Show 43 47 JIM RHOD comfort in p ca camp mp A knowledge of camping fundamentals often spells them difference between an enjoyable never to be forgotten hunting or fishing trip and nn an uncomfortable i disagree ble able a experience naturally Mat experience is the best leath teacher br but information forma ton gathered gather bd beforehand will help eliminate costly errors and cut down considerably on learning time weight bulk method of transportation por tation type of camp utility climate and quality oil all fire are factors to be considered when assembling tho the camping outfit especially Is this most important during the tall fall and winter months when afield for deer or other big game game in country where temperatures mutt must be carefully lv considered A good rule Is to select your equipment to meet abet the worst weather and highest altitudes you may expect on the trip get the best possible when selecting an outfit Re remember gImber the I 1 bestis best Is hone none too good and it you ihnow hoell makes to r cow fort in camp have to lo scrimp mp anywhere dont dontso do it on your camping equipment your tent should be so constructed that ample ventilation is possible tents equipped with awnings such as the umbrella and explorer types provide protection outside the tent from rain and snow as well as sun and provide also a place to start the campfire campt lre in damp weather cloth floors should always jakways be of ot heavy waterproofed duck and tents with detachable floors must be ditched to avoid water running in between sod cloth and ground cloth Clo clothing illing of course varies with climate the problem of keeping warm in cold weather meather la ii ono one ot of retaining body heat to do this use several layers of or medium weight clothing as you will find these to be Wa Merthan warmer than one heavy garment it is also an ad vantage as some layers cin can be removed when exertion I 1 increases body heat too much emphasis cannot be put on the importance of footwear shoes made on the munson lost last are best ad as they allow the big toe ioe to point straight forward giving better balance to the body leather should be kept soft by frequent oiling wet leather shoes may be dried by tilling filling them with hot pebbles oats or newspapers A good nights bedding is most important to the camper as anyone who has spent a night out of doors can tell ell you since about one third optime of time in camp Is spent la in bed this convenience cannot be underestimated the most simple type Is a ground cloth or tarp arp and blankets another at simple plea bed when in country where it may be secured red is the bough bed mede made of anu brances branc hs from thefil the fir ir or spruce or rother other similar trees several layers of boughs with leaves or dry ary grass on top will make a very comfortable mattress on which to place your ground cloth and blankets however the best all round bed for or the camper Is the sleeping bag practically every manufacturer of these makes an adequate satisfactory bag and selection iloh I 1 Is chiefly a mat master of choice s 11 A A A NO no you know many factors enter into the picture of the present day poor fishing in the united states and canado canada some of the chief factors responsible for the present lack of game fish in ou our r lakes and tire streams ams aref 1 logging operations de destruction by fire or clearing of land jand for cultivation in the forests forest sand and in our lake and stream watersheds wAtershed si 2 pollution of our lakes and streams i i 3 the I 1 large arcq increase in number of 61 sport a and nd commercial fishermen 4 road construction opening rig up access to isolated I 1 lakes k e a and streams 5 aci nci eased intensity an on lakes and streams readily accessible to the public A A A technique does it t tt it Is the ac curati smoothly dropped and cleverly detri retrieved ved bait balt that makes fish dart outi out from hiding places and strike by twitching tho the top of your rod and reeling in aa an irregular manner you can impart lifelike action to your lures for floating plugs lel lei the lure lie on the surface a moment or two before starting the retrieve agitate it with jiggles Jiggle of the rod tl ha |