how can I go about living in the woods?
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I've done this for long periods of time and once for an entire winter.  First you'll need a small one-person high quality three-season tent and an expensive sleeping bag rated to about 15 degrees below zero.  Also a Therm Rest self-inflating air mattress (these sort of pads are very effective for keeping you insulated even when used on ice.  Water and carried in foods and kinda maintain a very small fire in a tuna-fish can with blocks surrounding it so that you will not be being seen by other/s.  Be sure no apt-to-fall tree/s are near you (check em very well) they can fall and kill you.  I most always rounded my tent site with thin but very strong sting so that any large animal will not walk over my tent (fear of big-foot.  If alone enjoy your solitude and use that time for learning how to think clearer.
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O' good question: well here are some things that might help you survive. \n1. a good camping knife\n2. a compass\n3. a tarp\n4. an Axe\n5. a net\n6. a fishing pole and tackle box\n7. that fire starting tool.\n8. Rope\n9. first aid kit.\n10. That solar blanket\n\nHope you find what you are looking for!
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I would be a timber wolf. roaming the forest with my wolf brethren sounds like fun plus the only thing to worry about would be bears and mountain lions which would be easily overcome by me and my fellow pack members.
411403
trim trees plant flowers spray lawns move dirt if your young tour gona get stuck w/ the hard work
73904
go back to living off the land.
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bush bash with a machete is my way ... cut out the big vines or whatever will get in the ways .... more often than not you can find animal trails, they often give a pretty good route.\n\nOther than that stick to fire trails or even pre-made tracks.
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Welcome to the tradition of harvesting game. Your questions show a sincere desire to learn. You dont state your age but that doesnt matter, the following suggestions will help you no matter what your age or skill level.\n\nFirst - Enroll in a Hunter Education Course. Many are offered in your area. Quite a few of those are FREE. That class will last a lifetime in your memory and you will probably meet someone there who would be thrilled to help you experience your first hunt.\n\nTwo - Acquaint yourself with the rules and regulations of your state. All the wild animals within your state belong to the people of that state and you have to follow rules for harvesting them.\n\nThree - The questions you are asking can be asnwered by visiting http://homestudy.ihea.com/ This is basically a homestudy class.\n\nCongratulations on taking the first step in doing your share of wildlife management. The animal populations in this country are dependant on hunting to survive. Do you part, share your sport..and take a kid shooting.
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Pro: There are lots of trees.  You can get lots of wood.\n\nCon: There aren't many people to cut trees or who need wood.  You'll have fewer trees.
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In the vast 'forest' of jobs - you will find what you seek !\n\nDo not be selective in finding that PERFECT tree.\nRATHER\nBy working hard in the 'forest', you will inevitably locate the tallest money tree which befits your personal stature.
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Go out into your garden / a local park.  \nIt's amazing the stuff you can see.
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I don't have a solution for you, but there are tons of people out there that have the same ambitions that you have.  I'd suggest going to www.motherearthnews.com and go to the forums.  Do you want to build?  If so there are tons of kits and do it yourself books out there.  In the forums I have seen off grid (no electricity) cabins on 10 acres for 25 k.  Thats pretty cheap.  If you need something less expensive, the forums are the place to look.
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i am taking this as meaning you want to life in such a way as to not be a part of the offical systems in place in the western world, such as credit insitutions, legal institutions and the such\n\nThis can be very difficult but not imposiable.\n\nYou should look into local anarchist and collectivist groups.  They are useally good at helping people go off the grid.\n\nNext you need to close all accounts you have with any bank or other institution and all subscriptions you have and sell you car.\n\nThe next part is tricky and not legal.  You need to get fake ID.  This will allow you to interact and travel in society without being on the grid.  If you want to ensure you stay off grid, you might need to change your ID several times before you get yourself set up.\n\nNext you want to find a place you can live and work without questions.  Usellay  a commune will let you do this, you can find many over the internet.  From there you should be able to live a fairly normal life without being on the grid.  You will have just disappeared as far as anyone offical is concerned.
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take plenty of proteins and fruits and live close to nature. stop smoking or chewing or drinking artificial items.
