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What determines whether the young of a cat is called a kitten or a cub?
Awarded Nov 4 '19 at 20:45
Is it likely to be my technique or my muscles that cause my arms and shoulders to ache so soon after I start kayaking?
Awarded Aug 1 '19 at 18:40
Acclimitization: Would 20 min at an “oxygen bar” deliver more than an ephermal boost to a healthy person?
Awarded Jun 21 '19 at 22:55
How do you protect yourself against crocodiles when you have no option but to camp on the banks of a croc-infested river?
Awarded Dec 9 '18 at 3:05
From the point of view of wildlife, what is the most dangerous component of roadside litter?
Awarded Sep 7 '18 at 14:25
Can I use a trail camera to identify a roadside litterer?
Awarded Sep 7 '18 at 4:05
What to do if you are above timberline and your descent is cut off by a large forest fire?
Awarded Aug 9 '18 at 22:30
Under what conditions does heating a tent artificially make objective sense?
Awarded Jun 27 '18 at 7:32
Pros and cons of different types of snorkeling fins
Awarded Nov 13 '17 at 16:36
How do I distinguish a dirt floor in a cave from a floor formed of very old coprolites?
Awarded Nov 2 '17 at 15:40
Is there any evidence, one way or the other, that “Adopt a Highway” programs reduce littering?
Awarded Jul 27 '17 at 19:21
What is the ecological justification (if any) for bird feeders?
Awarded Jul 18 '17 at 10:03
Can I safely camp in deer tick country, and if so, how?
Awarded Jun 6 '17 at 16:58
Should one store a tent loose for prolonged periods between uses to maximize its lifetime?
Awarded Apr 20 '17 at 19:21
I've just been bitten by a rattlesnake; how, exactly, do I “keep calm”?
Awarded Mar 9 '17 at 17:19
Where can we go backpacking out West under 8,500 feet that has much of the feel of much higher altitudes
Awarded Feb 28 '17 at 8:50
How long should a down sleeping bag last?
Awarded Feb 7 '17 at 18:58
Is the Park Service continuing its case to re-rename Yosemite Park's historic landmarks?
Awarded Feb 6 '17 at 9:09
What are the measurable prerequisites of strength and/or flexiblity for starting to climb in a climbing gym?
Awarded Jan 30 '17 at 12:20
Aversion to snakes: How would an outdoors leader go about “curing” this condition in one of her/his charges?
Awarded Dec 28 '16 at 4:23
A snake glides over a very rough, hard surface with no signs of discomfort…how?
Awarded Dec 28 '16 at 4:23
How much experience is needed with llamas to hike with a llama, on one's own?
Awarded Dec 8 '16 at 17:10
What is the difference between a cascade and a waterfall?
Awarded Nov 30 '16 at 19:05
What are the most frequent crimes perpetrated by people against people in the Great Outdoors?
Awarded Sep 2 '16 at 15:48
What to do when a moose blocks the trail?
Awarded Jul 1 '16 at 12:42
How do locals (short of drilling) determine that lake ice is safe for skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, skiing?
Awarded May 2 '16 at 17:41
Why is it tiring to “keep down” with a slower person on a walk or hike?
Awarded Apr 1 '16 at 14:54
How do you pitch a tarp so that you will not get wet in a heavy rain?
Awarded Mar 21 '16 at 18:57
How can the attitude that one is a guest in black bear country prevent hassles with bears?
Awarded Mar 10 '16 at 16:50
Proper food storage against black bears on a LONG (e.g., 14 days) trip, partly in black bear country? (enough bear canisters not practical)
Awarded Dec 29 '15 at 6:44
Meeting an unknown snake on the trail; what is the best thing to do?
Awarded Dec 3 '15 at 20:41
Is there a mesh mini-tent on the market that covers head, shoulders and arms, allowing you read comfortably in buggy terrain?
Awarded Oct 27 '15 at 19:33
What are the pros and cons of a digital altimeter over an analog altimeter for backpacking?
Awarded Sep 22 '15 at 9:04
When is it unethical to dismantle a fire-ring?
Awarded Aug 11 '15 at 6:18

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