The Backwoods Bag
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BLADE Show Staff Badge Official!
I never would have never expected that I’d have the opportunity to become member of the BLADE team and be a part of this event.
Article: Local woman stars in her third ‘Naked & Afraid’ TV episode
This 21-day challenge takes place in the Florida Everglades and airs this Sunday, April 21 Melissa Miller will face off Read More
Now an Official Partner of Recoil Magazine
Huuuuuge News! I am now Partnered with Recoil Magazine, the Leading Gun & Lifestyle MAgazine & Recoil OffGrid (Happy Dance) Read More
SHOT Show 2019 Coverage
Covering new Products at SHOT SHOW with Blade Magazine This was my first year attending the Show. SHOT Show is Read More
I have a booking Agency: Smokin Sleddog Records
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‘‘Tis the season! Grab your WeatherWool today
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I am now an official partner of BLADE!
I am absolutely elated to announce that I have become an official partner with the worlds leading knife publication and Read More
My Social Media
Follow me on social media to see what’s new. I don’t update my website as much as I’d like to, Read More
Blade Show West Success!
Huge thank you to everybody who came out to Portland, Oregon for the 2018 Blade Show West. Another huge thanks Read More
Exclusive: Watch Naked and Afraid XL All-Stars women catching catfish with bows and arrows
By April Neale13th May 2018 6:08 PM ETLeave a Comment Watch an exclusive clip from Naked and Afraid XL All-Stars — as three Read More
HuntTested: “Meet Melissa Miller from Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid”
Melissa Miller is in a word, a badass. She’s more comfortable being uncomfortable than any other outdoors person I’ve ever Read More
The Prepping Guide “How To Prepare & Survive Q&A w/ Melissa Miller”
Jungle survival without clothes is nothing for this survivalist Do you think you could survive 21 days, without clothing, in the remote Read More
Article: First Bushcraft said a Success
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“First Bushcraft Said a Success” by Losco County News-Herald
OSCODA – When a new community event is first introduced to the public, it can require several attempts before momentum Read More
Slurred Words Podcast
Today on Slurred Words I got on the phone with Pure Michigan Melissa, Melissa Miller, who you may know from Read More
Melissa Miller was an All-star on ‘Naked and Afraid’
By David TroppensJun 2, 2017 I have a confession to make. Since the first day I saw a promo ad Read More
People.com Naked & Afraid’s Chance & Melissa Sound off
Chance Davis and Melissa Miller had made it. They had survived for 20 days in Ecuador and were going through the extraction process Read More
Local ‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant gets high marks
Fenton native Melissa Miller proves her worth as a competitor Tri-County Times | Fenton, MI Sally Rummel Features Writer May Read More
Fenton Native Melissa Miller proves her worth as a competitor on Survival Show
Local ‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant gets high marks Tri-County Times | Fenton, MI Sally Rummel Features Writer May 26, 2017 Read More
Fenton native stars in Discovery Channel TV survival challenge airing this Sunday
Melissa Miller, 28, knew it was going to be tough to survive a three-week survival challenge in an unknown destination, Read More
WNEM 5 News
Local woman participates on ‘Naked and Afraid’ A local woman dropped all pretenses – including her clothes – to see Read More
‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant found courage through anxiety, self-hate
By Von Lozon vlozon@mlive.com FENTON, MI — Anxiety, an eating disorder and self-hate were the unlikely paths a Fenton woman took to Read More
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About
Melissa Miller
Melissa Miller came to recognition after appearing in Discovery Channel's primitive survival challenge reality show, “Naked & Afraid.” In the Season 7 finale “Worlds Collide”, she survived 3 weeks in Amazon Jungle with only a fishing line, knife, and fire starter. After achieving success in her 21 day challenge, Melissa was asked back to compete in the “Naked & Afraid XL” challenge where she had to survive 40 days in the Selati Basin of South Africa primitively. Melissa's third and final appearance on the show took place in the Florida Swamplands for a special Veteran episode. Though she would love to continue doing the show, she now focuses on her career in digital and social media marketing.
She is also well-known for her Instagram page "MelissaBackwoods" and for working with knife companies and custom blade makers across the world. She works with several outdoor companies as an advisor, influencer, and social media ambassador. She works full-time for Caribou Media as a digital creator and marketer.
Melissa graduated in 2016 with a teaching degree from The University of Michigan. She is an environmental educator in Michigan's largest park system, where she teaches a wide variety of subjects to nature enthusiasts of all ages. Teaching wilderness survival at work and studying indigenous cultures in college, Melissa began practicing primitive skills on a daily basis, where she began sharing her knowledge with others through social media. Primitive trapping, fire making, and foraging have always been her favorite parts of survival, where she continually seeks new information to share.
Aside from fishing, foraging, and trapping, Melissa has recently taken up traditional archery in hopes to become a stronger hunter. "Acquiring natural food that one has to work for is very rewarding," she believes. She also believes the ultimate connection to earth is learning how to utilize its natural resources for survival.
Melissa is passionate about wildlife conservation and educating children on the benefits of getting outdoors. For now, she continues to share her passions with others and work with companies to gain further experience in life. She always remains grateful to those who have supported her along the way.
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contact melissa
- I am available to speak at colleges, art festivals, & theaters on topics about survival, nature, and my experiences on naked & afraid. for booking info regarding this, please contact my booking agency:
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