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ij rowley
04-12-2010, 12:01
Hi all
As th title suggests , I am a newbie to bushcraft and I fancy a shot at tracking but do not really know where to begin , can anyone offer any advice please , any book recommendations etc would be appreciated . Thanks Ian
whitey3192
04-12-2010, 12:18
as a newbie to bushcraft id recomend this book myself, as a half decent little all rounder, it includes tracking, trapping, navigation, shelters, wild foods, first aid etc etc etc and is a very reasonable price!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAS-Survival-Handbook-ultimate-surviving/dp/0007274939/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291465111&sr=8-1
JonathanD
04-12-2010, 13:38
I recommend this book for starters. Covers all the basics for a firm knowledge base.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Animal-Tracks-Signs-Pocket-Nature/dp/0199299978
I started learning tracking from books in the 80's but I learnt more on a three day course 5 years ago than all the book years put together. I recommend doing a course as soon as you can although it might seem initially expensive. Books are a great reference but you can't really learn from them. There's only one school I recommend and that's Shadowhawk.co.uk. (Please note: I'm definately biased 'cos I'm an instructor for Max!)
21st century pict
29-03-2011, 19:32
Animals Tracks,Trails and Signs by Brown ,Lawrence and Pope ...Hamlin books great wee field guide.The only book in my pack.
also (The Complete Guide to Tracking.......) new revised edition by Bob Carss...excellent book for new trackers i highly recommend it.
I'd suggest a course aswell, well worth it for getting your 'eye' in.
Not the cheapest option but I think worth it.
I recommend this book for starters. Covers all the basics for a firm knowledge base.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Animal-Tracks-Signs-Pocket-Nature/dp/0199299978
I was given a copy of this book at christmas its a stunning insite into tracking.
I did the Bushcraft Expeditions Tracking workshop via the forum deal last year, it was probably the best week long course I've ever done. Made tons of notes in my journal and still get out and practice them when I can. It was one of those courses where you come away feeling like you've actually achieved something.
I'm not sure of it's running again this year but have a look through the courses section here.