BUSHCRAFT WEAPONRY WORKSHOP

Saturday,  October 4, 10 a.m.

WEAPONRY WORKSHOP, focusing on TRAPS, TRIGGERS, DEADFALLS, NETS, etc.

These are bushcraft skills that everyone took for granted a few generations ago, but which most urban folks know nothing about. Simple trapping of animals can be a life-or-death skill, under certain circumstances. You’ll be provided with an overview of all primitive weapons systems, both active and passive.  The techniques are generally quite simple, but they take practice to master to the level where you are effective.

We will then focus on how to make the simplest of snares, and trigger mechanisms for bird traps and dead falls, such as the scarf trigger of the quail trap, and the basic figure 4 trigger.

You’ll also learn how to make a basic net, whose many applications include hammock, fishing, carrying net, etc.

You will also learn about several other primitive and silent weapons, both passive and active weapons.

No animals will be present, and no animals will be harmed. This is strictly an educational how-to program.

Bring your knife since you will be making things.  Bring water, and a snack if needed.

Location 2. Hahamongna Park but RSVP in case location must be changed.

Also bring your bowl, and water, since we will probably cook a wild dish.

Exact directions to be sent after registration.