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  1. H&CL Information and Suggestions

    1. Announcements and Feedback

      Forum News, Suggestions and Questions
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  2. Homesteading & Country Living Forums

    1. Introductions

      Tell us a little bit about yourself.
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    2. Country Living Questions

      General questions about Homesteading & Country Living
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      Latest: Dealing with deliveries (and a locked farm gate) Double R, Feb 15, 2020 at 8:36 PM
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      Talking about our day to day happenings.
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      Latest: What Are You Having For Dinner WVDragonlady, Feb 17, 2020 at 5:14 AM
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    4. News of the Day

      What is happening in the world pertaining to Homesteading, Country Living and Prepping for Emergency Events
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    5. Off Topic

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    6. The Library

      Place to put your Stories
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      The Library

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      1. Non-fiction Literature by members

      Latest: Herbal Medicine Books - Peanut recommends Grizzleyette___Adams, Feb 17, 2020 at 5:50 AM
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  3. Survival & Prepping.

    1. Coronavirus Discussions

      A place to discuss the virus and ideas, information on how to not get infected.
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      Latest: Alternative Medicine for preventing/treating COVID-19 infections (formerly 2019-nCoV) Grizzleyette___Adams, Feb 17, 2020 at 5:30 AM
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    2. Prepping Talk

      All general conversations about Prepping/Surviving. This includes discussions about Bug Out or Bug In locations.
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      Latest: Most unusual item that you have in your preps Weedygarden, Feb 16, 2020 at 10:31 PM
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    3. Off grid power

      Includes solar, wind, hydro power generators.
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      Latest: Solar Energy SheepDog, Feb 6, 2020
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    4. Foraging

      Hints, Tips and How to
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      Latest: Universal Edibility Test Spikedriver, Feb 7, 2020
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    5. Communications & Tech

      Various means of communication during power outage, and the technical information needed to do it.
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      Latest: Baofeng Sales Ban Countdown bkt, Feb 14, 2020 at 8:41 PM
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  4. Homesteading & Country Living

    1. Homesteading Questions

      What to look for in buying and setting up a homestead, what implements and equipment you will need.
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      Latest: Financial question - writing off expenses LadyLocust, Jan 27, 2020
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    2. Hunting, Fishing, Trapping

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      Latest: How to skin a squirrel in no time flat joel, Feb 10, 2020
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    3. Gardening, House Plants, Orchards

      Food production plants, trees and flowers
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      Latest: Garden 2020. Terri9630, Feb 16, 2020 at 10:23 PM
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    4. Home Construction, Remodeling, and Woodworking

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      Latest: Tips for buying raw land. viking, Jan 18, 2020
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    5. Fitness and Exercise

      Discussions of your exercise and fitness programs.
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      Latest: Training logs Spikedriver, Feb 14, 2020 at 7:01 PM
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    6. Natural Remedies

      No medical advice is given. Members sharing what has worked for them.
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      Latest: The Tooth Ache Tree Peanut, Feb 10, 2020
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  5. Cooking & Crafts

    Cooking, Recipes, Sewing, Quilting, Soap Making,, etc.

    1. Frugal Household Tips

      Stretching the budge and living well ideas here.
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      Latest: How did I save money today? MoBookworm1957, Feb 16, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    2. Cooking, Recipes, Preserving Foods

      Questions and Help about all types of cooking and preserving
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      Latest: What's Everybody Canning? Terri9630, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:32 PM
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    3. Sewing, Quilting, Yarn Crafts

      All things pertaining to fabrics and yarns.
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      Latest: What I'm Quilting Now phideaux, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:59 PM
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    4. Crafts and Arts

      Show off your crafts that don't fit other places. Instructions are welcome, too.
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      Latest: Storage ideas for Kids stuff LadyLocust, Feb 12, 2020 at 9:53 PM
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  6. Firearms and Weapons -

    1. Long Guns, Rimfire, Shotguns and Handguns

      Discussion about collecting, using for personal and property protection.
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    2. Rifle Forum

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      Latest: 30-40 Krag Stock Sourdough, Feb 16, 2020 at 11:18 AM
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    3. Ammo, Reloading & Gunsmithing

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      Latest: Removing stuck case in the sizer SheepDog, Feb 14, 2020 at 7:57 PM
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    4. Pistols / Revolvers

      Revolvers and Pistols
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    5. Firearm Accessories

      Questions concerning holsters, scopes, sights, lights, or any other add on's.
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      Latest: Battery Powered Fiber Optic AR-15 Sight Sentry18, Feb 8, 2020
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    6. Knives, Edged and Primitive Weapons.

      Knives, Swords, Archery, Sling Shots, Cross Bows , Etc.
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      Latest: Folding & Fixed Blade Knives Photo Thread... mulescj8, Feb 15, 2020 at 3:59 PM
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    7. Range Reports

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      Latest: Another session with the Security 9 Sentry18, Feb 8, 2020
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  7. Barnyard Critters

    All those animals that will be found in a barn or barnyard

    1. Chickens and Domestic Fowl

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      Latest: Chicken advice zannej, Feb 16, 2020 at 10:13 PM
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    2. Cattle

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      Latest: Anti-Coyote Measure - What Sticks To Calf Hide In The Rain? Meerkat, Dec 28, 2019
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    3. Homestead Animals.

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      Latest: Guinea Pigs. Tank-Girl, Feb 16, 2020 at 11:03 PM
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    4. Family Pets

      All types that you keep for fun and companionship
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      Latest: Dog Biting His Toenails Hooch, Feb 15, 2020 at 11:22 PM
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  8. Market Square

    Look here for items to buy, sale or barter

    1. Buy / Sale / Barter

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