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Fall is a time when many outdoor enthusiasts dust off their hunting gear and head out to various parts of rural Manitoba. A hunting trip can easily be ruined should an accident occur. Getting lost or a just a sprained ankle mixed in with cold, wet weather can easily become a life-threatening emergency. Every year, RCMP detachments across Manitoba are called upon to look for missing or overdue hunters. Some tips to make your hunting experience a safer one: Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting, review it before you leave, and carry it with you. ÊCarry a compass or GPS and know how to use it. If you get lost, hug a tree (stay put). Fall weather can change quickly. Carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an unexpected overnight stay in the bush. The survival kit should contain a knife, a whistle, water, waterproof matches and First Aid supplies. ÊKnow your hunting partners' physical limitations, as well as your own, and don't push your partners or yourself beyond those limits. ÊCarry a cell phone. Many phones are equipped with GPS technology that will help to find you. ÊWear hunter orange apparel that will make you more visible in dense forest. ÊAlways let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. _ RCMP 'D' Division
