Since we have already discussed the art of map reading in a general way, today let’s discuss one very specific and at times daunting portion: Magnetic Declination. There is much to do in the cold months of winter that may otherwise be overlooked and pushed to the back burner due to our bear-like hibernation tendencies. Of the many great things to do during winter, breaking out your old map and compass may be the best.
Survival
How Far Would You Go When SHTF?
Two weeks ago, I was at a party with some of my closest friends and their families. Some of them are into the prepping lifestyle while others see it as an unusual past time. After various topics we debated over drinks, I thought it would be fun to ask them how far would they be willing to go when SHTF. This imagination exercise is a good ice-breaker and I advise you to try it with your friends.
Top Survival Shelters You Can Build Without Equipment
If you find yourself stranded in the wilderness in a survival emergency, do not panic. Do not wander too far from your last known location to greater increase the probability search and rescue will be able to find you. The first and foremost priority over anything else, including food and water, is shelter.
Key Considerations For Having A Base Camp
This year we saw how people in California were forced to evacuate and how the story repeated month after month. Some flew off to stay with friends and relatives, while others were forced to stay in improvised camps. Their stories and the media coverage should be solid reasons to plan for the future and establish a base camp.
Knowing What Plants to Eat in the Bush
Surely, being the outdoorsman that you are, you have had the pleasure (or lack thereof) of viewing the stellar film titled “Into the Wild”. If you haven’t, you should, though it may leave you feeling some type of way for a spell of time (totally worth the overwhelming emotional beatdown).
Masking Cooking Odors in the Wild
Ever heard an exhilarating tale of a family out on a simple weekend excursion cooking a delicious dinner over an open fire. Or maybe keeping their cooler just outside the tent for the night (the lid on, of course…), only to have a near-death experience. Not to mention a speedily depleted supply due to the unexpected company of a bear or some other famished animal?
Foraging for Edibles In The Concrete Jungle
We can all agree that life in the concrete jungle is not easy. However, it will become almost impossible during a prolonged crisis. Once the cities become cannibalized of resources, your chances of survival will get thinner. One of you choices besides scavenging will be to look for edibles in the city. Weeds are your primary choices and here is what you should be looking for.
Survival Myths – Drinking Urine When You Are Out Of Water
If you are stranded in the wild or in an environment that lacks water you have to make do with what you’ve got in order to survive. Some people will do everything to survive, including drinking urine to quench their thirst. Let’s see where this myth comes from and if drinking urine is safe or not.
How To Survive A Flash Flood
Exploring the great outdoors can be as dangerous as it is beautiful. Learning how to survive a flash flood should be basic knowledge for outdoors men. You may think you found a perfect place for camping, but it could be the worst decision you are making. Your geographical environment, weather conditions and topography of the local terrain should be carefully considered. Otherwise, you camp could be washed away by a powerful flash flood.
Toxic Wilderness – Avoiding Mother Nature’s Deadly Defense
The nature that surrounds us is beautiful, there’s no question about it. However, the luscious forests and diverse wildlife can hide some toxic dangers. If you love to explore the wilderness or if you plan to bug out into the woods at some point, you should learn to avoid and protect yourself against Mother Nature’s toxic defense.
What You Need To Know About Ambush Hunting
Most bowhunters focus much of their attention on the November rut, where it becomes easier to forget about a pattern that is the most consistent in a year. This includes field-edge hunting for the Whitetails in the 1st couple of weeks of this season. There is not much better than being able to hunt deer whose main goal is to fill up their stomachs with an abundance of easily accessible protein.
Useful Tips to Survive Bear Encounters
If you love the great outdoors, if you hike or if you simply ride a trail bike, you’re at risk for a potentially fatal bear encounter. While some people fear the encounter with a grizzly bear, I feel that black bears which are more numerous than grizzlies are being overlooked. They are a serious threat to life and how you react to bear encounters can make a real difference to your longevity.
How To Identify An Animal Sign When Trapping
Primitive trapping is one of the skills that helped humans survive and thrive in austere environments. This is a topic of interest for preppers, and it takes years of practice to become a self-reliant trapper. One of the challenges of trapping animals is learning how to look for and identify an animal sign. If you are new to trapping animals here is what you need to know.