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

by Dave Canterbury

“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-color 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.

Genres: Survival, Nonfiction, Nature, Outdoors, Reference, Cooking, Crafts

264 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2016

Reviews

[Robert Lewter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coyote, it's what's for supper. Great, great book.

[Kasey · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is 80% regurgitated material from Bushcraft 101 and Advanced Bushcraft (almost word for word), 15% recipes, and 5% new material. This shouldn' be a book, but a blog post on his website. I was expecting a more nuanced and in-depth approach for the trapping and gathering portion, sadly this is where most of the repetition comes from. Major disappointment. One more to go.

[Emilee Calametti · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a cool pick- I learned a lot for sure like how to skin a fish, cook on my car engine, build a fire, and spices good for the body

[Terry Cheek · Rating 5 out of 5]

A practical resource

I grew up outdoors in the Appalachian mountains of Western North Carolina using a lot of things Dave teaches and explains. These books are an excellent refresher for me, reminding me of forgotten skills and introducing some really cool and interesting new ones. I highly recommend the series.

[Toby · Rating 2 out of 5]

A fun survey of some bushcraft ideas, but not really detailed enough to teach you much. Maybe it would be a great start for someone who sees it on the sale table at Barnes and Noble and browses their first bushcraft techniques.

[Jessica Hembree · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great guide

This is yet another great guide from Canterbury. I loved the photographs that are included. The recipes are wonderful! I can't wait to try a few. This is an especially great addition for anyone interested in campfire and primitive cooking. Loved it!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful for writers who need to know a thing or two more about survival in the great outdoors than they already do (haha!).

[Curtis A. Thomas · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is disappointing. If you are 10 years and want some ideas...
Dave's YouTube are pretty good. This is definitely not a "Good read".

[Lnsimon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good camp companion for food prep.

[Kent Horton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little light on detail and definitely recommendation heavy on particular items and manufacturers, but a fun read. The recipes are an excellent bonus.

[Petska · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to survival skills in the wild. So exactly what I had been looking for.

[Joshua Friesen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good to have as a resource.

[Paul Rawlins II · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, very informative and well put together. I bought the Bushcraft set of books and have enjoyed all of them!