Survival Scout Tips
Part 2: Survival Fishing Tactics and Techniques
One of the most ubiquitous images of fishing in our culture is with a rod and reel. It is also called “angling” because of the angle the line forms from the tip of the rod to the fish when hooked up. However, some forms of angling, like cane pole fishing, don’t use reels and are still considered angling.
Summer's Not Official Yet – But Crises are Already Boiling
Elizabeth Anderson digests the preparedness news you need to know before summer officially arrives. The prognosis is not pretty, but we are confident in our preparedness planning. Are you?
2 Keys to Summer Fun: How to Prepare
I enjoy Memorial Day weekend as it leads into summer. It’s one of my favorite holidays because it’s filled with two things: honor for those who gave us freedom. And the start of fun summer days, celebrating and enjoying that freedom. In that spirit, let's keep in mind these two friendly reminders.
A Primer on Volcano Preparedness
We had been observing lots of seismic activity – including hundreds of small earthquakes in Hawaii.
Then, shortly before press time, several fissures of constantly active Kilauea opened, spewing lava and toxic volcanic gasses.
We thought it would be high time to discuss this unique threat.
Hook, Line and Survival – Learning the Skill of Fishing
Today I want to launch a topic I can’t believe we haven’t covered in our Survival Scouts before: fishing for survival.
It’s something I’ve been doing with my family since I was old enough to stand on my own two feet.
It’s also invaluable as a skill to have in a crisis. I’d like to share my expertise with you over the course of a series of articles, so that you may add this survival skill to your quiver.
Out In The Ocean & Deep In The Earth, Danger Lurks
Nowhere in our great nation is immune to disasters. I want to contrast two kinds of disasters many are familiar with preparing for. I want to use this contrast to discuss how, if you boil it down to its essence, the preparedness journey follows a similar arc.
Preparedness Lessons from the Lost in Space Reboot
Preparedness Lessons from the Boy Scouts
Pouring Rain, Howling Wind and a Campfire: Lessons from the Boy Scouts
MPS advisor Grant Miller tells a tale from a recent Boy Scouts’ outing he helped lead. The lessons of getting a simple fire going in tough conditions and what it means for our preparedness journeys.
Recent Black Swan Events: 3 You May Have Missed
Special Report: Building a Culture of Preparedness
Preparedness Wisdom from Ephesians
