Have you ever shot an azimuth?

The hunter described a triangulation technique. There are a couple of different kinds, but basically work the same.

To locate an object that you see, on a map, you would shoot an azimuth from you to the object, and then a second from another object that you can see, and know where it is on the map, to the same object as your first. Using your protractor, trace a line on your azimuth past the target, and trace the azimuth from the known object. Where they intersect on the map, is it's location.

To find yourself on the map you start by locating 2 objects and finding them on your map. You then shoot an azimuth to both locations. Subtract 180 degrees from both numbers; this is a back azimuth. Trace the back azimuths on the map the same as above. You are at the intersection of the lines.

Funny. You need to look in to "orienteering" using a compass. The guy was basically getting a compass bearing and lining up with an object that he could see from the ridge, such as a tall tree or mountain, then he walked to that object, then did it again. It's the way you can keep from getting off track without having to look at your compass constantly as you walk.

I hope your not serious, an azimuth is a term for a bearing taken on a compass.

Accurate Azimuth is to find true north, using a triangular set of points, using GPS, those Hunters are smart! Can I shot one? Sure I have a 7mm Remington Magnum!

I was driving down the street in Henderson, NV after being in the casino for a couple of hours. I suddenly heard a huge bang and felt liquid on my leg. I was sure I was shot but didn't see anyone in the other cars panicking and my windows weren't shatter. A soda can burst in my car from the heat. Stay out of those bad neighborhoods or other people's spouse's bed.

HBYSMTH is absolutely correct, But you need a map and known targets or reference points. This is a well known method of pinpointing your location while traversing through deep wilderness . But of course if

when you're in the wilderness you're always home,Then you're never really lost, only a mite confused for a day or two !

You do it every day and just don't realize it.

How do you keep your car in the lane when driving.

You triangulate your position in the lane. Think 2 white lines and the hood of your car.

Yes I have done it to get out of the woods

No you don't need a transient to do it, all you need is 3 sticks and a compass.

I have shot azimuth before. They don't weigh much at all because they are angles used to calculate direction.