Here’s my ol’ Ladner black mouth cur, Bradbury, “Braddy”. Constant companion, under-blanket ...

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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Rut @PracticalWoods

March 13, 2023

Here’s my ol’ Ladner black mouth cur, Bradbury, “Braddy”. Constant companion, under-blanket heating system, early warning system, bear & yote deterrent, trail detector, boogerman spotter & much more in the wilderness. #mansbestfriend #blackmouthcur #dogs

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Rut @PracticalWoods

September 18, 2026

My Aunt Ruby

…the myth, the legend.

#AppalachianLegend #AuntRuby #BackwoodsBars
#ThePracticalWoodsman #AppalachianCampfireStories

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Rut @PracticalWoods

September 12, 2026

Two People Dying

WARNING: This is a brief video of two people dying. The wife thought she was taking a picture of the event, but it was actually a video.

I have been in these intimate, private circumstances many times before with my own brain.

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Rut @PracticalWoods

September 08, 2026

Yotes (Coyotes)

In Appalachia they get confused as ‘haints’ or otherworldly creatures roaming the dark woods. Hearing this, you can probably understand why. They make a downright spooky sound in the dark, Appalachian backwoods!

00:00:24

Rut @PracticalWoods

6 hours ago

I was trying to share some video of what I’ve been up to for the past several days, but Locals wasn’t being too cooperative. Nothing special, just hanging around in Charleston (WV) for a few days. I’ll throw together some highlights to share with y’all tomorrow.

Rut @PracticalWoods

September 17, 2026

Wallpaper Share

A wallpaper for your phones and tablets, for those interested.

Rut @PracticalWoods

September 16, 2026

This tomater out of my garden doesn’t like you looking at its butt.

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