Hi adderrustler.
When you said:
Hi Ogri i was only trying to make a point as being a new member admitting that his knowledge was limited, was not to be led blindly, people tend to crowd people new to this sort of interest with all sorts of both good and bad information, peoples intentions my well be good but in some instances they can be dangerous, and that more time should be made doing his own research, i have nothing against bushmoots etc, as they are a way for like minded people to get togeather, just be carefull with witch information you chooze to use ! . there are still lots of people that think its safe to walk Ben Nevis thinking they are safe because they have GPS and a mobile phone thats all hope this answers you question Ogri.
I think I know exactly where you are coming from on that, and as someone new to this site, I would party agree too.
I would also be interested to hear anyone's definition of 'professional instruction'! I have no idea at all what that means, but do know the average three year old child from the Amazon will be better at bushcraft than anyone on this site (unless they are from there too).
Surely the fact that someone may know a couple of outdoory things, and is paid to teach them, means nothing in the bigger picture.
I say this, bearing in mind I used to be one of these 'professional' bush craft/survival instructors instructors...........And in the grand scheme of life, I know virtually nothing!
At the end of the day, bushcraft is an odd subject, and you are right to advise anyone to pick who they learn from wisely. It always makes me laugh to see someone look down on a newby who cannot master a bow drill or use a traditional flint striker, whereas the average man from 1000 years ago, would consider us morons for struggling with these things when we have matches and gas lighters!!!!!!
It gets better when the said fellow then becomes all superior for lighting his fire with a flint and striker......Then pops his commercial made stainless steel pot on the fire, and sits in a chair from Millets to watch his food cook!