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To: Doomonyou; Kartographer
>> might as well hunt <<

You might want to re-think that. The only reason wild game is still plentiful is because it is regulated via seasons and bag limits. Once the food supply is cut, wild game will quickly disappear.

We are planning on raising rabbits for protein because of their fast reproductive rate and they don't need a whole lot of space.

Another thing we're planning is using rat traps to catch squirrels.

I dismissed the hunting option long ago.

Back on subject, we're storing both freeze-dried foods and bulk rice, flour, yeast, etc., and canned foods. The canned foods will be eaten first, then the freeze-dried, then the bulk stuff.

Remember, your stores are just to buy you time until you can get your garden growing and livestock old enough to harvest.

Folks with security skills might team with local farmers to provide security in exchange for meat.

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49 posted on 03/24/2012 6:51:08 AM PDT by appalachian_dweller (Live each day as if it's your last. It might be.)
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To: appalachian_dweller

Tip - Store flour, grains, rice, beans, etc. on the upper shelves of both dry storage and the freezer. Store water, canned goods, and anything with a water content on the lower areas. If a container were to leak, it won’t ruin your flour, etc.


57 posted on 03/24/2012 11:59:04 AM PDT by bgill
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