Metal Detecting – The only hobby I’ve ever had that pays for itself

I went to the beach last week to try my hand at cast-netting some dinner. (Green Deane made it sound easier than I found it to be.) As I was getting out of my truck, the a saw a guy loading his up, putting his metal detector away. I struck up a conversation immediately. I […]

On my todo list: Recreational Shrimping

For Florida: Recreational Shrimping Regulations Bag Limit: Individuals can take 5 gallons, heads on, per harvester per day. Possession limit of no more than 5 gallons, heads on, per vessel at any time regardless of the number of persons onboard. I’ve gone fishing, set trotlines, jug fishing, clamming, spearfishing, lobstering, seining, turtling (for freshwater ones not […]

Larabar Reviews – Prequel and Company Info

Thanks to James over at SurvivalPunk, I found I am able to use my considerable fame here at FloridaHillbilly to request samples for review. How could I pass up my favorite snacky/health food, Larabars? I’ve written about the bars before, having tried several from the locally limited options, but when I contacted the GREAT folks […]

I Tried Using Cast Nets for Food, Not Bait

I went to the beach this morning to try my hand at cast-netting some dinner. (Green Deane made it sound easier than I found it to be.) A cast net is a round net with a collar in the center of it, a heavy line stitched to the perimeter, and lines running from the perimeter through […]

National Preparedness Month and My First Giveaway!

Contests are CLOSED! Winners Facebook: Rachel C. Subscriber list:  flcracker92 and hcampers Stick around for future contests, and in order to be entered, all you need to do is subscribe!   September is National Preparedness Month This contest is inspired by James at SurvivalPunk. He’s giving away stuff all month. He’s already started, go check […]