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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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Rut @PracticalWoods

March 08, 2026

Man in a three-piece suit breaks down during a war or social unrest and disappears into the woods to survive for a few days off grid with only a small pack of gear.

This is currently an upcoming episode bouncing around in my head.

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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!

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Rut @PracticalWoods

September 22, 2026

Aspiring Moonshiners, Rejoice!

Full story here: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/man-challenging-150-year-old-ban-making-liquor-home-hopes-supreme-court-takes-his-case

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Man challenging 150-year-old ban on making liquor at home hopes Supreme Court takes his case

An Ohio man's Supreme Court case challenges a more than 150-year federal ban on home distilling that carries felony charges, fines and up to five years in prison.

Rut @PracticalWoods

September 22, 2026

Ep 198: Portable Tent Woodstoves

This video is currently blowing up on YouTube after sitting dormant for months, for those of you who are interested in seeing what’s currently getting all the attention.

It seems that a lot of folks from Europe might have stumbled on it, which is why it has exploded recently.

Portable Tent Wood Stoves: They’re Lying To You! Here’s the Truth (They’re Gimmicks)

Rut @PracticalWoods

September 21, 2026

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.

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