Entries Tagged Survival

Planning a DIY adventure for Alaska moose is a tremendous undertaking, but these two bowhunters push the limits to a level that must be seen to be believed.

How thick must the ice be for safe ice fishing? Three inches? Four? And how do you use a spud bar to check the exact ice thickness? Watch and learn.

If you don’t take ice safety seriously, then this video might be just what’s needed to scare some sense into you.

“Stupid is as stupid does.” — Forrest Gump

Six anglers survive a sinking fishing boat and 12 hours in a life raft before being rescued in the Pacific Ocean. And the much of the initial disaster is captured on video.

It takes only a split-second for a waterfowl hunt to turn deadly. Learn from this true-life story of survival.

You aren’t likely to be stranded in a “Man vs. Wild” survival scenario, but if something goes bad when you’re afield, there are a few things you absolutely must know how to do.

From understanding the timing of a snake's rattle to dispelling the healing power of booze, we bust five outdoor survival myths.

There are three ways deer satisfy their water needs. Two are critical in frigid temperatures, especially when the landscape is frozen solid.

Everyone knows about duct tape, but another essential that rarely gets mentioned in run-of-the-mill survival prep stories is lip balm. That’s right, a little tube of lip balm is quite handy for more than just chapped lips.

An Arizona woman was rescued after being lost in the desert for nine days. The woman was on her way to visit her grandchildren.

Every time you step into the woods you need to be prepared to take care of yourself should something go wrong. This is even more important in the winter. Learn how to survive your hunt.

Women interested in learning outdoor skills ranging from survival in the cold to ice fishing can sign up for a one-day workshop offered by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.