Getting rough out there
Looks like it’s getting rough out there with all the politics, inflation and flu epidemics. Here’s a link dump of skills that will help you through the hard times and stories of why you’ll need them:
In Norfolk, Virginia at least three people called 911 when they mistook a freshly groomed Labradoodle for a baby lion.
Last month there were several reports of a “mystery animal” attacking livestock in Shelby County, KY.
A rabid bobcat mauled a man in his own garage in Brookfield, MA.
Feral dogs killed four people in a Mexico City park – police trapped 25 of the animals but more might be on the loose.
The drought in America is now being compared to the dust bowl.
Le Loup has a pattern for a 18th Century hunting frock over at A Woodsrunner’s Diary.
Here’s some easy to follow instructions on drying meat for preservation.
Prepping to Survive has a post on navigation by the stars.
Cody Lundin has a blog post on using Cinnamon medicinally.
Here’s a great video from Dirt Time on walking sticks.
Removing sheep or deer hooves.
Do it yourself tooth powder made the old fashioned way.
Prep-Blog has two articles on using lever actions for self-defense. One for pistol calibers and one for rifle calibers.
Watch out for bears.
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