Nature Reliance Podcast

In this podcast, author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill discusses 7 things that most people miss when training in survival methods.  He breaks it down in only the way Craig can in simple, yet insightful understandings and gives you ways YOU can start increasing your skills immediately. Quick TIp - What is your secret to keeping your gear dry in heavy rain?  https://amzn.to/34yyR...

Hunting provides opportunities like nothing else. Great time afield gathering a 100% organic food source is one of many fantastic benefits.  This podcast introduces ethics, how-to, moon phases, gear, and so...much....more. ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Join Our Newsletter Check Out Our Gear For Sale Essential Wilderness Navigation Ultimate Wildernes...

In this podcast, Nature Reliance Director Craig Caudill takes a look at his top 10 essential gear.  We get asked all the time "what's in your pack" and "what should be our basic load" so this episode answers these basic questions and will serve you well in getting started packing for your outdoor activities.   The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to...

With the popularity of using smartphones as the primary navigation device while in the wilderness, extending the battery life is critical.  Tracy Trimble, an assistant instructor with Nature Reliance School, and co-author of Essential Wilderness Navigation discuss ten ways of doing just that.  Having served several years on a local search and rescue team it is apparent that the general hiking publ...

In this podcast Nature Reliance Director Craig Caudill takes a critical look at "bushcrafting" and what he feels most schools are missing.  He discussed how to be both a steward of natural resources and at the same time remove live species during training.   This is a combination that is often missing in most survival and bushcraft schools that Nature Reliance School is uniquely qualifie...

Simple but it is SO important.  After a very experienced woodsman cut himself in a recent class, Craig put this podcast out there to jog everyone's memory on the TWO most dangerous parts of a knife.  He also shares his personal and group methods for maintaining safety when using sharp and pointy things around others. Thanks for listening, and please consider supporting our work here by utiliz...

In this podcast, Craig tells a 100% true story of a time in which he encountered.....something....at a wilderness graveyard while out exploring.  Thanks for listening, and please consider supporting our work here by utilizing one of these discount codes for us at our affiliates:  https://naturereliance.org/blogs/blog/nrs-discount-cod Jump into one of our SUPER inexpensive Livestream classes (usual...

Tracking is a unique scientific method of situational awareness.  The principles, methods, and habits of trackers can be guideposts in many endeavors.  In this podcast, Craig Caudill, the founder and chief instructor for Nature Reliance School, shares six fundamental habits of a good tracker and how they can apply to the daily life of anyone. Check out this blog to discover our ever-growing list o...

Would you consider yourself a tourist in your own neighborhood?  You might be surprised by taking what Craig calls the Tourist Test. Affiliate Discount Codes and Links The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers:  https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers:  htt...

From Boo-boos to trauma medicine go into the outdoors with some fundamental first aid supplies.  In this podcast, Craig shares 22 items that he carries with him that can help fix a diverse mix of first aid issues.  The first item to add to your kit is training.  Get fundamental training from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association and then bolster it by adding in Stop the Bleed Traini...

Nature lovers, hunters, survivalists, and hikers..unite!  In this podcast Master Naturalist and woodsman with a lifetime of experience, Craig Caudill walks us through his top 5 way to connect with nature so you experience lots more going on around you.  Take these recommendations and fit them to your needs. www.naturereliance.org The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date...

For 26 years, the Leave No Trace organization has been growing.  Today, Craig Caudill (Master Naturalist, Founder, and Chief Instructor for Nature Reliance School) discusses what he loves and hates about the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Support this podcast:   If you like what we are doing here at Nature Reliance Media, consider direct support of the program.  You can support the show for a...

Craig discusses three short topics:  1) Debunking the myth that moss always grows on the north side of trees and explaining why you can't count on that myth 2) What is hand railing in wilderness navigation 3) Animal observations and how they can help us improve our outdoor time. Support this podcast:   If you like what we are doing here at Nature Reliance Media consider direct support of the...

The first of many, we hope, video podcasts.  Video podcasts will be placed on our YouTube page while the audio file will be uploaded as a typical podcast.  We hope you will enjoy.  Please let us know what you think.   This initial episode includes Craig and Tracy going back-n-forth asking questions about general topics.  More specific topics will follow.   Book:  What the Robin Knows GAIA : GPS Ap...

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. Support this podcast:   If you like what we are doing here at Nature Reliance Media consid...

Craig and Tracy discuss what could be an epic failure in gardening.  Take a walk with Craig as he interviews Tracy about his latest homesteading project around the house.  Tracy is in the process of converting a small section of forest into a possible garden and future greenhouse.   We have a growing list of sponsors and supporters at this link . Join us in one of our hands-on classes:  https://na...

Near-death experiences have a way to change a person.  The story discussed here is one of those experiences.    I came as close to death as I have come in the outdoors on this trip.  We have a growing list of sponsors and supports at this link . Join us in one of our hands-on classes:  https://naturereliance.org/collections/classes Join us in one of our online classes:  https://naturereliance.org/...

Near-death experiences have a way to change a person.  The story discussed here is one of those experiences.    I came as close to death as I have come in the outdoors on this trip.  We have a growing list of sponsors and supports at this link . Join us in one of our hands-on classes:  https://naturereliance.org/collections/classes Join us in one of our online classes:  https://naturereliance.org/...

Join Uncle Craig as he has a fireside chat with a moral dilemma.  What is the moral of the story? This story is heavily adapted from a children's book found here:   https://amzn.to/33CIY1m Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature...

Craig and Tracy discussing a search and rescue operation from California. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance School, where Tracy, Craig, et al teach about a wide range of topics in the outdoors.  Gets hands-on with us so...

Tracy discussing how to obtain your ham radio license and the uses of ham radio while hiking and in your daily use. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance School, where Tracy, Craig, et al teach about a wide range of topics...

Craig takes you through an exciting trip with Simon Kenton, Yeager, and Strader in Part 2 of a 2 part podcast. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance School, where Tracy, Craig et al teach about a wide range of topics in the...

Craig and Tracy discussing common mistakes in part three of a three-part series.  This one covers some of the more common problems people experience while at camp. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned. Our Affiliations: Discount Codes and Links The NRS Online Membership is...

Craig takes you through an exciting trip with Simon Kenton, Yeager, and Strader in this Part 1 of a 2 part podcast. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned. Here are some on-going sponsors: Discount Codes and Links The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up...

Craig and Tracy discussing common mistakes in part two of a three-part series.  This one covers some of the more common problems people experience while on the trail.   Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance School, where Tr...