I think there is a notion that hunters are adept out in the woods.

In my own experience, I've encountered quite a few who are clueless dolts. Many of them see their annual hunting trip as an excuse to get away from the old lady, drink a lot of beer and shoot at anything that moves. They are often times any thing but experienced outdoorsmen.

When I was living up north I helped out on two occasions in searching for lost/missing hunters. One gentleman had tumbled down a small hill and busted his ankle in the process. He'd been drinking of course. No map, no compass, no real survival gear save for some paper matches. I ended up going back for help because there was no way I was going to be able to haul his 300+ pound out of shape ass out of the woods by my self.