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Kro1957 · 04-21-2013, 08:48 AM

At our HB CG, out neighbor next to us has a pretty nice garden. We have nice sized lots. He grows his own tomatoes, radishes, lettuce, cucumbers, and carrots. A couple years ago, he even rigged up his own underground water supply over to his plot so there are no above ground hoses. He then put in a PVC sprinkler watering system for it also.

I guess when you are FT and have the time to tinker around that is another fun and relaxing hobby.

He did get critters coming in and stealing his efforts so put in a chicken wire fence and then a nylon mesh fence. That seemed to do the trick until somehow a big old bull snake got tangled up in it.

At first we thought it was a Rattler they do have some resemblances. Glad it was not.

Almost every one at the CG are fishermen and do a lot of fishing and eating from our nearby lake.

There is also a lot of wild game in the area so when the seasons are on that is more food for us to enjoy.

I am sure when we finally get set up for FT up there we too will put in a garden area and grow some fresh veggies. And of course get a lot of fresh Walleye!!!

Good way to save money and have fresh food.....
Any one else Grow, Catch, or Hunt food for the table?

Doggy Daddy · 04-21-2013, 10:22 PM

Hunting and fishing is a matter of where to camp. Snakes are edible too. For fresh vegetables and fruits I stop at U Pick-it farms and road side stands. I use to grow gardens for years before full timing but prefer spring and summer time to venture out. I find it equally relaxing. I do know RVer's that carry potted tomatoes and herbs along with them. Adds color near the RV when parked.

MoHillbilly · 04-21-2013, 10:32 PM

When I am home in Missouri I am outdoors doing what ever is in season.

Regrettably I am not home enough to have a garden. It is rare that I buy meat when home. If we could ever get a break from the rain and a little warmer temps it will be time to pick morel mushrooms! Slim pickens so far.

Im back to work soon and where I am going is not a good place for an outdoorsman. But when I retire.......lol.

Kro1957 · 04-22-2013, 08:22 PM

They hunt a lot of mushrooms around here in Iowa, in SD when I was a kid we hunted asparagus. To this very day I spot it quite often and try and remember the areas where I found it and get it again before it gets woody...
In town 14 miles from our HB campground there is a farmers market we hit also for a bigger variety of local grown organic foods. Meat and cheese is also local. When we FT though at the HB CG I WILL get my small plot up and going.

halfwright · 04-29-2013, 07:24 AM

Licenses would be a problem, especially for hunting and fishing. Most states charge out-of-staters way more than locals.

Doggy Daddy · 04-29-2013, 11:14 AM

I know a few campgrounds with private lakes that charge $5 a 24 hour day to fish. No license required, Also fishing off of wharfs or Piers does not require a license, at least in California. Charter boats in Key West did not requirement to have a license.

nomad_souls · 05-22-2014, 12:35 PM

We mostly forage or hunt for our meals. We do lots of fishing and I have planting boxes mounted on my walls with lettuce, heirloom baby tomatoes, herbs, peppers, and green onions. We don't really worry with permits. We've never been stopped. We only take what we need for right then.

Moonrover · 05-22-2014, 12:59 PM

Has anyone tried groundhog? As far as I know there is no hunting license required (at least in my state). Hence no season. Here are some "woodchuck" recipes:
http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/.../02/id/384547/

Yeah ... they say it tastes like chicken.

macantic · 05-22-2014, 01:04 PM

We go out hunting for food every night,trying to find a nice restaurant is getting more difficult.

wa8yxm · 05-22-2014, 02:39 PM

now days I shop the supermarket, but Grew up on a dairy farm, We also had a good size garden,, Lots of very good food back then.. What they sell in stores... Not even close.

Scottybdivin · 05-22-2014, 05:41 PM

Mostly grow, but occasionally catch or hunt.

hes4all · 05-22-2014, 05:53 PM

We do it all here in Idaho. Just did our last duck dinner, now on to the the other stuff!

vsheetz · 05-22-2014, 06:31 PM

I hint and fish at the local grocery store. (-:

Dog Folks · 05-22-2014, 07:40 PM

Growing up two of my uncles had dairy farms and grew vegetables and beef also.

Heck, I was 19 before I realized that people actually went to the supermarket to buy milk and meat! LOL