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Find a pal who likes to walk, get some good walking shoes. Then find a good hiking/walking trail or make your own. If making your own make sure to mark your trail well so you won't get lost. Best is to go to a park and take the trails there. NEVER GO ALONE EVER.  Now with you and your buddy(s) start walking, slow and easy at first to warm your body. Be sure to have plenty of water to drink. As you walk take slow deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose slowly and deeply; fill your lungs up with oxygen. Then exhale through your lips just as slowly. Pretend you are playing a reed instrument like a flute or sax,as  you breathe out.  Most Americans don't breathe deeply enough to oxygenate their bodies blood. Oxygen in the blood helps the body burn calories more effectively and at a faster rate. If you jump rope the same applies, even aerobics and this breathing tec. will help you lose weight quickly and a lot safer than any pills can.
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The best thing is to avoid the bears in the first place.  Check with the ranger station, wardens, park staff etc before setting off - they'll advise on possible danger areas.\n\nWhen you're on the move or camped up keep a watch for bears and signs of acivity in the area.\n\nIf you do see one but it's not seen you then back away slowly and quietly then walk round giving it a wide berth.\n\nIf you see one and it's also seen you then again, back away and avoid making eye contact with it.\n\nYou can't outrun, climb or swim a bear so if one starts chasing after you there's little chance of escape unless you can get inside a vehicle, building or small crevice where it can't reach you/\n\nPepper spray is likely to enrage a bear even more, a bell is likely to attract attention to you.  Food is a possibility but in realistic terms unless you're carrying a carcass around with you it's not going to distract the bear for long - it may buy you a bit of time.\n\nIf you are in close proximity to a bear then don't do anything to startle or anger it, don't threaten it in any way, back off slowly.\n\nIf a bear is charging you can throw your backpack to the ground - it may take an interets in this giving you some time to get away and you'll be able to run faster without it.\n\nIf a bear is right upon you about the only thing you can do is to try to frighten it - spread your arms wide and rush toward the bear making as much noise as possible.  This is the point to use your pepper spray - it can't do any harm and those few moments i gains you could be enough the get away.\n\nOne of the main things that attracts bears is smell, especially of food.  Any food that you carry should be well wrapped up and ideally dried - if you're going hiking for any diostance chances are you'll be carrying predominantly dried food anyway.\n\nWhen you pitch camp hang you food from the branch of a tree a good distance from your campground - at least half a mile away, ideally more.  Wash food remains out of pots and pans.\n\nThere's loads more stuff - this is just for starters to give you something to go on.  As I said at the begining tho - seek local guidance, these people are the ones with on the spot knowledge.
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the basics make quite a list and i'm not going to be able to cover it in detail but here goes. a tent with stakes and lines as needed. set it up before you go to be sure you understand how to and that you have everything you need. bedding- either sleeping bags or blankets to  and ground pads or air mattresses. make sure you have enough to sleep warm, shivering makes for a long night and it might be a lot colder where you are going. clothing- what ever is needed for the season plus rain gear and jacket. take easily washable stuff that is comfortable and wears well. a change of clothes for every other day works well. footwear- good solid boots if you're going to be hiking otherwise any good shoe or sneaker. extra socks. cook gear- stove or campfire grate with a frypan, large and small covered pots, coffee pot, plates and silverwere. cleaning supplies - if you're cooking over a fire include either sos pads or other scrubbing pads. camp tools- hatchet or small axe, camp saw, small shovel, rope or parachute cord, duct tape, first aid kit, a 10x12 tarp, flashlights and lantern, matches, firestarters. food- things that require as little refregeration as possible and that are simple to store, prepare, and clean up after. a small broom or brush to keep the tent cleaned out. if you are planning a major vacation spend a night out in the yard or at a nearby campground as a trail run. don't be afraid to ask for help. all campers start out not knowing what they were doing and are glad to help  a new camper get started. have fun ad relax when something goes wrong, and it will. you'll laugh about it later.
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Uh...people already live in the rain forest.  Have forever and a day.  You have to be a hunter gatherer type.  You would spend a decent amount of time just acquiring food, water and shelter.  Unless you start cutting them down and putting in farmland.