"We have a theory, you dont find walking sticks, they find you.!
I have some that I have aquired when in the bush. One, when my partner needed a stick, I noticed it lying next to her. I carved it over some days while camping, and still have it.…"
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You know you are a Bushcrafter when....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Te Hopo Nov 6, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
When you walk into a Pine forest and see nothing but Fatwood, Pine pitch and a brew of Pine needle tea. When you go for a tramp and forget to take anything but your knife and firesteel... When you…Continue
What have you watched and would recommend?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Te Hopo Nov 6, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I love to see programs or movies on wilderness survival and self reliance, also bushcraft skills and movies using skills and techniques. Sick of going to sites and seeing under this type of…Continue
'Dual Survival' Dave Canterbury and Cody Lundin
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Hunt Nov 30, 2011. 19 Replies 0 Likes
New series called 'Dual Survival', have been able to watch only one episode, Series one episode two and it is based in New Zealand, Glacier country.Thought you all may like a heads up.Continue
Bow drill, Friction fire
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ray Saunders Apr 21. 36 Replies 1 Like
Has any one come across a suitable, readily available wood, in NZ that is good for friction fire? I have tried some Pine and got smoke but had no tinder etc so did not go any further. Has any one…Continue
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Scott Hamilton replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion NEW to BushcraftNZ - Member Status!"I think that if this is how people are reacting at this level, then the idea should be scrapped. Perhaps another group could be created that you have to join up with, such as the Christchurch, Wellington group etc could be created where those…"
Scott Hamilton replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion NEW to BushcraftNZ - Member Status!"Hey hold on here guys, I think you are starting to blow this out of proportion. This is not a national qualification, it is relevant only within our community, and only would be of interest to those that are members. I am a Scout leader and there is…"
Scott Hamilton replied to Martin Hunter's discussion Supplejack as tinder?"Fatwood is pine that has a massive amount of pine resin in it, I have found the best supply to be rotting pine stumps. If you go into a pine forest that has been maintained go and kick the stumps, if you find a stump that is rotten with a hard…"
Ray Saunders replied to Scott Hamilton's discussion Bow drill, Friction fire"I understand poplar is pretty good"
Sean commented on Scott Hamilton's blog post New food bill to be passed...Please read..."There seems to be a whole lot of opinions being thrown about on this. Radio live, Keith Stewart, 10pm-1am. Saturday. You can catch some of the archives from the last 7 days.
I've heard stuff about the potential for population control and…"
Ben Jordan commented on Scott Hamilton's blog post Wild food Classes/walks"down south is the only place I have seen tree fushia with berries on them, pretty hard to find one that hasnt been thrashed by possums, coprosma ( broadleaf ) berries are edible, either red or orange berries, also another common plant generally…"
Jeff Cameron commented on Scott Hamilton's blog post Wild food Classes/walks"Hi Ben,
I remember eating fushia berries when I lived on Stewart Island as a child, long time ago now.
I have not seen many up here in the Waikato even though they are supposed to grow here, possums may be the reason as they will browse them…"
Ben Jordan commented on Scott Hamilton's blog post Wild food Classes/walks"there is a fair few edible plants that are fairly common, two that I find more often are the stalks of black punga, skin them and eat the soft white fleshy stalks, raw, boil or dry in the sun which will make it go sweet, i had a feed…"
Jeff Cameron commented on Scott Hamilton's blog post Wild food Classes/walks"New Zealand bush is not overloaded with edible plants. There are over 140 ferns of wich the shoots or piko piko can only be eaten from 7 of them.
One handy one I eat is the tips of supple jack. They regrow quite quickly and I'm told they taste…"
Ben Jordan commented on Scott Hamilton's blog post Wild food Classes/walks"Ive been in Canterbury for nearly 5 years and havent heard of anything, the best way is to read up and then go and find some plants that you know to be edible through studying the books."
