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The Practical Woodsman

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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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February 24, 2024

NEW! Podcast 26: The Truth About Podcast Videos (YouTube Version)

Podcast 26: The Truth About Bushcraft Videos

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12 hours ago

Whiskey for Cook Fuel? With Pleasant the Hillbilly Pickle

I got tired of carrying booze, fuel, and medicine and got the bright idea to see if a strong enough whiskey might not serve all three purposes.

#WhiskeyStoves #BoozeForFuel #PocketCooking #ThePracticalWoodsman #PleasantHillbillyPickle

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June 28, 2026

The Many Uses of Cow Dung

Very interesting, useful video.

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June 18, 2026

Vin Scully, The Field of Dreams Speech

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July 31, 2026

TPW 214: All About Pocket Stoves

Emergency Stealth Pocket Cooking: The PW Way

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August 01, 2026

Ancient Roman army knife, containing spoon, fork, knife, spike, and spatula, dating to 200 A.D.

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July 27, 2026

Holy Mackerel, This Grizzly Bear Story…

This one is intense.

https://nypost.com/2026/07/27/us-news/catholic-deacon-killed-by-grizzly-bear-fell-nearly-100-feet-during-attack/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

NYPOST.COM

Catholic deacon fell 100 feet while being mauled to death by ‘surprised’ grizzly bear

“Darkness and deadfall on the trail would have prevented the bear and Mr. Pollio from seeing each other until they were very close,” states the report.

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