Category: Hunting

DIY Survival Shotgun

DIY Survival Shotgun All preppers adore multi purpose items. At the same time if we could we would put everything including the kitchen sink in our bug out bags! This do it  yourself survival kit is in itself a version of a bug out bag! With the shotgun at the center of the kit this thing …

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Using EVERYTHING You Hunt

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Using EVERYTHING You Hunt Native cultures from all over the world have used hunting as a method of feeding their families. They have always known the true meaning of waste not want not and had an understanding of the cycle of life that made them grateful for the animal …

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DIY Stone Survival Blades

DIY Stone Survival Blades Stone blades made eons ago are still being unearthed by archaeologists all over the world. Making stone blades from the smaller arrow head to the larger spear head or knife was a skill practiced by our ancestors no matter from where you come. They still exist today to be found in the digs …

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Your Feet – The Foundation of Survival

Your Feet – The Foundation of Survival Like any good structure a sturdy strong foundation is imperative. Your body is such a structure. In any survival situation caring for your feet is a major factor to making it through the disaster. Whether it is be because you are walking long distances, the terrain is difficult or …

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DIY Survival Crossbow

DIY Survival Crossbow Not everyone owns a gun. Not every country even allows private citizens to own guns. But everyone will need to eat even after a total SHTF event. Hunting with a bow has several advantages in a crisis situation. It’s quieter, the ammunition is easier to make yourself and may even end up …

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How to Can Poultry & Rabbit

Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to Can Poultry & Rabbit Home canned goods are the heart of a prepper or homesteader’s pantry. Canning is one of the most common methods of food storage on your way to becoming self sufficient. Protein is a much worried about and talked about prep to obtain and …

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Primitive Traps & Snares

Primitive Traps & Snares In a long term SHTF scenario we have to be prepared to do without the modern technology of today. Human’s existed long before supermarkets, butcher shops and restaurants. We can find nutrition in the plants and trees around us and even set up a garden or on a larger scale a farm …

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DIY Box Traps

DIY Box Traps Traps of any kind will be needed in a long term SHTF event. No wasting ammo and after setting the trap you are free to go about other chores that will have to be done until the trap has done it’s job and you have captured prey. There are kill traps, however …

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Weekend Projects For Preppers

Weekend Projects For Preppers Buzz Feed provides us with 11 weekend projects recommended by the Mountain Man. Some of these projects are ones that can be done at home, but most require you get out of the chair and get out there and try them! I grew up in Minnesota and I have to admit that …

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Top 5 Reasons People Don’t Catch Fish

Top 5 Reasons People Don't Catch Fish

Top 5 Reasons People Don’t Catch Fish If every time one of your buddies tell his latest fish tale you’re jealous and don’t have one to match or better his (even if you know his is exaggerated!) Then the featured article is for you. There is more to fishing than most people ever realize outside …

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