Everything You Need to Know About Foraging for Food in the Wild.

     You'd be surprised what you can eat out there. The wilderness is full of edible plants and creatures for the survivalist who knows where to look, and few people know this better than the contestants on the History Channel's show Alone, where survivalists compete to stay out in the wilderness for the longest with no outside assistance. It begins its third season tonight at 9 p.m. ET.

     First thing's first: Don't eat anything unless you know what it is, especially plants. If you can't identify it, don't eat it. You should not only have a book to identify editable vegetation, but also take survival courses with experts who know the area before you start foraging for food in the wild. Here are some more tips from the survivalists of Alone about what to eat if you find yourself stranded in the wilderness.

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