A recent afternoon in the woods teaching backwoods skills to Cubs reminded me of the importance of my cuts kit! I thought it would be a good idea to share the concept with other outdoors people and leaders. It might … Read More
Hamish Morton recently returned from the Frontier Bushcraft French River Expedition. He had previously done some canoeing and bushcraft courses (see below for details) and decided to join our trip to the French as “the next step”. Below is Hamish’s … Read More
Many wild habitats are unique and quite localised. The knowledge to survive there requires specialist, local knowledge. This is certainly the case with most hunter-gatherers, such as the Hadza, for example. They can’t just move anywhere and be hunter-gatherers. Their … Read More
How to learn about fungi safely? It’s a concern of anyone who would like to forage for wild mushrooms. Fungi season is upon us! Although we can hunt for fungi all year round, autumn is the most productive time of … Read More
For canoeists, paddling in Canada is like coming home. In this land of natural waterways, the canoe just makes sense. But to fully appreciate the canoe’s importance, one has to take some time to gain an historical perspective. Canada’s history … Read More
We have no choice. We simply can’t walk around the body of water in front of us. It’s deep and wide with no chance of us wading. We have looked at the body of water and deduced there is nothing … Read More
The Greater Honeyguide, Indicator indicator, is a species of honeyguide bird with a distribution that includes East Africa. As both its common name and scientific name suggest, the Greater Honeyguide is noted for its ability to guide people to honey. … Read More
The Dokis First Nation The Dokis live on a tract of land in the Canadian Shield where the waters of Lake Nipissing flow into the French River. These Ojibwe people have a rich and interesting history, reflecting the rich and … Read More
At Frontier Bushcraft we are very lucky to have a talented team of people with a diverse range of skills. As a team we have an ethos of rising to a challenge and finding a solution from within. Rather than … Read More
The Hadza are a tribe of hunter-gatherers in Tanzania. This statement, however, hardly emphasises their importance. The Hadza are one of the last societies anywhere in the world that survive by hunting and gathering. Furthermore, they live in East Africa, … Read More