Hunt | Fish | Camp – Page 2 – Survival Common Sense Blog

My dad rescued this shotgun from a pile of captured Nazi weapons destined for destruction

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10/31/2023

My dad’s shotgun was a handmade drilling shotgun/rifle he brought home from Germany in World War II. It’s my personal connection with the last days of the war in Europe.

Hunt with a flintlock rifle, then make squirrel mulligan stew

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10/18/2023

Some recipes feel like old friends, and this recipe for squirrel mulligan stew is a perennial favorite.

Videos: Nine mistakes that can ruin cast iron cookware

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08/31/2023

Taking care of your cast iron cookware is not difficult, but ruining the finish is easy. Here are some things NOT to do.

Typical Idaho elk hunting terrain. Out here, you earn any game animal. (Pantenburg photos)

Review: Choose the best elk hunting boots now

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06/29/2023

Elk hunting footwear is really, really important. Before you invest in expensive boots for that first western hunt, here are some suggestions.

This spoon fishing lure was made from a common kitchen spoon. It works very well! (Pantenburg photo)

Make a fishing lure from a kitchen spoon

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06/27/2023

One of the most useful, and effective fishing lures is the common spoon. Here’s how to make a good one, for pennies, from recycled materials.

This pocket-sized box holds all the lures I need for a day of smallmouth bass fishing on Oregon's John Day River.

Should you include fishing gear in a pocket survival kit?

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05/09/2023

Many commercial personal survival kits include hooks, sinkers and fishing line. I don’t see much value in fishing equipment as part of an emergency survival tool. Here’s why.

Five things to know about hunting and eating snakes

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02/17/2023

One way to deal with invasive species is to make them profitable to harvest. If a market for python meat and hides develops, it could help solve the Florida Everglades snake problem. Eat snake meat? Nigel Robert, founder of morereptiles.com tells what you need to know.

How to cook Dutch oven rabbit and gravy

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02/10/2023

Whether you hunt small game, or raise rabbits for food, knowing how to cook the meat of these animals could be a very important survival skill. by Leon Pantenburg The U.S. Department of Agriculture circular #549 calls rabbit: “The most nutritious meat available.” Rabbit has 795 calories per pound, according to the USDA, compared to chicken with 810; veal, 840;…

Foil wrap campfire cooking | Make easy, tasty meals for outdoor energy

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01/07/2023

What happens if you end up with a campfire, some food, and a piece of aluminum foil – can you combine those to make a tasty meal?

Review: Naturehike® lightweight down sleeping bag for backpacking and canoe camping

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12/19/2022

Few items are more important to backpackers or prepper/survival types than a quality sleeping bag.