Former Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez explains how to use hide your identity all around the world.
Fun Fact – her husband, Antonio Mendez, was also in the CIA and has written several books and had a movie based on one of his adventures (Argo with Ben Affleck!).
]]>]]>
The Fake Takeaway Menu
Scam artists will slide fake takeaway menus under your hotel door, in the hope that you order from them on an evening where you donâ€t feel like going out. You wonâ€t receive any food though, just a frightening bank statement after they have used your card details to make their own copy.
]]>
Learning to fish correctly will allow you to bring home more than just tales of the “one that got away.†A lifetime can be spent learning about the habits and preferences of a particular species of fish, or the topography of a particular body of water. There are fishermen who will even study the phases of the moon in hopes of increasing their catch.
But there is one subject that can impact your success that applies to all species and conditions, and that is a fishâ€s senses. Having an understanding of how a fish interacts with its surroundings will make your fishing more enjoyable and productive before you even reach a lake or river. And once you do, youâ€ll know how to use your gear to its full capacity.
Fish have a lateral line that runs along each side of their bodies from head to tail. These canals contain sensory organs that can detect a change in water temperature and vibrations. So even in waters where they cannot see, they are able to determine the location, size, and speed of objects.
Keeping this in mind, you will want to make as little disturbance as possible when you approach the water. No matter if you are in a boat or on shore, you want to avoid actions that the fish will sense with these lines.
Fish have good vision, and the shape of their eyes allows them to see underwater. Freshwater fish do not have eyelids, so in order to control the amount of light that enters their eyes, they must adjust their location or depth. This information can help you locate fish in bright and dim conditions. Many species of fish are able to see in color and this can help you with your lure selection.
Due to the location of a fishâ€s eyes, they are able to see to either side at the same time. This positioning also creates a blind spot both directly in front of them as well as directly behind them. Understanding a fishâ€s field of view can help you place your bait where they can see it easily.
Remember that a fish can see above water, so if you can see a fish, it can most likely see you as well. Also, keep your shadow from casting onto the water if at all possible in order to avoid spooking the fish.
Fish have nostrils (referred to as “naresâ€) that are located on their snout. Odors within the water help fish locate predators and prey alike. Although they are capable of sensing smells, most fish do not rely on this sensory input because the waterâ€s strength and direction can affect it so much. The one major exception to this rule is catfish (see the next paragraph on taste).
A fish is able to taste with taste buds in their mouth (as well as along the head and body of some species). This sensory input is not utilized as often by most fish, with the exception of catfish. Catfish have highly developed senses of smell and taste that they use to locate their food. They are able to taste through their skin as well as through their barbels. This is why fishermen looking to catch catfish will use “stink bait†to attract and hook them.
By understanding a fishâ€s sensory inputs you will have a better understanding of how you can catch them, as well as possible reasons that you have been unable to in the past. Stimulating one of these sensory inputs is key to getting a fish to strike.
If more than one of a fishâ€s senses can be stimulated with each cast, the chances of hooking a fish will increase dramatically. At the end of the day you want more than just a good time, you want a stringer full of fish!
Adam Brown is a guest author, and the creator of Cast for Fish.Â
]]>So of course I order a pack and gave them a try.
They work marvelous. We have some in the basement, and two at the front door. Perfect for safety and security, without needing to install anything else.
]]>Now is a good time to talk about trauma kits. You should have one.
— â€Ø¨ÙˆÙƒÙŠØ¨Ù„ينكي (@pookleblinky) October 2, 2017
They’re right. And in this Twitter thread, they explain what you need:
“This is pretty much all you can and should have as a trauma kit without getting a certification through accredited training. Anything else is stuff you do *not* want to be fucking with under high stress without hands-on training. This is stuff you can practice with at home, learn exactly how it works, and use even without courses. Also, it’s cheap. It won’t help with *every* terrible injury. But unless you’re a fully-stocked and trained EMT, you’re not gonna be able to anyway. What this will do, is help with massive bleeding. The ABC’s require skill and training, not stuff.
“Extra stuff that can come in handy: a survival blanket to help with shock. Even this requires knowing how to use one properly. Exam gloves protect the patient from you. Get sturdy nitrile gloves that’ll protect you from *them*. Between this handful of stuff and a basic course in first aid, you’re about as ready to save a life as you can be. This will hopefully keep someone alive til actual help comes. And it costs a hell of a lot less than a gun.
“A decent, non-paranoid trauma kit costs about $80, fits inside a sandwich bag, and could save a life. Anything else requires actual training, and if you don’t have that why the fuck are you carrying it. Statistically, most Americans live in cities, less than 15 miles from work. Odds are, medical attention will arrive fast. Odds are, just stopping bleeding as much as possible will keep a person alive til they do, even with minimal training. Anything else is pretty much out of your hands until actual help arrives, unless your job *is* that actual help.
