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Make Montana FWP Website Recreation Headquarters This July 4

This July 4 weekend remember to check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at fwp.mt.gov-Montana’s headquarters for recreational information on fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. With the state’s recent extreme weather, even experienced recreators will want to check fwp.mt.gov for any closures and restrictions…

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NASBLA Editor lands APEX Award

LEXINGTON, Ky.- Small Craft Advisory editor Kimberly Jenkins has been recognized with the 2011 Award of Excellence in Feature Writing for her article “Taking a Different Tack on Learning.” The article appeared in the November-December 2010 issue of Small Craft Advisory, the official publication of…

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How To Make a Lean-to Shelter in a Wooded Area

If you have more time in a survival situation, you can make this shelter, which is superior to the poncho lean-to shelter. If you find yourself in a wooded area and have enough natural materials, you can make a field-expedient lean-to without the aid of…

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How To Make a Poncho Tent Shelter

A poncho tent is a useful shelter you can make with the materials (literally) on your back. This will show you how to make two different types: One with an overhanging branch, the other using an A-frame support. This tent provides a low silhouette. It…

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How To Make a Poncho Lean-To Shelter

A poncho lean-to is a simple structure you can make to protect yourself from the elements. Survive the Outdoors details how to build one. t takes only a short time and minimal equipment to build this lean-to. You need a poncho, 2 to 3 meters…

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Nelson Promoted Otis Technology VP of Sales and Marketing

Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology, manufacturer of advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories, is excited to announce internal changes that will strategically affect the company. Current National Sales Director, Len Nelson has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing. Bringing over fifteen years…

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Many Boating Accidents Are Avoidable

This July 4 weekend Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials urge boaters to wear a life jacket and avoid consuming alcohol if responsible for operating a boat. The U.S. Coast Guard reported 672 boating fatalities nationwide in 2010, and 4,604 accidents. Of the fatalities, about…

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How To Navigate by the Stars

Knowing how to guide yourself by the stars is a key survival skill. This is a guide for how to do so. Your location in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere determines which constellation you use to determine your north or south direction. The Northern Sky…

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How To Make an Improvised Compass

A compass is an essential tool for navigation and can be a key item in a survival situation. Here’s how to make one out of simple materials. You can construct improvised compasses using a piece of ferrous metal that can be needle shaped or a…

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