#25 - Campfire Chat - 5 things that will make your camping experience better.

#25 - Campfire Chat - 5 things that will make your camping experience better.

Author: Nature Reliance Media July 29, 2020 Duration: 31:06

Craig brings you a great podcast loaded with tons of information.  The basis of the data is based on five things to improve your outdoor experience: 1) Nighttime Sounds  2) Sleep  3) Food  4) The Unknowns  5) Pep Talk.    Craig goes over these as he leads a group of inner city young men on an overnight trip.


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Foraging for Fun: Eating Weeds In this course, Master Naturalist Craig Caudill will guide you in learning how to forage for food and medicine and have a fun time doing it. What we usually call “weeds” are often native plants that are packed with nutrition and great taste. Craig will take you into the woods, backyards, and parks and show you the critical identifying features of numerous plants and some trees. You will be able to find plants nearly anywhere in the Eastern region of the United States. Various plants thrive in one season or another, so Craig is going to add to this course continually as more plants arrive on the scene. Each plant discussed will also include a favorite recipe for its use.

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The Nature Reliance Podcast from Nature Reliance Media is for anyone whose curiosity is sparked by a forest trail or a star-filled sky. It moves beyond simple how-to guides, though you’ll certainly hear practical wisdom on bushcraft and finding your way without a GPS. The conversations here weave together the hands-on skills of wilderness living with a deeper, scientific understanding of the natural world. You might find yourself learning about animal behavior one week and the principles of sustainable outdoor ethics the next. This podcast sits at a unique crossroads, appealing to the hobbyist angler, the weekend hiker, the dedicated survivalist, and the amateur naturalist all at once. It’s built on the idea that true reliance comes from knowledge-not just knowing how to make a fire, but understanding the ecosystem that provides the tinder. Episodes feature voices with real dirt-under-the-fingernails experience, offering stories and insights that make the wilderness feel less like a challenge to conquer and more like a complex, fascinating home to comprehend. Listening feels like a thoughtful conversation after a long day on the trail, one that leaves you better prepared and more connected to the landscape around you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 140

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Podcast Episodes
#89 All Things Deer Hunting - - and more! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:14
Craig and Tracy discuss varying topics such as preserving the culture, legal necessities, clothing, weapons, field dressing, process, and recipes among many other topics. Craig lends his many years of experience to all o…
#88 Top 10 Ways To Set Your Mind To Anything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:27
In this podcast, Craig shares a very personal account of a recent health scare and some of the tips he used to overcome it. We hope it offers you some insight into how you can overcome problems that might come your way l…
#87 Viral Lost Hiker Social Media Posts Debunked [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:51
It has been a frustrating week as an educator seeing the garbage going viral on social media that can bring harm to people. In this podcast Craig and Tracy break down THREE viral sensations and why they are not worth you…
#86 Tim Smith, Jack Mountain Bushcraft Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:55
We have a GREAT interview with Tim as he shares some great insight from teaching, living in Alaska, and consulting for survival-related TV shows. This is one you don't want to miss. Tim's Website here: http://jackmtn.com…
#85 Knife Fighting Instructor Rob "Filo" Cabrera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:28
In this interview, Craig sits down with Rob Cabrera of Filo Blades. Lots of people have seen Craig's EDC blade through magazine articles, social media, or classes. Rob is the guy who built it. He is also the guy who humb…
#84 All people should Hug a Hunter and/or Shooter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:05
In this podcast, we dig into why anyone who enjoys wildlife should thank a hunter or shooter. It has a lot to do with the conservation, the PR Act, and the DJ Act. If you don't know what those are, you should, and that i…
#83 An Exercise in Mindfulness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:16
In this podcast, Craig walks us through a favorite topic of his. The "Sit Spot", an exercise in mindfulness, is an excellent way that stand and blind hunters have utilized for expanded awareness in the outdoors. This is…
#82 Bunch of Weirdos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:01
Some of you may hear Nature Reliance School alumni refer to themselves as "one of the weirdos" or you may see one of them with a "Bunch of Weirdos" sticker on their water bottle. You may have also wondered what the heck…
#81 Squirrel Hunting Stories and More. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:48
Craig and Tracy share some of their squirrel hunting stories and much more.The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers: https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE Water Bottle Blowout. Us…