[pct-l] Thru-Hike, Explorer Style

[eric at ericwichman.com]

Also... Fishing is legal year round for many waters and species as well.

~Eric


Quoting eric at ericwichman.com:

> Hi all, Thanks for all the variety of responses I am getting. As I
> thought there are varying opinions as to whether it is possible and
> opinions on the legalities as well.
>
> One thing that keeps coming up is the legal issue of hunting for food.
> One can forage for certain fruits, veggies, berries, etc, but when it
> comes to hunting, it seems some people are misunderstanding or
> forgetting the law.
>
> The PCT runs through 22+ National Forests and Wilderness areas. It is
> LEGAL to hunt in these areas with proper licensing from the state.
> Certain animals (wild feral pigs) are legal to take year round. While
> the wild pigs are good food, and one could probably survive on pork
> for 4-6 months, it would make for a pretty boring menu.
>
> Hunting seasons vary from area to area and the logistics of planning
> an unsupplied "survival" type thruhike like this would be daunting to
> say the least. Not to mention, how does one hunt without a firearm?
> (since firearms are illegal in the National Parks)
>
> There are a few options. Not sure if a spear is legal. One could use a
> bow (seasonal), a sling-shot, a sling, or even a large
> hunting/survival knife. Not sure about trapping.
>
> I'm still researching the laws and the hunting seasons, and which
> animals are legal to take, but it does seem possible legally IF one
> can map out which game animals can be taken, where, and in which
> sections of the trail. Again, logistically, this is very complicated.
>
> Sure! It's easier to mail yourself food, and a lot less hassle, but
> who knows, maybe this Explorer style hunt is possible after all.
>
> ~Eric
>
>
>
> Quoting Reinhold Metzger <reinholdmetzger at cox.net>:
>
>>
>>
>> JPL wrote:
>> There is some talk about folks who have attempted that on the AT.  My
>> limited understanding is that they didn't last a week.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:eric at ericwichman.com
>> <http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 9:42 PM
>>
>> Has anyone ever done the whole trail "Pioneer" or "Explorer" style? In
>> other words, no resupply points, no postal service, no shipping food,
>> basically completely off the grid, living off the land the whole way.
>> What I'm talking about is a cross country survival trip.
>>
>> My question is. Has anyone ever attempted a thru-hike completely off
>> grid, if not why not, if so, WHO, and were they successful?
>>
>> ~Eric
>>
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