Quote Originally Posted by Pathfinder
Mountain lions, wild hogs, wolves, etc. I'm not going to try knife fighting a mountain lion. He'll tear me apart. If I go to brown bear country, I'll also bring bear pepper spray.

If I'm desperate for food, a .357 magnum will drop a deer. One deer could give me enough meat for quite a while.
It will be tough to take a deer with a handgun. Since you plan on staying long you could consider an ultralight hunting rifle as well (5.5 lbs).

Immerse yourself in bush food preserving techniques... smoking... curing. You're gonna need cookware... A Pot to boil water, a pan to cook in... a cup. You can also cook food in folded leaves directly over coals... I'd go somewhere that the salmon or trout are plentiful, and the soil is fit for growing and has a rich supply of natural nutrients. gotta do some research.

Learn the aboriginal method of starting a fire with a bow... just in case.

Learn how to trap animals..

Look for quick-yielding veggies.... some radishes are ready in 3-4 weeks. Beets are good because you can eat the root and the leaves, good source of vitamin A and C. Cabbage is hardy... Watermelon is nice if it's warm enough. Generally things that grow low to the ground are better for the short term.

Learn about composting... maybe even bring some earthworms with you...

Ok... that's all for now...