TheRockstarFarmer

At Nathan's Deer Camp we'll do anything for a buck! It's muzzle loading season in SE Iowa and it's time for the long awaited deer camp. Grab your moccasins and your black powder and come along for the ride. I was in Boy Scouts growing up, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bushcraft activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, fire making, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers.

Join myself, Tiffy and my friend Riley as we tent camp two nights in the Midwest. One night in a cedar forest and the next night in an open area by a pond. I demonstrate a cool way to hold your cooking grate, and on the second night we build a log cabin style fire. I was in Boy Scouts growing up, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, fire making, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

My good buddy Steve shows me a new honey hole for fishing and camping. We have a relaxing campout and we catch some fish and fry them up. I was in Boy Scouts growing up, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, fire making, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

Join me in Welcoming my new camping companion Tiffy G! We head out to my favorite summer campground, Pollmiller Park in West Point, IA, for a weekend of camping, swimming, and bicycling. I was in Boy Scouts growing up, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, fire making, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

I finally got my Mom to go camping! Join us as we luxury camp near Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and I perform the national anthem at my cousins retirement ceremony. I was in Boy Scouts growing up, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, fire making, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

Don't junk your old van! it may have a few years left as an RV. In this episode I demonstrate how I converted my van and we go for an awesome summer campout at Argyle Lake State Park in Colchester Illinois. I was in Boy Scouts growing up, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, fire making, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

On June 29th 2023 the homestead was ground zero for a powerful derecho which also dropped a tornado. This video shows the damage and cleanup effort. I was in Boy Scouts growing up, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, fire making, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

Rarely do I bushcraft in June because of hot and buggy conditions, however this time of year the Burdock (or Wild Rhubarb) leaves are at their fullest. I have wanted to try this for a long time and I was quite impressed with how well they worked.

In this episode I answer some frequently asked questions about the In the Bush Series and we celebrate 100 episodes at the cabin with a good old fashioned wiener roast! I was in Boy Scouts growing up, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, fire making, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

In a survival or preparedness situation, knowing how to process an animal hide could save your life. My friend Tony demonstrates how to buckskin and tan animal hides so you can make your own clothing. I was in Boy Scouts growing up, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, fire making, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

I needed to boil down several gallons of maple water, so I made a campout out of it! I was in Boy Scouts growing up and even made it to eagle, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, firemaking, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

Twas a warm day in January of 2023 so I took advantage, my original shelter idea didn't work so I had to get creative or go home. In this video I demonstrate how bushcrafting is creativity, more so than skill. I was in Boy Scouts growing up and even made it to eagle, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, firemaking, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

This video was filmed on Halloween of 2022, So I may look a little different than I do today, however this is a classic episode. In this one I camp near a creek that is the original location of an old Lee County Iowa ghost story. I was in Boy Scouts growing up and even made it to eagle, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, firemaking, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

I know this video is late. I missed about 5 months of 2023 due to illness. I am back however, and I still have episodes that were filmed before I got sick. I hope you all enjoy this episode all about the year of 2022 and all the great memories made in the bush! I was in Boy Scouts growing up and even made it to eagle, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, firemaking, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic

This video was filmed back in 2020 when I had entirely too much time on my hands. I debated on whether to post this but what the heck, it's too stupid not to. In this humor filled video I demonstrate the basics of a 12 course meal by serving it to myself. The copious amount of calories and alcohol are probably the reason for my recent health issues, I hope you enjoy. Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Just a simple video to show some updates I've done to my off grid cabin! I was in Boy Scouts growing up and even made it to eagle, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, firemaking, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic My influencers and their channels: My Morel Maddness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVD... Corporals Corner / recall5811 \ Steve Wallis / thestevewallis Steve Wallis Step Two / stevewallis. . Craig Farraway / craigfarraway Coalcracker Bushcraft https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSV... OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY / @offgridwithd. . Gregg Ovens / ovensrockym. . Fowler's Makery and Mischief / fowlersmake. . Townsends / jastowns. . Kyle's Cabin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQg-... Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen / thevikingbu. . Far North Bushcraft and Survival https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8y... Sam the Cooking Guy / samthecooki. . BBQ Pit Boys / bbqpitboys These channels are awesome and an inspiration to me, comment below what channels you enjoy! Can be on any platform not just YouTube!

I haven't posted in awhile because I had a bad case of pancreatitis. Spent 44 days in the hospital. This too shall pass, and the content will only get better. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

Presenting my new band (as of February 2023) Big Guitars and G strings! If you love classic rock, you will love this band! This band is based in Southeast Iowa, but we ARE willing to travel.

