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- SurvivalWhen you find yourself lost in the wilderness, it is very important to know what types of foods are available for you to consume. Most of your food can be found naturally and come in different varieties such as wild berries, fish and other water foods, insects and bugs, birds, and other large animals. It is very important that you have knowledge about each different type of food source and should be researched and learned about before any type of outdoor trip or adventure. Here is a glance of all the different types of food you can use for survival. Wild Berries – are one of the easiest and most commonly found food items when you are lost in the woods. Most of the wild berries you will find in the wilderness are edible, however you need to make sure that you research all of the different types of wild berries there are and what they look like, so that you make sure you don’t consume a berries that could potentially harm you. Wild berries are especially easy to find in the summer months, however you can still find some wild berries that will grow in the winter time. So make sure that you research and know your berries for food supply when you are lost in the woods. Fish and Food from the Water – can easily be found and if they are a source from freshwater in North America are most commonly safe to eat. You can eat fish raw, however it is advised that you warm and cook the fish from a fire or portable grill. Catching fish does not have to be a hard task to perform at all. Many fish you can catch barehanded. The easiest way to capture a ton of fish is by waiting by where the fish are found swimming by and then pinning them down to the bottom of the stream. Although it sounds difficult, in actuality it is not. You can also catch other animals for the water to consume such as shell fish and crayfish. All of these water animals are safe to eat and can be easily captured to give you the nutrients and energy you need to survive in the woods. Insect and Bugs – two of the safest insects and bugs to eat are grasshoppers and wood grubs. Although they aren’t very tasty they can give you the protein and nutrients you need to provide your body while lost in the woods. These two types of insects can be consumed without cooking, however if it is possible it would be better to cook the two. You also want to make sure that you remove the wings and legs from the grasshopper. You can find grasshoppers in grassy areas and wood grubs can be found in rotten logs. There are a ton of insects and bugs that you can consume if you are trapped in the wilderness however, it is wise to gain a good knowledge about different types of insects and bugs that you can consume. Not all insects and bugs can be consumed without giving you bodily harm which is why it is so important that you know what types are safe and which ones are dangerous. Birds – Although it is very hard to capture a bird without a gun it is possible with rocks. However, survivalists find it much easier to capture a bird from its nest or to capture bird eggs. Capturing bird eggs is one of the top survival food items that someone can get because they are filled with tons of protein that your body needs to give it energy and to survive. You always want to make sure that you cook the eggs before consumption. Never eat eggs raw. Larger Mammal Animals – Although it can be a daunting task to capture a larger animal without any weapons, you can still however capture an animal through a trap and then kill them to eat. The easiest way to kill an animal for consumption purposes without the use of a knife or gun is by a rock. Make sure that you cook the animal thoroughly. All though you can consume some large animals raw, it is better to be precautious and cook all of your food that you capture. Although being lost in the woods can be a very scary situation, making sure that you know the foods that are readily available and surrounding you can alleviate one worry off of your shoulder. Making sure that your body stays hydrated and nourished is very important in your goal to surviving the outdoors, so make sure you keep these tips in mind and use them if you ever become lost in the woods. Feel Free to Check Out Emergency Food Ration Suggestions at our Doomsday Prepper | Survivalist Super Store What are your ideas, experiences?Like
- Living Off GridAround similar time every month, hundreds and thousands of Americans are visiting their mailboxes finding the comfort of their preferred magazine just to be faced with white envelopes having small cellophane windows. Most people are probably used to these mailers, water, telephone, gas and electric bills, all planning to take part of their hard-earned income. For the majority of individuals, making payments on utility bills could be a frustrating and hostile task. What if there is something you can do or use to avoid these expensive bills from coming each and every month? Good thing, there is. Living “off-grip” is fast becoming a very popular option to those people wishing to lessen their carbon footprint, affirm their independence and stay away from the reliance to fossil fuels. Having this kind of lifestyle should be a very helpful idea if you want to cut off your monthly bill and at the same time to show your concern to the environment. “The Grid” is the common term used for power grid. This is the connected system which designates electricity to the accumulations. An average house is linked to natural gas, telephone, water and power lines. Choosing to go off the grid should mean that you will turn away from those public utilities in support of producing your very own energy. A few homeowners decide to be off the grid partially through producing the supply to their own energy and trenching their phone lines, while depending on the comfort offered by the city sewage and water. Other people choose from completely living off the grid through digging wells or making use of some cistern system in order to fetch water. A functional septic tank will take care of the sewage, which means you will no longer need to incur any water bill. This is completely what you can get from my living off the grid book. It is a method that will enable you from changing your way of living and avoid you from incurring the bills you often receive every month. Therefore, if you want to learn and understand how this living method will be able to change your life for the better, checking it out should give you some great ideas. Stick around, this is meant for People to help People. I'm looking forward to the community growing.Like
- Welcome to the ForumAs a prepper, there will often be times when you question your own sanity. You’ll need to plan and put up with certain inconveniences that will seem unnecessary… but you have no choice. For example, if you have a basement, you may need to clear out a lot of space so that you can store several large plastic bottles of water. You know the importance of having potable water and you can never store too much of it for a crisis. This is something that other people will not have to deal with since they’re not preppers. Other inconveniences will be buying food in bulk and storing it. Rotating your food stocks and consuming what’s about to expire will be another hassle that you have to endure. So, these little bugbears may make you wonder if it’s all even worth it. After all, the crisis may never arrive. How long will you keep being ready? Once you start questioning your own purpose, you’ll lose your sense of self and doubts will arise. Rest assured that this is normal. In this article, we’ll look at why you must be ready for tomorrow and why it means preparing today. • Anything Can Happen A crisis can strike at any time. You may be preparing for a hurricane, but there could be a terrorist attack that leads to curfews. You could be storing food for a possible snowstorm, but there happens to be a flood that blocks the major roads. Any time a crisis occurs, just being ready gives you the extra edge. You’ll be calmer and less panicky than those who have not prepared. By preparing today, you’ve increased your chances of survival for more than one crisis. • Lower Your Risks Usually, crises can either affect lives or property and it’s usually both. Being prepared lowers your risk. If you have a well-stocked first aid kit at home, you can treat your family member should they get injured. If there’s a shortage of water and all you have is water in the swimming pool, you could treat it with a water purification tablet and use a water filtration device to drink the water. You can only do this if you’re prepared with these items… and in this case, it will lower your risk of dehydration. • Skills Take Time Some skills like first aid, unarmed combat, becoming proficient with firearms, outdoor survival, etc. require time to master. Each of these skills will play a role should the necessity arise. If someone needs immediate CPR, your first aid skills will help. If you’re under threat from hostile people, knowing how to defend yourself or use a gun just may save your life. If you’re bugging out in the wild, wilderness survival skills are crucial. Since it will take you a while to learn and be good at these skills, by starting today you’ll be much better off when crisis does strike. • Mindset Matters Being a survivalist requires a certain mindset. You’ll need to be alert and aware of any impending danger. You may need to be frugal with your finances in order to buy and store the supplies you need. Your mindset will decide how good a prepper you are. So, become comfortable with your desire to be ready. There’s nothing wrong in being different from everyone else. In fact, it’s better that you be. The sheep are often blindly led to the slaughter. Be ready and prepared. Know who you are and what you need to do in order to survive. Accept it. Endure it. Embrace it. You are a survivor. Click here --->>> The Warrior Mindset - How to Develop the Mindset of a Fearless Warrior Or Here ----->>> Basic Survival SkillsLike