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Hang your food pack
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Survive a Black Bear
Survive a Muskie attack

Risks : Wilderness

Dehydration
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Black Bear
Moose
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Les Stroud, Survivorman

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News > Wilderness Survival

BWCA Fire Helps long term

7.18.06 WCCO News

The Cavity Lake Fire is critical in helping regenerate the wilderness and maintain its natural cycle. More.

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Day 4 of the Cavity Lake Fire

7.18.06 WDIO Eyewitness News

15,000 acres have burned so far, but has slowed down dramatically. More.

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Red Flag Warning, Fire Burning in the BWCA


7.18.06 KBJR Northland's NewsCenter

The fire was first spotted Friday in the blowdown area just south of Seagull Lake near the end of the Gunflint Trail. 15,000 acres already burned. More.

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Wildfire in BWCA Continues

7.17.06 WDIO Eyewitness News

Thousands of acres continue to burn. New FIRE RESTRICTIONS in BURN DOWN AREA as of Monday 7/17/06. Only gas or propane stoves allowed, day or night. More.

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Bird Flu Meeting

7.13.06 WDIO Eyewitness News

State health officials recommend people stock up on three months of food and water. They also say it is important to know your neighbors in case you need assistance.. More.

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Grand Marais Arctic Explorers Evacuating


7.13.06 Cook County News Herald

The poor conditions have forced the explorers to change their plans, but still said their mission was a success. A welcome home party and dance is planned for July 21 at the Grand Marais Art Colony.
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Wilderness Survival

HOW TO SURVIVE LINKS

Survive Outdoors
How to Survive in the Wilderness

SURVIVAL GUIDES

Army Survival Study Guide
Wilderness Survival Handbook

SURVIVAL PROGRAMS

Discovery's 'I Shouldn't Be Alive'
Discovery's 'Science of Survival'
Official 'Survivorman' Website
View 'Survivorman' Intro
Official 'Les Stroud' Website

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