Texas Hunter Education Certification Practice Exam

What should you do if you become lost while hunting?

1. Keep moving and try to find your way out

2. Stay put and wait for help

3. Start a large fire to signal for help

4. Try to hunt your way out

The correct answer is: Stay put and wait for help

Staying put if you become lost while hunting is a highly recommended strategy because it allows rescuers to locate you more easily. When lost, continuing to move can lead you further away from your original path, making it harder for searchers to find you. By remaining in one place and conserving energy, you increase your chances of being found and can also utilize your limited resources effectively. Being near your last known location can be critical, as search and rescue teams often start their searches from the last point where they know you were. If you've alerted someone about your plans before heading out, they will likely have a good idea of where to start looking for you. While signaling for help or attempting to create a fire can be useful in certain situations, those actions should generally only be considered after you've assessed your circumstances if staying put doesn't yield results, especially if you are in a safe spot. Hunting your way out could lead to further disorientation in an already stressful situation.