Bushcraft USA Basic Bush Class lessons

Greg · Nov 15, 2020

John Fenna · Nov 15, 2020

A nice set of new skills - and practice of old ones

Le Loup · Nov 16, 2020

Greg said:
Hello there,

This morning I completed my final outing with a 24hr over nighter in John Fenna's woods, and with it the final step of my Basic Bush Class Requirements.
Please find attached the links to each tasking that I have put forward.
Basic Bush Class Tasks

Feather Sticks & Shavings
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threa...eather-sticks-and-shavings.27134/post-5247014

5 Man Made Tinders
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-student-practice-for-5-manmade-tinders.27277/post-5247122

Twig Fire
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-student-practice-for-the-twig-fire.27624/post-5260621

Four Basic Knots
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threa...or-4-basic-bushcraft-knots.27659/post-5247034

Improvised Metal Cooking Implement
1)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/thre...ed-metal-cooking-impliment.27936/post-5247173

2)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/thre...ed-metal-cooking-impliment.27936/post-5256808

Knife Sharpening
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-sharpen-your-knife-student-practice.28183/post-5248438

2 Strand Twist with Man Made Materials
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-2-strand-twist-student-practice.29479/post-5248568

Braiding Man Made Materials
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threa...raiding-man-made-materials.31040/post-5248652

Tarp Shelter
1)
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-student-practice-for-tarp-shelter-lesson.33191/post-5250581

2)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-student-practice-for-tarp-shelter-lesson.33191/post-5260522

3)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-student-practice-for-tarp-shelter-lesson.33191/post-5290156

Simple Snare
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-student-practice-for-the-simple-snare.34494/post-5248878

Tree Identification & Uses
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-student-practice-tree-identification.34598/post-5256162

Cooking Bannock
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-student-practice-for-cooking-bannock.35074/post-5260690

Make a Pot Hook
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-student-practice-for-the-pot-hook.35142/post-5247045

Outings
1)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-5-outings-for-bushclassusa.35146/post-5247062

2)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-5-outings-for-bushclassusa.35146/post-5257385

3)
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-5-outings-for-bushclassusa.35146/post-5260554

4)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-5-outings-for-bushclassusa.35146/post-5264628

5)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-5-outings-for-bushclassusa.35146/post-5274572

6)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/b-5-outings-for-bushclassusa.35146/post-5290727

Electives

Whipping Rope & Tools

For the Rope Task please see my 2 Strand Twist.
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/thre...or-whipping-rope-and-tools.29502/post-5263110

Flint & Steel with Char Cloth
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/thre...lint-steel-with-char-cloth.35244/post-5260637

Paracord Bracelet
1
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/thre...-for-the-paracord-bracelet.35325/post-5263220

2
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/thre...-for-the-paracord-bracelet.35325/post-5265713

Firesteel Lanyard
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/e-student-practice-for-firesteel-lanyard.46938/post-5259619

Improvise a Fishing Hook
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/thre...e-improvise-a-fishing-hook.54031/post-5259189

Make a Fishing Kit
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/e-student-practice-for-make-a-fishing-kit.48313/post-5269726

This list completes my task entries for the Bushcraft USA Bush Class Basic.

Thanks
Greg

Well firstly well done Greg. I know you chaps are not really into survival & that Bushcraft is totally different, but I really think that you would be far better off learning & practicing more sustainable primitive methods, especially concerning making fire. Woodsmen & woods women did not use charred cloth outside of the city home.
With respect & regards, Keith.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEOMSZJETfj3GnoyONuvCQ?view_as=subscriber
http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/
http://australiansurvivalandpreppers.blogspot.com/

John Fenna · Nov 16, 2020

Future lessons cover bow drill, charred natural tinders etc as well as flint knives, natural cordage etc - this is just the BASIC course

For my improve fish hook I made a Mesolithic "gorges" from a blackthorn spike and a bone splinter. You can go as primitive or natural as you like...

Greg · Nov 16, 2020

Le Loup said:
Well firstly well done Greg. I know you chaps are not really into survival & that Bushcraft is totally different, but I really think that you would be far better off learning & practicing more sustainable primitive methods, especially concerning making fire. Woodsmen & woods women did not use charred cloth outside of the city home.
With respect & regards, Keith.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEOMSZJETfj3GnoyONuvCQ?view_as=subscriber
http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/
http://australiansurvivalandpreppers.blogspot.com/

Why do you think I am not into Survival..?

TinkyPete · Nov 19, 2020

Well done, I have looked at the thread on BC USA a lot when it was first posted up. And thought it was a great idea. Been doing them for ages just need to get the camera out and record things I guess

I tend to get lost in the practice and forget to pick up a camera or bring one along.

I have also been doing the Paul Kirtley courses and following those teachings and other instructors of the years. I got into Bushcraft from the survival side (military) and progressed my learning from there.
I have a face for radio

Greg · Nov 19, 2020

TinkyPete said:
Well done, I have looked at the thread on BC USA a lot when it was first posted up. And thought it was a great idea. Been doing them for ages just need to get the camera out and record things I guess I tend to get lost in the practice and forget to pick up a camera or bring one along.

