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01/15/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

The new “organic” meat: HUNTING animals suddenly popular among young hipsters looking for clean food

If you’re worried about pesticides and want to make sure all the fruits and vegetables you eat are truly local and organic, the only way to be completely sure is to grow them yourself. It may be extra work, but the peace of mind it provides is worth it for many people. But how can […]

09/06/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Tips for bow hunting in a survival situation

It pays to be prepared for anything. You never know when you will be put in a survival situation, and you may have to shoot game in order to have food. Why is a bow and arrow the perfect tool or weapon for someone traveling in the wilderness? Well, for one, bows and arrows are easy […]

09/02/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Hunting rabbits? Here are some tips for success

As most hunters will tell you, hunting a rabbit can be difficult. A successful kill typically requires one of either: busting through the brush and trying to shoot the hightailing cottontail before it’s able to get away, or setting a beagle loose in hopes that it will be able to chase it down for you. However, […]

07/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Survival diet: Which animals are best to catch and eat

As a survivalist, you know that preparing for when SHTF goes beyond having bug out gear and supplies. If you’re ever trapped in the wilderness, you need to know what kinds of animals are safe to hunt and eat. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) You can’t always afford to be picky, especially if you’re a fledgling hunter with limited ammunition. To […]

06/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Learning from our forefathers: Essential pioneer skills you need to know today

Pioneers hailed from the states of Massachusetts and Virginia back in the 1600s, and these brave souls traveled west “behind a constantly moving frontier.” The first pioneer farmers, frontier soldiers, fur traders, hunters, surveyors, and trappers learned how to survive off of the land through hard work and some creativity. The pioneers only had themselves and the land […]

05/11/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Practical reasons you need a survival knife

We use them all the time in the kitchen to prepare meals. But have you ever considered the value of owning knives for survival purposes? Truth be told, there are so many things that a survival knife can do that it’s pretty much a no-brainer to keep at least one on hand at all times. […]

11/27/2017 / By Vicki Batts

HOGpocalypse taking over Texas with millions of wild pigs… but it’s also easy wild food in a collapse

Wild pig populations in Texas are continuing to expand at a rapid pace. While this may not be the best news for farmers and landowners looking to secure their property, there is an upside to the proliferation of piggies: They are a great source of wild food. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, feral pigs […]

09/29/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Female ELK becoming super smart, learning how to avoid hunters using stealth tactics that defy humans

We’ve all seen those photos of hunters proudly parading their latest trophy kill with a smug look of satisfaction on their face, but there is one animal you’re less likely to see in these stomach-churning photos: Female elk. The reason for this may surprise you: it turns out that female elk have actually gotten so […]

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