Tag Archives: Traditional camping

Sharing the next step…

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

A distant crow cawed. Msko-waagosh shuffled sideways. A fox squirrel chattered. A crimson cardinal exclaimed, “Whit, whit, tsu, tsu, tsu, tsu…” A shiny, silver needle pierced the weathered canvas. The needle’s length grew short. The eye slipped through the weave. … Continue reading →

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“Kindling a Morning Fire”

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Finally Hanging Canvas

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

The Northwest gun leaned against a small red oak, its girth the same as a brass kettle that trades for five beaver pelts. The open-topped, Ottawa-style shot pouch hung from the muzzle, as did the bison powder horn. Two steps … Continue reading →

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Was it significant enough?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Three hen turkeys walked north. Frost-covered leaves crackled with each footfall. The last bird, the largest, sounded like a white-tailed deer half-sneaking across the flat at the base of the hill, twenty-five paces distant. Brilliant spears of sunlight darted over … Continue reading →

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“Another Good Morning”

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Portage Collar Bedroll “How-To” Added

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Every so often someone asks how I bind my bedroll with the leather portage collar. “Roll the blanket and tie it,” seems like the logical answer. But over the years I have experienced many failures of tying methods that I … Continue reading →