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Azimuths or Bearings?

Every year at the start of FORT 130 we start learning how to use a compass for forestry field work. Among the options is whether to get an azimuth compass or a bearings compass. In azimuths, north is 0, east… Continue reading

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Compass Attraction

During this week’s compass practice lab we ran into some unusual issues. A few people were using gloves with magnets one of the fingers. This magnet helps hunters free their trigger fingers. It’s a great idea, but not good when… Continue reading

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Compass Tips

Finding directions with a compass takes a lot of practice. But once you get it, it’s something you never forget. Here are a few tips: 1. Hold the compass level so the needle can swing freely. This is true for… Continue reading

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Using the compass

The Silva compass is a versatile tool. No forester should go into the field without a good compass. Unlike a GPS receiver it will always work. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using a compass:… Continue reading

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First entry

The first class is Wednesday. I think we will start with how to use a compass. We have been using Silva Ranger compasses for a long time. They are very sturdy in the field and work well with maps. Here… Continue reading

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