I have recently had an interest in learning about the equipment needed for surviving in a Bug Out situation. In learning the proper tools and equipment to have, I have also started backpacking and tent camping some. More recently, I started having an interest in bushcraft. What I have found is,…
According to legend, there were ceremonies for harvesting plants with magical powers. Harvesters must never use iron tools, since the iron interferes with all of the beneficial elements of the plant. Plants should be harvested at night under the rising phase of the moon, or right before sunrise…
Just an hour up the road from us, albino or not it makes for some strange turkey picsGeorgia Hunter Takes White Wild Turkey
Lots of things to do in the spring, one is knowing when to plant and when to wait.May 10th is my last frost date, passed down from my grandmother. She said you plant something that comes up before then, you will be covering it up! Pop he said oh just use the almanac to plant andweed and you will…
I read a great article the other day and wanted to share it. With so many countries putting more and more limitations of knives, it is more important than ever that we teach our children, it is a tool.I like that this parent asked the question many of us have...am I ready for them to go off in the…
I was riding my 4 wheeler through the woods the other day and saw this mushroom. I don't recall ever seeing one like it before. The pine cone lying beside it is about 3 inches long. The mushroom was about 7 or 8 inches tall and the head is about 2 1/2 inches wide. Does anybody know what kind…
There have been a lot discussions about people wanting to live off grid and in tiny houses recently. I just wanted to know what any of your thoughts are on this idea. I think it would be awesome to have a small house to live in and would enjoy living a simpler life. My problem is, the rest of my…
Had a visitor at our house tonight. It is a green treefrog, scientific name hyla cinerea. When first spotted he was on the storm door. He jumped from the storm door onto me and then onto the porch post and finally into the shrubs.…
I've spent most of my deer hunting career with my uncle John by my side. John is a very talented mechanic, machinist, electrician, plumber..... there are few things he can't do. He helped me change the breaks, rotors and calipers on my truck while being very sick in bed. I'd walk in, wake him up…
Life is full of unexpected turns, but it's full of just as many opportunities. My family and I had some trials earlier this year, but the calendar doesn't allow you to hold on too long to those bad memories and so we found ourselves in the midst of hunting season yet again.With tags left empty…
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