Top Ten Wilderness Survival Tips

10. Avoid pitching your tent on the rim of an active volcano.

9. The average bee can only sting once.  The average hive contains 3000 bees.

8. Ketchup and black pepper, appplied generously, can mask the flavor of almost anything.

7. Never dose off with raw meat in your sleeping bag.

6. Never play leap-frog with elk.

5. Always carry a water filter or purification tablets...or lots of extra toilet paper.

4. Remember: a rattlesnake is just as scared of you as you are of it.  But keep in mind that the snake is the one with thte poison fangs.

3. If attacked by a bear, play dead.  It won't fool the bear, but it will be good practice for you.

2. There is no need to be afraid of strange noises in the night.  Anything that intends to harm you will stalk you silently.

1. If buzzards are circling overhead, then buzzard droppings are the least of your problems!