Have you ever pondered the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and necessity, that went into the development of, making and need for, primitive handmade bows and arrows? Native Americans were masters of this craft and they possessed the talent to not only make them, but to be deadly accurate with them, as well.

Who doesn’t love smoked meats? Tim MacWelch, extreme survivalist, New York Time best-selling author and the writer of the How To Survival manuals, says most people assume that smoke is used primarily to flavor meats. However, smoking serves a much more important purpose. Tune in as Tim explains the science behind smoking meats and how this process, that has been used for ages, can help you preserve your meats before they spoil. When it comes to smoking fish, Tim says you have to decide between cold smoking or hot smoking methods. Cold smoking your meats is best for long term preservation. This method uses strictly smoke and no heat which dries and coats your catch with the chemical compounds in the smoke that act as preservatives to inhibit the growth of bacteria. Find out more about various smoking methods, why brining your meats can help further reduce the occurrence of bacteria, the best way to smoke oily fish and more.

Are you a black powder aficionado when it comes to flintlocks and flintlock hunting? Tim MacWelch, extreme survivalist, New York Time best-selling author and the writer of the How To Survival manuals, prefers this traditional approach to hunting and marksmanship and says that it helps keep him grounded, all the while preserving our heritage. Tim will explain how to properly melt lead, how generations before us went about procuring their own powder and why there is so much historical significance in building your own black powder kit.

Hypothermia is where your body temperature drops and, traditionally, your peril is obvious. This especially holds true if you're exposed to extreme cold conditions for prolonged periods of time. But, what about hyperthermia, a condition where your body temperature rises? Our resident survival expert and New York Times best-selling author, Tim MacWelch, says that in hot conditions, such as much of America is facing currently, you have to go above and beyond what's typically required to keep your body fully operational and hydrated.