nSafety Ofcer Gareth Anderson, Search & Rescue Coordinator and  \nCol John F Marsh, Maine Warden Service  \n2nd Edition 1973 3rd Edition 1974 4th Edition 1975  \n5th Edition 1976 6th Edition 1979  \n7th Edition 1983  \n8th Edition 1998 9th Edition 2001 10th Edition 2003  \n11th Edition 2020  \nby  \nMichael F Richard, Hunter Safety Director Scarborough Fish and Game Association  \nBrad Rounds, Maine Master Guide  \nBryan Courtois, Education Director Maine Association for Search and Rescue (MASAR) and  \nMichael Sawyer, Recreational Safety Unit Supervisor, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife  \nMAINE  \nCONTENTS  \nBe Prepared – Have A Survival Kit ..................... 2  \nLet Someone Know ................................. 5  \nDress Smart To Maintain Normal Body Temperature ..... 6  \nBoots ............................................ 10  \nWeather ........................................... 11  \nMap And Compass ..................................12  \nThe Importance of Water in the Body................. 22  \nOvernight Preparations ............................. 23  \nFire Is Survival..................................... 25  \nStarting A Fire In The Rain .......................... 28  \nShelters .......................................... 30  \nSpending The Night ................................ 32  \nPlay An Active Role In Your Rescue................... 32  \nTips To Keep Warm By.............................. 35  \nSignals ........................................... 36  \nMental Control .....................................41  \nWild Foods ....................................... 42  \nTicks ............................................. 42  \nFirst Aid .......................................... 44  \nWater Safety For Outdoor Enthusiasts ................ 50  \nTips For Expeditions With Kids ...................... 52  \nAnd Some Final Thoughts for Special Circumstances ... 52  \nTe Maine woods and waters ofer endless opportunities for enjoyment—whether afoot (hunting, hiking, or snowshoeing) afoat (sailing, paddling, or powerboating), or riding on an ATV, snowmobile, or horseback  \nBut whenever you venture out to the woods or waters, there will be risks involved You can’t completely avoid them, but you can anticipate them, prepare for them, and reduce the danger you put yourself and your fellow travelers in should an incident occur  \nSometimes it’ll just be an oops that you learn from without sufering anything more than embarrassment Other times, your decisions and actions (or inaction) can escalate to a serious or life-threatening event  \nYour planning, training, outftting (clothing and equipment), and situational awareness will make all the diference Nature in general, while unforgiving, is not out to get you And animals, if respected, don’t pose a danger  \nYou don’t need to plan, train, and equip for every worst-case scenario – just the things most likely to occur You probably don’t carry extra brake parts in your car, but you likely do carry a spare tire and the tools to change it Tis is the same concept Two-week survival situations happen, but they are extremely rare Te vast majority of folks get themselves back to safety or are found within 24 hours; so it’s just those one or two unplanned days out there that you should always be ready for  \nBE PREPARED: HAVE A SURVIVAL KIT  \nWhen venturing into the Maine woods, you should always carry a basic survival kit Take good care 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