Snare It, Clean It, Cook It and Eat It.

The Snare

Snares are set to entrap animals for the intent of using them as food... DUH!  There are so many different snares out there it's hard to go over all of them.  Before attempting an actual snare for an animal make sure you do your research on the laws in your area on snaring and what trap to use for certain animals. 

To name a few: Fixed Snare,  Drowning Snare, Peg Snare, Treadle Snare, Rolling Snare, and the Twitch Up Snare.

A Fixed Snare with a double-looped wire or line snare with a slip knot will be very efficient for small to medium animals, and remember to set up multiple snares in different locations. The more you set the more you increase your chances of a full belly.

Check Out The Video Below On Snares by Ultimate Survival Tips

SNARE IT

Now that you snared Thumper, make sure the rabbit is humanely put out of it's misery before detaching it from the snare. Show respect for the animal that is giving you life. Thanks Little Dude!

CLEAN IT

      Always make sure you have a sharp knife! 

CHECK IT OUT

this is a fantastic video I found on YouTube on how to clean a rabbit 

by Addison lee

COOK IT

There are a plethora of ways to cook rabbit. Roasting, saute, stuffed, braised and deep fried. It's your choice. Season and enjoy. 

Interesting Fact: You can actually starve if you ate only rabbit. That's right, it's call Rabbit Starvation but is also refereed to as Protein Poisoning. Its a form of malnutrition from excess consumption of lean meat along with the lack of other nutrients. YOUR BODY NEEDS FAT TO SURVIVE!! 

                                                                              BREAK DOWN

                       STUFFED RABBIT

EAT IT

NOT LIKE THAT MAN!! WTF!!

YEAH......LIKE THAT!!                HELL YEAH!!

Bon Appetit!

Enjoy,

Stay Informed, Stay Sharp and Stay On The Move
I'm Oscar Mike.

A Hail to Off Grid Survival!! HAIL....HAIL....HAIL!!

Off Grid Survival  <------click here for their blog

With so many survival blogs and information out on the web these days it's easy to get confused.  Finding really great information about certain things on survival and practical applications are a must for a person just starting out in the world of prepping. Be it for an emergency, possible outdoor survival SIT or a SHTF senario, there are a lot of "run-around" sites. Off Grid Survival is not one of those. This Site is awesome and very well thought out. 

Practical and Tactical

OGS website is packed with practical and very informative advice that is simple and to the point. There is a lot of other info about survival, and they also have links on their website with info about self defense, off the grid/homestead living, alternate energy, guns, outdoors and some world news.

Check Them Out

This is a website that I've been going to for a bit now and it inspired me to start a blog about survival. This is a fantastic site with great information. You are doing yourself a great disfavor if you don't check this site out. 

HAIL TO YOU OFF GRID SURVIVAL!!

Ti'll next time,

Stay Informed, Stay Sharp and Stay On The Move.

I'm Oscar Mike.

WTF WEEKLY! #1

WELCOME TO WHAT THE FUCK WEEKLY!

GOATS THAT SCREAM LIKE HUMANS.....

 WHAT THE FUCK!

I'm Oscar Mike!

ON THE MOVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK #1

Stay Informed, Stay Sharp and Stay On The Move.

I'm Oscar Mike.

Where's The Fire?!?!

The Dakota Fire Hole Is by far one of my favorite ways of building a fire pit. It's easy to do, easy to clean up and very stealthy. Damn near smokeless most of the time I've used it. 

It takes some time if your ground is hard, but don't give up. It's an awesome way to build a fire when your on the move and need some warmth and hot chow in a hurry. 

Give it a try next time your in the woods or if your lucky enough to have a backyard or land suitable for experiments like this then rock it out. 

Check out the video below I found on Youtube, It's a great Video on the Dakota Fire Hole.

Safety First! 

Always be aware of your surroundings and the people next to you. Practice with the gear you intend to use in the field and hone in on skills that you've learned. 

Some people say, practice makes perfect.

I say, perfect practice make perfect.

For Now,

Stay Informed, Stay Sharp and Stay On The Move.
I'm Oscar Mike.

My Top Ten Favorite Gear

TOP 10 List of My Favorite Gear:

This is my top ten list of some of my favorite gear that works for me. I've owned and tested tons of gear. I've discovered what works for me and what doesn't work. Don't take my word for it, do your own research, test out your equipment and go with what works best for you.

10. Pants:

Propper Pants:

My choice for a fairly reasonably priced pair of rugged pants are Propper 50/50 nyco ripstop pants.  They come in a wide range of variety's, colors and different styles.  They are DOD approved and overall a great fit for. I've been using Propper products long before I was in the Military and still use them on a daily basis today. I highly recommend trying a pair out, you might just dig them.              

