Fishing is a lot of fun, but it also is a potentially life-saving pursuit if you find yourself in a survival situation. Fish live virtually everywhere and when protein and nourishment are critical, they are a relatively low-energy method of eating. In a survival situation, where every action tends to expend much-needed energy, fishing is ideal…

If you are facing a survival situation, the easiest, low energy way to catch needed nourishment is to figure out how to catch fish. This is particularly true if you can catch fish by using a fish trap. In most areas of North America, just about every river, lake, pond, and stream has some sort…

We are not sure where Siem Reap of Cambodia learned to fish but the way she catches and brings home her fish is a great one! She is a survivalist if ever there was one! The fact that this young woman, while “fishing,” is completely able to handle the slimy little devils and toss them into…

It is no secret that when you are faced with a survival situation that is not immediately non-threatening and you have established a shelter and fire as well as addressed your need for water, food is a top priority. In most cases, the food most available and easiest to catch, in terms of meat sources,…

I have often said that in a survival situation your chances of catching fish for food are far better in most circumstances than your chances of catching anything else – while conserving needed energy for other survival tasks. First, though, some caveats. Obviously, if you are stranded in the middle of the desert, you likely…

In just about every survival situation, there is one constant in terms of feeding yourself, virtually wherever you are located. This is that just about everywhere on the planet, fish are available for catching and consumption. Even in urban areas, ponds in parks and other waterways hold at least carp and usually several other varieties…

Just about every survivalist or survival minded person knows the importance fish can play as a survival staple food. Fish are high in protein, vitamins, and other nutrients and present just about everywhere on the planet. In a survival situation, though, expending as little energy as possible to secure food is key to making sure…

One of the most dependable ways to secure protein, vitamins, and minerals if you are stuck in a survival situation is fish. Fish live just about everywhere and while some will not be very appealing (like goldfish in an urban pond,) in a pinch, they are available and nourishing, provided you cook them correctly. In…

Fish is one of the best sources of nutrition you could ever hope for in a survival or SHTF situation. They are rich in protein and healthy fats, and provide an abundance of calories to keep you going during the tough times. With this being the case, logic dictates that you should plan to devote…

Of all of the worries that would be floating around your head in a survival situation, getting food is certainly going to top the list. Yes, you may be well-aware that food should be an area of negligible concern. You may even be shaking your head right now at the presence of yet another survival…

Although prime fishing seasons cause many of us great joy, it can also be a time of unnecessary expense. Replacing or buying new equipment can be a huge – from rods, reels, lures, baits, lines, tackle, and anything else – and also leave quite a dent in your bank account. But guess what! You don’t…