VIKING HUNTING, FISHING and WOODSMANSHIP by Tyr Neilsen
/Scandinavian people during the Viking Age could survive in all kinds of nature. In a land which experiences extreme weather and treacherous 6 month winters, surviving was a full time job, and for Vikings, and Viking Age families, the most important thing each day regarding survival was finding food. This meant that hunting, fishing and woodsmanshp skills were necessary skills that had to be maintained all the time.
In addition to these skills, Vikings needed tough and durable clothing, for hunting and fishing out in the mountains, forests, lakes, rivers and sea. Viking Age hunters made their own clothes and footwear for use in rough terrain, and made specialized clothing that tolerated being outside in rain or snow during violent storms and freezing winters.
Vikings also made all the hunting and fishing equipment needed in order to flourish year round. In all conditions, having the best tools and equipment is a must, as having the best possible equipment has always been important when survival out in nature can depend on the smallest advantage.
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