Paul Kirtley (born 17 January 1973) is a professional wilderness bushcraft instructor and noted writer on the subjects of bushcraft, wilderness travel and survival.
In 2005 Mears offered Kirtley the position of Course Director at his bushcraft school Woodlore.
Kirtley left Woodlore in 2010 to pursue other opportunities within outdoor education, including starting his own wilderness skills training company and writing a blog.
Kirtley now authors a regarded Wilderness Bushcraft Blog posting articles on bushcraft skills, tracking, wild foods and wilderness first aid.
Kirtley's work has been gaining interest within the bushcraft community, where his articles are regarded as well written and accurate.