Do you make a living out of bushcraft?

[badgeringtim]

My vote went no but i would like to.
Actually initially i would like to be more of a 'second' helping other people, and trying to get some meets organised and things like that.

Im in the process of trying to find work in Norway and once i am there i plan to have somewhere big enough to invite friends family and likelminded folks - ideally with some woods (its not easy to type with eyes screwed up and fingers crossed tight!).
I dont intend to 'live' from courses but i would love to have the chance to invite people share some knowlage etc and if it happens, rest assured you will all hear about it!
Mainly green woodwork and whittling and green building techniques.

So good luck to us all trying to get a little better at what we enjoy!

Im editing this as i realised i do use some tracking skills in my work so maybe i qualify for I use bushcraft for a little of my work?!

 

[Cael Nu Mara]

I meant to say " Its a part of work" but i went for "I make a living out of it" what a clot.

Im a stalker, so i spend most of my tracking, add to that the hunting and forestry I do around, i think i quilify for its a part of my work.




Sam

 

[Tiley]

Although when tied to the curriculum I teach English, when I'm released from the classroom, I teach bushcraft - two afternoons every week - to a growing throng of enthusiastic kids. Not all bad really!

 

[jdlenton]

Although when tied to the curriculum I teach English, when I'm released from the classroom, I teach bushcraft - two afternoons every week - to a growing throng of enthusiastic kids. Not all bad really!

thats sonds cool

I'm much the same I teach Design Technology full time but when I get out of the class room I teach to DofE students, kids on days out, I run Bushcrafty birthday parties on various themes and I've just been recruited by the local outdoor ed team to train there instructors, design alternative ed sessions for them and run experience days for them. It wont take over from my current job that is unless i get to work for a school in this capacity and keep my pension. I enjoy this balance it's fun and I still get time to go an play out for myself too. All good.

It does supplement my income, but its not my main income and I'm not bothered if it ever does become. If that makes sense

 

[Bushwhacker]

I'm making a pretty good drinking career from swapping dead animals for cider in the pub.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

me its a hobby and i love it but eventually i would love to work out doors

 

[roy1]

Hi there I've said yes as I teach bushcraft to kids through my work with a mobile care unit as well as setting up a new venture in the lakes called Back to Basics bushcraft & survival, it's not been an easy process especially with limited funds but hopefully should have enough work to get by.

 

[polecat paul]

Yes i am employed by Wrexham borough council as a full time Bushcraft Instructor along with being an outdoor pursuits instructor

 

[jameswhite]

having spent 20 years suited and booted in the city trying to make rich people richer and spending a fortune every month on "stuff" just to make me feel better i for one was glad the day i gave it up to earn a living through buscraft. " years on and professionally trained and qualified i am able to say i now make a good living teaching what i love, i dont own a convertable merc any more or holiday in the maldives and the boat was sold but i am soooo much happier which in turn makes me a better husbad and dad. Life is simpler but so much better!

 

[Mikey P]

I'm happy to maintain it as a hobby. I echo the thoughts of some others above as I don't think my enthusiasm would survive doing it for a living. Furthermore, it's an integral part of my other outside interests (hillwalking, winter climbing, mountaineering, mountain marathons, etc).

I like to keep it as an escape; although, to be absolutely honest, I mostly enjoyed my full-time job before I packed it in last year and I love what I'm doing now (health professions student)!

Yep, it's all part of the no-work/life balance!

Now, as a student, I should really be back in bed ... excuse me ...

 

[Everything Mac]

Now, as a student, I should really be back in bed ... excuse me ...

oi - we aren't all lazy.

he says with a filthy room and a pile of journals to read.


bushcraft is a hobby - no doubt about it but i certainly wouldn't mind making a bit of money on my blacksmithing stuff.

andy

 

[PRKL]

I voted for "its part of my work".As it is now partially providing me some dough,even though im not shopkeeper,no,i get paid a little for taking people in to trails,teach them to make fire etc,but im still learning to become real wilderness guide.

 

[1 x bush mechanic]

I have found an abandoned village in the Pyrenees with enough land to start a small farm/pony trekking/canoeing/trout fishing/bushcraft,survival school with like minded people.
With a view to helping problem children and people with stress related disorders from cities around the world by getting back to the basics. I believe city life is the root problem of most stress related issues because it is so far from how we evolved. (the outdoors deficiency) What do you think ?

 

[Commoner]

fantastic idea and ideology. i saw a similar venue when i was hoping to buy one about ten years ago when i had money... (whistful sigh)
running along similar lines to woodcraft folk type facility/organisation?
how are you funding it?

 

[Alfredo]

I would like to live always on the bushcraft but saddly not, it's just part of my job. In fact I'm an environmental consultant so I spend some of my time (probably 30%) on woods and similar places.

 

[John Fenna]

I too turned my hobby into part of my job.
I currently write gear reviews and general articles for a couple of Shooting magazines, make and sell a couple of knives, pouches and other bits through a stall (not mine) on a market ), still get royalties on a couple of walking/cycling books I wrote, do a bit of freelance canoe coaching, do a bit of relief support work for Mencap and sell the odd bit of stuff I have made or written on this site.
My work is my hobby, my hobby my work.
I dont know if you would call it making a living as I earn too little to come into the income tax bracket!
My wife has a "real" job and is the major bread winner and bill payer!
I spend more time (it seems!) giving my time to the comunity for free than I do getting paid for it - but I love my life!

 

[timboggle]

I too turned my hobby into part of my job.
I currently write gear reviews and general articles for a couple of Shooting magazines, make and sell a couple of knives, pouches and other bits through a stall (not mine) on a market ), still get royalties on a couple of walking/cycling books I wrote, do a bit of freelance canoe coaching, do a bit of relief support work for Mencap and sell the odd bit of stuff I have made or written on this site.
My work is my hobby, my hobby my work.
I dont know if you would call it making a living as I earn too little to come into the income tax bracket!
My wife has a "real" job and is the major bread winner and bill payer!
I spend more time (it seems!) giving my time to the comunity for free than I do getting paid for it - but I love my life!

Excellent post John

 

[rawshak]

I do it for a living as an instructor at an outdoor centre for the disabled. I'm responsible for running all the bushcraft/survival and wild camping.. frankly, I feel guilty getting paid for it, I love my job

 

[Diamond Dave]

God loves a trier......

 

[Diamond Dave]

I voted that I would love to, especially as I am about to be out of work, but I am not good enough

My fire drill does not catch fire...
My knife is shiney, in patches, and is great for spreading butter...
My bum always ends up touching the ground when I sling my hammock...
My tarp doesn't cover my hammock...
My bannock always burns...
My idea of tree identification is "Big One", "Little One", "Oak" and dead...
My guts would never survive me trying to forrage..
My fire steel is limp...
My rucksack is complety rucked...

But I can light a decent fire, using only a turbo lighter and a pack of fire lighters...

Not much chance of making a living there then

That's better....................