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I thought I would give you the heads up. I received an email from the boss yestereday letting me know that his 7 part series is due to start on the 7th September at 9pm, and is being aired on Animal Planet. It program is mainly tracking with some survival skills. If I can get hold of him...

I know some of you have had trouble finding 10cm Zebra billys I bought 2 yesterday from Bison Bushcraft and he said he has only three more left. Hope this helps someone! Nick

Hi Does anybody know where I can buy a 10cm Zebra billy can? I have looked high and low through the usual suppliers but had no luck as yet. If anyone out there can help I would be grateful. Regards Nick

With spring and summer just around the corner I have decided to buy a new sleeping bag. I love my Nanok -10 but it is much to bulky to carry in my rucksack even in a compression sack. Here is my dilema! IT NEEDS TO BE WARM AND PACK SMALL!!! I am a cold mortal at the best of times, and...

Hi I posted this on BB but I would like an opinion for you guys as well. I am currently thinking about buying an air rifle! About 20 years ago I was the proud owner of a Weihrauch HW35 and regreted selling it 10 years ago. I have had a serious look, and I am thinking along the lines of...

I have been after a good quality 4 weight fly rod for sometime now but didn’t want to pay big money for a Hardy or Sage. So whilst in New York earlier this year I thought I would look around for a bargain. I managed to pick up a 4 weight St Croix for $130. I hadn’t had a chance to use until...

Hi Guys I have had a yearning for sometime now to have a go at making a knife. I have read BB and admired some of the works of art and thought I’m going to have a go at that one day. Well guess what? I finally did it! Last week I booked on a 2 day course with Dave Budd at his workshop in...

This was sent to me by Shawn Handsford who is currently unable to log onto BCUK from work, so he has asked me to post this for him. Tracking with Shadowhawk If you’re looking for a good tracking course I can recommend Ian Maxwell, who runs many different types of tracking courses...

Hi members I hope someone is able to help with this one! At the WG I bought my first spoon knife. I tried it whilst I was there but I think it requires sharpening properly before I attempt something serious. So who can tell me the best way to put an edge on a spoon knife? Also what...

Morning all When I got back from tracking last weekend I threw my rucksack on the floor and asked myself, why do I take so much kit for 1 weekend? I thought I am not going to make the same mistake again this weekend at the WG. So I started repacking and it still seems a load of kit. I am...

Evening trackers I just want to say a big thank you to Max and all the students at last weekends course in Devon. This is the second time I have had the privilege to work with Max as an assistant and once again I was fortunate to soak up even more information. It was also great to spend...

Afternoon Bushcrafters Can anybody advise me who would be the best person to broach at the Wilderness Gathering regarding sharpening skills. I have become reasonably good at getting an edge but I reckon I can still do better with the right coaching. I am lead to believe the General is...

I have been using my teflon crusader for approx 2 years now and have been very happy with it. However, I have been recently informed that there is a health hazard attached to using these mugs for cooking, if they get to hot. Apparentley teflon can give off toxic fumes if overheated on an open...

Good afternoon trackers This recent bout of hot weather has turned out to be a real blessing for me. I spend most of my time tracking deer through my local woods in Wiltshire. And, due to our British wet weather, coupled with the weight of the animal and their small hoofs it can sometimes...

Hi fellow trackers I like success stories thought I would share this one with you. Whilst I love my bushcraft and tracking at weekends, like all hobbies this has to be funded by my day job. During the day I work as an investigator for a company which specialise in tracing stolen plant...

Hi all Has anybody on the forum tried making beef jerky? I quite fancied trying to make some, So I would be interested in any methods of preparing it and flavouring it. Also, how long does it last before it goes off? Hpoe someone can help! Nick

Hi Folks I have recently aquired a Triangia stove but I am having trouble getting it lit. I filled the stove approximatly half full with meths and put a match to it, but all that happens is the middle part catches light and not the burner around the edge. Am I doing anything wrong? or...

I teach many different aspects of bushcraft skills, mainly older scouts and explorer groups. I was recently approached by a beaver and cub group in locally to help them with some tracking skills. Well after several chats with the leaders it became apparrent after carrying out a risk assesment...

I have just returned from the New Forest with my daughter after attending there annual beaver/cub/scout/explorer trip. Over the past two months I have been teaching the explorers fire by friction, so they coudn't wait to try out there new found skills. Whilst they were practicing they...

Hi all After using my RM/WS for about 12 months I got caught up in the hype of the Northstars and decided to purchase one. After using it for the past 6 months for mainly for working with wood, I was forced to lone it to a member of our local scout troop try out, so I decided to bring my...