Making Your Own Survival Kit by Gary Benton article copyright Each summer thousands upon thousands of people attempt to spend some time with Mother Nature. They may hike, fish, hunt, walk, boat, or participate in any of a number of outdoor sports they enjoy. Often, they may be miles from other people and in some […]
First Aid Kits For The Outdoor Family by Gary Benton article copyright Often, when I speak to groups, at schools, or with friends on the subject of survival, the most frequent question I get is “what do you eat in the woods,” followed closely by, “what if someone gets sick or hurt, then what can […]
Vitamins, Minerals, and Survival by Gary Benton article copyright A few years ago, when I had first entered the military, I had the chance to read a copy of a survival journal written by a man that was discovered dead by a rescue team. The rescue team had brought out all of his gear, and […]
Having A Hot Time Tonight by Gary Benton article copyright All of us who hunt, fish, backpack or hike, will one day need a fire. Most of the time we just stop, clear an area and start a fire without much thought. While that is all right most of the time, do you know how […]
Simple Survival Shelters by Gary Benton article copyright Those of us who enjoy the outdoors very rarely consider the real dangers associated with the sport. We frequently go out in the extreme cold and snowy country to backpack, hunt, fish, or just to see the beauty. As a result, we often find ourselves miles from […]
For Goodness Snakes by Gary Benton article copyright Snakes. That is a word spoken when I was young that was right up there with the boogieman. I was especially scared of the name of one local snake, the Copperhead. Over the years I have learned that snakes do not really live up to the terrible […]
Simple Survival Psychology by Gary Benton article copyright When I was in the military and involved with search and rescue training, I often saw messages or reports pertaining to survivors and non-survivors. These cases were both civilians and military personnel. I was amazed while reading both types of correspondence. (We received this information to hopefully […]
First Aid And You by Gary Benton article copyright As I looked down at the young man lying on the forest floor, I could see the pain in his dark eyes. His skin color was pale, his words were a mixture of fear and anxiety, and his breathing was rapid. I quickly looked around the […]
All Wet by Gary Benton article copyright During the early American migration across this great country of ours, a primary concern of all early travelers was finding good drinking water. Most of us have never considered the countless people who died from the want of water. Most of us don’t even realize how many more […]
Preparing A Duck For Your Oven by Gary Benton article copyright Duck hunting has always been a favorite of mine, but it seems I never get to do as much as I’d like. However, there have been times in my life when I was blessed with good locations to hunt and more importantly to learn […]
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