Field Survival
What is a normal salary for System Administrator in US?
I have an experience of 10years+ in IT field as Systems and Network Administrator. I am looking out for a job in US in similar field. And want to know about the payscale including details like taxes, expenses etc. for not only survival but better than normal survival.
This might give you some idea of the numbers:
http://www.esj.com/enterprise/article.aspx?EditorialsID=2052
As far as living expenses, taxes, etc., it depends on the area of the country and laws since some states don't charge income tax and housing is far more expensive in some areas than in others.
Survival - Field of Vision
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Sports Hunting
If you ask a guy why they deer hunt chances are you will get different answers. Some will answer that they hunt for sport and others will say they hunt for the food. You may get other answers but those are the two main answers that is going to be discussed. Some hunters hunt with a bow and others hunt with a shotgun. Either way the results are the same, meat on the table.
When deer hunting for sport a hunters goal is to try to get the buck with the biggest rack. Most that hunt for sport will tell you that the pure enjoyment of being in the outdoors is a thrill. Even if the goal is hunting for sport, those hunters bring home a lot of meat for their family table. When a hunter gets a nice looking rack a lot of times the hunter will take it to a taxidermist and get it mounted for his home wall. Some hunters even have their own trophy room.
Hunting for the reason of providing food for the family table may seem caveman but a lot of hunters do it. Hunting is not just for men. A lot of women do it too. Whomever is providing the meat for the table can find the taste of venison as a delicious meal. Venison is much like beef, except with a more wild taste. There is thousands of venison recipes. One big difference between beef and venison is that venison is not corn fed and has much less fat on it.
So regardless of why a hunter hunts the result is good meat on the table, a cheaper way to fill the freezer, and a less populated forest. Hunting seasons differ depending where you live. It's worth checking into and seeing what you need to do to be the next big deer hunter.
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Carted deer hunting - Blood Sports in Ireland
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Hunting Survival
What items should be in a hunters survival kit? Serious woodsman or woodswomen only?
I ask only because I keep maintain and use my survival kit on a regular basis. The most dangerous hunts I do are hound hunts where I wait for fresh snow and head for the highest altitude I can drive to then hike in on foot. Also these hunts are done at night. I have spent many nights in the cold looking for my hounds and making my way back to my truck. Anyways I recently looked online for a list of items and could not find anyone who had a good list. The reason I say this is either they have way to much to carry, or not enough to survive, and lastly not one single kit contained toilet paper. Not one! I don't go in the woods with out TP. I call it mountain money. All kidding aside though, what is in your backpack and what activity do you participate in that requires you to have such a kit? Can you carry your bag comfortably over miles of rough country with no roads or trails? I have found that my pack has evolved over the years and varies slightly from season to season. Oregon hunter
Good Question -- as with lots of outdoor stuff, this all becomes personal preference and needs.
I hunt in Virginia (not too far from humans EVER), and in Colorado where you can still get pretty remote. Also, I am a physician and prior military survival instructor, so my kit is probably weighted (literally and figuratively) differently than others might be.
As you often hear, the first tool of survival is your brains -- starting there, everything else is pretty much optional.
In Mine:
Water or way to purify water. I carry iodine tablets
Waterproof matches
Signal mirror
whistle
Toilet paper - in a zip-lock bag
space blanket
a fairly advanced medical kit (this is more for if I come across someone needing help)
several pairs of pocket hand/toe warmers -- the chemical kind that just start to get warm when you take them out of the pack
about 20 feet of 550 army parachute cord
Other things not in kit but they always go with me:
food - snacks and usually a denty moore beef stew with a pop-off lid.
GPS with extra batteries -- don't forget to mark the trailhead before you start of into the backcountry
cell phone (often I am where there is no signal, but sometimes hilltops can get a weak signal)
LED head lamp
Knife - I carry 2. One large (Buckmaster -- the knife I got for survival school in 1986 and it is still a great tool) one small (a Gerber multitool - knife, pliers, saw, etc.).
