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Hello everyone. I've got two apple trees at work that were pruned back very hard about 10 years ago, and now the tree has re grown hundreds of spear-like shoots about 8 feet long. The new shoots produced thousands of apples this year, but the trouble is most we're slightly bigger than a golf...

Hello everyone me and my brother are planning a two day hike with a nights wild camping on exmoor in April. We will be doing tent style (discreet!) camping and no fires. Can anyone recommend any little spots out of the way in the dunkery beacon region? also what's the availability of drinking...

How do all I found a blacksmithing course online, at a local Oxfordshire museum for only £100... http://www.cogges.org.uk/content/traditional-blacksmithing-and-tool-making-course I thought that is pretty darn cheap for a weeks course..? I am thinking of enrolling if i can get the money off...

Ive started making a spoon tonight of wych elm, and am surprised by how soft the wood is. the wood I am using is not green, and almost fully seasoned, but is still very soft to work with, it's almost like working a bit of lime. im a bit worried that it's not actually wych elm, as I thought...

I've just had to send my second set of walking boots to boot heaven, simply due to the fact the vibram soles have worn down very quickly and split on the sides. for my next set I'm going to choose a boot with a different sole. Trouble is, vibram have quite a monopoly on the market. can anyone...

youtube.com/?reload=7&rdm=mh38ut156#/watch?v=qO9g1_BTz0o&feature=related Probably posted before, if so I apologise, but what a cool video!

I have just finished my fifth bow, made of ash. I would like to dye the bow a darker colour, does anyone know of any suitable dye / stains i could use on the bow? I have seen Colron wood dye in b&q but not sure if this would be suitable? I usually oil my bows with linseed oil - can i stain the...

I've been given about a kilo of roe deer fat by a gamekeeper following a cull. What can I do with it? Can it be used to cook roast spuds in? Is there anything I can make from it? Cheers

Hello all. Me and my brother are off the the Alps for a week, in the first week of September. Although my bro has been a few times this will be my first time in the Alps, and am wondering what to expect a bit! Has anyone trekked the Alps before around September and can offer any advice? I am...

Hello all, after a bivi bag for my trip to the brecons next wkd. Preferably an army goretex type but would consider other types. Have the following to swap: Keela Stashaway waterproof Jacket, size large - a great little lightweight jacket thats very waterproof. Celestron compact binoculars -...

This lovely looking plant is all over the woods at the moment, I know its toxic but does anyone know of any uses for this plant at all? I found a load of very young Cuckoo Pint leaves the other day, that looked a bit similar to young wild garlic shoots (and was also growing about 20 feet from...

Having been absolutely hammered by the flu virus this winter, i've been reading up on herbal remedies and foods that can ward the flu off. One book i read advised that everyday herbs, such as sage, rosemary, lavender have antiviral properties, but unfortunately the book did not advise on how to...

I am thinking of trying an over n under shotgun - can anyone recommend one that doesnt cost the earth? (i.e. £700 or under, will also be looking to p/x my s/s). I mainly rough shoot, with a couple of beaters days each year. I have looked at the Yildiz SPZ ME, which has some blinding reviews...

Evening all I am after a leather dog collar for my Mastiff. Are there any leather workers on here that can make and sell dog collars? Have been really struggling finding collars of his neck size in any local shops and looking online they are all £50+ Thanks

Had our beaters day today and shot my first partridge, well chuffed! Just thought i'd share it... But then missed an even easier partridge 30 seconds later :( I seem to be better at the "snap shot" type shots, and not where you have ages to line up on the bird. Missed some absolute sitters...

Evening all My hunka bivi bag leaked (quite badly!) over the weekend while in the brecon beacons. The rain was hitting it where my feet were stuck out of my tarp a bit, and the bottom of my doss bag was drenched by morning. Could it be possible that the fabric was faulty on mine, as have...

Evening all I have a Mountain Hardwear "Mountain Wing 2" backpacking tent to swap. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Its in good condition and has been well looked after. I am poss looking for a lightweight 60+ litre rucksack, but am open to offers. I am in to shooting, fishing, mountain...

Evening everyone I found my first Wild Service Tree in the Forest of Dean yesterday (found about a dozen actually!). I was wondering, apart from the edible berries, which are delicious, are there any other bushcraft uses of this tree? Also, does anyone know if the berries of the...