Do It Yourself Bushcraft A Book of the Big Outdoors

Boy Scouts co-founder and avid outdoorsman "Uncle Dan" Beard provides a clear, enthusiastic introduction to the joys of camping, trapping, and outdoor survival. Originally published nearly a century ago, this engagingly written and charmingly illustrated guide provides an atmospheric reminder of a simpler time. Filled with timeless wisdom on conversing with nature, the book also constitutes a source of practical tips, offering advice on fishing, canoeing, and other aspects of outdoor life.
Fishing-related instruction includes information on how to catch minnows, how to make a dip net, fly fishing, bait casting, and much more. Readers can learn how to stalk, to photograph, and even to capture wild animals with their bare hands. They'll also discover how to build a canvas canoe and a dugout canoe, how to make a portage, how to handle a canoe, how to row a boat, and the names of all the parts of boats. This ageless volume will prove a helpful companion to hunters, fishermen, campers, backpackers, Scouts, and anyone who enjoys outdoor recreation and the thrill of bushcraft.

Known as "Uncle Dan" to his friends, Daniel Carter Beard (1850–1941) was a famed author, illustrator, and social champion. Inspired by the rugged traditions of the American frontier, Beard founded the Sons of Daniel Boone in 1905. Five years later, he merged the organization with the newly formed Boy Scouts of America.

PrefaceI. FishingII. Black Bass, Pike FamilyIII. How to make your own minnow net, how to catch minnows, how to make a dip net, how to pitch a sourdough tent, a trout that knew his nameIV. Fly FishingV. Bait casting, how to fasten hooks to line and snell, sliding cork, use of safety pins, safety corks for gang hooks, how to keep bait aliveVI. Jonathan Chapman (Johnny Appleseed), our first forester, Arbor Day forestry for youngVII. How to stalk, to photograph, or even to capture wild animals with your naked handsVIII. A collecting hikeIX. How to build a canvas canoe and a dugout canoeX. How to make a portage, how to handle a canoe, how to row a boat, names of the parts of boats