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2. Ice shanty - Wikipedia

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   Ice shanties, Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, US The Vista, an unusual shanty with a view Sainte-Anne-River, Quebec, Canada 1964 An ice shanty (also called an ice shack, ice house, fishing shanty, fish house, fish coop, bobhouse, ice hut, or darkhouse; French: cabane à pêche) is a portable shed placed on a frozen lake to provide shelter during ice fishing.

3. Igloo - Wikipedia

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   The hole left in the snow, where the blocks are cut, is usually used as the lower half of the shelter. [14] Snow's insulating properties enable the inside of the igloo to remain relatively warm. In some cases, a single block of clear freshwater ice is inserted to allow light into the igloo.

4. Snow cave - Wikipedia

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   Adequate snow depth, free of rocks and ice, is needed —generally, a depth of 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 m) is sufficient. When constructing a snow cave is it common to build it in a large snow drift formed behind a ridge line, as this often offers a large heap of snow, and also protects the entrance of the snow cave from the prevailing wind.

5. Ice fishing - Wikipedia

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   Tractor and rig for drilling holes for ice fishing Ice ax for drilling holes. Ice fishing gear is highly specialized. An ice saw, ice auger or chisel is used to cut a circular or rectangular hole in the ice. The size of the hole depends on the type of fish sought, generally suggested is 8 inches (20 cm). Power augers are sometimes used.

6. Bushcraft - Wikipedia

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   A bushcrafter can use these tools to create many different types of constructions, from dugout canoes to a-frame shelters. There are various types of shelters to construct or use in the wilderness. The first is a purpose-built shelter like a tent. Another example is an improvised shelter, like using a large tarp or blanket as a tent.

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   Get a daily dose of cute photos of animals like cats, dogs, and more along with animal related news stories for your daily life from AOL.