Archive for the ‘Videos’ Category

The Arapuca Bird Trap – A Bushcraft Video

arapuca-bird-trapHere’s a short video showing you how to construct a simple bird trap. Please bear in mind that trapping birds is illegal in the United Kingdom (there are a few exceptions but, they are regulated and a license will be required. Pest control etc). This article is for reference only. However, it is worth having this knowledge in case you find yourself in a situation in which this knowledge may help you to feed yourself and in effect improve your chances of survival.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iR_3zWd0hA

Read the rest of this entry »

Wild Edibles – Bushcraft Videos

Here are some great vidios which show you some wild edibles which can be forraged in the woods and hedgerows.

 

Wild Leeks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP75l_einjM&feature=channel_page

 

Chicory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLtos6muvg4&feature=channel_page

 

Ostrich fern (fiddleheads)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcgpimFmM9Q&feature=channel_page

 

Dandelion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6ZHJEU5A_g&feature=channel_page

 

Birch tree tap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1tyzJzu4Tk&feature=channel_page

Read the rest of this entry »

Bushcraft Videos

Here are some bushcraft videos I have been given kind permission to use by Martin.

 
First one up is Maya Sticks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kn1-_Xa6b8

 
Secondly the Plank Hitch Knot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KumHMHJanAU

 
And finally the Saami knife (Leuku)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRl3-dza4VQ

  Read the rest of this entry »