- Meet Our Instructors -
Our instructors bring decades of real-world wilderness experience to every class. Get to know the team behind Georgia Bushcraft.
WILDERNESS SKILLS INSTRUCTOR
BUSHCRAFT KELSO
Wilderness skills instructor, gear developer and tester, blacksmith and owner of Bushcraftkelso LLC. Kelso brings years of hands-on experience teaching bushcraft fundamentals from fire craft to shelter building.
ADVENTURE INSTRUCTOR
JACKS GENEGA
Jacks Genega is an avid adventurer and full-time van-lifer whose journey into exploring wilderness skills has taken her across the country. She brings energy, knowledge, and a passion for getting people outside.
WILDERNESS SKILLS INSTRUCTOR
JAMES GIBSON
James Gibson is a proud native of East Tennessee, born and raised in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains. His deep roots in Appalachian outdoor traditions inform every class he teaches.
SURVIVAL & BUSHCRAFT INSTRUCTOR
JASON SALYER
Jason Salyer is a seasoned expert in wilderness survival, bushcraft, homesteading, and hunting. With decades of field experience, Jason teaches practical skills rooted in real-world application.
EDUCATOR & AUTHOR
CRAIG CAUDILL
Educator, author, podcaster, and Master Naturalist. Craig Caudill began his outdoor experiences while growing up in rural Kentucky and has dedicated his life to teaching wilderness awareness and self-reliance.
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