Make a Smoker Out of Ceramic Planters You can take two large circular terra cotta flower pots and re-purpose them into a fantastic smoker in just a few minutes. You can cook all kinds of thick slabs of meat as long as you have access to some electricity and basic materials. Follow the steps below …
Appreciating Natural Reactions to Life or Death Situations The human mind, in most cases, reacts in certain ways when we are faced with life or death situations. Some of these reactions are helpful as they prevent us from doing things that will be deadly. On the other hand, they can inhibit us from doing the …
Border Insecurity and Your Safety Our exposed southern border represents one of the biggest threats to safety that we all face. While there have been a lot of improvements over the past decade in terms of boosting security, we have a very long way to go. As politicians continue to talk and debate about immigration …
5 Top Knots That Everyone Should Know There are dozens of different knots out there, and each one serves a purpose that is intended make securing and transporting things easier. Learning a few basic knots will provide you with a skill that can save time while also maintaining the security of the lashing. Let’s take …
Why You Never Want to Try And Outrun a Charging Bear I recently saw a story about an experienced wilderness guy who got utterly mauled by a bear that he was trying to outrun. For whatever reason, he panicked and left all common sense behind when he encountered the large, lumbering beast, and he has …
How to Deal With Tarantula Bites Tarantulas either fascinate or scare people to death. Their large size, intimidating fangs and predatory nature make them one of the most unique arachnids on the planet. They also occupy a large habit, being found in most tropical and arid areas in the world. They are generally thought to …
How to Dress and Prepare a Wild Duck Cleaning a duck after it has been caught and killed is not a difficult process. However, it’s important to remember a few pointers in order to ensure the duck is safe to consume. Let’s take a look at the basic steps and you can become an expert …
Basic Trout Fishing Tips and Tactics Trout are abundant in US waters, and can be found in streams, brooks, rivers and lakes. There are three main species of trout in the country, and each one has certain idiosyncrasies that are important to know about. Let’s take a look at some basic information and strategies that …
Why Everyone Should Plant a Survival Garden Did you know that a huge percentage of the food we eat comes from seeds produced by a handful of companies? Did you know that these companies produce seeds that have been genetically modified, sold and integrated into our food supply without really evaluating potential health risks to …
How to Safely Can Ground Beef Canning ground beef is a relatively easy and safe process as long as you follow some basic guidelines. Having a supply on hand for a survival situation is a great way to enhance meals as well as add some tasty protein to your diet. It also reduces your reliance …
