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Wilderness Sewing Kits by Kyle R. Ver Steeg II, M.D.

By on March 22, 2013 in Books, Master Woodsman, Wilderness Survival

There is a lot to be said for traveling light.  The main reason I am a fan of carrying less gear is because I am lazy.  There are, however, other benefits to traveling light.  For instance, carrying less weight means you can travel faster, farther and arrive more rested.  Given the same amount of calorie […]

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USING THE SIBERIAN ELM FOR BUSHCRAFT

By on February 27, 2013 in Books, Flora, Food, Master Woodsman, Nature & Conservation, Woodcraft

To most it’s a weed tree. Considered useless and unwanted. To me, it’s a part of the heartland now.  A permanent fixture across wind breaks and homesteads as well as in the cities and for Bushcraft.  It was after the dust bowl that started in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, that these trees were widely planted […]

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Two Winters in a Tipi

TWO WINTERS IN A TIPI

By on February 14, 2013 in Books, Master Woodsman, News & Updates

Hey Foks, Here is a quick news update. On Tuesday, Feb. 19: Author Mark Warren, director of Medicine Bow Wilderness School, will be at the University of Georgia in Athens to discuss his recently published memoir Two Winters in a Tipi. The event will be held at 3 p.m. in the 5th floor Reading Room of the Miller […]

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Stewart Edward White Quote

By on January 8, 2013 in Books, Classic Camping, Master Woodsman

“I do not claim that my way is the only way, nor am I rash enough to claim it is the best way.  But it is my way, and if any one will follow it, he will be as comfortable and as well suited as I am, which is at least better than going it […]

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