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I'm right along with you with this. I've broken down the most vital skills by order in which I am practicing.
1.The Blade, including axes, hatchets, and medium blades such as machetes, and parangs. Learn everything that these tools provide the proper way, and how to repair it innawoods.
2. Firecraft,
The ability to make fire under almost any condition is essential part of Bushcraft survival.
3.Knots and Ropecraft,
The ability to join two or more pieces of natural or man made material is a vital skill to have for Bushcraft survival. By joining two or more pieces together, you not only increase the strength of the material but also the usability as shelter, a raft, a weapon or a sled.
4. Hunting and Trapping
In Bushcraft, hunting and trapping is the pursuit of animals and fish for food. A mastery of many elements in Bushcraft including tracking and ropecraft lead to the ability to hunt for food by use of traps, nets and snares or weapons that stab and cut.
5. Shelter
Shelter is an important aspect of every outdoor venture. Your first layer of shelter is the clothing on your back, this provides you just enough to stay warm and dry for short periods of time. Your second layer of shelter is a stationary structure whether it is a small tent or a full blown log cabin. Knowing how to make shelter for you and your family is an important skill in Bushcraft.
6. Tracking
Tracking animals and humans is an important part of Bushcraft survival. Tracks made by humans How to track an animaland animals on the ground, when read correctly, show a pattern of the habits of the animal or human.
7. Foraging
For the Bushcrafter, foraging is very a important element to survival. All hunters and fisherman know that if it was easy, they would not call it hunting and fishing, they would call it catching. Being able to identify and eat plants without getting sick can make the difference between surviving and not surviving.
