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About Gabe the Shootist

I am retired from public service, a trained gunsmith, pump mechanic, an old pipeliner, passable electrician, carpenter, truck driver, amateur blacksmith, proof reader, experienced hunter, shooter, reloader, avid canoeist, Renaissance man, jack of all trades, all around good guy (with the caveat: I won't be insulted, lied to or laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them.).

Requirement #14 of the American Mountain Men

14. Must be able to converse using Plains Indians hand talk. The 200 words on page 64 of Tompkin’s book “Indian Sign Language”, will be used as a basis for conversation. To complete this requirement, you must demonstrate your ability … Continue reading

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Requirement #13 of the American Mountain Men

13. Must be able to cook a meal of meat using only the meat, fire, a knife, and materials found in nature. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and mandatory for the Hiveranno degree. This requirement can be … Continue reading

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Requirement #12 of the American Mountain Men

12. Must have spent at least five days traveling on foot, snowshoe, canoe, and/or horseback. One method or a combination may be used. Bullboat may be used in place of canoe. You are expected to gain as much distance as … Continue reading

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Requirement #11 of the American Mountain Men

11. Must be able to show ability to tan or Indian-dress hides. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and mandatory for the Hiveranno degree. While putting together your clothing and kit from Requirement #1 you will need Indian-dressed … Continue reading

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Requirement #10 of the American Mountain Men

10. Must be able to start a fire in wet, as well as dry weather, using flint and steel or fire drill using tinder and wood found under natural conditions. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and mandatory … Continue reading

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Requirement #9 of the American Mountain Men

9. Must be able to properly field dress (clean and skin) a game animal under primitive conditions. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and mandatory for the Hiveranno degree. This simple requirement is at the heart of wilderness … Continue reading

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Requirement #8 of the American Mountain Men

8. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to properly pack a horse, canoe, bullboat, or a man for distance travel under possible adverse conditions. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and mandatory for the Hiveranno degree. Again, … Continue reading

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Requirement #7 of the American Mountain Men

7. Must be able to demonstrate ability to track man or animal under natural wilderness conditions. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and mandatory for the Hiveranno degree. The best way to demonstrate a skill is to do … Continue reading

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Requirement #6 of the American Mountain Men

6. Must be able to demonstrate trapping ability using steel traps, snares, and traps made from natural materials found in the area. As many states do not allow the use of some, or any, of these traps, the actual taking … Continue reading

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Requirement #5 of the American Mountain Men

5. Must be able to demonstrate the skills needed for primitive survival in the wilderness of his area and must be willing to teach said skills to other members when requested by a Party Booshway or Director of this Association. … Continue reading

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