Bushcraft Skills with Scouts Bushcraft
Please use the information on this website to support your bushcraft learning. This website is provided for educational purposes only. Derek Hagan dose not offer bushcraft training courses, events, or support services.
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Please use the information on this website to support your bushcraft learning. This website is provided for educational purposes only. I do not offer bushcraft training courses, events, or support services.
Are you passionate about bushcraft and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? Scout Bushcraft welcomes experienced bushcrafters, Scout Leaders and outdoor enthusiasts who would like to help inspire the next generation of adventurers.
Whether you're an expert in fire lighting, shelter building, wood carving, camp cooking, natural navigation or traditional woodland crafts, we'd love to hear from you.
Ways You Can Contribute
- ✍️ Write a Guest Article – Share your knowledge with step-by-step guides, tutorials or outdoor tips.
- 📸 Submit Photos – Send us your original bushcraft and camping photographs to help illustrate our guides.
- 🎥 Share Videos – Demonstrate techniques through instructional videos or link to your own content.
- 🪓 Review Equipment – Recommend and review bushcraft gear you've personally used and trust.
- 🏕️ Activity Ideas – Share fun and engaging activities suitable for Scout meetings, camps and events.
- 🌿 Traditional Skills – Teach crafts such as spoon carving, cordage making, basket weaving, tracking or natural shelters.
- 👥 Become a Regular Contributor – Help build one of the UK's best free bushcraft resources by contributing regularly.
What We're Looking For
We value content that is:
- Original and based on real experience.
- Safe and suitable for Scouts and outdoor learners.
- Easy to follow with clear instructions.
- Encouraging responsible outdoor practices and respect for nature.
- Supported by your own photographs where possible.
Why Contribute?
By sharing your skills on Scout Bushcraft, you'll help thousands of Scout Leaders, volunteers and outdoor enthusiasts discover new activities and develop practical skills. Your experience could inspire young people to gain confidence, learn new techniques and enjoy the outdoors safely.
We'll always credit you for your work and, where appropriate, include links to your website, social media or bushcraft organisation.
Get in Touch
If you'd like to become a contributor, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us a little about yourself, the bushcraft skills you'd like to share and include examples of your work if you have them. Together, we can build a free, high-quality resource that helps more people discover the enjoyment of bushcraft and outdoor adventure.
Phone
(+44) 7525 659 844
derek@m0sce.co.uk
Address
Southend on Sea
Essex
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joining Scout Bushcraft
How can I contribute to Scout Bushcraft?
If you have experience in bushcraft, camping, survival skills or outdoor education, you're welcome to contribute. We accept guest articles, activity ideas, equipment reviews, photographs and practical tutorials that help Scouts and Scout Leaders develop their outdoor skills.
Who can become a contributor?
We welcome experienced bushcrafters, Scout Leaders, outdoor instructors, woodland craftspeople and anyone with genuine knowledge and a passion for teaching safe outdoor skills.
Can I Book Events or Training Through Scout Bushcraft?
No. Scout Bushcraft is purely an informational website dedicated to sharing knowledge about Scouting, bushcraft and outdoor skills. We do not organise or book Scout meetings, camps, events or training courses.
However, some of our contributors are experienced bushcraft instructors, Scout trainers or outdoor professionals who run their own courses and workshops. If you're interested in learning more about the training they offer, we'd be happy to put you in touch with them or direct you to their websites for further information.
Our aim is to provide free, educational resources that inspire people to develop their outdoor skills while supporting the Scouting community.
Do I need to be a Scout Leader?
No. You don't have to be a Scout Leader to contribute. If you have valuable bushcraft experience and can provide accurate, safe and engaging content, we'd love to hear from you.
What type of content are you looking for?
We're interested in:
- Bushcraft tutorials
- Fire lighting techniques
- Shelter building guides
- Camp cooking recipes
- Woodcraft and carving projects
- Navigation skills
- Knot-tying guides
- Nature and wildlife identification
- Equipment reviews
- Scout activity ideas
Can I include photos or videos?
Yes. Original, high-quality photos and videos are always welcome and help make guides more useful and engaging.
Will I receive credit for my work?
Absolutely. Every approved contribution is credited to its author, and where appropriate, we can include links to your website, social media or outdoor organisation.
Is there a cost to join or contribute?
No. Contributing to Scout Bushcraft is completely free. Our aim is to build a community-driven resource that helps more people enjoy bushcraft safely.
Can I promote my business or organisation?
We welcome brief information about your business, club or organisation within your author profile. However, contributions should focus on providing helpful, educational content rather than any form of paid advertising.
How do you review submissions?
Every submission is reviewed to ensure it is accurate, safe, original and suitable for a family-friendly audience. We may make minor edits for clarity, spelling or formatting before publication.
How do I submit an article?
Simply get in touch through our contact page with a brief introduction, your idea or completed article, and any accompanying photos or videos. We'll review your submission and get back to you as soon as possible. As Scout Bushcraft is run entirely by volunteers, it may take one to two weeks for us to respond. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch as soon as we can.
Can I become a regular contributor?
Yes! If you enjoy creating quality content, we'd be delighted to have you as a regular contributor. Regular contributors help expand our library of free bushcraft resources for Scouts and outdoor enthusiasts.
Why should I contribute to Scout Bushcraft?
By sharing your knowledge on Scout Bushcraft, you'll help inspire Scouts, Scout Leaders and outdoor enthusiasts across the UK. Your experience can help others learn new skills, stay safe outdoors and develop a lifelong appreciation for bushcraft and nature.
As the website is managed by someone with professional SEO training, every article is carefully optimised to achieve the best possible visibility in search engines. This means your contributions—and any appropriate links to your website, organisation or social media—have the opportunity to reach a much wider audience of people with a genuine interest in bushcraft and Scouting.
Our goal is simple: to create a free, high-quality resource that benefits the entire outdoor community while giving contributors the recognition they deserve.
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