Category: outdoor camping

If you ever become stranded in the wilderness, you will need to find something to eat. If you are lucky enough to be in an area where fish are abundant, you will have half of the battle won. Finding safe fish can be the key to survival in an outdoor survival situation.

Looking for water will be one of your first priorities. If you should come across surface water, you may be in luck. Stagnant water with few signs of life is not a good area for catching fish. You will want to look for flowing rivers, streams, or a lake abundant in life and activity.

Fish are frequently more abundant than mammal species in some areas. Use this to your advantage. Fish can be an excellent source for protein and fat when consumed. The trick is to catch these fish and know how to properly prepare them. Some fish must be cooked before they
Are safe for consumption, but other varieties are fine when eaten raw.

It can be helpful to think about the habits of fish before you attempt to catch them. Consider where fish like to hide and when they prefer to eat. Keeping this information in mind will help to direct your efforts and make finding your meals much easier.

Just prior to a storm, fish tend to feed heavily. Take this time to go fishing for your next meal. After a storm, the water is muddy and fish are less interested. During this time,
You may want to direct your attention elsewhere for food.

You can hunt for fish in deep pools, under brush, and beneath rocks. These are great resting places for fish. Submerged logs or foliage offer shelter for fish. These areas are perfect to set up traps for catching edible fish for survival food.

Fish found in freshwater are not poisonous. Be careful of catfish. They have sharp protrusions that can cause serious injury. Such puncture wounds can be painful and become infected quickly.

Be aware that all freshwater fish should be cooked to kill any parasites. Saltwater fish near freshwater sources should be cooked, as well, as a precautionary measure.

Some saltwater fish have poisonous flesh. Some poisonous saltwater fish are poisonous all year long, while others are seasonal. Examples of these poisonous saltwater fish are the triggerfish, red snapper, puffer, oilfish, and the porcupine fish. If you frequent areas with these poisonous fish, it is important that you learn to identify these varieties to be safe.

The barracuda is not poisonous itself, but it can be dangerous. Do not eat this fish raw because it can transmit ciguatera poisoning.

It is wise to learn what types of fish can be dangerous and how to prepare fish properly for consumption. Educating yourself on how and where to find safe and edible fish can save your life if you are ever in a situation where you are stranded outdoors in need of food. Know that some fish are poisonous and many varieties require proper cooking. Practice the skill of fishing and trapping, as well as preparing fish.

If a situation arises where you are literally starving to death in the wilderness, you may consider eating just about anything. Sure, our common diet of fast food and home cooking does not typically include creepy, crawly bugs, but extreme survival situations may allow you to broaden your culinary horizons and try something new.

Insects are the most abundant life form on earth, so it is easy to see why such bugs are easy to catch for food in nearly any environment and under any circumstances. Eating these crawling creatures really does have several advantages if you are stranded out in the wilderness in need of protein.

Bugs are high in protein. Beef, for example, only provides about 20% protein. Insects, on the other hand, provide between 65% and 80% protein. Despite the unappetizing quality, insects really are a great source of food for the survivor. Eating insects will help to provide the energy you need to survive.

It is important to avoid eating adult insects that bite or sting. Brightly colored bugs are not a good idea for dinner. Hairy insects should be avoided. Spiders and flies frequently carry disease, so they should be avoided as food, too. Ticks are not fit for consumption. Caterpillars and mosquitoes do not make a great meal, either.

You can scavenge for insects near rotting logs. This is an excellent place to find termites, ants, grubs, and beetles. Insect nests that are in or on the ground are great places to locate food for survival. Insect larvae may also be eaten, if available in your area.

Insects with hard shells often have parasites. Remove barbed legs or wings before cooking these bugs. Mashing the insects into a paste may be helpful. Mix the paste with edible plants to help improve the taste. Some people find that preparing the insects in this manner helps to overcome the mental stigma associated with eating insects. This is the hardest part of the entire experience.

Experiment with the insects around you. All bugs will taste differently. Ants may have a sweet taste to them. Wood grubs are rather bland. The flavor from each bug will vary considerably. If several varieties of insects are abundant nearby, try some of each. Possibly one species in the variety will be more palatable than another.

It is probable that bugs don’t tempt your taste buds on a daily basis, but they can be critical to your survival in an outdoor survival emergency. It is important for you to be careful not to eat bugs that will harm you with stings or bites. Take advantage of the protein by consuming the insects in a paste or stew to improve the flavor. Your life rests upon your ability to remain healthy and nourished when fighting to survive.

Although the thought is initially unpleasant and unappealing, eating insects may be the key to survival until help arrives. Due to their abundance, insects are readily available until you can safely locate other sources of food for nourishment.