 

 

9. Headwear: 

Boonie Hat: 
My favorite head gear next to a SHEMAGH has got to be the Boonie Hat. Protects my head from the sun(Sweet) , shades my eyes and neck (Hella Sweet), protects my head overall when I'm in the brush (Hella, Hella Sweet). The 50/50 Nyco is the way to go on these hats and the variety of colors from solid to camo patterns are plentiful. With a Boonie Hat you always want to get a size bigger than what you would normally wear. When out in the woods your head is gonna naturally swell and you're definitely gonna want that comfort when it does. This is a must have for me when I'm out and about in the woods, beach or around the city on a sunny day. They are fairly inexpensive, falling under $20 for the GI Issue and a little cheaper for the non-GI Issue.

8. Cooking System: 

JetBoil:
This light weight, packable, stackable little wonder is a must have for an outdoors person on the go. Boils water in a matter of minutes, so it's an awesome life saver when you're caught up in an area where you can't have a fire. Cost wise, they run from around $69 - $100+ bucks.  They have different versions and different attachments to suit your needs.  The extra fuel containers run about $3.50-$5 bucks and last a good while when only being used to boil water. The JetBoil is a great tool to have in your ruck sack.

7.  Water Storage:

GI Issue 2qt Canteen:
Issued one of these in USAF Security Forces Tech School, I found out how much more I liked the 2qt over the 1qt.  Its collapsible for storage, it hold 1qt more and I really liked the case with its strap and alice clips on it. Its Lightweight and easy to fill up in a nearby creek, lake, or river.  Just drop some water purification tablets from the handy purification tablet pouch on the outside pouch and you're ready to quench that thirst. These little dudes are inexpensive and are easily found at your local surplus store or online.

6. Jacket:

Rotcho Spec Ops Softshell Jacket:

I really liked the condor version of this jacket but it failed on me so I went with Rotcho just to give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised with it. It's waterproof, has a fleece lining, lightweight, Breathable, moisture wicking, fleece lined stand up collar with concealed hood. The Jacket's collar has a zipper pouch to hold  the hood when the hood is not in use. Shoulder zipper pouches and zippers under the arms for further breathability. I've used it in the woods, during snow storms, during rain storms and overall daily fall/winter use. This jacket has proved itself to me from constant use and has been with me for going on 3 years now with no issues. The jacket comes in three colors: Black, Coyote Tan and military green. Cost of the jacket depends on your size and color choice. Smalls from $65 to $117 for a 5x. This is one jacket I always have packed in my car for a "just in case" scenario.

5. Gloves:

Mechanix Mpact3 Knuckle Protection Glove:
DAMN! What can I say but that. These gloves are inexpensive, reliable and comfortable. These gloves fit your hand well and allow you to keep your dexterity while handling anything from a firearm to a wrench. Don't take my word on it, pick yourself up a pair and try them out. You won't be sorry!

4. Boots: 

Belleville 700 Waterproof boots:

Boots are one of the most important pieces of gear to me. Ever since I was issued two pairs of these in 2007 during USAF BMT I was hooked. These suckers are not lightweight, but they are damn comfortable and ready for a long life. Leather and Gortex at its best, I think so at least. I've had a lot of boots in my life time, from Danner to Bates. I still find myself going to Belleville boots. 

3. PACK:

Alice Pack: 
You can't go wrong with a true battle tested pack. Durable, reliable and comfortable.  Comes in Medium or Large, Woodland Camo or Olive Drab. You can replace the straps & kidney pad with more padded ones.  They have sites online that have certain add ons to these packs.  I've been using them ever since I was a kid. I've also used one while in the Military and still use them today. 


You can find them online or at your local surplus anywhere from $35-$50 depending on the condition. I highly recommend the Alice Pack for your need of a BASK pack.

2. Water Filtration: 

Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:
You're not gonna get far without water in any situation you find yourself in.  Why wait to boil or for your purification tablets to work when you have a filter like this? When you need water fast and are on the move this is the filter you want. Drop the line in a water source put the filter over a water bottle/canteen and start pumping. Produces two quarts a min in the faster flow mode and one quart per min in the longer life mode. The filter has a replaceable carbon core that reduces chemicals, pesticides and bad taste in water Output. The glass fiber micro filter removes waterborne bacteria and cysts. The Katadyn Vario Water Filter Microfiltration system can produce up to 500 gallons of water before replacing or cleaning the filter (depending on the quality of the water). This is a must have for anyone that likes to move quickly in the outdoors.

