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Larry’s Blog: Valuable Tips from an Outdoor Expert
Larry Bartlett is a backcountry field expert and owner of Pristine Ventures. An authority on wilderness medicine, survival and logistics, Larry has written several books and peer-reviewed scientific articles. He has taught college-level Arctic survival and medical physiology at the University of Fairbanks and has devoted 25 years to meat care science, as well as educating the public on wild meat salvage, preservation and transport in wilderness settings. Larry also speaks out on behalf of the rights for hunters and anglers in Alaska.
Survive Your Next Hunt
Many Alaskans feel they have mastered survival through most situations. After all, this is Alaska...the unforgiving frontier land of opportunity. Nevertheless, many hunters venture afield each year with less than optimal awareness of the real dangers that lurk in the shadows of this vast land. However, if one performs the necessary steps before reaching ones remote hunting area, the hunt should remain an adventure, and not become a misadventure. Here are a [...]
Why Use Citric Acid on Game Meat
The use of citric acid on game meat is a relatively new idea. Doug Drum of Indian Valley Meats in Indian, Alaska is the first person I know to have used it for this purpose. He developed its use in a product called "Game Saver." This powder is simply a hefty dose of citric acid that can be reconstituted in water and applied to the surface of game meat as it is [...]