Bushcraft - Duck, Flint and Steel, Traditional Gear (Field Sports)
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Date: 2019-09-10
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Bush Tuned
Hey, i had an experience whilst out hunting in Australia. Cut long story short, all electrical devices were inoperable, lighter ran out, flint broke, raining, foggy, new moon, 0 lighting to support me. everything soaking wet, no torch, no nothing. Was unprepared that night as i chased a deer for too long. i knew exactly where i was but the lighting halted me. Battling the cold raining void was a struggle after many hours going by. (Now i'm fully prepared, and capable of many different fires, shelters bedding etc at all times. best and worst experience: ) (Note: i did get followed by wild dog for about 20 minutes or so but was alright as i had my rifle down and knife in my hand close to me with my other stretched out to allow it to latch if it were to attack. Main idea was for it to latch so i can locate and neutralize the dog. lucky it didn't come to that)The only thing that kept me warm and out of the elements was a 75L bag cover which i covered my body in a crouched position in the rain. Eventually at 4am another hunter spotted me in my bright blaze orange bag and wondered why i was there. ended up at camp safe at 4am. (which didn't matter as one hour some light would have shed on me) Question for you and to make a video for me for a whole night: -What would you do with just a; knifebroken flint (around half inch of flint)0 Lighting (New moon)Pouring rain75L bag coverSo with the above, provided its a new moon or a night raining and foggy with no lighting at all in pitch black. Could you create yourself a shelter in pure darkness and make the night bearable, or at least experience it on film? Camera equipment allowed for filming, not using as light. In Australia we prettttty much just have gum trees. well where i was, there wasn't much to go by. This was supposed to be a really simplified story, but to put the point in perspective, i did sit 15 paces the whole night next to someones camp site whom i mention had shelter, warmth etc. I just couldn't see. PURE void it was. hope that puts things in perspective: D i should really write up a full detailed story as it is a good one to tell haha. Just cant beleive i knew EXACTLY where i was but just could not see All i needed was light not even moon light or tree lines were visable, PURE darkness Dont hate in the comments as everything you probably say would be in my stretched story anyway. keep it positive
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Hey, i had an experience whilst out hunting in Australia. Cut long story short, all electrical devices were inoperable, lighter ran out, flint broke, raining, foggy, new moon, 0 lighting to support me. everything soaking wet, no torch, no nothing. Was unprepared that night as i chased a deer for too long. i knew exactly where i was but the lighting halted me. Battling the cold raining void was a struggle after many hours going by. (Now i'm fully prepared, and capable of many different fires, shelters bedding etc at all times. best and worst experience: ) (Note: i did get followed by wild dog for about 20 minutes or so but was alright as i had my rifle down and knife in my hand close to me with my other stretched out to allow it to latch if it were to attack. Main idea was for it to latch so i can locate and neutralize the dog. lucky it didn't come to that)The only thing that kept me warm and out of the elements was a 75L bag cover which i covered my body in a crouched position in the rain. Eventually at 4am another hunter spotted me in my bright blaze orange bag and wondered why i was there. ended up at camp safe at 4am. (which didn't matter as one hour some light would have shed on me) Question for you and to make a video for me for a whole night: -What would you do with just a; knifebroken flint (around half inch of flint)0 Lighting (New moon)Pouring rain75L bag coverSo with the above, provided its a new moon or a night raining and foggy with no lighting at all in pitch black. Could you create yourself a shelter in pure darkness and make the night bearable, or at least experience it on film? Camera equipment allowed for filming, not using as light. In Australia we prettttty much just have gum trees. well where i was, there wasn't much to go by. This was supposed to be a really simplified story, but to put the point in perspective, i did sit 15 paces the whole night next to someones camp site whom i mention had shelter, warmth etc. I just couldn't see. PURE void it was. hope that puts things in perspective: D i should really write up a full detailed story as it is a good one to tell haha. Just cant beleive i knew EXACTLY where i was but just could not see All i needed was light not even moon light or tree lines were visable, PURE darkness Dont hate in the comments as everything you probably say would be in my stretched story anyway. keep it positive
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WarGrrl3
For some reason I have always been lucky w flint n steel fire starting (I don't even own my own set yet) however, I've now learned through you, that I've been doing it upside down; I've always put the charcloth on the bottom side of the flint (thus i used the word lucky instead of skilled, lol. I have to say that your tutorial on f&s fire starting is the best on you tube as you also explained the 'why' of it well as showing the skill. When I understand the logic behind a skill, I never forget 'how' to do it. I truly enjoyed the vid, your breakfast looked delicious. Thank you for all the hard work, knowledge, love et al, that you put into your vids. It is VERY appreciated n enjoyed. Have a Blessed & Joyous Christmas. Next time you are going to NYC pls give a heads up as being the um, let's say social mayor of NY, I could let you know the best places, best prices etc for your fun time. I do welcome you into My great City, n pray that your stay is extraordinary. You really should go to Rockefeller Center, see the TREE, ice skate drink lots of hot chocolate, shop to you drop than go out dine, drink and dance. Be safe, Be Blessed.
