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Review – The Black Ghosts of Autumn https://survivaltek.com/?p=5682 https://survivaltek.com/?p=5682#comments Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:44:06 +0000 https://survivaltek.com/?p=5682 The Black Ghosts Of Autumn CoverOccasionally I am contacted with requests form various sources, often educational, for permission to use some of my photos. Recently I had a request from the daughter of an eighty year old father who was about to publish a book written about his life and passion of hunting wild turkeys. I had written a post entitled “Wing Bone Turkey Call” and was glad to grant permission for it’s use. She asked me if I hunted turkeys to which I replied “not yet” and then she asked if I would be interested in reading the book, and, in the interest of broadening my outdoor knowledge, I replied “yes!”.

I was sent a PDF copy to review before it was published. For me, reading is a laborious task and I’ve always been a visually oriented person, having a career as a corporate photopgrapher, videographer, and web master, but once I started to read this book I was captivated from the start. The author, Ronald B. Housel, has an easy-to-read writing style that got me hooked from the start and his passion for his craft held my interest throughout it’s 14 chapters.

And what a diversity of topics! It is a very complete work from a very experienced hunter that not only inspires want-to-be turkey hunters to pursue this field but also has many helpful insights for those seasoned hunters that want to continue honing their skills. The recipes are mouth-watering and the candid stories at the end had me rolling with laughter. I would recommend this book to any hunter who is contemplating or actively engaged in the pursuit of the elusive wild turkey.

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]]> https://survivaltek.com/?feed=rss2&p=5682 0 Book Review – “When Things Go Boom” https://survivaltek.com/?p=2711 https://survivaltek.com/?p=2711#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:51:05 +0000 https://survivaltek.com/?p=2711 Today the term “preppers” has become a buzzword in today’s society that often conjures up visions of extremists who are paranoid. Personally I liken it to the Scout motto “Be Prepared”. “When Things Go Boom” is written by Brian Howard who is a veteran of the armed services, a family man, and a disaster preparedness expert. It’s the “Boom” of extreme events such as natural disasters or human chaos that can radically alter our lifestyle and this book presents a VERY practical approach to being prepared for the interruption of services and amenities that our communities normally provide.

The book is split into 7 parts: personal defense/safety, water/filtration, food/nutrition, shelter/habitat, medical/first aid, communications/navigation/signaling and general. The reading is easy and I found the content to be quite engaging. It is clear that the author walks his talk and provides specific brand names and models of equipment and supplies that he has personally used and trusts to perform. At the end of each section he lists Tips, Do Now!, and Checklist. “Tips” offer survival techniques and cautions, “Do Now!” offers practical actions to begin the preparedness process, “Checklist” lists items to have on hand or acquire – a.k.a. a shopping list.

The author admonishes us to procure supplies and practice survival skills NOW before they’re needed. I hardily recommend this book for those individuals who have resolved to be ready for the time when things go “Boom” and want to learn more. It is a great resource for beginners and experienced individuals alike. I’m glad to have added this book to my personal reference library and find it helpful in developing my own strategy. 

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