Medical care beyond a cold or flu or a minor cut is where my doctors degree ends. Thinking about healthcare or first aid is a must during everyday life and more-so if formal healthcare is not available.
Larger cuts are a real possibility when self reliance is in full play. I found these the other day that would make a great addition to your medical preps.
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Your patient will probably be more at ease as well if your not hovering over them with a needle and thread sterilizing the needle with a lighter.
There are other options as well made by 3M corp. All of these are now available over the counter or through Amazon.
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These would make a great addition to your mobile medical kit as well as your home medical supplies and could be applied by most any of your team it yourself if required. Beans, Bullets and Zipties.
At times, Anglers have to pursue fish in less than ideal environments. Living most of the year in overpopulated South Florida, I often fish in areas I call “Urban Jungle Fishing.” These areas consist of canals and lakes that are in neighborhoods, along Interstates or in commercial districts. The fishing is noisy, filled with sounds of traffic, airplanes and sirens. But, due to the influx of non native freshwater species, such as, the Mayan Cichlid, Bullseye Snakehead and Peacock Bass; the fishing can be quite good! The Peacock Bass was introduced by the State of Florida years ago to help control other exotic species and to create Urban fishing opportunities. The other species were introduced illegally, but have thrived in South Florida’s warm waters.
Recently I took a friend out in pursuit of Peacock Bass. Fishing in a canal that is crossed by Interstate I-95, we searched for Peacock Bass around boat docks and moored boats. The sounds of loud cars and trucks was always present. With hundreds of iguanas sunning themselves on theses docks, the fishing was pretty good. Tossing Perch colored Rapala lures under the docks yielded a number of nice Peacocks. Peacocks fight much stronger than native Largemouth Bass. The colorful Peacock Bass are very aggressive and eagerly strike artificial lures that mimic baitfish. A few Myan Cichlids were also caught. All fish were released.
While I would certainly prefer fishing a pristine mountain lake or river with no one else in sight, Urban Jungle Fishing does provide the opportunity to catch some interesting fish species. If you would also like to tackle some hard fighting exotic fish, toss a lure into a canal in South Florida. You might be surprised by what you hook!
Smith and Wesson Model 58 (top) compared to Model 13
Up for discussion today is the Smith and Wesson Model No. 58 Revolver, technically named the .41 Military and Police Revolver. This S&W large N frame revolver shoots the powerful Remington .41 Magnum cartridge.
Up for review today is the exciting Midland Backpack Shotgun. The Backpack Shotgun is a single shot, break action shotgun. Single shot shotguns and rifles remain popular with many shooters who appreciate their ruggedness and simplicity.
South Florida’s tropical waters are filled with numerous exotic/ non-native Fish species. Saltwater reefs have the Lionfish and freshwater waterways are filled with species like the Peacock Bass, Mayan Cichlid, Tilapia, Clown Knifefish and our topic today; the Bullseye Snakehead. Introduced in Broward County years ago, the Snakehead has worked it’s way North into the West Palm Beach area. Native to Asia, the Snakehead has thrived in South Florida’s warm waters.
This small trial garden has been a pretty good success. I planted both radish and bibb lettuce on the same day and was able to harvest at the same time.
Recently, I wrote about the versatility and merits of the .357 Magnum Revolver and the .22LR Rifle. Today, I would like to expand that topic to include the most versatile long arm you can own: the 12 Gauge Shotgun.
In an urban setting, getting wood can be a challenge at best. You can’t just head to the woods and start cutting a supply. Take a minute and look around your yard or local area. You might find a decent supply just waiting to be cut and stacked for your next fire or cookout.
After our last natural event, we lost a tree or two to heavy winds and saturated wet soil. The stumps are still waiting in the bushes around what used to be a viable shade tree. This makes great firewood and will stretch out your wood supply and will get you by in a pinch.
When trimming trees around your property, cut into manageable sized pieces for use later in your pit or bbq. A side note to wood selection, at our old home we had very large silver oaks. When we cut these down and spent a day cutting and moving them, we broke out in a poison ivy like rash. This is something I would not want to burn, so keep an eye on what species, your burning to avoid a serious smoke related rash.
When it’s time to remove a tree from your property. Keep in mind that this could really supplement you wood pile. This tree gave us years of enjoyment but just hasn’t been able to return to a full shade tree. The timber from this small tree will provide hours of heat or if needed a cooking source for your fire pit or bbq.
Another great source of firewood, can be found street side. After the same natural event, plenty of homeowners had a surplus of discarded wood placed at the street side, all cut to manageable sizes just ready for the picking.
Other bushes and trees can also supply a generous amount of tinder and kindling as well. It’s all around you, just open your eyes and identify the available wood supply right in your own backyard.
What is Survival Fishing and what is the best artificial lure for it? Survival Fishing, as the name implies, is fishing to sustain yourself. Not Sport Fishing (which I Love!), but fishing to eat and survive. In Sport Fishing, the goal is to catch the most or the largest fish. Not what I’m talking about here.