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For some reason I have always been lucky w flint n steel fire starting (I don't even own my own set yet) however, I've now learned through you, that I've been doing it upside down; I've always put the charcloth on the bottom side of the flint (thus i used the word lucky instead of skilled, lol. I have to say that your tutorial on f&s fire starting is the best on you tube as you also explained the 'why' of it well as showing the skill. When I understand the logic behind a skill, I never forget 'how' to do it. I truly enjoyed the vid, your breakfast looked delicious. Thank you for all the hard work, knowledge, love et al, that you put into your vids. It is VERY appreciated n enjoyed. Have a Blessed & Joyous Christmas. Next time you are going to NYC pls give a heads up as being the um, let's say social mayor of NY, I could let you know the best places, best prices etc for your fun time. I do welcome you into My great City, n pray that your stay is extraordinary. You really should go to Rockefeller Center, see the TREE, ice skate drink lots of hot chocolate, shop to you drop than go out dine, drink and dance. Be safe, Be Blessed.
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dhession64
Good video. Firemaking skills are important, and I do like that Hudson's Bay fire kit tin. Gray Bearded Green Beret uses one as well, and I'm sure he's not the only one. I've not made it afield yet this year. It's deer season among other things here in Indiana, and muzzleloader season is in right now. I have a Traditions. 50 cal with shotgun primers, removable breech plug, and is stainless. Very nice gun. It came with a very nice scope and has Weaver-type see-through scope mounts for iron sight use. BTW what kind of over-under shotgun were you using, and what gauge? I saw the Schnabel style foregrip on it. Classic. Enjoy NYC. I have a cousin that lived there for a long time, about a block from Washington Square Park, right across from the Black Pussycat Club (great name, huh? LOL) The drinks were too expensive for him so he didn't go much. Visit as much stuff as you can, and tell everyone you're a Democrat ROFLHave a great day, and enjoy yourselves.
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Good video. Firemaking skills are important, and I do like that Hudson's Bay fire kit tin. Gray Bearded Green Beret uses one as well, and I'm sure he's not the only one. I've not made it afield yet this year. It's deer season among other things here in Indiana, and muzzleloader season is in right now. I have a Traditions. 50 cal with shotgun primers, removable breech plug, and is stainless. Very nice gun. It came with a very nice scope and has Weaver-type see-through scope mounts for iron sight use. BTW what kind of over-under shotgun were you using, and what gauge? I saw the Schnabel style foregrip on it. Classic. Enjoy NYC. I have a cousin that lived there for a long time, about a block from Washington Square Park, right across from the Black Pussycat Club (great name, huh? LOL) The drinks were too expensive for him so he didn't go much. Visit as much stuff as you can, and tell everyone you're a Democrat ROFLHave a great day, and enjoy yourselves.
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Echo 9970
I never go shooting without a dog at foot. I have two Italian Spinone, there a HPR dog, and have the best noises out of any gundog I have ever had. I also have a black lab she will be 15yrs old this month still going strong. The Spinone are a trotting breed and will go all day long out shooting. Duck is definitely my favourite game to eat, I love Teal, each year after our 1st shoot I will invite friends around and I just roast as many ducks as possible I just pop them on the table whole and each person gets a whole duck each. Goes down a treat, and I just do mixed veg and so on, very simple food but tastes great. And also very healthy for you. I also like woodcock, but I don't shoot them anymore, they have a hard life as it is, and there was definitely a decline at some point, I have shot a few over the years. And I don't shoot them anymore, I like to see them and its great when my dogs get a good point on one.
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I never go shooting without a dog at foot. I have two Italian Spinone, there a HPR dog, and have the best noises out of any gundog I have ever had. I also have a black lab she will be 15yrs old this month still going strong. The Spinone are a trotting breed and will go all day long out shooting. Duck is definitely my favourite game to eat, I love Teal, each year after our 1st shoot I will invite friends around and I just roast as many ducks as possible I just pop them on the table whole and each person gets a whole duck each. Goes down a treat, and I just do mixed veg and so on, very simple food but tastes great. And also very healthy for you. I also like woodcock, but I don't shoot them anymore, they have a hard life as it is, and there was definitely a decline at some point, I have shot a few over the years. And I don't shoot them anymore, I like to see them and its great when my dogs get a good point on one.
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MoonBound ArtisanShip
One of the most amazing days in the woods with my family was a complete downpour. My son and daughters and I held a tarp up over our stone fire ring and my husband got completely wet wood lit, then cut down supports to hold the tarp instead of us while making dinner around us in this flood. We ended up sitting quiet close to each other and the fire eating food (steak, shrimp and asparagus) straight from the fire as each thing got finished, just sharing and being with each other. Luckily, we had just barely managed to get the tent up before the rain. So after dinner was over we slept dry. The kids and I were so amazed at their Daddy and the fire from such wet supplies.
