hunting

  1. Old Geezer
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    Hunting -- With An Eye Towards Survival Issues

    I was searching through our threads concerning survival hunting and whatnot. I just wasn't happy with the titles I was finding, so I've...
    Thread by: Old Geezer, Feb 2, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: Hunting
  2. Old Geezer
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    Survival Rifles

    This string topic is a bit too wide. This I know. This string is absolutely NOT a "Best Survival Rifle" thread. There's no such...
    Thread by: Old Geezer, Jan 6, 2023, 125 replies, in forum: Guns, Knives, Tools, Etc.
  3. Old Geezer
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    Dog, Dogs, Domesticated

    I've tried to find a thread about domesticated dogs, i.e. our best friends. Found stuff about feral dogs. Creating this to have a place to...
    Thread by: Old Geezer, Aug 17, 2022, 32 replies, in forum: Animal Husbandry
  4. Old Geezer
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    Handgun, A.k.a Survival Short Rifle

    For compactness, many use a short rifle. Shorter yet, why not just go with a handgun? Survivalists should consider these as valid, useful tools...
    Thread by: Old Geezer, Nov 16, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Hunting
  5. Keith H.
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    Tools Of The Trade. My Personal Choice.

    View attachment 2587 Keith.
    Thread by: Keith H., Apr 21, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  6. sekelbos
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    Bushpig In The Reeds-scare!

    delete-withdraw story for now
    Thread by: sekelbos, Mar 26, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Survival Stories
  7. Keith H.
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    Powder Horns & Gunpowder Bags.

    View attachment 2272 This was the first powder horn I made. I was out bush with few tools, so I covered the base of the horn in leather instead...
    Thread by: Keith H., Mar 1, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  8. Keith H.
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    Skinning & Butchering Game.

    Thread by: Keith H., Aug 8, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Hunting / Fishing / Trapping
  9. Xilkozuf
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    Persistence Hunting

    Of course weapons and tools are extremely useful when hunting, but if you have limited resources you might want to relie on persistence hunting....
    Thread by: Xilkozuf, Jul 20, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Hunting
  10. Keith H.
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    Climate Of Fear- Us Perspective On Australia's Sensible Gun Laws

    http://www.sportingshooter.com.au/l...m=Australian gun culture as a climate of fear
    Thread by: Keith H., Jul 14, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: Australia
  11. Keith H.
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    Flintlock Muzzle-loader Hunting.

    I have been hunting with muzzle-loader guns for roughly 40 years. I have taken Buffalo, wild boar, goat, & rabbits. The flintlock...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 8, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: Hunting With Primitive Tools
  12. Keith H.
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    The Flintlock Pistol.

    Personally I prefer a smoothbore flintlock pistol of a large caliber. It is easy to load, can digest various sizes of shot or round ball or a...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 8, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Pre-1900s Guns and Ammo
  13. Keith H.
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    Multiple Uses Of Tools

    It pays to think carefully about what your main aims are in survival before purchasing equipment. Sustainable is the main thing, no point in...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 8, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  14. Keith H.
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    7 Years In The New Zealand Wilderness.

    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 2, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Wilderness
  15. Keith H.
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    Tomahawk Throwing.

    Thread by: Keith H., May 29, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: Guns, Knives, Tools, Etc.
  16. Keith H.
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    How To Make Paper Cartridges For A Smoothbore Muzzle-loader.

    Thread by: Keith H., May 2, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: Pre-1900s Guns and Ammo
  17. Keith H.
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    Loading 12 Gauge Brass Cartridges With Black Powder.

    Thread by: Keith H., Jan 30, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Other DIY
  18. Keith H.
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    The Air Rifle. A Big One!

    Thread by: Keith H., Jan 6, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Pre-1900s Guns and Ammo
  19. Keith H.
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    Show Us Your Equipment-long Term Survival.

    View attachment 835 http://joeoleary1.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/building-long-term-shelter-part-2.html; Show us your equipment. This is for...
    Thread by: Keith H., Dec 5, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Survival Gear
  20. Keith H.
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    Second Hand Knives.

    I am not a fan of modern blades, especially those dual purpose blades. Traditionally you purchased a knife for a specific purpose, among the many...
    Thread by: Keith H., Nov 28, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Guns, Knives, Tools, Etc.
  21. Keith H.
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    Meeting At Dragon's Claw.

    Thread by: Keith H., Nov 25, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Guns
  22. Keith H.
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    Something To Think About & Discuss. Priorities.

    Food Bags & Containers. Water Bottles. What Skills Will Allow You To Do & Not Do. The debate regarding equipment versus skills is...
    Thread by: Keith H., Oct 20, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: The Hangout
  23. Keith H.
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    My Blades.

    Tomahawk/Trade Axe, Hunting knife, friction blade clasp knife, & legging knife. My Hunting Sword. My practice sword. Show us the...
    Thread by: Keith H., Oct 19, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Knives
  24. Keith H.
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    My Axes.

    Tomahawk/Trade Axe. My Half-Axe which I carry secured to my blanket roll when I have heavier cutting work to do, & my Felling Axe. As you...
    Thread by: Keith H., Aug 17, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  25. Keith H.
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    Crossbows.

