'THE WOLF OF THE WATERS." 

 Hints from an Old Hunter \ 



When sleeping in the woods without sufficient covering, lie with 

 the stomach to the earth; this prevents the heat generated in the 

 stomach from escaping. 



If in a snow-storm keep snow below as well as above and 

 around you. 



When in the woods without compass or the sun to guide you, 

 remember that the bark on the north side of a tree is always darker 

 than on the south, and that if there be moss it is on the north or 

 shady side. Also notice the top twig of the hemlock, for it always 

 bends to the north. 



Never travel without matches in your pocket, for if you do not 

 need a fire for its heat, you may require it to keep off mosquitoes. 

 A mixture of oil of tar, sweet-oil and a little creosote is a splendid 



