How to Make Birch Tar | Preserving Bear Meat | Primitive Bushcraft Skills in the Wilderness

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

Into the Canadian Forest I go. To lose my mind. And find my soul. How lucky you are Shawn James. From Australia with envy and admiration. 🇨🇦🇭🇲🦘🐨🐕

[@meachster4316]

This channel is better than therapy.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Meachster. Absolutely! 👍👌👏 Best regards luck and health.

[@donnacole4227]

Now ain't that the truth Meachster. Florida loves Shawn James videos

[@funguykel]

And I don't have to pay by the hour.

[@donnacole4227]

@@funguykel oh I hadn't thought about that . lol. If we did we couldn't afford Shawn,,ain't that right

[@karolybobis]

These videos could also be written by a psychologist as I am very reassured. I've noticed that I'm not watching a movie tonight but watching Shawn James's videos. It's much better to watch them than movies and news. Just keep going Shawn James. Greetings from Hungary. God bless you Shawn James !!!!!!

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Thanks Shawn for sharing another beautiful day in your neighborhood. Love it and Cali....

[@marciamel6960]

Hey Shawn We've been watching your videos for approximately 18 months. We are from Brazil and love observing the season changes, which are not so well defined in our country. We love Cali, too! Your videos are our weekly dose of antistress.

[@fortunatadegiacomo1395]

Itiu u

[@paulthompson5416]

Hi Shawn I just wanted to give credit to you for such an enjoyable channels to watch you have almost 1.3million subs and the only thing that has really changed is that Mrs James has now joined you full time at the cabin. You're channels have consistently great content and your a pleasure to watch (Cali also) you never complain and keep just putting out great videos for our pleasure. So thank you for giving us an insight to how you, Mrs James and Cali live your self reliant lives. You're a very humble man with great content for anyone interested 👏🏼👏🏼😉 Thankyou

[@TheBeerbelly007]

That's good stuff ---

[@shirleyanderson8441]

Well said and so agree.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Paul Thompson 👍👌👏 Very well said, Sir! Best regards luck and health.

[@MsSalmannazir]

My self reliance take me to another world where there is no worries just peace and happiness

[@jalpa9642]

Shawn, have to tell ya.....I learn something new every time I see one of your video's. I never knew in my 70 years of life that tar could be made from Pine & Birch bark. In fact never even heard of it until this evening....! Great video..! Thanks..=)

[@jayweston6893]

And....one more thing I have learned from your channel. Thank you.

[@kerrymetzger5432]

Shawn, Your videos blow me away. You are amazing, you have become part of my daily routine. Sometimes you look so serious, but when you smile on camera now and then, it’s awesome. What an amazing job you’ve done. I hope you and your wife enjoy this lifestyle without having to deal with the outside world. From a Buffalo, New York, God bless. And look after your precious Cali, what a beautiful dog.

[@barrywebber100]

Cali always makes me smile! Thanks for posting Shawn.

[@SheriLatulip]

Watching these vlogs are like therapy to survive this crazy world.

[@0623kaboom]

i watch them for the sounds ... and Cali's antics ... and the banjo theme ;)

[@relentless7979]

I can't thank you enough for these videos. Your videos help to relieve a lot of stress. I wish you and your family all the very best!

[@heathbarnett3451]

Today at work I was talking to a coworker about how cool it would be to live in cabin in the middle of nowhere. My coworker said, “There’s this dude on KZbin who has a golden retriever and uses old tools and built this awesome cabin.” I replied, “My Self Reliance Sean James!?l” He replied, “Whoa dude you watch him to!?” ..... Needless to say we are good pals now and talked about MSR!

[@dalepointer9312]

The man and dog in the wild/ With his dog playing like a child/ The snow on the settled ground/ Chopping logs that were found/ Debarking and making kindling/ The cabin so far inland/ The wind whispers in the trees/ And ice bends frozen leaves/ The fire flickering to charco/ Working happily to acquire a goal/ Content and self-reliant/ Perhaps, both a little defiant/

[@MySelfReliance]

👍

[@dalepointer9312]

@@MySelfReliance ...it is an honor that you read my poem. Thanks.

