Will Federal agencies’ review of Columbia, Snake dams lead to removal? o o o In Wyoming: Debate simmers over name of Devils Tower monument in Wyoming o o o BLM attempts to restore native grasses to old homesteads o o o Feds weigh mineral mining ban on 10 million acres to protect bird
Good Afternoon Hugh, This is a response to the Letter regarding Alaska as a Survival Location. I am sure you are getting piles of letters from people in Alaska who claim many things. We have owned our property in Alaska for eight years. Here are some pointers for being successful in Alaska, which people down in the States don’t seem to understand. Location – Most people think that the only places to relocate to Alaska are in the “mainland” part. We live in Southeast Alaska, which is a rainforest. Water is plentiful here. Getting here is not difficult and the …
Montana man survives two attacks by bear o o o FBI mum on case of Montana woman found dead in car trunk o o o Sandpoint’s solar roadways goes public Friday o o o Idaho farmers concerned about clout of ‘Great State of Ada’ – RBS o o o Boise students trade dodge ball for camping in P.E. class – B.F.
Hi Hugh, Regarding the person’s letter on the October 1, 2016 blog; one small correction if I may? I just drove up and back to/from Alaska in Aug-Sept, 2016; and the Alaska Hwy in Canada (mile 0 is Dawson Creek, BC, Canada) and the highway is paved and well maintained the entire way. The Canadians do an excellent job of putting up flagging to let drivers be forewarned of bumps and road damage which is minor. Gasoline ranged from $1.07-$1.39/liter (3.72 liters/gallon). Years ago I drove it in winter too, twice; and both the Canadians and Americans keep it well …
Hugh, Regarding relocating to Alaska, I would like to add a few points: Getting in and out of Alaska – If you have a stockpile of ammunition, you will not be able to just take it with you to Alaska. You can bring a small amount in checked baggage if you fly in. Otherwise, you will have to resupply when you get there. Fortunately, that is not a difficult thing to do, but you will have to settle for whatever is on the shelves at the stores at the price they are asking, or what they will order for you. …
I would like to add some more thoughts to the discussion of Alaska as a potential area for survival relocation. There are many drawbacks to Alaska that should be addressed, but ultimately I do believe Alaska can be an excellent and advantageous survival area for some people. I was born in Alaska and left when I was 17 for military service. I spent nine years in the lower 48, living in New England, Washington State, and North Dakota, with plenty of travels to all the in-between parts of the U.S. and a few trips to foreign countries. I’ve since returned …
These statistics show how the Redoubt shapes up in terms of where creative people live in the USA: Redoubt Home to More Creatives Than Rest of USA – K.G. o o o Max Velocity Tactical has opened a new training facility in Spokane, Washington. If you live in the area (or would just like to try their new facility) you may be interested in their first class (Combat Rifle Skills with an optional Night Firing). o o o The Liberal/Progressives hit Missoula: Missoula approves background check ordinance, votes 8-4 o o o Idaho: Old Lower Hydropower Plant back in service
Refuge Manager Changes Testimony On Witness Stand o o o Wyoming radio personality killed in Montana motorcycle crash o o o (Idaho) Mail Mishap: Caldwell couple mailed hundreds of letters by clerical error o o o Bear attacks bow hunter in Teton County
More Syrian Muslim “refugees” in Boise, Idaho than NYC and LA combined – B.B. o o o Don’t bring me no bad (redoubt) news. Liberal edition – T.Z. o o o Murder Rates Rose in a Quarter of the Nation’s 100 Largest Cities – Notice the area where murder is NOT increasing – M.P. o o o To shoot or not? A reporter finds it’s not always an easy call – Good thing she has a boyfriend to protect her – J.P. o o o Alberta Independence and the American Redoubt – N.L.
Right Side Blog: Western Dakotas Belong in the American Redoubt o o o In fire’s wake, sheep farmer overwhelmed by community support o o o Long-time reloading machine maker and reloading components dealer Ponsness/Warren, in Rathdrum, Idaho has recently expanded their product line to include Grizzly brand polished once-fired polished rifle and pistol brass. Calibers include 5.56 NATO, 7.62 NATO, .38 Special, 9mm, and .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. o o o Montana: First snow of the season hits the mountains o o o Wyoming stands to lose $900M if Feds keep minerals in the ground
Billionaires buying up the American Redoubt? o o o Forecasts favor fire growth in Yellowstone, Grand Teton o o o Montana health officials issue reminder after 4 West Nile Virus cases confirmed o o o Aerial Video Shows Massive Size Of Henry’S Creek Fire
Miles from nowhere… Video of a family’s life at the end of the road: Living in Idaho Back Country o o o Ten-Minute Video: North Idaho Wilderness Beauty. o o o The editors of the leftward-leaning Coeur d’Alene Press put their spin on the recent widely-read feature article in The Economist: Welcome to the American Redoubt o o o Wyoming Now Claiming It Owns the Wind – Taxes Energy Created by Mother Nature o o o From a SurvivalBlog reader: The employees of the largest employer in our Eastern Oregon county were made aware of this little gem today. It …
Act III – Finale – “a long train of abuses and usurpations…” – Link sent in by J.H. o o o Idaho, SWAT destroys home for hours, but it was empty except for a dog. – T.Z. o o o Family camping in Idaho saves girl from mountain lion o o o ShepherdFarmerGeek writes in: The independently-made movie “Amerigeddon” is coming to Spokane Valley, Thursday, September 15th. Here’s what the movie is about and the trailer. The way it works is they need to have more pre-showing ticket sales to guarantee a showing. It’s pretty clever. As of this writing …
Dear Editor:I’ve been reading SurvivalBlog for a few weeks now, and while I admit that isn’t remotely enough time to wade through all the data present, I’m an old school (former) U.S. Marine that has long had a survialist mindset; I see one particular issue that jumps out at me. The standard advice, for looking for a bugout location or retreat, whether inside or outside of the ‘Redoubt’ seems to be this… 1) Find a plot of 20 acres or more that is, (2) off the beaten path BUT (3) has a well established road access, (4) with a good …
The Economist (a leftist magazine and web site) did a pretty decent writeup on the American Redoubt featuring JWR. There are a few back-handed compliments, but overall it’s a good article. On the other hand, the comments (367, at last count) are pretty amusing and some are outrageously ill-informed. FYI: No, Idaho is not a “Blue” state. No, JWR has not undergone heart surgery. He is very healthy and active. While not a farmer, he is a rancher, and he most definitely does live inside the American Redoubt. He also coined the term “American Redoubt” in 2011–not “more than 10 …
