Survival Tricks, Tools And Gear
Spitting a Rabbit and Historic Bushcraft Cooking Systems

Here’s how to make some old world, bushcraft cooking systems from woodland resources. Plus you get to see how to cook a rabbit on a spit over an open fire. Bushcraft expert Dan Wowak joins Jon Townsend in this episode of Townsends – The American Frontier. Wowak instructs on how early Americans would have installed
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read more51 Geese Dead From Freak Hail Storm In Idaho

Forty eight snow geese and three Ross’s geese caught up in a nasty storm ended up dead on the ground in a parking lot in Idaho Falls. Even thought the hail was a part of this deadly storm, James Brower, Regional Volunteer Services Coordinator with IDFG, said the likely cause of all the deaths were
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read more5 Chopping Axes Every Outdoorsman Will Want to Own

A good axe is indeed the original woodsman’s multi-tool. Axes are the ultimate implement. From making shelters to butchering game, they do it all. These five chopping axes will be quite handy afield. 1. Swiss Military Hand Hatchet The military surplus selection from Sportsman’s Guide offers many great deals. A Swiss military surplus hatchet is
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read moreThese DIY Polar Bear Tubes Are Incredible

Polar Bear tubes are a life-changing alternative to ice. Polar Bear tubes are an amazingly simple solution to the drawbacks of keeping ice cold. Polar Bear tubes are super easy to make DIY-style, and the cost is extraordinarily low for each tube. The original idea for the Polar Bear tubes comes from Bill Shelton. Materials
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read moreCan Find You the Sniper Before He Shoots?

We’ve got a little test for you. Can you find the sniper in the video before it’s too late? We’ve found quite a doozy of a test for you today. The following clip has a sniper hidden somewhere in the woods and waiting to take the shot. Your challenge is to find the sniper before it’s
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read more10 DIY Fishing Projects That Use PVC

If you need fishing gear and like DIYs, check out these PVC fishing ideas. PVC can be an outdoorsman’s best friend. We have already talked about 8 PVC hunting projects you can do yourself, now it is time to take a look at the fishing side of things. Here are 10 PVC fishing ideas that
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read moreBehind the Scenes with Benchmade Knife Company

We wanted to take you behind the scenes with Benchmade to see what ranks them amongst the best knife companies in the business. Over the course of three decades Benchmade has produced some of the world’s finest knives. Whether it’s balisongs, fixed blades, rescue hooks, or folders, Benchmade has certainly left their mark. We wanted to
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read moreDon’t Let Rain Ruin Your Day. Get Rainproof Outdoor Gear Like This

A sure sign of spring is lots of rain. It happens. Weather (as predictable as we’d like to think it is) will surprise you. Don’t let rain dampen your spirits. Gear up and stay dry with these four ideal rain gear selections. 1. Frog Toggs Ultra-Lite Poncho The fishing trip starts with a sunny day,
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read moreMidland’s New PPG100 Portable Power Station Is the Real Deal

The new Midland PPG100 is the lightweight, rechargeable power solution you’ve been looking for. At a mere 25 pounds, and with its own weather-resistant carrying case, you can now have 950Wh of juice with a pure-sine peak output of 400W anywhere and everywhere. The PPG100 has almost as many charging options as it has output
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read more7 Must Have Items for the Prepper in All of Us

Are you prepared for any emergency? Prepping has become popular topic and for good reason. Whether it’s a grid breaking down, a natural disaster, or something worse we haven’t even conceived, it’s vital to be ready for anything. These seven items for the prepper we should all strive to be will save the day. 1.
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