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Show HBy JIM RHODYfgg jyg Comfort In Camp A knowledge of camping fundamentals funda-mentals often spells the difference between an enjoyable, never-to-be-forgotten hunting or fishing trip and an uncomfortable, disagreeable disagree-able experience. Naturally, experience experi-ence is the best teacher, but information in-formation gathered beforehand will help eliminate costly errors and cut down considerably on "learning" "learn-ing" time. Weight, bulk, method of transportation, trans-portation, type of camp, utility, climate cli-mate and quality all are factors to be considered when assembling the camping outfit. Especially is this moft 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 equip-ment to meet the worst weather and highest altitudes you may expect ex-pect on the trip. Get the best possible, when selecting se-lecting an outfit. Remember, the best is none too good and, if you "Know-how" makes for comfort com-fort in camp. have to scrimp anywhere, don't do it on your camping equipment. Your tent should be so constructed construct-ed that ample ventilation is possible. pos-sible. Tents equipped with awnings, awn-ings, such as the umbrella and explorer ex-plorer types, provide protection outside 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 sodcloth and groundcloth. Clothing, of course, varies with climate. The problem of keeping warm in cold weather ' is one of retaining body heat. To do this, use several layers of light or medium med-ium weight clothing, as you will find these to be warmer than one heavy garment. It is also an advantage, 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 giv-ing better balance to the body. Leather should be" kept soft by frequent oiling. Wet leather shoes may be dried by filling them with hot pebbles, oats or newspapers. A good night's bedding is most important to the camper, as anyone any-one who has spent a night out-of-doors can tell you. Since about one-third 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, made of branches from the fir or spruce or other similar trees. Several layers of boughs, with leaves or dry grass on top, will make a very comfortable mattress on which to place your groundcloth and blankets. blank-ets. However, the best all-'round bed for the camper is the sleeping bag. Practically every manufacturer manufactur-er of these makes an adequate, satisfactory bag and selection is chiefly a matter of choico AAA Now You Know Many factors enter into the picture pic-ture of the present day poor fishing fish-ing in the United States and Canada. Can-ada. Some of the chief factors responsible re-sponsible for the present lack of game fish in our lakes and streams are: (1) Logging operations, destruction destruc-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 lakes and streams. (5) Increased fishing intensity on lakes and streams readily accessi ble to the public. AAA Technique Does It It is the accurate, smoothly dropped and cleverly-retrieved bait that makes fish dart out from hiding places 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 lie on the surface a moment or two before starting the retrieve. Agitate it with jiggles nf the rod tip. |