Douglas S. Meyer

Doug’s 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 Doug’s 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 Doug’s 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 ...