Camping & Survival

Staying Safe and Warm: How to Prepare for an Ice Storm

By Suzanne Wiley   December 29, 2013

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America is experiencing some of the worst winter weather it has had in four years, affecting millions of people from the Midwest to the East Coast. Hundreds of thousands of families have been without power for up to a week. Ice storms can be devastating, causing enough dangerous conditions to shut down entire cities. An ice storm is categorized by the accumulation of 0.25 inches of freezing rain—just enough to add 500 pounds of extra weight to power lines. Due to the extreme weight of ice, power lines, large trees, tree branches and utility poles can snap, causing blackouts that can last for weeks. Since road travel can be extremely treacherous during severe winter storms, it is best to prepare and stock up now before old man winter hits.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Duck Hunting for Beginners: the Who, What, When, Where and Why of Duck Hunting

By Suzanne Wiley   December 26, 2013

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Duck hunting is challenging, rewarding, highly involved and requires skill, precision, patience and conservation. America is experiencing the highest duck population in 18 years, making right now the perfect time to start duck hunting. Here is a quick-start guide to the who, what, when, where and why of beginning duck hunting.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Women Afield — Fool His Nose and You Fool Him, the Science of Scent Elimination

By Lisa Metheny   December 23, 2013

According to wildlife biologist the whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) has up to 297 million olfactory receptors. Most dogs have about 220 million; a human has just 5 million. Here’s how you even up the odds.

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Camping & Survival

Quick Prepper Tip: Cache Catcher — Five Useful Cache Containers

By Lisa Metheny   December 21, 2013

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Not all storage containers are created equal. Although there are many storage containers on the market, which can be used in a variety of applications, most have some type of limitation. Here is a quick start guide to containers.

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Camping & Survival

Seeds for Survival: Saving and Stockpiling Seeds to Grow Your Own Food

By Lisa Metheny   December 21, 2013

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Stockpiling seeds to use for your own needs and for those of your family is easy when you use the tips in this post. Whether you freeze them or dry them, use them for you or as a bartering option, seeds an excellent way to make sure you’re eating healthy foods, no matter what the circumstances.

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Hunting and Outdoors

12 Tips for a Safe Holiday Hunt

By CTD Blogger   December 17, 2013

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It is a tradition around my house—when my son returns home every Christmas—we head to the pheasant fields for a bird hunt. He generally hasn’t hunted since the previous Christmas, so the first thing we review is the 12 Rules of Hunter Safety as featured in the www.HunterEdCourse.com online hunters safety course.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Women Afield — Up Your Odds on Public Land

By Lisa Metheny   December 16, 2013

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A little legwork may help in the long run by signaling if the areas you hope to target produce the most, or even trophy, animals. This allows you to select lands that fit your hunting plans and hunting style and cuts down on wasted opportunities. Read this article to learn how.

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Camping & Survival

Quick Prepper Tip: Let There Be Light – Alternative Light Sources

By Lisa Metheny   December 14, 2013

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No one wants to be in left the dark, so now is the time to think about getting an alternative light source or sources. Here are a few options you may want to consider—before the lights go out.

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Ammunition

Magazine Maintenance: Common Problems and Solutions

By Bob Campbell   December 13, 2013

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A magazine isn’t an accessory; it is a necessity AND it is a renewable resource. When you use the tips and steps in this article, you can renew those magazines you thought were headed for the trash bin.

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