Scott Hamilton posted a blog postWild food Classes/walks
Anyone know of any courses etc in the Canterbury regionSee More
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- Firecraft, Tracking, Primitive skills, Tramping, Navigation skills, Crafts, Survival skills, Plant identification, Hunting/trapping, Shelter building
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Wild food Classes/walks
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 20:58 5 Comments 0 Likes
Anyone know of any courses etc in the Canterbury region
New food bill to be passed...Please read...
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 22:02 6 Comments 2 Likes
Not sure if you all have heard of this new food bill to be passed, I say to be passed as it must be passed to meet our obligations as members of The World Trade Organisation.
This is effectively going to make it illegal to give away seeds, spare produce etc to friends family and neighours, it also means without permission from government you will be breaking the law if you sell any, eg at markets etc, or as a cottage industry.
It also gives police the ability to raid…
Continue Walking Staffs
Posted on December 23, 2011 at 21:00 3 Comments 0 Likes
Would love to see any pictures of anyones staffs, and hear the different ideas that us Kiwis have for additions etc to them.
I have seen all sorts from other bushcraft sites around the world and was wondering if anyone knows of really unusual woods that are native to NZ that have great grain pattens etc such as curly maple and the like. Seems overseas you have some fantastic looking woods that really stand out, do we?
New Fur buyer in Christchurch.
Posted on October 19, 2011 at 15:36 5 Comments 3 Likes
Just thought I would let you guys know that I have been made a Fur buyer in Christchurch for 'The Possum People' or also known as 'Fur Dressers and Dyers'. So if any of you guys are collecting furs and skins let me know, and if you are not near enough for you to sell to me I will put you in touch with our nearest buyer to you, North or South Island. And as of 3 weeks time I will be going back to trapping full time, anyone who is interested in coming out for a trip or even to learn how to…
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- At 23:18 on May 26, 2011,
Ryan Hunt said… Hi Scott, threw an event together to get the ball rolling. Did you get an invite? I tried to send it to everyone, even if they cont come they can spread the word or keep up with whats happening.
Feel free to edit it how you wish
- At 12:55 on October 25, 2010,
Terry Smith said… - HI Scott
that woud be sweet i havnt hunted overthere befor
we will have to organise a catch up at sum stage
mabe the canterbuy members coud have a meeting or a outing to I think we coud leare alot from you and alot of the new members are just starting out and looking to lear bushcraft
wot do you think
- At 11:55 on October 24, 2010, Terry Smith said…
- Hi Scott
can you hunt deer in banks peninaula ?
- At 9:47 on October 24, 2010, Terry Smith said…
- Hi Scott
I love hunting and trapping I was a possum traper and had a doc permit and i did ok then they 1080 no possum no $ no job
I do not no how doc can do that and get a way with it doc and 1080 can kiss my *** lol
- At 23:18 on October 22, 2010, Terry Smith said…
- Hi Scott
do you possums hunt on doc land
- At 21:12 on September 30, 2010, Terry Smith said…
- Hi Im Terry and im looking for a bushcraft group in chch can you help me out
thanks scott
- At 22:11 on September 6, 2010, Ryan Hunt said…
- Hi, sorry I have been away for the weekend and haven't had a chance until now to check to see if you and your loved ones are ok following the earthquake.
If you have suffered damage or loss please share it with us, as we may be able to help. BushcraftNZ is a community, and like all others we need to band together in troubled times.
I have set up a forum discussion, looking forward to hearing your story
- At 10:27 on July 28, 2010,
Johnson P Anthony said… - Hi Scott,
Good to be part of BushCraftNZ. Grea web site. Keep up the good work and spread far and wide.
Cheerio
Johnson
Cheers
Johnson
- At 18:14 on July 26, 2010,
Ashlynne said… - Thanx for the welcome, it's good to get with nature and just be alone sometime, heard about this place from the grapevine, it's really informative great job
Thanx
- At 4:24 on July 20, 2010, Mark said…
- Thanks for the welcome, Scott. I followed Stephen here as I feel that any place he takes the time to hang in is a very good place indeed.
Cheers,
Mark
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