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Fall is a transitional time for outdoor enthusiasts. Hunting seasons are kicking off, the fishing action is heating up, and the autumn cool down has people ready to enjoy outdoor activities.
By Tim MacWelch
Not all mushrooms are helpful, but some are surprisingly flammable!
Of the 70,000 species of fungi only about 250 species are considered good delicious wild food. Another 250 species can kill you, or send you in for a very expensive liver transplant. Everything else is somewhere in between these good and bad extremes. Most mushrooms and fungi are too bitter, too small or too tough to eat – or they are just toxic enough to make you wish you hadn’t eaten them.
And what about the mushroom’s value as a fire starter? If you have Birch or Black Locust trees growing near you, then you probably have some very flammable species of fungi also growing nearby.
By Tim MacWelch
Don’t get bitten! Understand the things you do that put you at risk.
Whether your camp was built for survival or for leisure, the wilderness has no shortage of insects and spiders in the summer season. And while mosquitoes and other bugs can be annoying, a few species of spiders (like black widows) can deliver a dangerous bite. Consider these tips to avoid the kiss of these little 8-legged freaks.
Debuting in June, Yamaha introduced the all-new Kodiak 450 to their line-up of ATVs. Yamaha’s ATV and Side-by-Side Group Marketing Manager, Steve Nessl, joins The Revolution this week to talk about the new Kodiak 450. “We call it a Utility ATV, but that almost doesn’t do it justice,” says Steve. “Our new Kodiak 450: fuel injected engine, On-Command 4WD, Ultramatic automatic transmission – all starting at under $6,000.”
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation works tirelessly to help ensure the future of elk, as well as other animals, and their habitat. To date they have protected and enhanced more than 7 million acres of land and opened or secured more than 1 million acres of land for public access for hunting and other outdoor recreation.
By Tim MacWelch
Shelter from the elements is your top priority, unless a bigger problem arises.
The survival priorities are simple enough. You need shelter, water, fire, maybe some signaling for help, and a little food – typically in that order. But what happens when things get weird? Some situations require us to adjust our plans and change the order of our actions. Consider these three scenarios, and the options to rise above them.
By Tim MacWelch
It’s not witchcraft – it’s bushcraft!
Are you a survivalist or a bushcrafter?
By Tim MacWelch
If you don’t practice, you won’t really know your strengths and weaknesses.
Listen up – armchair survivalists! You may think you have the skills to pay the bills, but you’ll never know for sure unless you get out there and get your hands dirty. Here are three areas of survival that you should practice on a regular basis. Who knows, they might just save a life someday.
By Tim MacWelch
Tired from reading? Build a hut or stuff your clothes with leaves for warmth so you don’t die from hypothermia in your sleep.
Even though the weather is warming up, you can still die from hypothermia on a chilly or rainy night. This makes shelter your first physical priority in almost any survival situation. Your clothing is your first line of shelter from the elements. In cold weather, each extra layer is like another insurance policy to keep you safe. And in sunny hot situations, the clothing protects your skin from burning and it limits dehydration. If the clothing isn’t adequate for the cold weather, add additional insulation if you can.
By Tim MacWelch
Dental emergencies are no joke! Carry the gear to be ready!
When it comes to tooth troubles, I’ve had more problems than a math book. Yes, this picture is one of my teeth, which I shall now make into a necklace for Trav, so he can always feel like I’m right there with him. And contrary to what this picture suggests, I do actually take care of my teeth – I even floss a couple times a week. But sometimes you still get a rotten tooth. I guess it’s just the price of getting older (ask Jim, he’ll know). And if that bad tooth flares up in the backcountry – or a dental emergency happens in the field – you’ll need the specialized gear to take care of the problem. The following items can be added as a dental module to your first aid kit, and can allow you to hold your own, until it’s time to break out the pliers!
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