Highly Recommended Bushcraft, Wilderness Survival, and Prepping Books

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Highly Recommended Bushcraft, Wilderness Survival, and Prepping Books

Bushcraft is the art of wilderness survival that has been practiced by humans for thousands of years. It is a combination of skills and knowledge that allows an individual to live in and thrive in a natural environment. Bushcrafting involves knowing how to build a shelter, start a fire, find and purify water, and obtain food. These skills are important not only for survival situations, but also for recreational activities like camping and hiking.

In addition to being a practical and useful set of skills, bushcrafting is also a way to connect with nature and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world. By learning how to live in harmony with the environment, bushcrafters gain a greater respect for the land and the resources it provides. Bushcrafting can also provide a sense of self-sufficiency and independence, as individuals learn to rely on their own abilities rather than modern conveniences. Overall, bushcrafting is an important skill set to learn for anyone interested in exploring and enjoying the great outdoors.

Here are some popular bushcrafting, wilderness survival, and emergency preparedness books that you may find helpful in your ongoing education:

Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival:

98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive by Cody Lundin

Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival by Dave Canterbury

The Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Living: Surviving with Nothing But Your Bare Hands and What You Find in the Woods by John McPherson

Survival Wisdom and Know How Everything You Need to Know to Thrive in the Wilderness edited by Amy Rost

The Essential Skills of Wilderness Survival: A Guide to Shelter, Water, Fire, Food, Navigation, and Survival Kits by Jason Knight

Wilderness Survival: Living Off the Land with the Clothes on Your Back and the Knife on Your Belt by Mark Elbroch

Extreme Wilderness Survival: Essential Knowledge to Survive Any Outdoor Situation Short-Term or Long-Term, With or Without Gear and Alone or With Others by Craig Caudill 

Surviving the Wild: Essential Bushcraft and First Aid Skills for Surviving the Great Outdoors by Joshua Enyart

Stay Alive!: Survival Skills You Need by John D. McCann

The 10 Bushcraft Books by Richard Graves

The SAS Survival Handbook The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere by John "Lofty" Wiseman

Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing:

Survival Skills of the Native Americans: Hunting, Trapping, Woodwork, and More by Stephen Brennan

The Trapper's Bible: The Most Complete Guide to Trapping and Hunting Tips Ever by Eustace Hazard Livingston 

Trapping 101: A Complete Guide to Taking Furbearing Animals by Philip Massaro

The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game by Steven Rinella

Emergency Preparedness, Prepping, and SHTF:

The Modern Survival: Manual Surviving the Economic Collapse by Fernando "Ferfal" Aguirre

The Dark Secrets of SHTF Survival: The Brutal Truth About Violence, Death, & Mayhem You Must Know to Survive by Selco Begovic

Bushcraft and Wilderness Survival For Kids:

Bushcraft Kid: Survive in the Wild and Have Fun Doing It! by Dan Wowak

Survivor Kid: A Practical Guide to Wilderness Survival by Denise Long