http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/ CNY Survival and Primitive Skills Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:09:03 GMT samuraipastormike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/48 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/48 I'm wondering, has anyone here ventured into building long term wilderness shelters? Their own primitive cabin or something? Any tips, tricks, or advice for Mon, 04 May 2009 05:45:34 GMT Deer Runner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/47 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/47 Go for it! The woods master videos are top notch and well done. They well worth every penny.     Joe ... From: samuraipastormike Mon, 04 May 2009 05:43:27 GMT samuraipastormike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/46 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/46 Hey, is anyone out there familiar with the woodsmaster video series put out by Ron Hood (survival.com) I came across a VHS of "Cave cooking" in the thrift Mon, 04 May 2009 05:42:44 GMT samuraipastormike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/45 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/45 Just trying to start some threads on here. What is the most creative survival kit you have ever put together? Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:28:58 GMT Gomer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/44 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/44 I used to winter camp at least twice a year. Haven't had time for it in a while, though. What did you want to know? Going primitive in winter is not a good Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:44:24 GMT rnld_meyer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/43 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/43 ... have ... there, ... I just got back from spending some time out in a primitive shelter that I made. The best advice I can give you is keep hydrated but Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:20:17 GMT samuraipastormike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/42 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/42 I was wondering, maybe it is a good chance to start a thread, but have any of you dabbled in the winter survival stuff? Ever been out there, and tested what Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:44:36 GMT rnld_meyer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/41 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/41 I have been trying to find info on hunting in NY with a spear. An atlatl,to be exact. Anyone have any info or expereince they can share? Also, does anyone Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:28:54 GMT ronald meyer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/40 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/40 What I've done in the past is used rocks (if I'm sure their not pourous or water stones).  ...Heat 'em with fire, put them around the inside of a quick Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:33:22 GMT Deer Runner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/39 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/39 Yeah, dress in layers. And never underestimate a good head wrap. For camp, take RR's advice, it works. And never be afraid to burrow between two fallen trees Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:31:48 GMT Deer Runner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/36 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/36 Sorry for getting back to this, been damn busy. The last survival manual I red was military sniper training and ranger training. Nice info. Last dirt time? Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:01:04 GMT Shawn http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/35 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/35 ... Hey, Thanks for the info on the hawk! I have used the fire bed in the past and find that its about time I practiced it again. I like the design and the Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:42:20 GMT rnld_meyer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/34 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/34 This was originally sent last Sunday but ddn't go through for some reason. Shawn, Knives of Alaska make great products! I've used the Muskrat for carving out Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:41:47 GMT Shawn http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/33 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/33 ... The most important thing is to keep something between you and the ground. A standard walmart blue sleeping pad usually works fine but in the winter, Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:19:38 GMT samuraipastormike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/32 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnysurvival/message/32 I'm lookin at squeezing one last trip in at stony pond this year before its way too cold. what kind of tricks do you guys know to keep warm?