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Bushcraft stag events with a difference: where you can experience a potent connection to the natural world, a great sense of community, a sense of achievement and mark this transition into a different phase of life.
An alternative bushcraft stag party either overnight or for a whole weekend might include canoe trips, bushcraft skills, mammal tracking, firecraft, or how to skin a deer. We can tailor events to your preferences.
Bushcraft stag events with a difference: where you can experience a potent connection to the natural world, a great sense of community, a sense of achievement and mark this transition into a different phase of life. Possibilities include overnight or whole weekend camp events, canoe trips, learning tracking, firecraft, or how to skin a deer. We can tailor events to your preferences.
We offer an alternative to the typical stag do. The focus for our stag events is not on drinking and whilst some drinks around the campfire and/or at the pub will be expected we believe in much more than the standard, superficial stag night ‘package’ to deliver an experience which is both fun and meaningful.
For example in addition to bushcraft, survival skills & nature connection activities we can offer some facilitated campfire dialogue and/or some traditional storytelling to focus attention and enrich the experience.
For those events based in the wonderful and varied terrain of Dartmoor, aside from a nature based immersive bushcraft camp experience with varied and challenging skills and activities, we can sometimes offer additional off site adventure options (subject to availability & cost) like archery & axe throwing.
If you are a looking for a unique stag event that will be both rewarding and memorable look no further!
See below for bushcraft stag event sample programmes.
Location: One of our wild sites on Dartmoor
Programme: A stag event incorporating a wide range of bushcraft, camp craft & nature connection activities. May include firecraft, shelter building, woodcraft/knife craft; mammal tracking; stalking; food foraging etc; Deer skinning and butchery can be included subject to availability (although this cannot be guaranteed).
Kit: We supply all necessary field equipment. Tents and/or hammocks can be provided – preference to be specified.
Food: We provide supper(s) & breakfast(s); you will need to bring packed lunches. Campfire supper might typically be veggie pasta or a venison stew; breakfast will usually be porridge & crumpets or bacon rolls. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
Date/times Dependent on tides
Location River Dart, Totnes
Programme A stag event typically for up to 12 people primarily paddling on the River Dart to/from Totnes with refreshment stops; overnight camping & cooking; and optional early morning paddles (subject to weather conditions), interspersed with elements of bushcraft/fieldcraft and nature awareness.
Deer skinning can be included subject to availability (although this cannot be guaranteed). Tents and/or hammocks can be provided – preference to be specified.
Pub stops If tides are favourable – an optional nightpaddle to the local pub can be offered.
Costs: Budget costs:
< 24 hour event: from £125p.p.
< 48 hour event: from £220p.p.
Subject to a minimum group size of 9,
Deer skinning – £100-130*, Deer hide tanning (for event souvenir) – £65*
*guide prices – to be checked at time subject to supplier quote & availability
We have a range of experienced and enthusiastic leaders we can call upon to lead your event. This will be discussed with you in advance and a name confirmed once we know your programme and date requirements and can match that with a leader’s skills and availability.
We typically offer 1 or 2 night stag events. These camp events may be based on Dartmoor or on / alongside the River Dart from Totnes.
Timings for private events can be tailored around your requirements. However for events on the estuary tides will generally inform start and return times. This can be discussed with you before booking.
What you will need will be informed by the specific programme and location. We will discuss and agree this with you and provide a detailed kit list after booking.
Generally for overnight camps we ask you to bring:
If you opt for a paddle event you may also wish to bring a swimming costume & towel.
NB all paddle equipment is provided including buoyancy aids.
The location will depend on the programme and venue. This usually is one of our sites on Dartmoor, a coastal location in South Devon or, for a paddle, from Totnes Boatshed next to the river near Totnes weir.
Full joining instructions including directions will be issued beforehand.
We usually include breakfasts, evening meals and refreshments and ask you to bring food for packed lunch.
We can, subject to availability, supply deer to include a skinning/butchery and cooking activity for a preparation of venison stew. NB This is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Complete a booking enquiry form here providing as much detail as possible including your ideal dates.
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