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Introductions
Tell us a little about yourself and why you are interested in bushcraft. Say as much or as little as you are comfortable with.
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General Bushcraft Discussion
General discussion threads for bushcraft.
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BushClass USA
This is the new online education forum, that is free for all members of Bushcraft USA. Terry Barney of Midwest School of Bushcraft is the lead instructor.
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Events
A place to post up notice, plan, or organize any type of event including bushcraft meets, rendezvous, or gatherings.
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Buy, Sell and Trade
Vendor/Hobbyist Classifieds
Classified section where Vendors and Hobbyists may list their items. To post an ad here you must purchase a Vendor or Hobbyist subscription.
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Supporter Knife Trade Blanket
WTB/WTS/WTT classified ads for KNIVES ONLY. You must be a supporter to list an ad. Anyone may buy from or trade with a supporting member but you may not sell any item on the forum without a membership. All other gear is to be listed in the Supporter Trade Blanket forum.
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Supporter Trade Blanket (Not Knives)
WTB/WTS/WTT classified ads, do not list knives here. You must be a supporter to list an ad. Anyone may buy from or trade with a supporting member but you may not sell any item on the forum without a membership. There is a separate trade blanket for knives so please don't list them here.
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Activities
Outings, Trips & Expeditions
Discussions on bushcraft day trips, overnights, long term trips, or meets.
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Winter Camping
Skills, gear, clothing, and tips related to cold weather or snow camping.
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Transportation
Forum for discussion of your modes of conveyance...land, sea or air.
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Skills
Self-made Gear
Anything that can be made with your skills, that will assist or support you in your bushcraft adventures.
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Homesteading
For those with the knowledge or the desire to improve your self-reliance.
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Preparedness
A place to discuss homesteading, preparing for natural disasters, alternative energy, gardening, raising livestock or something of that nature.
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Fire
Methods of starting fire, acquiring tinder, best wood to use, etc. An essential skill in bushcraft.
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Hunting, Fishing & Gathering
Hunting, trapping, wild edibles, food preparation and food preservation.
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Bush Medicine
You need to know self-aid for the woods, lakes, rivers, swamps, etc. Share your first aid kits and tips here.
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Other Skills
Making cordage, navigation, signaling, and any other bushcraft skill we forgot.
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Flora, Fauna & Funga
The place for information and pictures of flora, fauna and funga.
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Gear / Kit
Shelter
What type of shelter is best, or what do you use?
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Clothing
Buckskin, wool and the high-tech stuff you wear while practicing bushcraft.
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Cooking & Water Purification
Cook sets, billy cans, canteen cups, dutch ovens, or a tomato soup can...what gets your vittles going? Water gathering and purification.
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Packs, Bags & Pouches
What do you use to get into the bush, and what do you carry?
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Electronics
Electronics includes GPS, Commo, head lamps, and other items that you cannot build in the bush, or that makes the experience more comfortable for you.
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Food
What you make, what you take and what you make to take.
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Reviews
Gear and equipment reviews. We want the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Gear Deals
Know of a link to a really good deal other members might be interested in? Post it here so we can all benefit. Please read the sticky for the rules of this sub-forum.
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Tools
Edged Tools
Knives, axes, tomahawks, & saws. Thought by some to be the most essential bushcraft tool... second only to knowledge.
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Firearms
Anything to do with firearms: pistol, shotgun or rifle; flintlock, percussion or cased ammo.
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Primitive Tools
Bows, atlatls, spears, scrapers, and any tool or weapon that can be made with a little bushcraft knowledge and skill.
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Vendor Forums Vendor forums for makers, manufacturers, retailers, and business owners.
Hobbyist Discussion Forum
Forums for Hobbyist goods discussions
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Skab Leatherworks and Forge
Outlandish leather goods and blacksmithing.
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Gossman Knives
"Wilderness Tools, Sharp Hardware for Big Timber" custom big game hunting & survival knives
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Wilderness Spirit
Handmade knives.
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AXEMAN.ca
Quality Outdoor Tools
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Miscellaneous
Prayers & Smoke
This forum is to ask or send, prayers, smoke and condolences. This is NOT a religious forum.
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Media Forum
This is a forum for bushcraft media discussions related to movies, series, specials and documentaries.
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Local Groups
Regional groups for bushcraft events and social gatherings
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Suggestions
Please put your suggestions here for things you would like to see on Bushcraft USA.
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Books and Education
Schools, classes & books related to bushcraft, preparedness or other topics.
Private
Social Groups Category for Supporter created Social Groups. Inactive groups will be deleted.
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