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One of the most amazing days in the woods with my family was a complete downpour. My son and daughters and I held a tarp up over our stone fire ring and my husband got completely wet wood lit, then cut down supports to hold the tarp instead of us while making dinner around us in this flood. We ended up sitting quiet close to each other and the fire eating food (steak, shrimp and asparagus) straight from the fire as each thing got finished, just sharing and being with each other. Luckily, we had just barely managed to get the tent up before the rain. So after dinner was over we slept dry. The kids and I were so amazed at their Daddy and the fire from such wet supplies.
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WarGrrl3
May I suggest the use of a pocket bellows (the 'birds nest' is famous for quick flair up n singing the face, especially for you guys w beards. Actually, I bought, of all things, a mini extendable stainless steel, telescoping back- scratcher (for ONE dollar) and all you do is slide off the plastic handle, extend it, and it works just like the 12 pocket bellows. I also use the small claw part to manipulate the fire- starting material w/o burning my hands. The plastic handle slips back on so it keeps the dirt from touching the end where you put your lips. Can be found in any dollar type store. Cheers.
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May I suggest the use of a pocket bellows (the 'birds nest' is famous for quick flair up n singing the face, especially for you guys w beards. Actually, I bought, of all things, a mini extendable stainless steel, telescoping back- scratcher (for ONE dollar) and all you do is slide off the plastic handle, extend it, and it works just like the 12 pocket bellows. I also use the small claw part to manipulate the fire- starting material w/o burning my hands. The plastic handle slips back on so it keeps the dirt from touching the end where you put your lips. Can be found in any dollar type store. Cheers.
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Gerard Riordan
Hey Mike. Happy Anniversary to you both and hope you enjoy the Big Apple. Thanks for the tips with the damp conditions. sorry I have missed some time as been very busy at work so got a lot of catching up to see. thanks again and all the best for the coming season. cheers. I have saved the video as I need to look back on what you called some items so get to see repeats too. also regards to Graham and all your Family. p. s. the First anniversary is themed on 'Paper'. I think. so twenty five years to go for silver. best wishes. Jerry
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Hey Mike. Happy Anniversary to you both and hope you enjoy the Big Apple. Thanks for the tips with the damp conditions. sorry I have missed some time as been very busy at work so got a lot of catching up to see. thanks again and all the best for the coming season. cheers. I have saved the video as I need to look back on what you called some items so get to see repeats too. also regards to Graham and all your Family. p. s. the First anniversary is themed on 'Paper'. I think. so twenty five years to go for silver. best wishes. Jerry
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Danny Saleeba
Trying to fing a local blacksmith that can make me a striker like this. But ive been practicing with a store bought stricker and have been getting better. Made some char cloth using denim and towle. Both worth very well. 7 out of 10x trying i started a fire. Thank you for this video. Also been experimenting with different local natral matwrials to male a birds nest. Im from florida and find that dried palm frans gathered in a nest work extreamly well. Also bark from a maliluca tree or paper tree.
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Trying to fing a local blacksmith that can make me a striker like this. But ive been practicing with a store bought stricker and have been getting better. Made some char cloth using denim and towle. Both worth very well. 7 out of 10x trying i started a fire. Thank you for this video. Also been experimenting with different local natral matwrials to male a birds nest. Im from florida and find that dried palm frans gathered in a nest work extreamly well. Also bark from a maliluca tree or paper tree.
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Phil Martin
Mike can I firstly wish you and the wife a great little holiday and congrats on your wedding anniversary hope you have a super time. Secondly can I just say well done that was so good of you to demonstrate in damp conditions just how important it is to prep your fuels, and if it fails not to despair as some good will have come from your efforts, everything IS progression. Great demo, easy to follow and some really great tips well done buddy
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Mike can I firstly wish you and the wife a great little holiday and congrats on your wedding anniversary hope you have a super time. Secondly can I just say well done that was so good of you to demonstrate in damp conditions just how important it is to prep your fuels, and if it fails not to despair as some good will have come from your efforts, everything IS progression. Great demo, easy to follow and some really great tips well done buddy
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Jon Findlay
I took two different bundles of split wood out camping one time. Took over an hour trying to get one bundle to do much more than smolder before I had the bright idea to try the other bundle. It burned a lot more readily lol It was a good lesson on how wood that seems dry might not be as dry as you think. I definitely could hear it bubbling and hissing once it got hot enough.
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I took two different bundles of split wood out camping one time. Took over an hour trying to get one bundle to do much more than smolder before I had the bright idea to try the other bundle. It burned a lot more readily lol It was a good lesson on how wood that seems dry might not be as dry as you think. I definitely could hear it bubbling and hissing once it got hot enough.
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