Considering a trip...

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No acid, not to worry.:D Anyway, I've been itching to get out camping again, since I've been out of the woods since July. Its terrible, especially with the changing leaves and all. I've been wanting to go someplace somewhat remote, and as my name would suggest, somewhere in the Northeastern quarter of the country. The purpose would be to practice various outdoor skills that were prohibited in my previous camping atmosphere. (I just left the BSA after 6 years, and yes, I'm having my Eagle Court in Nov). The trip would last about a week, and I'd like to have an environment with a variety of food sources and challenges, such as fishable rivers, hills/mountains, and of course woods. The skills in question would be fishing, snares or deadfalls, and shelter-building. This is not intended to TEACH me things so much as give an opportunity to "put all the pieces together". I will not be going alone, and will bring emergency supplies in case things manage to get out of hand. The time would be sometime in May or early June.

What I'm asking is location. There are no real woods where I live, so I was considering WV, but some residents of rural areas there tell me it hasn't changed much from Deliverance. Where to go, gentlemen?:cool:
 
I've never been to that part of the country so I can't help you, but I would be very careful about setting up snares and deadfalls. I know they are illegal in many areas, or if they are legal, you need a special trapping license. Just a word of caution.
 
I don't know how far you want to travel. You might check out some natioal parks or forrest service land near you. Do you intend to do a winter camping trip?
 
Midwest Ninja said:
....fishing, snares or deadfalls...The time would be sometime in May or early June.

... I was considering WV, but some residents of rural areas there tell me it hasn't changed much from Deliverance. Where to go, gentlemen?:cool:
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While this view might be true of some remote areas in many states, I don't think it paints a very true picture in general.

You will need a license in whatever state for fishing. Setting traps, even if you do not intend to use them is not a good idea in May or June as this is outside of trapping seasons in many states.

Excellent resources for information would be the various state DNR, Game and Fish, or whatever the state calls it's department. Most are on line now. Also the parks and tourism departments of the states. And the National Park System online. Then there are the outdoor shops that cater to hikers and backpackers, and local outfitters. Don't forget the local Scout Councils as sources.

"Midwest" isn't very descriptive. Travel distance can make a difference.

Congrats on your Eagle bud.


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Indeed, those snares can present a bit of a legal problem, but their viability may change depending on where I end up going. And I'll look into Maine. Its a bit farther than my origional idea, but its worth it to have a good trip.
 
"There are no real woods where I live, so I was considering WV, but some residents of rural areas there tell me it hasn't changed much from Deliverance. Where to go, gentlemen?"

Imagine how insulting this comes off to the residents of that state..... Isn't a scout supposed to be couteous?
 
You got me Horse. I've never been there myself except in passing, and it looks like beautiful country. I also never stated definitively that that was true, only that it had that reputation...and this is coming from rural WV residents. Since I want to go someplace remote, those areas are most likely to be that way, no? This is why I asked a large group (this forum) instead of simply poking around National Park Service web sites.
 
In general, people will treat you how you treat them, and attitude shows. Also, I have found rural people to be pretty consistently NICE all over the country. There are freaks to be found in any environment, but seriously, the golden rule works pretty well. I hope you have a fun trip where ever you go!
 
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