Urban Scout: Civilized Barriers to Rewilding

Urban Scout has written and posted an article called Civilized Barriers to Rewilding that really spells out a lot of the problems of the solo rewilder in the city.

I've thought about and had to deal with most of these, but never took the time to spell them out so clearly. Definitely worth a read. Have a look: [Link]

Possible Location Update

First, a welcome to the site's newest author, Destroying Angel. A great first post, with surely many more to come.

As he mentioned, he's got a lot of experience with the skills needed to live life outside the boundaries of civilization and is willing to share them, but as he so sagely noted, "Nature will be our real teacher, I'll just help you live long enough to hear what she's got to say to you."

Additionally, he is part owner of a parcel of wild land in upstate New York (very upstate - just about 25km south of the Canada/US border). There are a number of benefits over using crown land, including a reduction of legal risk, continuity of the primitive living community over time, and allowing people to come and go as they please knowing they will be able to find us again. (Pictures of the area will be posted here soon!)

As always, we'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on the matter, either here in the comments or in the new facebook group.

-Max

Ontario Crown Land

According to the regulations found here, we can camp anywhere on most crown land for 21 days at a stretch before moving to another location. Another location is defined as somewhere not less than 100m away. So, we may have to shuffle 100m every three weeks.

Crown Lands
In Ontario, travel for recreational purposes on Crown landsand waters is generally free and unrestricted. Generally, camping is allowed free on Crown lands up to 21 days at one site (to qualify as a separate site which can be occupied for an additional 21 days, a second camp site must be at least 100 metres from the first location by that camper) or unless otherwise posted under the Public Lands Act. However, some Crown lands may have restricted-travel zones for forest fire prevention, officially closed forest-access roads or specific areas posted with signs to prohibit all or certain kinds of uses or travel. Some Crown lands may also be posted against hunting and possession of firearms to protect forest workers or other resource users. Contact the local MNR office for the area in which you wish to hunt for further information.

Ontario MNR Hunting Regulation

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Hunting Regulations Summary 2008-2009: Web Page or PDF