Survival Schools

**Aurelius95** · 11-12-2007, 08:16 AM

Hey y'all. I've been interested in learning more about minimalist survival, and have learned quite a bit from this discussion group. However, I've never gone out there to catch my own food, build my own shelter, nor do I have any knowledge about the local fauna (other than "leaves of 3"). I'm sure there are books and websites aplenty, but does anyone know of good survial schools in the southeast US?

Thanks for your time!
A95

**MedicineWolf** · 11-12-2007, 11:23 AM

Here's a few I know of:
Stalking the Wild
CONTACT Darryl Patton
P.O. Box 8481
Gadsden, AL 35902
256-547-2453

Global Principles Survival School
CONTACT Eric Metzger
653 West 23rd St. #294
Panama City, FL 32405
850-722-7870
(I would rate this one of the best in the south)

Medicine Bow
CONTACT Mark Warren
104 Medicine Bow
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-5928
(I would rte this the No.1 school in the south)

And this would be my No.1 choice in the United States
The Tracker School*
CONTACT Tom Brown, Jr.
P.O. Box 173
Asbury, NJ 08802-0173
908-479-4681

But these are just my opinions.

**dilligaf2u2** · 11-12-2007, 08:17 PM

Nothing like taking all 7 of the Army. Marine and Air Force survival courses. For a heafty fee you can train with the Korean Rock Army. Chegido Korea is one big island training center for strictaly survival, where ever in the world you find yourself.

I never slight someone willing to go to school for what ever they think will improve their life. School = Good. Stupied go out on your own and learn the hard way! = Not Good!

As far as schools in The USA? So many have cropped up in the last 10 years. I would not know where to start.

Don

**Aurelius95** · 11-12-2007, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the info. Dahlonega isn't too far away.

**FVR** · 11-12-2007, 08:38 PM

You need to go up to the River Cane Rendezvous that they have up thar in N. Ga. Think it's up around Helen.

Mark Warren seems to be a good guy. Met him a few times at shoots, he does write good articles for the N. Georgia Magazine.

Another couple weeks and it will be perfect for small game. Problem is that you need to be on private land as ya just can't snare critters on public land without breaking the law.

**Beo** · 11-13-2007, 09:36 AM

Hey FVR we need to go to a Rendezvous together and sho these greenhorns how to do it

**Aurelius95** · 11-15-2007, 07:54 AM

I tried finding info on River Cane Rendezvou, but alas, no links. Anyone able to shed some light? Thanks!

**FVR** · 11-15-2007, 07:50 PM

Rivercane Rendezvous

http://www.primitiveskills.org/

**Aurelius95** · 01-15-2008, 09:51 AM

Unbeknownst to me, as I started this thread back in November, my wife enrolled me in Mark Warren's class (Medicine Bow) back in August. What a gal! Anyway, just got through the weekend up in Dahlonega and I learned quite a bit.

http://home.alltel.net/medbow/

I was successful in making fire with the hand drill, which to me, was quite an accomplishment. I think the real test would be finding the materials myself to duplicate the process.

In reading posts over the past few months, I've learned how much past experience and confidence will aid you in a survival (or any) situation. If you've done it before, you'll be more confident you can do it again.

Some of the highlights of the weekend:
1. Fire - we used a woody reed called Mullein as the hand drill. The last picture below shows how it become woody after its life cycle.
http://ontariowildflowers.com/main/species.php?id=88

2. Wild edibles- We learned some of the medicinal purposes of Dogwood and other trees, ate the various roots/tubers of Solomon's Seal, Cattail tubers, Jerusalem Artichoke.

3. Made cordage and a wooden bowl without a knife.

Overall, it was a great first time experience. I'm sure some of you more experienced guys would think it was too superficial, and not detailed enough. But for a newbie, it was a great introduction. If you're in the southeast US and are looking for a great introduction to minimalist survival, I'd highly recommend Medicine Bow in Dahlonega, GA.