falling rain said:personally (and it's just my opinion) I can't justify to myself ripping one apart just to try, but if I was in a survival situation it would be different of course. I know the ants re-build the nest but it's unnecessary in my opinion unless you were desparate for food. .
Just to echo falling rains words, woodant nests are'nt that common, and yes you can raid them twice a year... but if three of you come along and each raid the same nest to the detriment of the colony then it begs the question whether you should be doing it at all *just for the experience*. survival is one thing, plundering is another. Surely in this situation the fact you have gained knowledge is enough...........lets face it the technique is simple enough not to need practicing