The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild

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The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild by Dave Canterbury serves as a practical manual designed for outdoor enthusiasts who wish to develop essential wilderness skills. It covers techniques for sourcing and preparing food in natural environments, with insights on trapping, foraging, and cooking wild edibles. The book combines traditional knowledge and modern tactics to enhance your outdoor experiences in a safe and sustainable way.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an adventurous spirit eager to explore the wilderness. It offers practical advice on trapping, gathering, and cooking in the wild, making it a treasure trove for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy self-reliance and survival techniques.

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“Practical and sized just right, for places where Google can’t always be summoned. Includes a guide to what’s edible for foragers and key illustrations, in addition to recipes.” —The Washington Post

What to eat, where to find it, and how to cook it!

Renowned outdoors expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury provides you with all you need to know about packing, trapping, and preparing food for your treks and wilderness travels. Whether you're headed out for a day hike or a weeklong expedition, you'll find everything you need to survive—and eat well—out in the wild.

Canterbury makes certain you're set by not only teaching you how to hunt and gather, but also giving you recipes to make while on the trail. Complete with illustrations to accompany his instructions and a full-colour photo guide of plants to forage and those to avoid, this is the go-to reference to keep in your pack.

The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild helps you achieve the full outdoor experience. With it, you'll be prepared to set off on your trip and enjoy living off the land.

Series: Bushcraft Survival Skills Series

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The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild by Dave Canterbury is praised for its practical advice and comprehensive information for outdoor enthusiasts. The book covers essential skills such as foraging, food preparation, and cooking methods using varied techniques. It includes recipes, edible plant guidelines, and detailed illustrations. Reviewers highlighted its appeal to both seasoned campers and beginners, making it a suitable gift for anyone interested in bushcraft and outdoor survival.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781440598524

Publisher: Adams Media Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Adams Media Corporation

Illustration: 8-page color insert; 50 B&W illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 264

About the Author

Dave Canterbury is the coowner and supervising instructor at the Pathfinder School, which USA TODAY named as one of the Top 12 Survival Schools in the United States. He has been published in Self Reliance IllustratedNew PioneerAmerican Frontiersman, and Trapper’s World. Dave is the New York Times bestselling author of Bushcraft 101Advanced Bushcraft; and The Bushcraft Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild.

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