Tony Nester

I want to start flintknapping. Where are the best places to learn?

What can I do to stay warm if I have to spend a night in the cold without a sleeping bag?

Should I use hardwood or softwood for a bow-drill? I've heard different things.

What's the most dangerous animal in the lower 48? How do I protect myself from it?

How can I make a bow and arrows for hunting with materials from the wilderness?

What are your thoughts on using cellphones to call for rescue in the wilderness? Would I be better with a satellite phone instead?

How do you make a plant-fiber rope in the wild? What kinds of plants should you use?

What's the most important wilderness first-aid skill to learn?

What kinds of edible insects are the easiest to catch and most nutritious?

I have heard that a skilled tracker can tell what a person ate, any injuries, and myriad other personal details about their life just from looking at their footprints. Is this true?

If I'm alone and my truck is stuck on a muddy road, what's the best way to get out?

What are your thoughts on carrying a trash bag or space blanket in your pocket for making a shelter or dealing with hypothermia?