[@grapestheoriginal]

Cool poem!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Dale Pointer very well said, indeed!

[@dalepointer9312]

@@greywolfwalking6359 ....thanks.

[@juhaanttinen9031]

Greetings from Finland. I like a lot watching Your Channel during the winter. Keep going on !

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Watching you work and seeing Cali play makes me happy. 😊

[@altonmedcalf5790]

Living down here in the bayou country of Louisiana I find the contrast in our environments very refreshing. You're an amazing man Shawn. Thank you for inviting us into your way of life. Keep up the good work.

[@happycamper538]

THANK YOU for harvesting Birch Bark from a downed tree.

[@theresalero7039]

Friday videos are the perfect start to my day. Thank you for this video wrapping up my Monday evening, lovely surprise on a Monday! I did a lot of outside work today and had that lovely tired muscle feeling when you are making progress! Thanks again Shawn.

[@fryode]

You make me proud to roll my own. I don't rock a cabin, but every circuit board I fix is a triumph.

[@julianedeasis2628]

I praise your ability to live off grid. I wish I could do the same especially with how things are now. You bring a us a sense of calm.

[@MisterN1]

Whole world: In complete crisis over the markets and virus. My Self Reliance: *plays comfy music and doesn't have to worry about any of that because he's self reliant*

[@monicabrendale1623]

I think that is his whole idea.and a great one ! I would love to escape too !♥️

[@oldschoolman1444]

He's nobody's fool, self reliant to the end, nothing but respect for the man!

[@Newie67]

Thx that made my day lol

[@timberwolf306]

Yup he's living the dream.

[@ws775]

Actually he does have enough to live on without the u tube income. And he does go to the store once a week. He did an entire video talking about it would be impossible to live completely off the land.

[@byron6002]

Ciao from MILANO, Italy.....we're closed in quarantena for Corona Virus but we're strong always!!!!!!!!

[@suzannetodaro5494]

Pregieri per voi.

[@byron6002]

Grazie!! ;)

[@byron6002]

@@Julie-ub1zi thank you, but here in Italy the situation is not so difficult, the weather is good, today it's a sunshine day, We take care of our healthy. I'm happy that Trump hgo home ahahah ;)

[@normabenavidez2138]

You can talk, you can have music, what ever you wish because it's like I'm there anyway, especially listening to you walking through the snow. It takes me back to deer hunting season. Thank you Mr. and Mrs James.

[@Jbuss0679]

Gratz on all the success with the channel Shawn! It's amazing to see all your hard work really paying off and love how the place is really coming together. It's also pretty amazing to see the type of people that seem to watch and sub to this channel and how everyone is so nice with each other. I wish you and your family good health and can't wait for the next video.

[@andyfunke9484]

What give it's not Friday? Not that I'm complaining. Gonna treat myself to a half an hour of one of my favorite KZbin channel. Thanks for the Monday video.

[@eleonorbumanglag2265]

Love this blog..congrats mr.shawn

[@young-soonkim6730]

Nice Monday video Shawn & Cali🐕!👍

[@cherrydowns7745]

That gurgling little stream could put me to sleep in a heartbeat! So soothing, like stroking my soul.

[@whynotbekind1957]

Really enjoy your videos...so many youtubers are filming, telling everyone what and how to do...i appreciate that you just show what you are doing, and we can take away from it, what we want.

[@Technolifter]

What i was learned is that you use a horisotinal tunnel /chimney for the smoke and put the barrel with the birch bark on top of the outlet. The old timers here in the north of Norway used to make smokers for meat and fish the same way too.

[@melloyello4704]

I’m a HUGE fan...get excited every Friday afternoon for a new video, so this is a big bonus! But I can tell you’re upset about something. I really hope all is well on the homestead. Y’all have had such a whirlwind of changes lately...please stick with it! Your story gives me hope for the future!