With times getting hard on the homestead, I fashoin a covered wagon and head west on the Oregon trail for gold and riches! I was in Boy Scouts growing up and even made it to eagle, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, firemaking, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic My influencers and their channels: My Morel Maddness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVD... Corporals Corner https://www.youtube.com/user/recall5811\ Steve Wallis https://www.youtube.com/c/thestevewallis Steve Wallis Step Two https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveWallis... Craig Farraway https://www.youtube.com/craigfarraway Coalcracker Bushcraft https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSV... OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY https://www.youtube.com/@OFFGRIDwithD... Gregg Ovens https://www.youtube.com/c/OvensRockyM... Fowler's Makery and Mischief https://www.youtube.com/c/FowlersMake... Townsends https://www.youtube.com/user/jastowns... Kyle's Cabin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQg-... Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVikingBu... Far North Bushcraft and Survival https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8y... Sam the Cooking Guy https://www.youtube.com/c/samthecooki... BBQ Pit Boys https://www.youtube.com/c/bbqpitboys These channels are awesome and an inspiration to me, comment below what channels you enjoy! Can be on any platform not just YouTube! Corncob - Country by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100565 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ All Good In The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Jenny's Theme by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

We're fast approaching 100 episodes of the In the Bush series, but I do have more to offer than just that. Join me for a little chat as I discuss the future of my channel and my plans!

Addrienne, a wild mushroom expert takes me mushroom hunting in the fall of 2022 and we find and describe lots of wild edible mushrooms! I was in Boy Scouts growing up and even made it to eagle, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, firemaking, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic My influencers and their channels: My Morel Maddness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVD... Corporals Corner https://www.youtube.com/user/recall5811\ Steve Wallis https://www.youtube.com/c/thestevewallis Steve Wallis Step Two https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveWallis... Craig Farraway https://www.youtube.com/craigfarraway Coalcracker Bushcraft https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSV... OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY https://www.youtube.com/@OFFGRIDwithD... Gregg Ovens https://www.youtube.com/c/OvensRockyM... Fowler's Makery and Mischief https://www.youtube.com/c/FowlersMake... Townsends https://www.youtube.com/user/jastowns... Kyle's Cabin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQg-... Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVikingBu... Far North Bushcraft and Survival https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8y... Sam the Cooking Guy https://www.youtube.com/c/samthecooki... BBQ Pit Boys https://www.youtube.com/c/bbqpitboys These channels are awesome and an inspiration to me, comment below what channels you enjoy! Can be on any platform not just YouTube!

This is night two of my previous video with Jimmy. This was impromptu as I wasn't planning to stay another night. The bush is so peaceful that going back home is often sad, so I opted for a second night. Riley joined me and we made monster Philly cheese steaks and spent the relaxing rainy night around the fire warm, and dry. I was in Boy Scouts growing up and even made it to eagle, but after I turned 18 "adulting' took over and I rarely did any of those activities. After seeing the way the world was going I decided I needed to brush up on my self-reliance and outdoor skills. So in January of 2021 I began hiking out into my woods, building fires, shelters, cooking, and doing other bush activities. I decided for my own benefit I would film and catalog these trips, and track my progress along the way. You are watching me learn in real time. In this video series you will see me learning survival skills and enjoying nature in various forms including; bushcrafting, firemaking, campfire cooking, fishing, hunting, and foraging. In many videos you will be invited along for the journey as I camp in every possible environment from under the stars, to bushcraft shelters, to tent camping and even some vanping in my van and luxury camping in campers. In the fall of 2021 I built a small cabin in one of my favorite locations. Many of the videos take place there as well. Big thank you to Brandon "Cooper" Wilson for the "In the Bush" graphic My influencers and their channels: My Morel Maddness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVD... Corporals Corner https://www.youtube.com/user/recall5811\ Steve Wallis https://www.youtube.com/c/thestevewallis Steve Wallis Step Two https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveWallis... Craig Farraway https://www.youtube.com/craigfarraway Coalcracker Bushcraft https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSV... OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY https://www.youtube.com/@OFFGRIDwithD... Gregg Ovens https://www.youtube.com/c/OvensRockyM... Fowler's Makery and Mischief https://www.youtube.com/c/FowlersMake... Townsends https://www.youtube.com/user/jastowns... Kyle's Cabin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQg-... Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVikingBu... Far North Bushcraft and Survival https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8y... Sam the Cooking Guy https://www.youtube.com/c/samthecooki... BBQ Pit Boys https://www.youtube.com/c/bbqpitboys These channels are awesome and an inspiration to me, comment below what channels you enjoy! Can be on any platform not just YouTube! Hammock Fight by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/