Family preparedness and personal safty... - Page 3

LiveToShoot · 12-04-2007, 07:56 PM

Yea, he mentioned the canned deer/elk does last much longer...but I didn't want to rile up any food safety folks that may have been reading our post.

He tested some that had been on the shelf seven years and it was as good as day one when canned.

He even got a vegetarian friend interested in it, because of the appealing aroma when it's being warmed up for a meal, and the friend gave in and tried a bite. After the bite the friend had a serving, and wanted more.

andrew cochran · 12-05-2007, 08:34 AM

Well it's how it's canned. That makes the difference. I know that stuff smells really good! I finally got me a deer this season, during modern gun season. I usually make it into jerky and frozen steaks. But maybe next year i'll can some.

Deersniper · 12-05-2007, 09:39 PM

I would suggest 3 mos of everything your going to need, plus three months rent, utilities, gas, ammo, gasoline, medicine, something to make generate power with, some how to heat water if there is any. What if paper money is worthless? [Coins, gold, silver] Most people will not fare as well, they will be having to go to food lines at your local stadiums, [Katrina] giving up whatever or whoever they have for food. Then you deal with the thugs cause the cops have split. Gas masks, water filters, Potassium Iadate Do you think you have enough? Will there be mail? Cell phones. Internet? GPS? They can turn it all off due to Executive Orders. The Local food plant and other stores will probably be guarded by uhh .. "Contractors". We know what they do. The best protection is a Prudent place Far away from the chaos. Life will find a way.

aris_unlimited · 12-07-2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gunney_m

6 gallons of distilled water and lots of crackers and chips.

Dunno if this has already been mentioned as I did not take the time to read the whole thing. But I would not suggest using distilled water. It lacks some basic essentials of regular drinking water. (Can't remember what) But it can actually cause you to become dehydrated if you are too active while drinking it.

ballistic_trep · 12-07-2007, 04:22 PM

+1 on the canned venison. In my neck of the woods it's pretty common to can deer, moose, hare, salmon, and numerous crustaceans. The meat, if done properly, will certainly last for years.

I also purchase 5gal food grade buckets at my local co-op. Stored are a couple of buckets of skim milk powder, two buckets of dried assorted soups, a bucket of oatmeal, two buckets of rice, a bucket of assorted spices just to name a few. It's a work in progress with a new bucket being added every couple of months. My water is stored as well and is rotated every six months.

This preparedness game can be taxing on the pocketbook. I try to choose food items that have nutritional value but yet can be stored for years....that pretty much eliminates canned goods. I have a bucket of dry pasta stored....it's been in my basement for a year and a half....I'm thinking I might try a bag to make sure it still tastes fresh. If so, I'll add another bucket.

Beans · 12-29-2007, 09:47 PM

Something to think about. If everyone is out hunting. How long do you think the game in your area will last?

If you deplete the game around your position, how far out will you go to find more?

You starve on just rabbits. the meat is too lean.

Talk to people in Las Vegas Area, they are gong to Mt Charleston and hunt deer. 2,000,000,000 plus people maybe 50 deer????

Southern Ca area. Are you going to leave LA and go where? San Deigo??

Get a plan, think it out, modifity it as you learn.

andrew cochran · 12-30-2007, 04:42 PM

I live in Arkansaw nobody will deplete the meat too soon!

dukenukum · 12-30-2007, 05:43 PM

pretty well stocked here as for thugs my state has castle doctrine so we are seeing a lot less of em last one in my block a 90 tear old lady run off with a .357 mag Ruger black hawk .
IMG]http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii60/dukenukum_album/kittyhipoint.jpg[/IMG]

pretty well stocked here as for thugs my state has castle doctrine so we are seeing a lot less of em last one in my block a 90 tear old lady run off with a .357 mag Ruger black hawk .
forget the owner beware of kitty

andrew cochran · 01-01-2008, 12:47 PM

Nice pic! Make sure your cat don't get mad at you! LOL.......