[@ireneburke1732]

Your videos make it I'm possible not to appreciate Canada. Thank you for your time and hard work in making these videos for us.

[@shirleygeorge6351]

Wow! That was so good Shawn..thanks a ton for sharing such priceless sustaining chores. God bless you & Co.

[@nessaoxo]

My favourite channel on KZbin, hands down! Also, I may be biased (Ontario girl here) but Ontario's wilderness is so beautiful :)

[@kittymorse7402]

Mine too. I am a Texas gal.

[@Sara2016a]

nessaoxo This channel and Pet Goose George are my favorite ❤️

[@wilson4328]

You misspelled favorite. ;-)

[@young-soonkim6730]

@@wilson4328 That's correct way in Canada!

[@henrietterozema8379]

Sam I am British!

[@edowlut2004]

Just what we all needed in this time of turmoil, another video from Shawn

[@thomasmcnab5068]

Hi Shawn....never seen any one make birch tar before!.... Variety like this makes your channel the best!...Thank you sir!

[@goodfood-worksmart-enjoyli679]

Nature, it’s all there, thanks for taking the time to allow us to enjoy nature’s bounty and beauty.

[@jamesgoodman6243]

Shawn you are a wealth of knowledge. Everytime I view your videos I learn something new as well as exciting Thank you an God bless Be Safe. Jim

[@MrCow579]

I can't wait to see you start building the workshop or the outpost!

[@juanitavirts7656]

Hey Cali how is my precious on this bright beautiful day!!! Loads of love coming your way....

[@manny0102]

Literally so exited to watch this 😩 I have bad insomnia and I watch you before I go to sleep! Super relaxing! Thank you

[@Sara2016a]

Lanam Ramo Watch also Pet Goose George and you will love it. I always watch this channel and Pet Goose before I go to sleep 😍

[@michelleallison8946]

I just wanted to say your videos have helped mentally and physically, and I so enjoy to see someone doing what I've longed to do for so long. Sometime us as people get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the world. I watch for your latest videos and Cali is great! She'll go all day throwing her decoy. And she loves you so much. Your latest video. About birch tar, I sense some anxiety in you. I hope you're holding it together out there! I haven't seen your wife, hope she is still there with ya. If not, keep going brother you got this. Ty so much for giving me internal strength...

[@michelleallison8946]

I just wanted to say in this hard Satan's age, we all have stuff that's going on that at times are too hard to handle. I've been watching your channel for months now! And it's you and Cali that get me by. Ty so much Shawn and for all you do. I'm going through some real tough stuff right now and I give my thanx to you and your "self reliance " you might not know how much you help people, but you do! It's my time too unwind and see that it is possible.... Love to see you and what progresses! Please keep strong and know there is so many rooting for you!... Throw that decoy to Cali once for me.... I watch every day. I know it's hard to post so often, just know your hard core watchers are waiting and here for ya. Hang tight my dude... You got this

[@michelleallison8946]

Stupid word spell, I didn't say satan

[@paultelegdi2360]

I’m starting to get it. Anything you do takes 3, 4 times longer because you’re filming it. It takes time to plan and set up the camera to capture whatever you’re doing at any one time. Then pause, reset the camera to film the next sequence. What gets me, is that you have to walk ahead to position the camera, then walk back to start walking toward it. Also a lot of creativity goes into capturing the views you want and then more creativity in editing it to give the viewers the end product. You’re a hands-on person, but artistic as well. Kudos. I'm learning a lot about bushcraft as well. Thank you.

[@TheChase008]

You should do a video where you interview your wife and daughters to ask them what they think of your choice of lifestyle. It would be interesting for us to hear their perspective. I'm sure it must make them proud in many ways.

[@paulthompson5416]

That would be a little to intrusive would it not 🤷🏼‍♂️ Im sure their very proud but probably don't want to be on camera as its not for everyone.

