Basics for gathering food

[Survivalmanuk]

Hi all as the subjects says what are the basic items I would need to feed myself in the wild short term until you could get somthing better organised, I was think snares and some fishing stuff has anybody any other ideas?? Thanks

[preppingsu]

I would add a book on foraging - that would be essential

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-For-Free-C ... 0007183038

Then something to gather all the foraged food in!

[Survivalmanuk]

I would add a book on foraging - that would be essential

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-For-Free-C ... 0007183038

Then something to gather all the foraged food in!

Thanks preppingsu I have a few books already, never can have too many thou!

[beer999]

Apps are excellent for this. The apps for fungi are particularly good. Obviously charging up the computer may be a problem. Go out and use them. Learn in other words. Thinking a book or app is any use without putting them into use before you need them will improve your ability by leaps and bounds.

[grenfell]

Prior knowledge is good. Learn to use the books now and also get to know your local areas. Note where (and when) mushrooms come up , where fruit and nut trees and bushes are , which waterways have decent fish and what sort of animals are available . Maybe look at attracting birds to your garden to trap .

[mallie99]

Prior knowledge is good. Learn to use the books now and also get to know your local areas. Note where (and when) mushrooms come up , where fruit and nut trees and bushes are , which waterways have decent fish and what sort of animals are available . Maybe look at attracting birds to your garden to trap .

Not at all to detract from what you say, it's all valid and good... I just chuckle at the last bit - Birds avoid my garden like the plague, may have something to do with 3 cats wanting to trap them

[Survivalmanuk]

Great info thanks guys are crayfish in Ireland/uk edible?

[beer999]

Prior knowledge is good. Learn to use the books now and also get to know your local areas. Note where (and when) mushrooms come up , where fruit and nut trees and bushes are , which waterways have decent fish and what sort of animals are available . Maybe look at attracting birds to your garden to trap .

I shoot wood pigeons during the summer with an air rifle. Need game pellets. Basically a decent weight. Around 18 grains for pigeons. Air arms Diabelo field are very good for pigeons. £12.99 for 500. Stockings up won't cost you a lot. 30+ grains for rabbits (head shot). Although I think snaring for rabbits and even deer is good option. Don't assume you will be any good at the latter as it is a skill you develop over years. Deskill it create funnel points ie create a gap in a fence just wide enough for them to go through and plant a snare.

[beer999]

Prior knowledge is good. Learn to use the books now and also get to know your local areas. Note where (and when) mushrooms come up , where fruit and nut trees and bushes are , which waterways have decent fish and what sort of animals are available . Maybe look at attracting birds to your garden to trap .

Not at all to detract from what you say, it's all valid and good... I just chuckle at the last bit - Birds avoid my garden like the plague, may have something to do with 3 cats wanting to trap them

Cats have no possible use in catastrophic event. I would kill them or dump them along way from your house. I don't think wood pigeons would be to worried by cats. Any pigeon in fact. Also move into a bungalow it is easy to shoot them of the ridge tiles. The latter maybe going to far!

[Survivalmanuk]

Prior knowledge is good. Learn to use the books now and also get to know your local areas. Note where (and when) mushrooms come up , where fruit and nut trees and bushes are , which waterways have decent fish and what sort of animals are available . Maybe look at attracting birds to your garden to trap .

I shoot wood pigeons during the summer with an air rifle. Need game pellets. Basically a decent weight. Around 18 grains for pigeons. Air arms Diabelo field are very good for pigeons. £12.99 for 500. Stockings up won't cost you a lot. 30+ grains for rabbits (head shot). Although I think snaring for rabbits and even deer is good option. Don't assume you will be any good at the latter as it is a skill you develop over years. Deskill it create funnel points ie create a gap in a fence just wide enough for them to go through and plant a snare.

Thanks mate I am going to look into getting an air rifle of my own my dad has one and I've shot a few things with it, I never even considered using special ammo so good advice! I have been snaring for a wee while when I was younger I can pick out places where I can see animals have been walking through the fence! Can you buy snares online does anybody know??