Teach Yourself Survival Skills

Making a survival water transpiration bag still is similar to the vegetation bag, only easier. Simply tie the plastic bag over a leafy tree limb with a tube inserted, and tie the mouth of the bag off tightly around the branch to form an airtight seal. Tie the end of the limb so that it hangs below the level of the mouth of the bag. The water will collect there. The same limb may be used for 3 to

Survival Spring Pole Snare The spring pole snare requires a small sapling and cordage to construct. The trigger for the spring pole is the toggle. It is designed to lift the animal off the ground; not allowing predatory animals to take your game. Remember, the trigger can not be so tight that the intended game can not set it off. SURVIVAL SPRING POLE SNARE

Survival Fishing Spear If you are near shallow water (about waist deep) where fish are large and plentiful, you can spear them. (1) Cut an 18-24" long straight hardwood sapling, fire harden if green. (2) Sharpen one end of the sapling. (3) Shave two green saplings to serve as prongs. (4) Carve barbs on the prongs. (5) Notch main staff to support prongs. (6) Lash the