The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild Book
Experience the wilderness like never before with The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild. Written by survival expert Dave Canterbury, this practical guide gives outdoor enthusiasts the essential skills to source, prepare, and cook food in the wild - helping you thrive on your adventures.
Learn Essential Wild Skills
This guide focuses on three key areas for wilderness survival:
Trapping & Hunting: Discover safe, effective techniques for capturing small game using natural and improvised tools.
Foraging & Gathering: Identify edible plants, nuts, and berries, and learn how to harvest them responsibly.
Cooking & Food Prep: Transform your catches and finds into nourishing meals, even in challenging backcountry conditions.
What You’ll Discover
Inside this field guide, you’ll find:
Step-by-step instructions for making traps and snares.
Tips for identifying edible wild plants and avoiding dangerous ones.
Techniques for preparing, cooking, and preserving food outdoors.
Guidance on minimising waste and using every part of your resources.
Why UKSN Members Love It
Whether you’re a weekend camper, bushcraft enthusiast, or backcountry adventurer, this book teaches you how to use your surroundings wisely, connect with nature, and experience the satisfaction of sourcing and preparing your own food in the wild.
Perfect for:
Camping and bushcraft trips
Survival and self-sufficiency training
Anyone who wants to deepen their connection with nature through practical skills
Author: Dave Canterbury - Survival expert and educator
✅ Challenge for UKSN Members:
Try gathering and cooking a simple meal using one technique from the book on your next outdoor trip. Share your photos or experiences in the UKSN Facebook group or WhatsApp community and inspire others to get hands-on with bushcraft!

