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Why do most people not make it back alive, living in the woods?

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They are not prepared in the basic needs of survival. You need water most importantly, shelter to keep you from the elements, and a means of obtaining food, which should include something to generate a fire.

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How do I train animals to serve me?

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It would be quite difficult to domesticate feral animals to do your bidding. However, if you put out food routinely for the animals sharing the woods with you and pose them no threat, they will at least view you as an ally over time, and visit routinely.

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Is it legal to live in an area that no one owns?

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Technically, however, there are not many places left that no one owns. Just because you don't know who owns it doesn't mean it's not owned.

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Am I allowed to live in a forest that isn't public, but also isn't really protected?

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Legally, no; someone owns the property, and you could be reported for trespassing. However, if by "isn't really protected" you mean that it's not monitored, you could probably get away with it if you're discreet, quiet, stay concealed, and leave little indication of your presence.

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How do I domesticate wild birds?

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You can’t really tame a wild bird because most domestic birds are captive bred.

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Are there wolves in Michigan?

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Yes; wolves have been returning to Michigan since the 1990s.

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Can I claim property in the woods if nobody owns it?

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Probably not. If it's not owned by someone, it's probably owned by the municipality in which it is.

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Am I allowed to live in a patch of woodland that I own?

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If there are no regulatory restrictions on the land use forbidding residency, then since you own the land, it should be perfectly fine to live in the woodland.

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