Show B RHODY Comfort In Camp CampA A knowledge of camping fundamentals fundamentals fundamentals funda funda- often spells the difference between an enjoyable never to never to be forgotten hunting or fishing trip and an uncomfortable disagreeable disagree disagree- able experience Naturally experience experience experience ence is the best teacher but information information information in in- formation gathered beforehand will wm help eliminate costly errors and cut down considerably on Ie learnIng learning learn a rn- rn ing time Weight bulk method of transportation transportation trans trans- type of camp utility climate climate cli clio mate and quality all are factors to be considered when assembling the camping campin outfit Especially is this most mot important during the fall and winter months when afield for deer or other big game in country where temperatures must be carefully considered A good rule is to select your equipment equipment equipment equip equip- ment to meet the worst weather and highest altitudes you may may expect expect expect ex ex- on the trip Get the best possible when selecting selecting selecting se se- se- se an outfit Remember the best is none too good and i if you III 7 ti t Know how makes for comfort comfort com com- fort tort in camp have to scrimp anywhere dont don't do doit doit doit it on your camping equipment Your tent should be so constructed construct construct- ed that ample ventilation is pos pos- sible Tents equipped with awnings awnings awn awn- ings such as the umbrella and explorer explorer explorer ex ex- types provide protection outside outside outside out out- side the tent from rain and snow as well as sun and provide also a place to start the campfire in damp weather Cloth floors should always be of heavy waterproofed duck and tents with detachable floors must be ditched to avoid water running in between sod cloth and ground cloth Clothing of course courset varies with climate The problem of keeping warm in cold weather er is one of oi retaining body heat To do this use several layers of light or medium medium medium med med- ium weight clothing as you will find these to be warmer than one heavy garment It is also an advantage advantage advantage ad ad- vantage as some layers can be removed when exertion increases body heat Too much emphasis cannot be put on the importance of footwear Shoes made on the Munson last are best as they allow the big toe to point straight forward giving giving giving ing better balance to the body I Leather should be kept soft by nt oiling Wet leather shoes may be dried by filling them with hot pebbles oats or newspapers A good nights night's bedding is most Important to the camper as anyone anyone anyone any any- one who has spent a night out out out-of- of- of doors can tell you Since about one- one third of time in camp is spent In bed this convenience cannot be underestimated The most simple type is a ground cloth or tarp and blankets Another simple bed when in country where it may be secured is the bough bed bcd made of branches from the fir or spruce or other similar trees Several layers of boughs with leaves or ordry ordry ordry dry grass on top will make a very comfortable mattress on which to place your ground cloth and blank blank- ets However the best round all bed for the camper is the sleeping bag Practically every manufacturer er of these makes an adequate satisfactory bag and selection Is chiefly a matter of choice A A A Ll Ll Ll Now You Know Many factors enter into the picture picture pic pie ture of the present day poor fishing fish ing in the United States and Can Can- ada Llda Some of the chief factors responsible responsible responsible re re- re- re for the present lack of game fish in iii our lakes and streams are 1 Logging operations destruction destruction destruction tion by fire or clearing of land for cultivation In the forests and in our lake and stream watersheds 2 Pollution of our lakes and streams 3 The large increase In number of sport and commercial fishermen 4 Road construction opening up access to Isolated l I lakes a k e s sand and streams 5 Increased fishing Intensity on lakes takes and streams readily accessible bl ble to the public A A 6 A 6 Technique Does It Itt It t Is the accurate smoothly dropped and retrieved cleverly bait that makes fish dart out from hiding places ces and strike By twitching the top of your rod and reeling In an Irregular manner you can Impart lifelike action to your lures For floating plugs let the lure lurelie lurelie lurelie lie on the surface a moment or two before starting the retrieve Agitate it with jiggles of ot the rod tiP Up |