I almost always carry a firearm of some kind -- even when I'm just hiking
some type of waterproof outer shell
hat
A great reference is FM 21-76. It is the military Survival manual. Not something you can pack when you're on foot, but it's a great reference and kind of fun to read. It has improved a lot since my first copy. I teach my son a few things out of the manual each time we go camping. He thinks we're just doing cool "outdoor" things.
Good first aid kits that are light and complete for the non-medical person are Adventure Medical Kits -- google them -- many variations to fit your needs.
Hunting in Namibia - Ray Mears World of Survival - BBC
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Fishing Survival
Where is the best place to build a survival retreat?
I figure close to a stream & lake would be good because i could get electricity from the stream and fish from the lake. Some other idea's for living off the grid or personal experiences from fellow survivalists would be welcome.
in the back woods near a fresh water stream or river(has to be deep enough for fish), because stream water is safer too drink because it is constantly moving which makes it harder for bacteria to accumulate. and the back woods because most animals retreat away from civilization so there would be more game for you to hunt. and remember, all fresh water fish can be eaten, raw or cooked.
Survival Fishing Pole in Use
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Field Dress
Are you totally hopeless when it comes to shopping? Do you often find yourself staring in stores at merchandise and not knowing what to choose? Do you have more bad hair days than good? Do you have trouble picking out the right shoes? Are you inept or afraid to use makeup?
Maybe you should hire a fashion consultant. Fashion is not for everyone. Some women just do not know how to pull the look together. Or they are too busy to shop. Or they just have no interest in clothing and feel that they can better spend their time getting ahead by working harder.
Hillary Clinton, when she first became First Lady, was a mess. She wore a headband and was generally unconcerned about her appearance. She could not understand why everyone was concerned with her appearance at all. After all, she was an intelligent woman who was very successful in her career. But she came across to the American people as frumpy.
In order to improve her image, she hired a fashion consultant. Take a look at Hillary Clinton now. She is poised. She is polished and she is always dressed impeccably as well as professionally. She is more interested in politics than clothing and probably would rather read the Wall Street Journal than Vogue. There is nothing wrong with this. Her interest lie elsewhere. But, unfortunately, hard work does not always get you the promotion or success you desire. Unfortunately, we are judged by our appearance. And if we want to succeed, we have to look successful. Men have it easy. They throw on a shirt, tie, suit and shoes and they are off to work. No one notices. Unfortunately, women are judged a little more on their appearance, even in this day and age. It is important not to only be good at your job, but also to look the part of a professional.
A fashion consultant can help you pull your look together. They can tell you which type of clothes you should wear and which colors look most flattering on you. Women no longer have to dress like men to get ahead, they can wear colors, they can look feminine. They can maintain their feminine qualities and still look professional. Choosing the right clothes and accessories are difficult for many women, particularly those who have spent so much time working and studying in their field. These women can benefit greatly from a fashion consultant.
In addition to helping you choose the right clothes, shoes and accessories for work, a fashion consultant can help you find the right hairstyle that is both professional and flattering for your face shape. They can even advise you on color.
If you are afraid to wear makeup, a fashion consultant can instruct you on the correct ways to apply makeup to enhance your features. Makeup is supposed to bring out the best part of your features, not be used as a mask. A big mistake women make when applying makeup is either using too much during the day or not enough. Or not blending it properly. A fashion consultant can show you wish colors look best for you, which to wear to work and how to apply and blend it properly.
A woman I knew where I used to work was brilliant. She was probably the smartest attorney I ever knew. But she was not going to rise in the corporate ladder. The reason? She did not care about her appearance one iota. She never bothered with her hair or wore makeup and the clothes she wore looked like she got them from a rummage sale. She was successful, smart and had money. But she had no clue as to how to dress for success.
If you want to truly be successful, you have to look the part. You have to not only be good at what you do, but you have to look professional and polished. If you are too busy to be concerned about your appearance, hire a fashion consultant to help you. You will be surprised at the results.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about fashion as well as shoe fashion at http://www.shoefashionmagazine.com
How to Field Dress a Deer
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