[@TheChase008]

@@paulthompson5416 As the old saying goes , there is no harm in asking. It would be up to them obviously. It is only a suggestion.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

I watched a video recommended to me the other day- so amateur, so jerky, bad editing. . I kept thinking " nothing like Shawns", yours are so smooth and beautiful. We've been spoiled! Yours are so professional! Every time!

[@garymeldrum949]

Dude I could watch your videos all day. Love your dog too. Your skills are second to none

[@moritzbenner4190]

The audio and video quality of your video's is magnificent.

[@shirleyanderson8441]

Your accurate axe-wielding skills are impressive; one would think you've done this a lot. Great multi-use of one campfire: Birch tar, bear roast and bear jerky. And you have all those packs to slice and skewer. Whew. Thanks.

[@ilaydaaydn5869]

I just Wanna live in nature rather than weird city. I love this channel.

[@ilaydaaydn5869]

@Bobby Brady ikr I'm in a big depression cuz of this lifestyle. Not my type tbh. ig imma travel the world soon. No matter hard conditions tbh just wanna go on without stop.

[@igitahimsa5871]

@@ilaydaaydn5869 If that is what makes *your* heart sing, then I encourage you to do it..And then if after awhile you change your mind and want to live another way, that's OK too. JMHO.

[@JasonMcCann841]

Birch tar and Chaga! Many healthy uses for natural products. Thanks Shawn

[@deborahplyler6528]

It is always so nice when you or whom ever can make natural things like the birch tar to use for a number of things, we had a mild winter this year but I think everyone is ready for spring. Thanks for sharing with every one how to make Birch tar. Take care

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Lovely♥️ Sweet Cali ready to play as always. And always has a happy tail. 🤣😘♥️

[@donnacole4227]

Hey at 8:20 Cali has not showed her sweet face ,,where is she I wonder .😋

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Donna Cole-you just missed her. She is in the background at 0:24 😊

[@briandepoppe7209]

Enjoy your videos. Beautiful country, love the scenery. The water trickles down the creek. Hard on a tired bladder.

[@Oxatolla]

So proud that you are sitting pretty during these uncertain times Shawn. Oh to be self reliant. High five from Parry Sound!

[@williamleopold507]

We love watching all your shows Shawn James and Self Reliant

[@nethercraft4560]

Mate your content is amazing. Much love from Australia.

[@kevinblack16]

Thanks for adding some different angles while you work.

[@alanmumford8806]

The knife/cleaver with the antler handle is a splendid looking beast!

[@Deadeye96]

This channel is the only sane thing in 2020

[@dalecybulskie7242]

I view your videos with noise cancelling headphones so your microphone makes the wind gusts sound like large trucks driving nearby,but the sound of the trickling melt water sounded like a musical instrument.I also enjoy when you can include the sounds of the crows.I hope you come across a productive body of water for fishing when you get out in your canoe.You've got another full schedule this year but maybe you'll get your cold cellar dug next fall before the ground freezes.I can't wait to see you put the finishing touches on your screened in porch.That will be a great place to sleep in the cool fresh air,or spend leisure time away from the bugs.Thanks Shawn for your generosity in sharing the beauty you have surrounded yourself with.🌲🐕👫🚣🏻🐇🏞🌲

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Shawn .

[@davidnoseworthy4540]

Hey Shawn, I don't comment much, but I saw a Monday video...whoo-hoo! awesome! I knew about pine tar, as you mentioned, never thought about Birch Tar. I will be trying this myself for the bug repellent aspect. As always Shawn, thank-you for sharing the efforts, and the knowledge gained. Also a respectful "tip of my hat" and thanks to Mrs. James and a "good rub behind the ears" to Calli.

