Primitive Sporting Arms Original Power Point Created by Todd O’Neil Modified by Georgia Agricultural Curriculum Office June 2002

Primitive Sporting Arms  MUZZLELOADERS  one of the rules of muzzleloading safety is to never prime or cap a muzzleloader until you are ready to fire.  If you are not sure if the muzzleloader is loaded then use a marked ramrod to check it  the ball or shot charge must be seated against the powder charge

Bowhunting  Only broadheads are used for big game hunting  always carry arrows in a covered quiver

Survival  Hypothermia  is the lowering of body temperature  #1 outdoor killer  always wear layered clothing  vapor transmission layer  insulation layer  protective layer

If you get lost  Admit it to yourself and stay calm and stay where you are

Field care of game  Three main factors which can spoil meat in the field  dirt  heat  moisture