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How to Avoid Tick Borne Diseases

How to Avoid Tick Borne Diseases

How to Avoid Tick-Borne Diseases by Gary Benton article copyright Now that summer is here, most of us will be spending more and more time in the woods. Bow hunters will be scouting new sites, or observing the movement of their favorite game, in order to be prepared for the coming hunting season. Hikers, campers, […]

The Proud Americans

The Proud Americans

The Proud Americans by Gary Benton article copyright Maude turned, gave me a big grin, and winked. Her smile seemed to reflect her deep affection of the whole situation. I smiled back and held down a chuckle I felt coming on. The whole situation was unbelievable to me. “Preeeseeent arms!” A loud yell sounded from […]

Simple Survival Cooking

Simple Survival Cooking

Simple Survival Cooking by Gary Benton article copyright One aspect of survival most people worry about needlessly is food. Most of our concerns are psychological, not biological. For some reason we all have a deeply rooted anxiety over having enough food and eating on a regular basis. While we can go weeks without food, we […]

The Squirrel Hunt

The Squirrel Hunt

The Squirrel Hunt by Gary Benton article copyright Pa walked into the house, poured a cup of buttermilk and asked, “J.D., do you think Paul would like to do a little squirrel huntin’ about now?” Grinning, he replied, “Ain’t nothin’ in the world Paul likes to do more than hunt squirrels, unless it’s cat fishing!” […]

Who Put the Honey in Honey Bucket?

Who Put the Honey in Honey Bucket?

Who Put the Honey in Honey Bucket? by Gary Benton article copyright Let’s evaluate a word you may hear in the south, Honey bucket. I can assure you, it has absolutely nothing to do with honey. Actually, it is quite the opposite. In the old days, or last night, dependin’ on your view and location, […]

How to Survive a Serious Depression

How to Survive a Serious Depression

How to Survive a Serious Depression by Gary Benton article copyright I’m no financial expert, anyone with access to my bank statements would quickly agree, but I see rough times ahead for all Americans. With the uncertainty of the stock market, home foreclosures, and with most food, along with gasoline, prices rising, it’s time for […]

Camping With A Child

Camping With A Child

Camping With A Child by Gary Benton article copyright Those of us who enjoy sharing nature with children often mean well, but at times we fail to accomplish our goals of motivating, educating, and eliminating fears. I feel it is our responsibility as adults to teach our children properly. I have discovered that unlike adults, […]

How To Remove A Downed Deer From The ...

How To Remove A Downed Deer From The Field

How To Remove A Downed Deer From The Field by Gary Benton article copyright If you hunt long enough, there will come a day when you are forced to carry your meat from where you’ve made your kill to a campsite or vehicle. In a survival situation or natural disaster, you will have to get […]

How To Survive In The Winter With You...

How To Survive In The Winter With Your Car

How To Survive In The Winter With Your Car by Gary Benton article copyright As the young woman drove along the isolated rural roadway she started getting concerned about the weather. Her children, ages four and six, were playing, laughing, and yelling in the back seat of the car. The weather, which had been so […]

How To Avoid Food Poisoning During A ...

How To Avoid Food Poisoning During A Survival Situation

How To Avoid Food Poisoning During A Survival Situation by Gary Benton article copyright In a survival situation, the last thing you need is to get ill. Immediately following a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or becoming lost in the woods, urgent medical assistance may be impossible to attain. All of you know the situation; there […]