[@deesa3500]

This is great, what a pick me up on a Monday 😀

[@suzannetodaro5494]

For a lot of people, I saw on his Shawn James channel that he was posting but I thought it was on that channel not this one. So happy. :)

[@Scorpiomary]

I enjoyed your vlog Calli is beautiful with her coat. The stream was awesome

[@hildamorrison2003]

Most paints these days come in plastic gal. cans instead of metal ones so if you find some metal ones, keep them to use on your fire. The plastic ones can be used for container gardening closer to the cabin. Maybe you could tell KZbin that when someone "likes" a video it's so the maker knows the video is enjoyed & he's doing a great job - I don't want to keep them as I use a tablet to view them. Found litterly hundreds of videos that I "liked" by accident & had to remove them individually & I know I hadn't put to save them. I always enjoy your videos.

[@idaberrones3809]

So much talent Shawn

[@AuntieDeb71]

Loving that round stainless steel freezer!

[@deborahatkins6279]

Your dog is the coolest!! Love the videos!!

[@davidleblanc4712]

THAT BIRCH IS INCREDIABLE..WOW

[@kiddobee3610]

Tar making Part Deux... can't wait to see how this batch turns out!

[@joehaefeker9398]

I was concerned my friend about your finger. Thank for all of your videos and may the Lord bless and keep you 🙏

[@jonnybkuehl878]

Thank so much Shawn for informing us on what the Birch tar is used for. I'd like to see how you use the tar. Making insect repellant, etc...

[@lhvfjr]

Brazilian fan. you are amazing !

[@JamieKrause86]

Never made jerky with a campfire, that is pretty cool!

[@dorothyculbertson5640]

Just wanted to say thank you for your videos, simply wonderful, best to your family from South Carolina

[@TonyGeneseo]

Just back from a 4 day ice fishing trip at a family location on lower shin pond. This winter has left Augusta with bare ground and snow banks. And winter isn't done yet for sure. While not Ontario, winter is still very alive and well in northern Maine !! Was hoping you'd have posted a new video after getting back to cell service and wifi. Love your videos for so many reasons but one of the biggest is that I still learn and that's immeasurable !! While were the same age I am amazed at the knowledge you've amassed in your years and while I'm an outdoorsman and very competent, you take it to an entirely new level of knowledge and ability. ! Thank you for sharing that with all of us and more specifically ME. !!

[@cmeeoutdoors7556]

I have learned so much from watching your work. Always great content.

[@cheryltaylor9286]

Thanks Shawn. Loved your content on video. I just want to say. Even though spring is popping here. I was so happy to see your newest video. Not quite ready to get into mowing and yard work. ( I do enjoy it) but not yet. Watching do your thing was great. 💕

[@SwampDonkey530]

Those slabby old birch always eluded me.. haha, .embrace the return of the sun . .Thank you for all you effort , must surely consume time

[@3letourneau157]

J’adore toujours vous regarder vivre 🙏 beaucoup D’inspiration dans une vraie nature tellement pure et vraie

[@debijeffries43]

Greetings from Colorado! I love these videos. Thank you

[@vikinglife6316]

The Dutch Oven one of the greatest inventions of its time.

[@stephenriley9084]

Shawn, A very good illustration of what to do with a fire. Regards Stephen.

[@louisecassidy5991]

So people choose to slave for other people for a wage, and go to the supermarket for food, or live a great life the old traditional way, working just as hard or harder, healthier, fitter, more natural food. I love this. Thanks.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Had to stop for a minute , take care of " family chores n playtime, with the grands".. Back to it n as usual... The calming effect of your content, worked! Thanks for sharing! C Ya on the trail!

[@0623kaboom]

silly person ... you should have sat the grand kids down and had them watch it too ;) perhaps you would then have a quiet together time watching something you all could enjoy ;)

[@mindyvaughn8217]

This was such a nice treat. I really needed it. Thank you.💖

[@thunderrider1949]

Sharp IT, stick IT, dry IT and above all have fun with IT. 🖖

[@Afterlife_Investing]

Simply beautiful, would love to do some bush crafting with Shawn

[@TheAngiedh]

Primitive is rather genius - how would one know that burning the skin of the birch tree makes a multi purpose tar? Your videos compliment how friggin awesome natural life is !!!

