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Foraging tips: 17 Wild foods to forage for your winter stockpile

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There are many benefits of learning how to forage, such as getting free food in the form of wild edibles. Foraging can also be fun for the whole family. It's also a good way to exercise, and foraging is one way to reconnect with nature.

And while foraging in winter seems harder compared to foraging in late summer, there are still plenty of wild edibles to harvest once you know where to look.

When SHTF, knowing how to forage year-round ...

Foraging 101: Tips for mushroom foraging

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July 14, 2022 -

But like any other prepping skill, foraging for mushroom requires preparation, like doing your research so you don't accidentally mistake a poisonous mushroom for an edible one. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)

In the U.S., there are more than 7,000 annual cases recorded of exposure to toxic mushrooms.

Fortunately, the number of cases that result in major harm or prove to be fatal is only less than 40 people yearly. To avoid being part of the statistics, it's important ...

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Foraging 101: The universal edibility test

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If you are planning to do the universal edibility test, focus on a plant that you can harvest a lot of.

The universal edibility test is a thorough and lengthy process, and the last thing you want to do when your supplies are running out is to waste time doing it if you don't have plenty of the plant you are testing.Separate the plant parts

Start by putting all the plant parts into separate piles for testing:

Make ...

Foraging in freezing weather uncovers bounty of wild edibles

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Foraging 101: 10 Wild nuts to forage every Fall

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September 01, 2022 -

If you want to stock up on wild nuts for winter, forage for nuts like almonds and beechnuts in the fall. (h/t to PracticalSelfReliance.com)

Fall is a great time for foraging because you have a lot of options to choose from. Preppers should learn how to forage in the fall so they can stock up on natural food sources before winter.

Wild edible nuts are a great find for preppers, but they are a bit harder to find compared to dandelions. Note that most ...

Foraging in freezing weather uncovers bounty of wild edibles

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Tips for responsibly and safely foraging and hunting for food

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Scouting for food in the wild may seem easy at first, but foraging is more than just walking around in the woods and spotting delicious berries. Foraging requires a good knowledge of the environment and a little bit of practice in the wild.

Let's look at some basic rules and guidelines and tips for a successful foraging experience.Know the edible plants in your area

The first thing you need to do is research on what grows wild near you ...

Foraging 101: How to identify, harvest and prepare wild lettuce

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November 02, 2022 - foraging for wild lettuce, you need to learn how to properly identify the plant, its potential side effects and how to avoid dangerous look-alikes. (Related: Prepper foraging tips: 6 Wild lettuce lookalikes to avoid.)

Some types of wild lettuce are also known as milk thistle or sow thistle.

Depending on your location, the wild lettuce variety L. virosa may be called by different names, such as:

Wild lettuce has mild ...

Foraging 101: Best US states to forage for food after SHTF

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August 18, 2022 -

Why is foraging an important prepper skill?

In a post-SHTF world, foraging can help save your life, especially if your food stockpile is starting to run low but you can't get more supplies because stores are either empty or looted

You can also grow crops in a home garden, but timing may be an issue. If you don't already have plants and vegetables that are mature enough when SHTF, you may have to wait for weeks or months before you can harvest anything....

Foraging safety tips: How to identify common poisonous plants and mushrooms

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October 17, 2019 -

Poison ivy is one of the most common poisonous plants that may end up in the backyard. Fortunately, people may develop a resistance to the vine by taking poison ivy pills.

Water hemlock has the grim distinction of being North America's most violently toxic plant. They tend to grow in meadows and other rural areas with running water that keeps the land moist.

Oleander is both beautiful and deadly. Every part of this ornamental plant contains potent toxins. Despite ...

Foraging 101: 4 Must-have tools when gathering food in the wild

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June 03, 2021 -

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There are over 185 different plants in the United States with edible roots that can easily be procured. Some of these include sunflower, thistle, cattail, nut grass and morning glory. Many of these wild and edible roots are widely distributed in North America. And one tool that can help you dig up these edible roots is the foldup shovel. (Related: Is it edible? 3 easy steps to determine if you've found something edible in the wild.)

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Foraging 101: Wild herbs and plants that will help you survive when SHTF

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November 09, 2020 - foraging: How to identify and harvest 8 wild berries.)

Because of this, some survival experts have devised a test that can help determine a plant’s edibility. This is especially helpful if you come across a plant that you are not familiar with in the wilderness.

Getting lost in the wilderness can be a daunting experience, especially if you aren’t really familiar with foraging. It’s a good thing then that ...

Foraging wild edibles: Berry basics to help identify what’s safe and what isn’t

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January 31, 2018 -

Edible berries

Toxic berries

While this is not an extensive guide to identifying wild edibles and toxic plants, it can give a general idea of the plants that are commonly regarded as toxic and those that are relatively safe to eat. It is still highly advisable to approach every plant you come across in the wild with utmost caution, as some poisonous plants have striking resemblance to edible ones.

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Foraging 101: How to identify poisonous plants in the wild (and in your garden)

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June 17, 2020 - foraging in the wild or in your own backyard, here are some tips on avoiding poisonous plants:

If you are poisoned, seek medical aid immediately and bring a sample of the plant that may have caused it. Make sure to take the entire plant -- the roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruit -- not just the part you have eaten. A trained botanist or poison control specialist can use plant parts for proper identification and selection of an antidote.

If ...

Dive into the world of berry foraging: Unravel the secrets to spotting and gathering Mother Nature’s sweet treasures

https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-03-11-berry-foraging-spotting-gathering-nature-sweet-treasures.html

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Berries are a nutritious source of vitamins and minerals. If you don't have a home garden, you can harvest wild berries once you learn how to forage safely. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com)Best berries for foraging

Wild berries are elusive and they only appear for a short period during the summer and fall. If you want to forage wild berries, remember that their period of perfect ripeness moves quickly to a state of over-ripeness, meaning you only have a few weeks of ...

Foraging for hygienic resources: Plants the Native Americans used to make soap (which can still be found today)

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-02-27-foraging-for-hygienic-resources-plants-the-native-americans-used-to-make-soap.html

February 27, 2018 -

Sanitation was a crucial yet challenging task at the time, and they learned to use versatile Native American plants to wash their clothes. They also used soap plants to clean both their hair and body. (h/t to PreppersWill.com)

Most Native American plants contain saponins — steroids that dissolve in water and "create a stable froth." The immune system of some plants will produce saponins to prevent insect attacks. These chemical compounds are also "natural antimicrobials" ...

Food supply tips: How to forage for edible nuts for your survival stockpile

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May 03, 2023 - foraging nutrient-dense food.)

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Hickory nuts

When foraging for hickory nuts, look for shellbark hickory, which has loose bark that separates in narrow strips. You can also look for shagbark hickory, which has long strips of bark that shed and fall to the base of the tree.

Hickory nuts are easier to open than black walnuts, but it's better to use a tool to get them open. They are ...

Basic outdoor survival skills that will help you when SHTF

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April 21, 2023 - foraging

When foraging in the wilderness, it's important to know the Universal Edibility Test to ensure your safety.

The test requires taking different parts of the plant and testing each on several parts of your body to ensure that the plant is safe to eat.

Try placing a small piece of the plant against your lip and tongue and finally in your mouth. Wait for eight hours for any sign of an allergic reaction. If there's none then you can be sure ...


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