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Discussion: Survival
mullet:
Marc, you are right . I've had this discussion with quite a few people that don't hunt. They know that I chip points, start fire with "sticks" and make bows and Atlatl's. Along with play with making cordage and pottery. If the world goes down the Tube they all said that they would like to come stay with me.
I also hunt Blackpowder and recently got into Flintlock. It's not hard to make bullets or shoot rocks if you had too with those guns.
Badbill:
Well, being a native that lives on "or really close to" the reservation, I can tell you that most of the people I know don't want to use anything less than a firearm. The reason being that it requires more effort to use, with less chance of success. Its not so much about the hunt anymore as it is about the trophy or bringing home a lot of meat. Those that I have shared my love of making bows just look at me strangely, and say "Oh interesting", with a strange look on their faces. Then of course I always got that strange look, so don't blame the primitive archery. ???
Marc St Louis:
--- Quote from: mullet on July 20, 2008, 09:27:10 pm --- Marc, you are right . I've had this discussion with quite a few people that don't hunt. They know that I chip points, start fire with "sticks" and make bows and Atlatl's. Along with play with making cordage and pottery. If the world goes down the Tube they all said that they would like to come stay with me.
I also hunt Blackpowder and recently got into Flintlock. It's not hard to make bullets or shoot rocks if you had too with those guns.
--- End quote ---
Not that hard to make gunpowder either
mullet:
You are right there Marc. Charcoal, Sulfur, and saltpeter. But from talking with older friends of mine that grew up doing it. The hard part is getting a consistant, ground ,size.
Badbill, It seems like Native american, or Joeblow redneck; It doesn't sound much different. There are only so many "Romantics" to go around . Or if it makes everybody feel better , Kids that won't grow up.
Badbill:
Mullet, I don't mind being either of those.
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