woodcraft

[ woo d-kraft, -krahft ]

/ ˈwʊdˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /

skill in anything that pertains to the woods or forest, especially in making one's way through the woods or in hunting, trapping, etc.

the art of making or carving wooden objects.

Origin of woodcraft

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at wood¹, craft

He was a Michigan man of French descent, possessing a thorough knowledge of woodcraft and a magnificent physique.

Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail |Arthur R. Thompson
Certain ones among them, adepts in woodcraft, have now begun to range this forest with nets.

The Gay Rebellion |Robert W. Chambers
It was going to be a fine opportunity to learn the value of those secrets of woodcraft which he had picked up from time to time.

The Pioneer Boys on the Missouri |Harrison Adams
Whilst it lasts, however, it kills more rabbits than every other stroke of woodcraft the poacher knows.

The Confessions of a Poacher |Anonymous

As they grew old enough to understand, their father instructed them in all the arts of woodcraft.

The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book |Constance Cary Harrison

woodcraft

/ (ˈwʊdˌkrɑːft) /

ability and experience in matters concerned with living in a wood or forest

ability or skill at woodwork, carving, etc

skill in caring for trees

woodcraftsman, noun