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Make a snare for trapping in the wild

How to make a snare for trapping in the wild

Illegal? Shucks no. It can't be. It's just a trap. A simple little snare trap. But in some areas it is illegal, thanks to animal welfare groups. Mostly, illegal snares are ones that are self-locking, causing ...

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Tie a monkey's fist knot

How to tie a monkey's fist knot

This video will show you how to tie a monkey's fist (the knot, not the primate- you would have to find another video for that).

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Build igloos in northern Canadian Arctic like Eskimos

How to build igloos in northern Canadian Arctic like Eskimos

Here are eyewitness Eskimo secrets to building your very own igloo. The key is very cold blocks of snow/ice. Snow/ice is not the powder that falls in your yard. It needs to be brick like. Firm, hard and sturdy ...

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Make a soda can stove

How to make a soda can stove

When you're in need of a quick stove in the wilderness… Coca-Cola to the rescue. It's a simple backpacking stove made with a knife, alcohol, and Coke (you don't really need Coke, any old aluminum soda can will ...

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Make your own fire piston

How to make your own fire piston

A simple lighter that never runs out of fuel? You can actually make one for less than five bucks. Now you'll never be stranded without fire.

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How to survive a bear attack

Survive a bear attack

Learn how to deal with a black bear or grizzly encounter with Shannon Davis and Ted the Bear. Black bears are distinguished from brown ...more

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How to survive a killer bee attack

Survive a killer bee attack

Africanized honeybees, also called killer bees, can be far more aggressive than other types. Here's how to survive when they're on the ...more

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How to survive a silver back gorilla encounter

Survive a silver back gorilla encounter

Gorillas are 400 lbs and 6 feet tall. They are the largest primates and the silver back, the dominant male is known to become aggressive if ...more

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How to survive a snake bite

Survive a snake bite

Check out this instructional safety video to learn how survive a snake bite. Snakes are not uncommon in the continental United States. There ...more

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How to survive riptides

Survive riptides

A riptide can be terrifying. But if you keep your cool and know what to do, you'll stay safe. You Will Need * Precautions * Riptide ...more

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How to survive spiders, snakes, & scorpions

Survive spiders, snakes, & scorpions

Watch Ray Mears from the BBC explore the most dangerous threats in the desert--spiders, snakes, and scorpions--with a desert ranger. Learn ...more

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How to survive the freezing cold

Survive the freezing cold

Check out this instructional safety video that demonstrates how to survive the freezing cold and how to be rescued in the case of an ...more

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How to treat poison ivy, oak, and sumac with jewel weed

Treat poison ivy, oak, and sumac with jewel weed

Jewel weed is found in swamps lakes and wet places. This how-to video ...more

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How to use a mirror or compass for signaling

Use a mirror or compass for signaling

When lost out in the wild, or even just trying to get someone's attention, you're going to need to signal for help. A mirror, compass, or ...more

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How to use archery shooting techniques

Use archery shooting techniques

Learn how to use a bow for primitive archery with tips from this video.

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How to use fire paste to spark a fire quickly

Use fire paste to spark a fire quickly

Fire paste is a handy tool to help start a fire out in the wild. This is a great supply to pack along on any camping or hiking trip. Never ...more

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How To Avoid Being Mugged

Avoid Being Mugged

Muggers prowl the night streets everywhere (but some places more than others) and prey on the defenseless people with fat wallets. The best ...more

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How to communicate effectively to maintain safety at work

Communicate effectively to maintain safety at work

Effective communication is the most important ability of a successful ...more

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How to establish a safety program at work

Establish a safety program at work

It is very important to implement a occupational health and safety program at work. Safety programs help keep your workers healthy as well ...more

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How to find a safe position while forest cable yarding

Find a safe position while forest cable yarding

This video safety tutorial explores the key safety issues in the three ...more

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How to handle food safely when camping

Handle food safely when camping

Memorial Day signifies the unofficial kickoff for outdoor activities like camping. Camping can either be a flurry of fun and adventure, or ...more

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How to maintain safety at work through leadership skills

Maintain safety at work through leadership skills

Safety plays an important role in a company's success. This safety how ...more

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How to make a bow drill fire nest

Make a bow drill fire nest

Make a bow drill fire nest. Use shredded juniper bark. Shred the juniper by grinding it in your hand. Watch to find out more!

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How to prepare an outdoor first aid kit

Prepare an outdoor first aid kit

Outdoor enthusiast Frank Flack talks about items he recommends for putting together an outdoor first aid kit.

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How to prepare for an emergency

Prepare for an emergency

Tells you what food, water and shelter is best to keep you safe if the big one hits.

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Outdoor Safety (86 How-Tos)

Tattoo Yourself (or Your Girlfriend)

Henna. Beautiful, fun, exotic... and best of all... Do-It-Yourself (with a little practice). Also, unlike tattoos, it's temporary. Henna generally lasts for 1-3 weeks. An ancient tradition, henna is ...

The Mother of all Ping Pong Guns - LETHAL

The lethal pneumatic ping pong gun. This thing isn't exactly wife approved. Creator Ron Kessinger built this mighty powerful ping pong launcher - "a variation on a potato cannon, built to run on ...

Old Bumper Cars Go Street Legal

Flickr user MR38 has posted a set of photos of bumper cars made street legal, as displayed at the annual Cruisin’ Grand festival in Escondido, California. This mini cars were retrofitted with 750 cc ...

Human Powered Ferris Wheel

According to Google's (albeit rough) translation from French to English: "A big wheel in India that does not work with an engine but using human power. Men throw themselves in front of the wheel ...

Make-It-Yourself LEGO Gummies

Turkey day is over, and you have this nice Friday-Saturday-Sunday stretch before it's back the daily grind. Here's a project that inspires both young and old: LeGummies brick shaped gummy candies ...

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