[@BeAmbitiousNotContent]

Angela , I definitely agree with you. I try to live as holistic as I can be.

[@alidahall8726]

Youll be surprised what you can do with local plants and tree barks. Back than native americans would use plants and herbs not just for cooking but also for medicinal uses. theres a tree bark that was used as a pain reliever which a local pain medicine was made. Also peniciline was found in a type of mold. So youd be surprised what plants can do for people if we only had the opportunity to learn

[@0623kaboom]

any bark will produce tar ... birch just gives more and so does pine ... mind you birch bark gives less than birch logs ... the Swedish have a few video's up on making birch tar ... real simple and loads of tar without wasting the bark ...

[@0623kaboom]

@@alidahall8726 willow bark is the pain reliever and bread mold is what penecilin is made from ... also willow bark and branches make excellent rooting water when allowed to steep in warm water all day long ... tbh nature has a remedy for everything including cancer ... big pharma just doesnt make money on it so it doesnt get promoted as much as their poor man made substitutes that tend to be more harmful than the ailment . and yes Cancer is cured by weed ... and has been known to do that since back in the 50's and 60's ... berkley and mit and a few other big universities proved it then big pharma had it scheduled because they couldnt make money off of a natural plant that grows to maturity in 3 months

[@alidahall8726]

@@0623kaboom ya my doctor wont prescribe weed for my pain saying theres not enough studies and im thing thats a lie but shes ok giving me two pain meds and a muscle relaxor when weed can do the job of those three alone

[@kathyguenther5866]

My grandmother canned meat. It made it very tender and she used it in stews, soups added it to gravy. I would also use it for tacos in salads or in a hotdish of sorts with potatoes and vegetables. I believe she just season it with salt and pepper in the jar. I bet you could pressure cook on your new would stove with a bit of watching and wood. Love the show.......Happy spring if it's not there right now it's coming......

[@lindsaylittle6535]

Love that knife, Shawn. The one you a slicing that good looking bear meat with. Great to see you getting the itch to get some chores done. Cabin fever up here too.

[@BeAmbitiousNotContent]

Lindsay Little as a child, I developed an appreciation and fondness for nature. It’s funny how I never got cabin fever in isolation but have gotten it in the city. The heart knows😍

[@lindsaylittle6535]

@@BeAmbitiousNotContent Yep, know what you mean. We live in the woods and love it, however last year I let projects undone and and then the winter hit. Now I need to get things dug out and some trees cut etc. I know what you mean about the city. When I lived in one, I would always daydream about what was going on up here. LOL!

[@BrokeBoysBushcraft]

These kinds of skills are a lost art. Thank you for sharing some knowledge with us all. Awesome job man! Keep up the great work. What you do is an inspiration for smaller channels like my own. 👍👍

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

Birch tar. I will have to try it. Here in Northern Minnesota, like Canada, spring is fast approaching. Loved the Winter but excited for spring. Thanks Shawn

[@leann4925]

Learn something new every day as didn't have a clue what you were about to do. Now that is awesome and hope it works for the bugs. Thank you so much.

[@simpletonsunshine]

In Sweden, where I grew up, it was common to make baskets, etc from the bark of the birch trees. More as a hobby, nowadays, but part of living at one time.

[@pamelathornton70]

Happy to hear a babbling brook on the end of video.....soothing. Thanks

[@safarabiglake3039]

My best shows!! Now I got my son looking at it...thank you!!!

[@skronkaamulen]

Hallo! I live in the north of Sweden and there we use something we call it "Beckolja" in Swedish, which is Birchoil, exactly what you are talking about. The Sami people have used this thousands of years against bugs and mosquitoes, and as a perfume ;)

[@maddieadams75]

Enjoy the artistry of it all ❤️

[@John-yy1oy]

Hope you are doing well and on your way up to the cabin. Greetings from BC