Hypothermia and hyperthermia are both very real risks when spending time outdoors. Both have to do with the body being unable to regulate itself at a normal core temperature due to extreme circumstances, and both can be fatal if not correctly treated. Taking a first-aid class will reduce…
Read MoreMany years ago, while fishing in Alaska’s Matanuska Valley, I found myself wishing I’d brought along some bear spray. I was hacking through some dense underbrush, finding my way to where it met the sandy beach of a small stream feeding the river. As I emerged from the…
Read MoreCormorants are downright deadly when it comes to fish. The waterbirds are known to dive to catch all kinds of freshwater prey. And they sure don’t practice catch-and-release, regardless of whether they’re targeting a popular gamefish—in this case, America’s most popular freshwater gamefish. On August 19, 2023, wildlife…
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s better to be safe than sorry,” but how can one be adequately prepared for unforeseen events without lugging around a hefty survival kit int their backpack? The answer might be in your pocket. Enter the Altoids Survival Kit. It’s small, compact, and…
Read MoreA large group of hikers had an intense encounter with a pair of grizzly bears recently in Canada’s Banff National Park. During the incident, which was captured on video and later shared by the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBS), the two bruins walked closely behind the hikers for several…
Read MoreCole Stevens was hunting a familiar spot along Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front on the evening of September 10 when he spotted some tall tines poking through the shoulder-high grass up ahead of him. He stalked to within bow range, sank back into the grass, and waited an hour-and-a-half…
Read MoreEarlier this week, a man was hunting upland birds along Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front when a grizzly bear charged him from roughly 15 feet away. According to a press release issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), the bird hunter escaped the harrowing encounter without injury after…
Read MoreWell, this is one way to get rid of a beehive. But it’s not any kind of “pest control” I would recommend. In a recent Instagram video, a large black bear is seen destroying someone’s back deck to get at a beehive. The video was originally posted by…
Read MoreNothing showcases the brutality of nature like a pack of piranha’s at work, and a recent video posted to the @natureismetal instagram shows exactly what these predatory fish are capable of. In the video, a dead caiman floats belly-up while multiple piranhas dart in and out of an…
Read MoreWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Published Sep 11, 2023 3:00 PM A bug out bag is often thought of as something only hardcore preppers and survivalists would put together in case the world ends.…
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