Wilderness Skills

How to Make Damper or "Bush" Bread

By anasteso1454

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If you find yourself out in the wilderness, you can't make hardtack in a more primitive fashion than this!.. more »

How to Make Pine Needle Tea

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This is a simple herbal recipe from the 19th century that is said to remedy many common illnesses. The needles of the white pine are very high in Vitamin C (more than 6 lemons!) and also contain Vitamin A... more »

How to Prevent an aligator/crocodile attack

By AminTaheri

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Aligators and crocodiles are vicious creatures who are mostly highly territorial and agressive creatives by nature... more »

How to Protect Children From Insect Bites and Stings in the Wilderness

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Young people may be more sensitive to insect repellents, and once bit, tend to scratch more, increasing the risk of infection. Help kids avoid the discomfort of bites and the trauma of stings... more »

How to Protect Your Skin From the Sun

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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To minimize skin damage from the sun, follow these guidelines, based on the recommendations of the American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... more »

How to Run

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Running is very popular and always has been. Whether it's running a race, running for exercise, running from the police, or running for fun, running is done in the same way. In this article, you will learn how to run for exercise. You will ... more »

How to Set a Heading on a Base Plate Compass

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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When you know the magnetic direction you want to travel, you must set that direction on your compass... more »

How to Splint a Fracture of the Lower Arm in the Wilderness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Splinting a fracture is important in reducing pain until you are able to get to a doctor's office for a complete evaluation. The following steps will help you should a fracture occur in the outdoors, away from medical help... more »

How to Splint a Fractured Elbow in the Wilderness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing... more »

How to Splint a Fractured Foot in the Wilderness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. This technique uses socks and a shoe as splinting material. .. more »

How to Splint a Fractured Kneecap in the Wilderness

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Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing... more »

How to Splint a Fractured Rib in the Wilderness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Splinting a fractured rib not only reduces pain, but also helps minimize the risk of puncturing a lung. .. more »

How to Survive an Encounter With a Mountain Lion

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Modern developments are encroaching upon mountain lions' habitat at the same time as legal protections are increasing their numbers. The result: Confrontations with humans are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself against an attack... more »

How to Survive Being Lost

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Despite modern communications and equipment, more people than ever are getting lost in the wilderness. Cellular and satellite phones and global positioning systems (GPSs) make the world seem smaller, but the reality is, there's still a lot of ... more »

How to Throw an Axe

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Axe throwing has a long tradition with lumberjacks. The axe's long wooden handle gives it a complicated aerodynamics. Axe throwing does not require a lot of expensive equipment and can be done in a backyard with proper preparation. Watching the ... more »

How to Tie a Sheet Bend

By anasteso1454

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This is a very popular and useful knot to learn if (and when) you need to connect two ropes which are each two different thicknesses. Length of the ropes does not matter as long as you have enough to make the knot... more »

How to Treat a Burn in the Wilderness

By eHow Health Editor

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Burns are among the most painful and dangerous of soft tissue injuries. Quick and thorough treatment is of the essence... more »

How to Treat a Knocked-Out Tooth in the Wilderness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The key to treating a tooth that's been knocked out is sticking it back into the hole it came out of. If you can do that within 30 minutes, and get to a dentist as soon as possible, there's a chance the tooth can be saved. .. more »

How to Treat a Person Who Has Nearly Drowned

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Someone in the midst of drowning often appears dead, but quick treatment could save a life... more »

How to Treat a Snakebite

By eHow Health Editor

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The vast majority of snakebites in the United States are from nonpoisonous snakes... more »

How to Treat Snake Bites in the Wilderness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Wilderness treatment of snake bites involves immobilization of the extremity, treatment of the wound and evacuation... more »

How to Treat Urinary Tract Infections in the Wilderness

By eHow Health Editor

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Urinary tract infections are most easily treated if caught early. These can develop into kidney infections if left untreated... more »

How to Use a Compass

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Does your life lack direction? Learn to read a compass properly and you'll always know which way to go... more »

How to use your mind and senses to outwit deer, hunt like Daniel Boone

By Dave Payne Sr.

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Think you need to spend a lot of money to make your deer hunt more successful? Instead of buying the latest hunting gadget, try using what you already have to your advantage... more »

How to Use Your Watch As a Compass

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Whether you're lost in the woods or wondering which direction the windows face in a house you are thinking of buying, you may need to find north without a compass. An ordinary wristwatch can provide the answer. Follow these steps to find out how... more »

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