Bushcraft Survival

Bushcraft survival deals with creative use of things in the natural environment to survive. The term has become popularized in Australia and other countries in the southern hemisphere by “the bush Tucker Man”, (Les Hiddins) and also through television survivalist Ray Mears. The art includes use of wild edible plants, fire survival, use of bushcraft knives, natural shelters, water purification, rope making and many other skills. While indians and even mountain men of the early years of America knew many of these skills, they have largely been forgotten. This website will feature articles providing instruction in these skills as well as offer opportunities for sharing knowledge and experience among blog readers.

While bushcraft survival skills could make the difference between life and death for climbers, backpackers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts, many believe that this knowledge could become useful in the future in light of threats to modern society such as nuclear and biological weapons, in which case it could be very desirable to know how to survive in rural and even wilderness settings.

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