    An 18th century bullet crossbow (this uses a lead bullet as a projectile instead of a bolt). An 18th century crossbow from the second quarter....
    Thread by: Keith H., Jul 14, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  26. CivilDefense
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    The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency 2016-07-13

    This is the classic homesteaders book The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency by the late John Seymour. It is packed with great material on...
    Posted By: CivilDefense, Jul 13, 2016 in category: Free Manuals
  27. Keith H.
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    Show Us The Angling Tackle You Carry With You.

    Do you carry any angling tackle with you on treks? Is this tackle a permanent part of your survival equipment? Show us what you carry. I carry...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jul 12, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Fishing
  28. Keith H.
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    Muzzle Loader Choices Rifle or Smoothbore.

    Thread by: Keith H., Jul 9, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  29. Keith H.
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    Hunting & Defense. Which Tools Are Best?

    Hunting & Defense. Which Tools Are Best? My .22 Caliber BRNO Rifle. Some people will disagree with what I am going to say here, so it is...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 18, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: Hunting
  30. Endure
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    Falconry

    View attachment 314 ​Falconry is a hunting method that employs trained birds of prey to catch wild animals in their natural environment....
    Thread by: Endure, Jun 18, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Hunting / Fishing / Trapping
  31. Keith H.
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    Advantages Of The Muzzle-Loading Gun.

    Advantages of a Flintlock Muzzle-loader. 1) Ammo is less expensive than a modern equivalent caliber firearm. 2) The smoothbore is very...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 16, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Guns, Knives, Tools, Etc.
  32. Keith H.
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    The .32 Caliber Flintlock Muzzle-Loading Rifle.

    The .32 Caliber Flintlock Muzzle-Loading Rifle. Compared to a breech-loading .22 rimfire rifle the .32 caliber muzzle-loading rifle is less...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 16, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Guns, Knives, Tools, Etc.
  33. Keith H.
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    The .32 Caliber Flintlock Muzzle-Loading Rifle.

    The .32 Caliber Flintlock Muzzle-Loading Rifle. Compared to a breech-loading .22 rimfire rifle the .32 caliber muzzle-loading rifle is less...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 16, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Hunting
  34. Keith H.
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    The .32 Caliber Flintlock Muzzle-Loading Rifle.

    The .32 Caliber Flintlock Muzzle-Loading Rifle. Compared to a breech-loading .22 rimfire rifle the .32 caliber muzzle-loading rifle is less...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 16, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  35. Keith H.
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    The Modern Firearm In Survival.

    Given the difficulty in repairing the modern firearm by the average person, & given the extra weight of brass shells & cartridges &...
    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 16, 2016, 40 replies, in forum: Hunting
  36. Keith H.
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    The Trail Snare for Larger Game.

    Thread by: Keith H., Jun 4, 2016, 14 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  37. Keith H.
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    Muzzle-Loaders. Rifle or Smoothbore?

    Thread by: Keith H., May 28, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Hunting / Fishing / Trapping
  38. Endure
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    The harsh and treacherous tropical jungle

    I've not survived any disaster, but spent half a decade in the tropical SouthAmerican countryside during the later Nineties before moving to...
    Thread by: Endure, May 25, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Survival Stories
  39. Keith H.
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    Flintlock Safety & Other Tips.

    Thread by: Keith H., May 21, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  40. Keith H.
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    Meeting At Dragon's Claw. Video.

    Thread by: Keith H., May 21, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  41. Keith H.
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    Making Meat.

    All the world’s a stage-Shakespeare. All the world may be a stage, but real life is not a movie. If we fail to check our gun frequently &...
    Thread by: Keith H., May 16, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Safety
  42. Keith H.
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    The Rabbit Stick.

    The rabbit stick is a very basic tool which is easy to make. With a point sharpened on one or both ends it can also be used as a digging stick....
    Thread by: Keith H., May 9, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  43. Keith H.
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    The Flintlock Fusil.

    Thread by: Keith H., May 9, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Primitive Tools and Weapons
  44. Keith H.
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    Advantages of a Flintlock Muzzle-loader.

    Please Note: 1) I do not shun the modern firearm, but I do think that modern firearms should be used for self-defence only. 2) If I could only...
    Thread by: Keith H., May 4, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: Hunting / Fishing / Trapping
  45. Aneye4theshot
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    Hunting

    View attachment 119​ When it comes to knowing your basic survival skills, one of the most fundamental skills is the ability to obtain food....
    Thread by: Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: Other Advanced Survival Skills
  46. branchd77
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    Do-It-Yourself Trigger-Spring Snare for Small Game

    The Trigger-Spring Snare has been around for as long as we have, and earlier versions have been used by primitive societies world-wide. There are...
    Thread by: branchd77, Jan 20, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Hunting / Fishing / Trapping
  47. Jeffrey Lazario
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    What about hunting with a slingshot?

    I asked earlier if anyone hunted with a primitive bow, but I was wondering if anyone hunts with a slingshot? That would be impressive.
    Thread by: Jeffrey Lazario, Jan 19, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: Guns, Knives, Tools, Etc.
  48. Jeffrey Lazario
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    Is anyone here actually hunting with a primitive bow?

    Is anyone here actually hunting with a primitive bow? Just curious to see how many people are.
    Thread by: Jeffrey Lazario, Jan 19, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Guns, Knives, Tools, Etc.
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