12-04-2007, 07:56 PM	#41
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,071	Yea, he mentioned the canned deer/elk does last much longer...but I didn't want to rile up any food safety folks that may have been reading our post. He tested some that had been on the shelf seven years and it was as good as day one when canned. He even got a vegetarian friend interested in it, because of the appealing aroma when it's being warmed up for a meal, and the friend gave in and tried a bite. After the bite the friend had a serving, and wanted more. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown Last edited by LiveToShoot; 12-04-2007 at 07:58 PM.

12-05-2007, 09:39 PM	#43
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,691	I would suggest 3 mos of everything your going to need, plus three months rent, utilities, gas, ammo, gasoline, medicine, something to make generate power with, some how to heat water if there is any. What if paper money is worthless? [Coins, gold, silver] Most people will not fare as well, they will be having to go to food lines at your local stadiums, [Katrina] giving up whatever or whoever they have for food. Then you deal with the thugs cause the cops have split. Gas masks, water filters, Potassium Iadate Do you think you have enough? Will there be mail? Cell phones. Internet? GPS? They can turn it all off due to Executive Orders. The Local food plant and other stores will probably be guarded by uhh .. "Contractors". We know what they do. The best protection is a Prudent place Far away from the chaos. Life will find a way. Last edited by Deersniper; 12-05-2007 at 09:50 PM.

12-07-2007, 04:22 PM	#45
ballistic_trep Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Posts: 47 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 1	+1 on the canned venison. In my neck of the woods it's pretty common to can deer, moose, hare, salmon, and numerous crustaceans. The meat, if done properly, will certainly last for years. I also purchase 5gal food grade buckets at my local co-op. Stored are a couple of buckets of skim milk powder, two buckets of dried assorted soups, a bucket of oatmeal, two buckets of rice, a bucket of assorted spices just to name a few. It's a work in progress with a new bucket being added every couple of months. My water is stored as well and is rotated every six months. This preparedness game can be taxing on the pocketbook. I try to choose food items that have nutritional value but yet can be stored for years....that pretty much eliminates canned goods. I have a bucket of dry pasta stored....it's been in my basement for a year and a half....I'm thinking I might try a bag to make sure it still tastes fresh. If so, I'll add another bucket. __________________ "All skill is in vain when an Angel blows the powder from the flintlock of your musket"

12-29-2007, 09:47 PM	#46
Beans Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 30	Something to think about. If everyone is out hunting. How long do you think the game in your area will last? If you deplete the game around your position, how far out will you go to find more? You starve on just rabbits. the meat is too lean. Talk to people in Las Vegas Area, they are gong to Mt Charleston and hunt deer. 2,000,000,000 plus people maybe 50 deer???? Southern Ca area. Are you going to leave LA and go where? San Deigo?? Get a plan, think it out, modifity it as you learn. Last edited by Beans; 12-29-2007 at 09:56 PM.

12-30-2007, 04:42 PM	#47
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,161	I live in Arkansaw nobody will deplete the meat too soon! __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

12-05-2007, 08:34 AM	#42
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,161	Well it's how it's canned. That makes the difference. I know that stuff smells really good! I finally got me a deer this season, during modern gun season. I usually make it into jerky and frozen steaks. But maybe next year i'll can some.

12-30-2007, 05:43 PM	#48
dukenukum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 20	pretty well stocked here as for thugs my state has castle doctrine so we are seeing a lot less of em last one in my block a 90 tear old lady run off with a .357 mag Ruger black hawk . IMG]http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii60/dukenukum_album/kittyhipoint.jpg[/IMG] pretty well stocked here as for thugs my state has castle doctrine so we are seeing a lot less of em last one in my block a 90 tear old lady run off with a .357 mag Ruger black hawk . forget the owner beware of kitty Last edited by dukenukum; 12-30-2007 at 05:49 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-01-2008, 12:47 PM	#49
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,161	Nice pic! Make sure your cat don't get mad at you! LOL....... __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!