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Many Uses for Birch Bark
The Birch tree is a very special gift with almost endless uses. For as long as there have been birch trees, first peoples have recognized the special uses…
Quick Extra Shell Carrier/Tab
Here’s a quick project you can do to get a few extra rounds easily at your fingertips. I hunt mainly with single round weapons. My .22lr is no…
Meet our instructors & Contributors
Tony Daniel
Tony Daniel is a folk artist and craftsman who loves to teach. His campfire chats and fine food always brings people…
Toby Hobby
Toby Hobby was born and raised in Small town Pontypool South Wales UK. He grew up playing in the local woods…
David Pearson
Welcome David “reallybigmonkey1” Pearson! He did what he had to do within his means to get the job done and documented…
So much knowledge
It’s the back to basics that we need to share again and OWA covers that and more, I can see the support growing, so much knowledge.
Jamie L. Burleigh my go-to, most trusted instructor
An excellent group for bushcrafting, primitive skills, and self reliance. Led by Jamie L. Burleigh my go-to, most trusted instructor.
Great Instructors!
Great Knowledge. Great instructors.
Depth of knowledge is incredible
Depth of knowledge is incredible
Deep pools of knowledge here
Deep pools of knowledge here