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Anyone out there from eastern Iowa do any wintertime camping/survival training? I have been going out for the last six years or so with a buddy of mine. He just found out his wife is pregnant and...

Well i accept the apology Sarge although not necessary. I agree that the intro is important to give at least basic information about the person. Different survival skills vary so much depending on...

I just want to say thanks to everyone and their suggestions and advice.
This forum is an amazing wealth of information. Although there is a ton of corn here in Iowa there are plenty of edible plants...

Hello, I am planning on a week long trip in early september out in the public land here in eastern iowa. I am fairly experienced in primitive camping and usually go in a small group or at least one...

Not sure if you all know about this or not but i recently learned that Absorbine Jr.(the stuff for sore muscles) is the best insect repellent i have ever used. The gnats and later mosquitos were...

Crashdive, What sort of shelter would you have in mind? A lean to style or maybe try to build something of a roof? We will be in a hilly wooded area, with most of the woods being
deciduous there is...

Hello all, I am planning on doing a little hike/camp this weekend here in Iowa. Well, it is supposed to rain friday night thru sunday with lows of around 30. Although having a fire is not necessary,...

Thank You all for the responses, have been practicing the figure eight knots, double fisherman and half hitch. I want to be competent in a few then move on to more.

Hello all, i am wanting to learn some knot tying skills, i am familiar with a few basic knots, but am curious what you all find useful in the bush, and for what uses. i have read or heard somewhere...

Hello all, long time lurker first time poster. About me... i live in eastern iowa and am into all sorts of outdoor activities. i am here learn more about basic survival skills and have already...