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I am wondering what legal issues there would be if I bought say 5 acres of woodland & "dwelt" lightly in it. Thinking I could rent out my house to pay the mortgage & give me a little extra to live on. I guess there are all sorts of laws to stop folk doing this ? As a maximum a simple shelter...

Thinking about getting a bivi bag for occasional overnights all year round. See a lot of these British Army Gortex bivis advertised , guess it depends how much wear they have had ,but how good are they ? Any other budget bivi suggestions ? Thanks

Not sure this is the right forum , but I am looking to get a good basic air rifle for rabbiting and when the oil runs out survival. Any suggestions ?

I have grown quite fond of 3 pheasants that have spent much of the winter raiding our birdtable. I suspect our veg plot will be under attack once things start growing. I am wondering what the options are, I would prefer non lethal, the wife wants them gone dead or alive. Any advice????

Appreciate folk may want to keep their favourite sites discrete , but after a bit of Google Earthing cant make my find up. Looking for a bit of quiet coast to spend 3 days meandering along with my tarp and hammock ( ie. need some trees) Any thoughts.

What are the rules on estuary shore fishing in UK? How far up the estuary tributary rivers/streams are you allowed to fish? At what point does shore turn into bank? Advice appreciated.

I had seen something called an Origo Heat Pal online, looks like an oversized trangia. I think it will run on meths or spirit. Cost between £100--150. I would like something similar to heat my tent a bit. Any DIY suggestions? I have a nylon tipi without a chimney. I am wondering about how I...

Looking at a little weekend project for the lads. We can cut some nice lengths of coppiced hazel for some toy bows, but what would be good for the bow string?? Any thoughts or advice??

....appreciating patents and the law etc , this gadget seems to work, just a shame its beyond the pocket of Mr Average. Using its principles which I dont understand is there a legal DIY option??????????

Increasingly find myself spending more and more time in the wilds. Are there any almost fulltime bushcrafters/huntergatherers out there ( traditional huntergatherers excepted ) Up here on the West Coast of Scotland with a the benefits of modern equipment I would have thought a skilled person...