Ticks Can Spread An Allergy To… Red Meat?
It’s been about ten years since scientists categorized alpha-gal syndrome, AKA the red meat allergy spread by ticks. But while researchers know more…
Hiking and Trails
Hiking and Trails – Group
This category provides updates on trail conditions, accessibility, and potential hazards, serving both as recreational guidance and intelligence for potential bug-out or evacuation routes.
20 Wilderness Survival Tips and Bushcraft Skills
Living off the grid and mastering wilderness survival skills has never been more relevant than it is today. Whether you’re planning extended backcountry…
Survival Medicine Podcast: Near-Drowning, Ticks, Sharks, Chikungunya, More
In this topic-packed episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton begin by discussing summer near-drowning incidents….
Coalcracker Bushcraft – Stop Guessing: How to Actually Use a Map and Compass
Lost Without It: Grid North vs Magnetic North Made Easy! 🧭🗺️ Ever stared at a topo map and thought, “What the heck is…
Ticks and Lyme disease rising in Halton
Blacklegged ticks are on the rise — and so is Lyme disease. A new report shows a growing percentage of ticks in the…
Managing Ticks in Livestock: Identification, Health Risks, and Control Strategies
Ticks are more than just a nuisance—they can harm livestock through physical irritation and by transmitting serious diseases. Click Here for More Information
Lyme disease-carrying ticks are active in Ontario. Here’s how a onesie for your dog can help you spot them
Ticks are becoming more active in Ontario, bringing an increased risk of Lyme disease for people and pets. Click Here for More information
Could this essential oil help repel ticks carrying Lyme disease? Here’s what a new Canadian study found
As the weather warms and more people get outdoors to enjoy Ontario’s landscape, a small insect in forests and fields is also reawakening:…
Preparing for Climbing and Rappelling: Essential Steps to Get Ready for Your Adventure
Introduction Climbing and rappelling are not only thrilling outdoor pursuits but also physically demanding activities that require preparation, skill, and mental readiness. If…
Survival on Purpose
Survival On Purpose is your home for information and gear reviews related to camping, survival and general preparedness, for regular folks. Bryan Stevens,…
Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks, & Other Insects & Arthropods
Emily Zielinski-Gutierrez, Robert A. Wirtz, Roger S. Nasci, William G. Brogdon Vaccines or chemoprophylactic drugs are available to protect against some vectorborne diseases…
Winter Time Camping
Exploring the wilderness in winter is a wonderful experience. You are far from the crowds, in a hushed tranquil world of white. Whether…
Make Your Own Effective Fishing Tackle While You Save Money and Recycle Scrap.
by Rev. J.D. Hooker© Copyright 1998 Backwoods Home Magazine My long time friend Hearold Ruby passed away. Death came as sort of a…
ULTIMATEGUIDE TO SURVIVING WITH NOTHING BUT YOUR BAREHANDS AND WHAT YOU FIND IN THE WOODS
Copyright © 2008 John McPherson and Geri McPherson IntroductionThis is not written as a survival book—it’s a compilation of most of the basic…
Bushcraft Canadian Scout Manual
INTRODUCTIONThe skills and knowledge of Bushcraft are some of the key elements in the Army Cadet training program. Many of the greatest challenges…