I have also been doing the Paul Kirtley courses and following those teachings and other instructors of the years. I got into Bushcraft from the survival side (military) and progressed my learning from there.
I have a face for radio

We're cut from the same cloth

John Fenna · Nov 19, 2020

Greg said:
We're cut from the same cloth

Definitely about having a face for radio....

Greg · Nov 19, 2020

John Fenna said:
Definitely about having a face for radio....

You did say you wanted to play in my woods didn't you ;-)

Minotaur · Jan 10, 2021

I was going to post about something I saw on BushcraftUSA and that was the working though 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods by Kevin Estela which I thought was a really interesting idea.
It is going to be one of my resolutions to do this and to work out a skill tree so can build on skills.

Le Loup · Jan 11, 2021

Minotaur said:
I was going to post about something I saw on BushcraftUSA and that was the working though 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods by Kevin Estela which I thought was a really interesting idea.
It is going to be one of my resolutions to do this and to work out a skill tree so can build on skills.

Good idea, our group has such a skills list. Gives members something to aim for.
Keith.

eraaij · Jan 11, 2021

Nice, did not know about this. Always good to run and expand your skills through such lists from time to time. Either primitive or less primitive

Erbswurst · Jan 11, 2021

Traditional German boy scouts also have such lists. Who didn't learn the skills doesn't get the neckerchief.

Native Nathan · Jan 14, 2021

Minotaur said:
I was going to post about something I saw on BushcraftUSA and that was the working though 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods by Kevin Estela

Do you have a link to this mate, i'm a member of BCUSA and cant seem to find it by searching for "101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods"

Le Loup · Jan 14, 2021

This is a list of skills our group members learn. Probably not what you are looking for, but I thought you might find it of some interest.
Regards, Keith.

Woodsrunner’s Skills.

New England Colonial Living History Group 1680-1760.

This is a list of basic skills in which we expect an 18th century woodsman or woods-woman to have some experience with in our group. There is no time limit set, learn in your own time & if we can help just ask.
Keith.

Flint & steel fire lighting
Wet weather fire lighting
Fire-bow fire lighting
Flintlock fire lighting
Flintlock use, service & repair
Marksmanship with either gun or bow.
Field dressing & butchering game
Blade sharpening
Tomahawk throwing
Making rawhide
Brain tanning
Primitive shelter construction
How to stay warm in winter with only one blanket
Cordage manufacture
Moccasin construction and repair
Sewing
Axe and tomahawk helve making
Fishing
Hunting
Evasion
Tracking
Reading sign
Woods lore
Navigation
Primitive trap construction & trapping
Open fire cooking
Fireplace construction
Clothing manufacture
Drying meat & other foods
Knowledge of plant tinders & preparation
Knowledge of native foods & preparation
Knowledge of native plants in the area and their uses for other than tinder and food.
Scouting/Ranging.
Basic first aid.
Finding and treating water.
General leather work.

Minotaur · Jan 15, 2021

Native Nathan said:
Do you have a link to this mate, i'm a member of BCUSA and cant seem to find it by searching for "101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods"

I saw it mentioned in the tracker thread in edged tools however that over 400 posts.

Native Nathan · Jan 15, 2021

Le Loup said:
This is a list of skills our group members learn. Probably not what you are looking for, but I thought you might find it of some interest.
Regards, Keith.

Woodsrunner’s Skills.

New England Colonial Living History Group 1680-1760.

This is a list of basic skills in which we expect an 18th century woodsman or woods-woman to have some experience with in our group. There is no time limit set, learn in your own time & if we can help just ask.
Keith.

Flint & steel fire lighting

Wet weather fire lighting

Fire-bow fire lighting

Flintlock fire lighting

Flintlock use, service & repair

Marksmanship with either gun or bow.

Field dressing & butchering game

Blade sharpening

Tomahawk throwing

Making rawhide

Brain tanning

Primitive shelter construction

How to stay warm in winter with only one blanket

Cordage manufacture

Moccasin construction and repair

Sewing

Axe and tomahawk helve making

Fishing

Hunting

Evasion

Tracking

Reading sign

Woods lore

Navigation

Primitive trap construction & trapping

Open fire cooking

Fireplace construction

Clothing manufacture

Drying meat & other foods

Knowledge of plant tinders & preparation

Knowledge of native foods & preparation

Knowledge of native plants in the area and their uses for other than tinder and food.

Scouting/Ranging.

Basic first aid.

Finding and treating water.

General leather work.

Thank you I appreciate it.

Native Nathan · Jan 15, 2021

Minotaur said:
I saw it mentioned in the tracker thread in edged tools however that over 400 posts.

Found it thanks mate

Minotaur · Jan 15, 2021

Native Nathan said:
Found it thanks mate

Can you post it or is it part of the massive Tracker Thread?

Minotaur · Jan 16, 2021

Ok, apologies in advance for how this will sound. I think we need a tech tree like a computer game.
I was flicking through Advanced Bushcraft and he has a section on weaving including simple looms.
My point is that we have the basic skill of twisting natural cordage and then jumping to weaving seems to miss the steps in between. Like hand spinning and a simple rope walk.
Both of which should only need the ability to make holes and cut discs off logs unless I missing something. The thing I cannot work out is the top bit of the spindle which in the modern versions is a little metal hook.

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