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
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
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Johnson-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
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ray Saunders Apr 21, 2012. 36 Replies 2 Likes
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
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 20:58 2 Comments 0 Likes
Anyone know of any courses etc in the Canterbury region
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…
ContinuePosted 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?
Posted on February 16, 2011 at 11:13 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hi, Finally I am going to have a BBQ at my home for fellow Shrafters.
On the 19th of March from around 4pm, we are going to run a meet and greet, as well as a brainstorming session. As I have never run a Bushcraft event, I wish to get everyones Ideas, possible venue ideas etc for future outdoor meets. Also will get an idea of who is interested in running any training sessions at these meets in their specialist areas.
I want to try and get our families, kids, partners…
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AdminRyan Johnson-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
http://bushcraft.org.nz/events/christchurch-meet-and-greet
ShrafterTerry Smith said…
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
ShrafterTerry Smith said…
can you hunt deer in banks peninaula ?
ShrafterTerry Smith said…
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
ShrafterTerry Smith said…
do you possums hunt on doc land
ShrafterTerry Smith said…
thanks scott
AdminRyan Johnson-Hunt said…
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I have set up a forum discussion, looking forward to hearing your story
ShrafterJohnson P Anthony said…
Good to be part of BushCraftNZ. Grea web site. Keep up the good work and spread far and wide.
Cheerio
Johnson
Cheers
Johnson
NewbieAshlynne said…
Thanx
ShrafterMark said…
Cheers,
Mark
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