Have you ever considered having to leave the safety of your home due to an emergency? Or maybe disaster strikes while you are away from home, would you be able to make it back? A properly prepared bug-out-bag may be just the thing you need in the event of a disaster. In this episode we cover how and why to get started with bug-out-bag preparation. 

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People who love the outdoors often find themselves watching one of the many "survival" shows on TV. Time and time again on these shows they refer to fire starting tools as "flint and steel". The truth is we've never seen flint and steel used in one of these shows. In this episode we'll highlight what they are really using, along with several other types of fire starting tools.  

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Spending time at a pond can create lasting memories and build strong relational bonds. We have great memories of time at the pond and we want to see more families enjoy all that ponds have to offer. A pond may seem like just a giant puddle, but they offer so much! In this episode we will highlight our favorite pond activities and talk a little management that may help you build a healthy recreational resource.

Have you ever heard a creature referred to as a "Daddy Long Legs"? Most people have, but do you really know what one is? Are they venomous? Is it even a real thing?  We will tell you this, very few people will know all the truths surrounding this very common myth!

Very few students like the thought of going to summer school, but we are changing the way summer school is taught! Summer school can be fun, educational, and allow the students to mature. Listen in as we talk about why we believe our summer school outdoor education programs accomplish all of that!

There aren't many things we enjoy more than catching a fish, but how about catching multiple fish at a time!? Thousands of times over we have heard the fishing tactic of trotlining called the wrong thing. In this episode we set the record straight and teach you about this awesome passive fishing tactic.

Playing in a creek, river, or stream creates amazing memories and is a great way to pass a hot day, but most people don't know all the creatures they're sharing the water with! Studying streams opens a whole new world! During this episode we open up that world and highlight the importance of a healthy stream. We hope you'll learn and reminisce!

Some of the most popular and intriguing nocturnal animals are owls! We love owls and we love teaching about them. This episode addresses a very common owl myth and we dive more into the incredible facts about owls. If you love owls, we bet you'll love them even more after listening to this episode!

Fishing during flooded conditions can be an amazing time! However, you may need to change you tactics and lures. Safety is also a huge factor when considering spending time on flooded waters. Join us as we share our approach to fishing the flood. Hear about a recent flood fishing trip and a time Brian lost all his fishing gear!

In the hunting world, science and slang are often intertwined in a mess of references that can leave even the most avid outdoors people confused and misinformed. In this episode we clearly define what a horn is and what an antler is. We hope you listen and help set the record straight in the hunting world. Even if you know the difference, we bet you learn something new!