Although the outdoors is a place of wonder and enjoyment, it can also be a place of great danger and fear. It is not unheard of when an outdoorsman gets lost or injured in the outdoors. Whether you are out
Of all the survival skills known to man, my favorite skill is wilderness trapping. Trapping is just like hunting. Unlike firearms and fishing poles, traps work for you 24/7. You do not have to be at the trapping location for
If you ever wanted to disappear into the wilderness, one of the best ways to do so is by way of natural camouflage. In other words, not using camo gear or clothing, but using the elements of nature to make
Life happens… No matter how much control we think we have over it, any given second can quickly become a crisis. And when that happens, there is no guarantee that you will be anywhere near all (or any) of the
Do you have a slingshot? Have you ever thought to use it as a bow to launch arrows? If not, you need to see this DIY arrow launcher I came across. It launches arrows nicely 30 yards and will bury
Sometimes you just don’t know where you next meal is coming from and all you can do is wander through the world hoping to stumble across something to put in your belly. Whether you’re out in the woods, wandering through
Cattails can be found virtually anywhere in the wilderness where there is a water source. They can be found growing along streams, rivers, lakes and ponds. The plant is not only edible it has other uses such as cordage, bedding,
Toilet paper is used to clean (wipe) with after using the toilet but it is also protection for the hand to prevent contamination during the cleaning process. It is absorbent, flushable and soft to the touch. In certain situations, being
Did you know you can eat common milkweed? Well you can. And although it’s been said that to render this plant palatable and that it required multiple (three or more) boilings in order to remove the toxins and “bitter” taste,
