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02/13/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Berry foraging: How to identify and harvest 8 wild berries

Proper preparation can go a long way in increasing your chances of survival when facing an emergency situation. However, no matter how much food you stockpile and defenses you set up, you might be forced to bug out to a much safer location, even if it means taking a detour through the wilderness. In these […]

10/17/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Foraging safety tips: How to identify common poisonous plants and mushrooms

Preppers and survivalists who plan to forage in the wilderness will not only need to look for edible plants and mushrooms, they also need to recognize poisonous counterparts. Poison ivy is one of the most common poisonous plants that may end up in the backyard. Fortunately, people may develop a resistance to the vine by […]

09/25/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Here’s a handy guide to safely foraging for wild edibles

A good guideline when foraging is to never eat anything that you don’t fully recognize: Many plants in the wild that may look edible but are actually poisonous. There are also some telltale signs to help you identify which plants are not safe to eat. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) One of the most common signs of a poisonous […]

07/09/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Wild edible roots: What you need to know about this survival food source

The wilderness is not as barren as you might think – you can find food such as edible roots, tubers, rhizomes, and bulbs if you’re out in the wild. Listed below are seven wild edible roots to add to your roster of foods that you can forage in the wilderness. These wild edible roots are […]

07/02/2019 / By Janine Acero

Surviving in the wild: Do you know what plants are safe to eat?

Plants are valuable sources of food. They are widely available, easily procured, and can meet all your nutritional needs, given the right combinations. Should you find yourself in a dire situation with a depleted food supply, would you know how to forage for food in the wild? It is a crucial skill to be able […]

02/19/2019 / By Rhonda Johansson

Everything you need to know about foraging for food when SHTF

Foraging for food during an emergency situation is quite different from when you’re just leisurely hiking. When it comes to food — especially the ones that you’ll need to eat to survive — you have to make sure that you have the right set of skills to identify which foods are safe to eat and which […]

01/29/2019 / By Zoey Sky

5 Edibles every urban forager should know

If you’re a prepper who lives in the city, you need to be creative. When SHTF, you won’t have as many choices for resources, unlike if you live near heavily-wooded areas. But just because you live in the city doesn’t mean you can’t forage for edible plants, as long as you know what to look […]

11/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How to safely forage for food when things turn sour

For long-term survival situations, knowing how to forage is important. Foraging needs a good knowledge of the environment and some practice in the wild, but these six tips can help you when foraging: (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) Eat only what you know: When looking for food, it’s best to stick with what you know. There are […]

11/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is this safe to eat? Warnings to keep in mind when looking for edible plants

Foraging is a useful skill to have because it can help you identify wild edibles. It’s even more valuable when SHTF because it can help you stay alive if you lose your survival gear and food supplies. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Once things have settled down after a disaster, assess your needs. Your first priority is to locate […]

08/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Why every prepper should care about the crayfish

Crayfish, mudbugs, or crawdads. Whatever you call them in your neck of the woods, these animals are a prepper’s best friend. They may not look like much, but as any prepper worth his salt knows, you should never judge a book by its cover. Crayfish and nutrition Staying in top shape is a must for […]

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