Developing Your Hunting Plan

A hunting plan is an important part of every hunt. Your hunting plan should contain all the information necessary to help someone find you in case of an emergency. Start with the three Ws. In this case, WWW does not mean "World Wide Web." Instead, it means:

Where you are going
  Highlight an area on a map, or draw a map of your own.
  Be specific about your location.
  Notify someone if you change your plans while in the field.

Who you are with
  List names of the people you are with.
  List contact information (their phone numbers, addresses, etc.).
  Give descriptions or photos if necessary.

When you are returning
  Be specific.
  Allow for delays.
  Set "alarm" times. Tell your family or friends how long they should wait before taking action. (It is very important that you call someone if you change your plans and are going to be late.)