I try to avoid using cordage when constructing a debris shelter due to the value of that cordage. A few simple design/construction principles can completely remove the need to use cordage. In this short video I demonstrate using a couple of ‘Y’ shaped sticks and how to interlock them to provide structural integrity. We spend […]
Warning – graphic images shown This post is focused on the anatomy of a hare, but it’s largely the same for a rabbit. Bear in mind that I’m not a vet, what I’ve written is to the best of my knowledge. Feel free to let me know if anything is wrong. The main body of […]
Unfortunately ash die back is present in our ancient woodland and so we’ve been felling those that are afflicted. Once felled, the side branches need to be taken off; this is known as snedding. In this short video I demonstrate how to sned with an axe. We look at snedding with an axe on our Axe […]
We had a couple of small ash come down in high winds a couple of weeks ago. Once seasoned off they’ll be excellent for our brew fire. But first they need to be cut into manageable lengths. So in this short video I demonstrate how to cross cut with an axe. We look at cross […]
Finding tracks can be difficult when you first start out. So looking for places where the tracks will be more visible can be useful. Think of sandy ground, muddy ground, or even snow. These places are known as track traps. You can also make your own track traps, sometimes by just clearing leaf litter out […]
Our hunter gatherer ancestors in the British Isles consumed plenty of fish, taking advantage of streams, rivers, coastal areas and lakes. In fact some studies have concluded that up to 60% of a hunter gatherer’s diet was made up of fish. So in this short video I show how to gut and fillet a mackerel, a […]
