Monthly Archives: January 2012

‘Gourmet Rabbit’ – The American Muskrat


I attended high school and college in the 70s. Back then people weren’t criticized for wearing fur, a renewable resource. To make money I trapped muskrats on the Stillwater River behind our home in Old Town, Maine. Furs brought a … Continue reading

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Live Oak – The Heritage Tree


When the topic of survival food comes up, acorns can’t be far behind. Unfortunately, not all are created equal. Oaks are divided into two groups, white oaks and red oaks. The acorns of red oak species like water, willow, scarlet, … Continue reading

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