Chaotiklown,

As much as I enjoy the self-destructive behaivor of others, I have to say (based just on what you've said so far) that I don't see this trip ending well. Living off the land sounds wonderful and easy, but it isn't. Learning the skills to do this takes a lot of time and effort. Very few people in the history of mankind were able to go alone into the wilderness and come out the other side months later. Those that did were not bound by the laws and regulation you will have to work under and they definately weren't novices.

Have you spent a day in the woods eating/drinking just what you find? A week? Please try that before heading off on your adventure. I don't want ETS blamed for encouraging your death.

-Blast

p.s. You may have taught wilderness survival in the military for 20 years and if so, I'll shut up. I just haven't seen proof of the knowledge you'll need.