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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: Could this be a wee'little tiny PROBLEM......??? Tank-Girl, Feb 22, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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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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    3. Off grid power

      Includes solar, wind, hydro power generators.
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    4. Foraging

      Hints, Tips and How to
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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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    2. Hunting, Fishing, Trapping

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    3. Gardening, House Plants, Orchards

      Food production plants, trees and flowers
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    4. Home Construction, Remodeling, and Woodworking

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      Latest: Tips for buying raw land. SheepDog, Feb 20, 2020 at 11:06 PM
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    5. Fitness and Exercise

      Discussions of your exercise and fitness programs.
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    6. Natural Remedies

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  5. Cooking & Crafts

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    1. Frugal Household Tips

      Stretching the budge and living well ideas here.
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    2. Cooking, Recipes, Preserving Foods

      Questions and Help about all types of cooking and preserving
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    3. Sewing, Quilting, Yarn Crafts

      All things pertaining to fabrics and yarns.
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    4. Crafts and Arts

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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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    3. Ammo, Reloading & Gunsmithing

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    4. Pistols / Revolvers

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    5. Firearm Accessories

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    6. Knives, Edged and Primitive Weapons.

      Knives, Swords, Archery, Sling Shots, Cross Bows , Etc.
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    7. Range Reports

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  7. Barnyard Critters

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

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    2. Cattle

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    3. Homestead Animals.

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    4. Family Pets

      All types that you keep for fun and companionship
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    Look here for items to buy, sale or barter

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      Latest: ZEISS 10X40 B Binoculars ONLY....... $500.-- SheepDog, Feb 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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