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A pair to Draw To…….

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist
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Requirement #20 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

20. Must have made a study of the lifestyle of the mountain man, frontiersman or American Indian before 1840 and must submit a report of this study to the association Capitaine. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and … Continue reading →

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Requirement #19 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

19. Must spend three days and two nights totally alone under primitive conditions and aux aliments du pays [“off the nourishment of the land”]. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and mandatory for the Hiveranno degree. This seems … Continue reading →

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Requirement #15 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

15. Must have hunted for and killed at least one game or fur animal with a muzzleloading firearm or primitive bow and must have used the skin and/or meat for food, clothing and/or accoutrements. The hunt must be made from … Continue reading →

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Requirement #14 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

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

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

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

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

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 #8 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

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

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

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

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

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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