The Amish have quietly preserved a way of life that values simplicity, self-reliance, and the natural rhythms of the earth. They offer a time-tested, proven example of how to not just survive, but thrive off the grid. One of their lesser-known but deeply practical traditions is burying food—a method rooted in both necessity and wisdom. For the Amish, this practice isn’t just a charming relic of the past; it’s a critical survival technique that you might want to consider adding to your preparedness strategy. Why the Amish Bury Their Food The Amish practice of burying their food is a survival…
Author: Tommy Grant
Ruger evolves its budget bolt-action, but keeps the accuracy.Ruger’s upgraded bolt-action keeps its budget-friendly crown with smart improvements and dependable accuracy.No corner of the gun world has a more heated arms race than hunting rifles—specifically, budget hunting rifles. The rally to rake in deer, elk and antelope hunters’ hard-earned bucks has resulted in plenty of flops and a few success stories. The Ruger American Rifle falls in the latter.Born more than a decade ago, the entry-level arm quickly set ranges on fire—not just among the penny-pinchers. Earning a reputation for unparalleled accuracy at its price point, the Ruger bolt-action became…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Liberal journalist Jim Acosta “interviewed” the artificially animated avatar of deceased teenager Joaquin Oliver to promote a gun control message on Monday.Working with the gun control group Change the Ref, founded by Oliver’s parents, Acosta had conversation on his Substack with an avatar created by the father of the son, who was killed in the Parkland high school shooting in 2018. He would have turned 25 on Monday.”I would like to know what your solution would be for gun violence,” Acosta asked.”Great question. I believe in a mix of stronger gun control…
This article was originally published by S.D. Wells at Natural News. Hillary Clinton may soon be spending 23 hours a day on lockdown and one hour in the “yard” at the penitentiary for committing treasonous acts not long ago. Newly declassified documents released Thursday reveal a startling picture of political manipulation and intelligence misuse during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Spearheaded by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the disclosures suggest that the CIA and FBI were not just bystanders but active participants in a Clinton campaign-driven plan to link Donald Trump to Russian interference—allegedly to distract from Hillary Clinton’s own email scandal.…
The Pentagon awarded $7.8 billion in contracts to Lockheed Martin and RTX Corporation at the end of July to produce thousands of new missiles for the Air Force and Navy, as well as a host of international allies. The contracts include $3.5 billion to RTX Corporation for the AMRAAM Air-to-Air missile, reported to be the largest contract in the history of the AMRAAM missile program. The contract also includes telemetry systems and engineering support products. The AMRAAM is a flexible, powerful and lightweight missile that can be equipped by a wide breadth of warplanes for air-to-air combat strikes. It can…
Field guns, like this custom piece from RW Grip Frames, are powerful revolvers large enough to hunt with outright and also suitable for carry and defense.As an outdoorsman selecting a sidearm, what features should you look for when picking a field pistol?Over the past centuries, we have seen a constant focus on the types of pistols and calibers that are suitable for use in the field. In The Prairie Traveler, a contemporary piece on Manifest Destiny, there is a good discussion on what Colt you should carry—the percussion .36 being the surprising recommendation for the era, even over the .44.These…
Authorities in South Africa’s Western Cape have confirmed new bird flu outbreaks while urging the public to stay alert but not alarmed. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been spreading rapidly throughout the United States’ poultry and dairy cattle, and while that outbreak seems to have abated for now, South Africa is experiencing an increase in the virus’s prevalence. HPAI has been responsible for mortalities in Great White Pelicans near Malmesbury and Hartlaub’s Gulls in the Cape Town area, accoridng to a report by the Western Cape. These are the first wild bird cases reported in the Western Cape…
An F-15E Strike Eagle deployed to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, landed safely despite a missing landing gear wheel, the Air Force’s 18th Wing said Monday morning.The two airmen flying the fighter were uninjured in the emergency landing, the Air Force said in a statement, with emergency personnel responding to the scene. The 18th Wing said the wheel was recovered on the flightline at U.S. Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, in the Indian Ocean. The wheel was discovered missing while the F-15 was in mid-flight, and landed at Kadena at about 6:40 p.m. local time — or just before…
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. A traveling NHL mascot got the full Alaskan fishing experience last week while filming a promotional video in Katmai National Park. The resulting viral video clip shows “Buoy,” the mascot for the Seattle Kraken, getting bluff-charged by a bear and chased off a salmon-filled stream. In addition to entertainment value, the clip provides a fundamental lesson about Alaska’s brown bears: big furry things tend to draw the attention of other big furry things. At least that was the takeaway for John…
A 21-year-old man was shot by police in Albuquerque after pointing a replica BB gun at an officer responding to a 911 call. The incident is under multi-agency review as investigators examine whether proper protocols were followed. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBUQUERQUE, NM (2-minute read) — What began as a call for help on July 4th quickly turned into a tense and tragic encounter on South Branch Drive SW in Albuquerque. Around 12:20 p.m., 21-year-old Jerry Baldonado contacted police, asking for assistance with a family dispute and reporting that his brother had a firearm the day before. However, the situation…