forage

  1. Tipi

    Where to find iron pyrites in uk?

    Does anyone know where iron pyrites can be found naturally? I am actually a geologist but I don’t know what rocks these occur in. I know that you can find pyritised fossils along the Jurassic coast in Dorset but don’t think I’ve found a nodule there. one internet source mentioned you can find...
  2. Angst

    Canvas bags!!! The first wave!!!

    Hi...ok, here goes....i'm actually sitting here stressing a little about all this lol...:p so...after much discussion with angela and umming and ahhhing and a whole ton of insecurity and self-doubt, i've decided to put my first load of canvas bags for sale here on BCUK...several reasons...
  3. D

    Acorns

    Hello all, Long-time reader, first-time poster on the forum, and my first one is a request! For the past month or two I’ve been trying to keep an eye out for acorns since I’m planning to preserve some and make a Christmas gift with them, but for the life of me I cannot seem to find any...
  4. Emdiesse

    Bushmoot 2013 - Coastal Forage

    A recap of some of the coastal life we saw and learned about courtesy of Fraser on this years Bushmoot. Prawns - Clinging upside down under rocks, with a net and no sharp movements you can catch them. Lobster - They are in little caves under the rocks. If your quiet, motionless and patient...
  5. Darwa

    Bison Bushcraft Snurgle Sac Alternative

    I quite fancy one of these (about 70% down the page), but I don't want to pay almost the same again in postage. Can anyone send me in the right direction? Bag needs to be tough, simple, and easily stored - I'm after a bag to put fuel in en-route to a site. Of course, any suggestions would...
  6. K

    Weekend in the lakes

    Dear all, This coming weekend I am going to the lake district for my birthday, I'm planning on climbing Helvellyn (weather pending) but I also wanted to try my hand at a bit of foraging. I have a basic knife, a multi-tool flip out kit and that's about it at the moment. I was wondering...