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How to be a One Day Davy Crockett: Tips on Finding Safe Food in the Wilderness

In the city, food is always within reach wherever we find ourselves in need of it. That’s why it’s no wonder city folks become clueless when tragedy strikes and they are lost in the wilderness. For them, there’s no difference between mistletoe and poisonous berries. Common sense flees and panic automatically sets in once they realize they’re lost in the denseness of looming trees and darkness. If you don’t want the wilderness to get the best of you, here are some tips to eat your way to safety:

WATER IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE
You can survive without food longer than you can survive without water. For that reason, it’s imperative that you look for a source of water before satiating your hunger.

NEVER MAKE ANY ASSUMPTIONS
Poison is your worst enemy in the wilderness. It’s crucial that you don’t risk your health and safety on any wild conjectures. Rely on facts alone. Think one hundred times before taking a bite of any plant or fruit unless you want to end up with a Snowhite-inspired death.

WARNING SIGNS OF INEDIBLE PLANTS
Without proper expertise and knowledge, it would be extremely difficult for individuals to correctly identify which and which aren’t safe to eat. There are, however, several warning signs that could prevent you from consuming any potentially dangerous food.

Avoid eating food that has the following characteristics:
Bitter taste
Signs of decay or discoloration
Three-leaved growth pattern
SEAWEEDS FOR LIFE
Although they appear slimy, seaweeds are one of the wilderness plants you can be almost 100% sure are safe to eat. Make sure, however, that you only eat seaweeds which you have personally weeded out from underwater. Don’t eat seaweeds that have washed ashore because these may be contaminated.

BAITING FOR FOOD
Fishing is another safe method for satisfying your hunger. Search the woods for any pole with a sharp tip so you can spear fishes effectively. Remember to clean the fish thoroughly first before frying it.

HUNTING FOR FOOD
It’s inadvisable for people who get lost in the woods to rely on hunting for food simply because it’s an activity that requires expertise. You will only waste valuable time and energy if you insist on playing hunter.

TO CATCH A FLY
Insects such as bugs, for instance, are good sources of protein and fats. Forget what you see and just savor the feeling of finally having something to eat.

Lastly, whatever else you do, don’t ever let panic force you to make costly mistakes. Remain calm and stay hopeful that you’ll be rescued.