SAFETY and SURVIVAL

These references should be of interest to anyone involved in archery, whether you are practicing in a public park or hunting in the wilderness. Individuals new to the sport may also be new to a number of the associated safety and survival issues. However, even 'Old-Timers' may find some relevant information here that might have become 'fuzzy' over the years.

• Basic First Aid



• Lightning Safety Awareness



• Hiking - Essential Equipment



• Surviving in the Wild



• Water Purification and Giardia (what you get if the water isn't pure)



• Cold Weather Camping and Hypothermia



• Altitude-related Sickness



• Poison Oak, Ivy and Sumac



• Help get rid of PoisionOak/Ivy/Sumac with Tecnu® - made by Tec Labs



• Small Poisonous Critters



• Insects
• Ticks
• Lyme Disease (related to ticks)
  Note: There is now a Lyme Disease Vaccine available - see your physician for details
• Snakes
• Gila Monsters



• Large Non-poisonous Critters



• Black Bears



• Mountain Lions



• Finding Your Way



• Map and Compass information



• GPS Devices

The references on this page were chosen for their basic content and ease of use. They are not intended to be a complete list. If you need more information, go to any of the search websites.