wyocalboy‭

I'v been told that walking with a heavy foot-fall will deter snakes. Is this really true?

2 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

If I'm out in the wilderness and I don't have a signal mirror, what other objects could I improvise to work similar to a signal mirror?

2 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

If I get lost in the wilderness, what is the very first thing I should do?

6 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

If you are in a survival situation in the woods and really hungry, and you are unsure about which plants are edible, can you eat pine needles?

5 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Can I shoot a bear in self-defense? Will I face fines and jail time if I do?

6 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

What style/size of knife would be most useful in a survival scenario in the forest?

8 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

As most survival kits come with fish hooks, I am wondering how do I catch fish without any bait?

4 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

What rope would be most helpful/versatile in a survival situation?

5 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

If I'm alone in a survival situation and I have to cross a very cold river that's still flowing, how should I accomplish this safely?

4 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

I would throw some type of foliage over the tent, to "break" the fall of the rain... so long as your tent is strong enough to support the weight!

posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 13y ago by System‭

When venturing out into the wilderness, what are crucial things I should bring?

1 answer  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

If I'm out hiking, and I come around a corner and stumble upon a bear, what's the best course of action to take to minimize the chance the bear will act aggressively? Do different types of bear (...

2 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Lensatic Compasses seem to be priced from $5 to $100 USD. What features should I look for when buying one?

1 answer  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

If I were lost in the North American woods, how could I make a signal fire that would attract attention many miles away ?

2 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 13y ago by System‭

When in the great outdoors, nature is bound to come calling, so what are some good natural toilet paper substitutes when the real thing isn't available?

7 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