The Practical Woodsman
Education • Travel • Preparedness
The Practical Woodsman is a way to share love of the wilderness, as well as my observations, thinking, and approach to what folks today are calling 'bushcraft' and 'survival'. The focus is on what is practical, as well as pointing out certain things being demonstrated by 'bushcrafters' today that are not practical at all.
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January 22, 2023

It had been raining for three days straight. It took me over two hours of careful, relentless work in a direct downpour to get this all-night fire established. Once it was going and I knew it could outlast all the rain Mother Nature had to throw at it, I took this picture. The effect is from the light of the fire reflecting off the air that is literally saturated with water droplets.

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December 26, 2025
The Forests Remember (Short)
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December 24, 2025
Comfort Alone & Lost (Short)
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December 20, 2025
Return to the Old Ways (Short)
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December 26, 2025
NEW! Solo Survival in Lonesome Holler - Part 4

I hope y’all are enjoying your days off with good friends and good food! Enjoy!

Solo Survival in Lonesome Holler | Appalachia’s Nameless Forest - Part 4: Forest Whispers Home

December 26, 2025

I brought my Baofeng to work since weather is hitting and I can say this county is a demo derby when freezing rain hits.

December 26, 2025
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