“It’s a hell of a lot cheaper than a gun, takes a fuckton less time than learning how to use a gun, and isn’t intended to kill people. Spend that extra time and money on such as donating to charities or whatever. Two birds, one stone. This is the cheapest, laziest way to increase the odds of someone surviving yet another American mass shooting.”
<end quote>
Oh, and pookleblinky has some more gear recommendations too:
Benefits
It is important for you to possess the knowledge and skills of archery for bow hunting for many reasons. Firstly, you can get yourself food with ease in the wilderness. Starvation will be least of your worries with bowhunting abilities as you are able to kill any animals with your makeshift bow and arrow.
You can either hunt large game in the woods for a larger portion of food to last you the whole day or settle with catching fish in the streams. When shooting the fish in the water, you can use your arrow as a spear or even shoot it straight with your bow in shallow streams.
Moreover, the bow and arrow you have can be used as your defense if attacked by wild animals for instance. Although not much, the bow and arrow, together with your bowhunting skills can be used as a weapon to survive in the wild. In other words, it is good to have some protection in the form of a weapon when lost in the wilderness.
Apart from that, the best part about bowhunting is that you can make your own makeshift bow and arrow using simple materials in the woods. They are rather easy to make, as you require materials that are abundant in the wilderness such as wood (for the bow) and sticks (for arrows). The vines of plants can pass as the string of your bow.
Tips
#1: Plan Your Strategy Well
When bowhunting especially under extreme circumstances, having a strategy will result in a higher chance of you landing yourself a meal. Therefore, it is important to plan ahead by scouting the area and observing the behavior of your game before bowhunting.
Hunt in the area where animals seem to forage and eat, like berry bushes where you might easily find a rabbit munching away. It is also great if you plan your hunting range and spot so you can be at a safe spot which is also strategic for you to aim from. You should also plan ahead where and when to hunt and the places to stay out from to ensure your ultimate safety from wild animals.
#2: Get The Right Equipment
It would be great if you have your bowhunting equipment with you, which is least likely the case as no one plans on getting lost in the woods when hunting. Therefore, you must be creative and put to use your basic survival skills in making a makeshift bow, arrow, and string to get you going. If you can shoot the arrow from the bow, why not learn how to make a simple bow and arrow? You never know when this simple knowledge will come in handy.
#3: Using a Decoy and Sounds
Using a decoy or lure to attract your game into a trap is a smart move. Your decoy can either be the food source consumed by your game or attractants that will attract the attention of your game, like fake animals. Therefore, scouting the area in which your game usually lurk around is very important.
When lost in the wilderness for instance, you are least likely to carry around a game call with you. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with the knowledge of making animal sounds the old-fashioned way using your hands and mouth to draw your game to your location.
However, you should take into account your own safety by keeping a safe distance away from your target when calling your game especially if it is wild animals. Hence, you can climb on trees or even conceal yourself using the terrain and nature in the wilderness to ensure maximum safety.
#4: Focus on Posture & Technique
You just have to stand in the proper position with both your legs planted firmly on the ground to give your maximum stability when bowhunting. Proper posture is essential, especially during bowhunting to prevent injuries or soreness if you plan to spend a long period of time in the wilderness.
In terms of techniques, you need to brush up your bowhunting skills and master techniques to shoot an arrow when hunting to ensure maximum accuracy. Always keep in mind that accuracy is more important than speed, so you should be patient and hunt at your own pace to get maximum accuracy of shot.
#5: Firing your Shot
Donâ€t be lazy and wait for your game to appear at a certain spot all day. Instead find the location of your game to get going so you have more chance in landing yourself a meal. You can most probably find your game near food sources so hunt at the spot with abundant food source, like a berry bush or near water.
Apart from that, donâ€t take too long (more than 4 or 5 seconds) to shoot at your target. In other words, get a good target acquisition, aim well, and shoot at your target without giving it much thought. Also, when firing your shot, aim for the vital organs of your game to ensure a clean and painless shot for the animal. You might want to get yourself a bow stabilizer as it is good at increasing your stability or even a bow release for better accuracy.
Conclusion
Bowhunting is an important sport which comes in handy not only for hunting but also for survival and defense when the SHTF. Therefore, you should master the skills and technique of bowhunting and put to use your knowledge if lost in a wilderness for instance to sustain your survival. With all these tips on survival bowhunting, youâ€re good to go and ready when disaster strikes.
Author Bio: John Lewis is an outdoorsman who blogs about his hunting and survival wilderness skills, tips, and experiences at Epic Wilderness.
]]>