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General information only

Everything on this site is general information for education and preparedness. It is not medical advice, legal advice, or a substitute for professional training. Situations differ, and following written instructions without training can make things worse.

Medicine and first aid

Field notes on first aid summarize published guidance, but no web page can replace a hands-on course. Take a first-aid, CPR or bleeding-control class from a recognized provider, and wilderness first aid if you spend time far from help.

Historical texts

The library reproduces old books and manuals as written. Many contain practices now known to be dangerous: outdated medical treatments, toxic pesticides, unsafe food-preservation times, and methods of hunting and trapping that are now illegal. They are published for their historical and practical value, with warnings, not as current instructions.

Firearms, hunting, trapping and foraging

Laws on firearms, hunting, trapping, fishing, foraging and building differ by country, state and locality. You are responsible for knowing and following them. Handle firearms only with proper training. Never eat a wild plant or mushroom unless you are certain of its identity.

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