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Wilderness Living & Hunter Gatherer Skills
Come and learn traditional wilderness living skills, tracking, deer stalking, weapon safety, marksmanship principles, foraging, fishing, traditional cooking methods, knife skills and lots more.
Wilderness Living & Hunter Gatherer Skills
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About this course
Come and learn traditional wilderness living skills, tracking, deer stalking, weapon safety, marksmanship principles, foraging, fishing, traditional cooking methods, knife skills and lots more.
Situated in the heart of some of the finest scenery in Scotland, Ayrshire and Perthshire are areas of renowned natural beauty. With rolling hills and landscaped forests of mixed conifer and broad leaf, the areas have a long tradition of providing excellent fishing along with rough, game shooting and wild fowling. We are able to offer our guests the opportunity to experience stalking over a wide variety of terrain with a good population of fish, birds and deer.
What you need to know
All equipment, all meals, tasty hot beverages throughout the day.
All equipment will be provided for this course.
Depending on weather, it's sensible to come in clothes suitable for possibly wet and muddy conditions.
Please save your money and do not buy expensive kit. The more you know, the less you need to carry.
Suitable outdoor clothing (see below)
Sleeping bag with gortex bivvy bag or similar
Insulated sleeping mat
Knife, fork, spoon, mug, bowl and plate
Water bottle (1 litre mineral water bottle will do)
Torch with fresh batteries & spares
Wash kit & towel
Gardening Gloves
Whistle
Personal toiletries & medication (to include toilet paper, sunscreen, insect repellent and lip salve)
Antibacterial wipes/soap
Tea or Coffee + whitener
Small first aid kit (plasters, bandages, headache pills etc.)
Spare change of clothing
Camera + Notebook + pen (optional)
Outdoor clothing
Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers. A waterproof jacket and several sweatshirts underneath are sufficient. Jeans should not be worn, as they are slow to dry, clinging and cold. Natural colours or camouflage will give you a better chance of spotting wildlife. Walking boots are ideal, but wellies in wet weather and trainers in dry weather will suffice.
Please pack your torch, antibacterial wipes/soap and insect repellent at the top of your bag.
Other Courses
The Outdoor First Aid course covers the long-term care of casualties in remote settings. The course may be of particular use to those working in the outdoor industry and corporations in extreme environments.
Come and learn the ways of our Highlander ancestors. From surviving in mountainous conditions and wild forests to hunting and fighting styles, our Highland ancestors were masters of self-resilience.
Why Primal?
Epic adventures
Build confidence in your own survival skills in a fun and safe environment
Experienced Experts
We work to the highest standards of safety and professionalism
Stories to remember
Take home memories and a renewed appreciation for the outdoors