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I went on a 6.3-mile hike to stalk Columbian Black-Tailed Deer (the local deer species) in order to observe them. I found and observed several groups. But the most exciting part of the hike was finding fresh Bobcat tracks in thick mud. At first, I thought they might be Mountain Lion. But as...
@Stew , I have only used it a few times. My summer was cancelled by COVID and wildfires.
In my limited experience, it worked well, especially on green wood. I have had to clean up the peg-end with my knife sometimes. But that may be due to my unfamiliarity with the tool.
My friend has used...
TeeDee, I use a settlers wrench I purchased from here. He makes limited batches and they sell out quickly.
https://www.shawnwiththewild.com/product-page/settlers-wrench-with-sheath-1
The link I supplied is to the "perfect" ones. He also has a separate page on his site where he sells seconds...
I also paint my firesteels with clear nail polish. It seems to work well. When you use the firesteel, you need to re-paint the areas you scraped away when you return home from your trip.
- Woodsorrel
I think the hidden question is: If you own an expensive knife, would you use it in the field or keep it in a drawer to admire?
I have purchased several expensive custom knives. After each purchase, I spend the next week hyperventilating over what I paid.
But the reason I buy an expensive...
@Short_edc, don't feel too bad about not remembering where the first aid kit was while under stress. An emergency situation does effect our thinking. Which is why many professionals train using "life like" scenarios. The idea is to replicate the emotions of the situation, and to make it...
It's great that you do that, punkrockcaveman!
We have a similar problem in the US with dog poop. People go through the trouble of bagging their dog's poop (as required in many wild spaces) but then leave the bags sitting by the side of the trail!
The result is funny trail signs like this...
I carry a bottle bag that I made. I use it to remove trash from the trail. Many of the trackers I studied with make an offering of ceremonial tobacco or kinnikinnick to show their gratitude to nature. I decided to show my gratitude by removing "plastic offerings" others have left in the...
In the US, the tracking community has discouraged the old practice of smelling scat. Raccoons and other mammal scat can carry parasites that can be transmitted to people by inhaling them. I mention raccoons specifically because their scat carry a parasite that can be fatal to humans.
- Woodsorrel
I encourage people to hammock camp. Polar Bears enjoy a good burrito as much as the next guy. :)
I spent time in Churchill this past winter observing polar bears. It was an amazing trip I will never forget.
- Woodsorrel
@Man of Tanith, here's a link to the mocs I purchased. You can choose from several styles. I chose a "boot-like" moccasin. I have no experience using them outside yet because of the Coronavirus, and because I haven't recovered from the fall I described in my previous post.
Men's Earthing...
I use moccasins. I made my own "two piece" moccasins out of inexpensive suede. These are "mountain man" style and does not require much sewing. They are silent. I wear them over heavy hiking socks to cushion my feet, which are not toughened from walking barefoot. I also use them as camp...
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