Douglas S. Meyer

Dougs journey began in New Albany Indiana where he spent his early years before moving to Concord North Carolina at the age of 15 Alongside his brothers Robbie and Ronnie he cherished weekends at their cabin on Rough River Lake in Kentucky where they immersed themselves in outdoor adventures sparking Dougs lifelong passion for nature and primitive skills Following his high school years Doug enlisted in the army as a Combat Engineer before pursuing his academic interests at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he delved into history and anthropology It was during an anthropology field trip to the Schiele Museum that he encountered Steve Watts a master of primitive skills whose demonstrations ignited Dougs fascination with ancient crafts Under the mentorship of luminaries like Steve Watts Errett Callahan and Charles Worsham Doug honed his skills in survival tracking and craftsmanship He dedicated himself to mastering the intricacies of primitive living drawing inspiration from cultures around the world Dougs passion for preserving ancient traditions led him to share his expertise with audiences worldwide conducting demonstrations and workshops and contributing to the preservation of indigenous knowledge He authored books on Native American Blowguns and Stone Age Survival enriching the understanding of primitive technologies and their cultural significance Today Doug resides in Kannapolis North Carolina with his wife of over three decades Jana and their beloved Shih Tzus Sassy and Sadie Together they continue to embrace a life filled with gratitude honoring the timeless wisdom of their ancestors and inspiring future generations to connect with nature and traditional skills