6 Primitive Skills From Our Ancestors That We Should All Learn

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Knowing how to start a fire might seem simple, but it’s a skill that requires practice.

HOW TO START A FIRE

Building a shelter is an essential survival skill.

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BUILDING SHELTER

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Being able to identify edible plants, berries, nuts, and mushrooms in the wild is a crucial survival skill.

FORAGING

These skills take practice and are essential for providing food in a survival situation.

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HUNTING AND TRAPPING

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Navigation skills, like using a compass and reading maps, have become rare in today’s GPS-reliant world.

NAVIGATION

Fishing involves more than just throwing a hook into the water.

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FISHING