If you have the itch to get out into the wilderness right now, you might be a bit hesitant because of the weather. We are inching closer and closer to…
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Mushrooms have their advantages and disadvantages. As food, they can be delicious. Out in the wild, however, mushrooms can be a nuisance. Some are poisonous and others can ruin the…
If you are stranded in a backcountry setting and you need to be rescued, effective communication can be one of your most important resources. Know the distress and rescue communications…
Knowing core survival foods is a key to wilderness survival. Though humans can survive for three weeks without food, we probably wouldn’t choose to go that long. Most natural environments…
Making a bed may not seem like a necessary survival skill, but in the wild, a raised bed is necessary for your health and well-being. You want to get the…
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 90 percent of the world’s water is contaminated in some way. It could be from bacteria, disease, pollutants, chemicals, parasites or toxic…
Field mice are a part of country living, but they don’t have to live in your home. Laying out poison is an option, but there is a huge risk of…
Plucking wild game birds isn’t difficult, but it can be time-consuming. Like any task, the more effort and concentration you put into plucking, the better the appearance of your finished…