1. HATCHET:

The Gerber Back Paxe:
I've been using Gerber products for going on 17 years now.  This hatchet was one of my first Gerber products and I'm still using it. It maintains an edge and has a great feel in my hand. It's been with me 
on every camping trip and training exercise I've been on. 

The Axe has never failed or let me down. It's a must on my belt if I'm going into the woods for sure. I love it, but I stumbled upon a fast growing new favorite, the CRKT Kangee T-Hawk. 

Final Thoughts:

Some say you're only as good as your gear, but I believe you've gotta be rocking both great knowledge and great gear. 

Well that's it. As I said before, do your own research, test out your equipment, and go with what works best for you. 

As always, 

Stay Informed, Stay Sharp and Stay On The Move.
I'm Oscar Mike.

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

Hope for the Best

Whatever situation happens upon any of us in life, we must always have hope. Hope for rescue, hope for first aid, hope for water, hope for shelter, hope for fire, hope for food, hope for our family and hope for staying alive.

Any situation that falls in our laps we must make sure we remain calm and carry on. Be it from a flat tire, car crapping out in the middle of nowhere, a month long power outage, earthquake or riot. 

WTF JUST HAPPENED!!!

Stress,  fear,and  panic set in quickly. Tell yourself out loud or in your head "ok you got this shit" but it's probably gonna sound like this....calm down....You got this...focus mother fucker...calm....oh shit...WTF!! Fuck...Damn....calm...calm...SHIT!!" 

But then you remember your friend BOB. You open your trunk and BAM!! "BOB you old son of a bitch, I almost forgot you were there."

BOB just saved your ass and it's because you took the small steps in packing for every kind of SHTF scenario you could muster in your FUBAR imagination.

Oh, you don't know BOB yet, well let's introduce you to BOB.  BOB is what you hoped to remember to bring with you when The Worst comes knocking at your face.

Prepare for the Worst

DORA Had a BOB, Why Not You?

Human being, This is BOB, BOB HUMAN BEING "HIGH FIVE". BOB is short for "BUG OUT BAG" this will be one of the most important preps you make, next to learning the basics of survival and how to use all of the equipment you put in your BOB. BOBs are totally customizable to the individual human or K9... (you'll see.)  

Start with the basics and grow from that. Generally you want a 72 hour pack with enough food, water and gear to get by with for 72hrs (one bag per person).  BOB should be light weight, practical and not hella tact'ed out. 

Don't be this bloody guy!

You don't want to spend 300 plus bucks on a camo military ebberlestock pack with a gun scabbared on the back for a BOB (even though they are fucking awesome...save that shit for your inch bag...touch on that later)

BOB basics should be:

(I will touch on more detail about BOBs and Inch Bags in another blog)

WATER (1qt, 2qt, Mil Surplus canteens work great along with a camel bak)

  72 plus HR worth

   Water filter or water purification tablets

FOOD

  72 Hr worth plus some pogey bait (google it)

SHELTER

  Tent/Tarp (I prefer tarps, Light weight and cheap)

FIRST AID

  I prefer customizing a first aid kit rather than buying a pre-built kit 

  

CLOTHING

  Boots (a pair of well built, comfortable boots are priceless, but can be pricey)

  gloves (I really like mechanix brand gloves and flight gloves)

  Awesome Socks (moisture wicking)

  Appropriate clothing to your climate and or time of year

BASIC GEAR

  Fire (Matches, Lighters, Firesteel, etc.)

  Cooking (Pot, Pan, Eating Utensils)

  Light (flash light, candle, lantern)

  Knife (I prefer Gerber, CRKT and Benchmade)
  Axe/Hatchet (I prefer Gerber and CRKT)
  Snares
  Fish Hooks & Line
  550 Paracord
  Map (local area map, North American Road Atlas is a good one, or both)
  Compass (I prefer the military Lensatic Compass)
  Communication (am/fm radio, handheld radios, CB radio)

  

SELF DEFENSE (If a firearm is your choice for self defense. Don't keep it in your BOB, keep it in a safe responsible location ready to pack if needed)
  Your Preference?
      mace
      taser
      ASP 
      Bat
      Firearm (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)

Don't forget old yeller! Hell yeah for human's best friend. Pack your pup up also, the more stuff you don't have to carry the better.

What Are You Preparing For?

DAD, Are we there yet??

Think to yourself what you're preparing yourself for, really think about it.  My advice, don't get stuck on one thing. Prepare mentally, physically and realistically for you and your family to survive in any and all situations.

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

So if you're preparing for the rise of

BRAINSMON!!!!

zombie Pokemon, ninja strippers, or more down to earth realistic situations... God speed on your journey to being prepared to survive. 

I roll with the Foot Clan!

         Stay informed, Stay Sharp and Stay On The Move.

         I'm Oscar Mike.