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The hunter should locate the main stream in the countrywhere he hunts as well as the tributaries. He should note thedirection in which they flow. If he can get this picture wellfixed in his mind, there is little danger of his getting lost orconfused. It is a good idea to carry a compass; one will prob-ably never have to use it but, in the event that one doubts adirection, the compass will be reassuring. If one uses a com-pass, one must learn how to use it, which, for the purpose ofhunting, is very simple. For the hunter as well as for the sur-veyor, there must be a starting point and a reading made ofthe direction one intends to travel. Pick out an easily distin-guished landmark somewhere in the distance and work towardthat mark. If it is found necessary to change directions, pickout another landmark and take a reading on its direction.From the two readings and the two directions one can closelyestimate the reading necessary to take one back to the pointof departure. A compass is no good unless it is used withintelligence. |
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