Originally posted by DemDankels:

first time in the swamp and it sucks big time lol i know the main tips like use a hoe to make path ways stuff like that any more would be helpful

On my current playthrough, I make sure I have the best foods available, because stamina is at a premium. Make sure you listen to the sounds of the swamp, because you do not want to agro more creatures than you can handle. You start running and will pull more than you can take, which leads to an untimely demise.