Bears have been depicted in several movies as predators that target humans, but in actual fact the majority of bear encounters rarely involve any aggression, let alone an attack. However, if you are in bear country when camping, hiking or even live there, you need to be prepared and learn how to react or better yet, prevent a bear encounter …
Whether you have an aquaponics system where you have fish as a source of protein or you just caught some fish while out fishing, here are the basics of cleaning a fish before cooking. Depending on the fish, it could have scales or a slippery outside layer. Using something like the back of a knife, in a firm steady motion, …
Prepping and homesteading is all about getting back to the basics and being self reliant, a huge part of that is having control over your food supply. With a simple Aquaponics system you can have an abundance of healthy organic food (vegetables and fish) year round. So what exactly is Aquaponics? It is the combination of raising fish (aquaculture) and …
In a disaster situation the priority first and foremost is to keep ourselves and our family safe, so we plan and prepare for any possible danger. Pets are part of the family and need to be included in the planning process. Animals (particularly dogs) can actually be a valuable resource for survival. They have an ability to sense danger long …
Is investing in precious metals like silver and gold a good idea for most preppers? The answer will vary depending on who you ask, some preppers strongly advise purchasing gold and silver as a means of survival in the event of a total economic collapse, while others question how practical and valuable it would truly be in a post collapse …
While the likelihood of an upcoming doomsday scenario or an economic disaster involving the breakdown of our entire country’s monetary system (hyperinflation) is slim, there are plenty of personal financial disaster scenarios that can and do happen on a daily basis (unemployment, homes in foreclosure, overwhelming debt, etc). This article will focus on financial preparedness for these everyday situations. Statistics …