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Traditional Pole Spear Fishing with the Temiar Orang Asli in Perak
Besides angling and cast netting, as described in an earlier article on this website, mid-sized…
Technical and historical aspects of the Bow of Chief Ouray
Who are the Ute Indians? The Ute (historically self-identified as Noochew) are the oldest continuous…
Fishing for Copper Mahseer (Tengas) in the Malaysian rainforest
Description of the location My friend, Shaik Reismann, and I visited Kampung Yum in Perak…
Mentawai - Life in the Forests
The skills and tools described in this book were gathered firsthand from traditionally living families of the Mentawai people on Siberut Island, West Sumatra, Indonesia.
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Hadzabe Survival Skills
The Hadzabe people thrive as some of the world's most resilient and resourceful communities in the heart of Tanzania, nestled between the vast savannahs and ancient woodlands.
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Vedda flint & steel fire making
Village and Rock Veddas have used flint and steel to produce fires since the end of the 19th century. My…
Drinkable water from woody lianas
In the dense rainforests of Southeast Asia, surface water is rarely far away. Streams, rivers, and standing pools are common.…
Hidden blades at the Kimberley coast: Low-tide razor clams
When we headed to the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, we worried about the obvious threats: saltwater crocodiles, box jellyfish,…
Traditional Malgana Food: Pied Cormorant Eggs from Shark Bay
The Malgana Aborigines in Shark Bay are one of the coastal Aboriginal tribes in Western Australia. One of their traditional…
Traditional Pole Spear Fishing with the Temiar Orang Asli in Perak
Besides angling and cast netting, as described in an earlier article on this website, mid-sized fish are also caught with…
Orang Rimba spring pole snare traps
When we were visiting a band of primitive living Orang Rimba (Kubu) people in Jambi province, Sumatra, Indonesia, each of…
Pinyon Pine – The Tree of Life for the Ute Indians
When hiking across the rocky expanses of the American Southwest, it is very likely to walk through pinyon-juniper woodlands. The…
Shrimp pit traps on Sri Lanka’s east coast
Fish, crabs, and shrimp provide the livelihood of small-scale and artisanal fishermen on the east coast of Sri Lanka. Due…
Decoding the Valley Forge Log Huts
When we talk about wilderness survival and emergency shelters, we usually think of debris huts, tarp configurations, or lean-tos. But…
Determining cardinal points by trees
Determining cardinal points by trees in Southern African savannas (Southern Hemisphere) is a standard procedure. It is helpful in case…
Mentawai dugout canoes and boats
For effortless movement in streams, rivers, lakes, mangrove areas, and shorelines, two types of vessels are used. One is a…
Technical and historical aspects of the Bow of Chief Ouray
Who are the Ute Indians? The Ute (historically self-identified as Noochew) are the oldest continuous residents of the present-day Colorado…
Soapbush – a versatile junglecraft plant
Soapbush (Miconia crenata) is also called Koster’s curse, or, due to its former scientific name (Clidemia hirta), Hairy clidemia in…
American Beaver tracks and signs
The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) is slightly larger than the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber), and he modifies its environment…
Ghost Gum Trees at the Karijini National Park in Western Australia
Ghost gum trees are one of the most striking and iconic elements of the Australian outback. Their white bark, combined…
