This TikTok Made Him a Fugitive of The State

This TikTok Made Him a Fugitive of The State
Today we are talking about the story of WillSurvives who caught my eye with this video: • what now? #willsurvive...
Little did I know I would go down an entire rabbit hole and find out he was actually on the run from the state all for some tiktok videos in the woods.
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[@atozy]

Here's the follow up interview if you want to know what happened: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF7Ugp-mj5l3n6s & if you are interested in checking him out you can find him here: www.youtube.com/@willsurvives

[@notomatoesonmytaco]

pee

[@drivenmad7676]

One man living alone in the woods will get the book thrown at him. If he lived in a tent downtown, that would be fine.

[@destinycox1382]

His videos are fantastic!

[@GunsAndAmmo3]

15 MINUTES AWAY FROM A TOWN NOT 50

[@kanedaku]

You should pin this, I usually wouldnt have scrolled down this far to have seen it (its nowhere near the top)

[@charlessaint7926]

Ah, the necessary tools for survival. Hatchet. Sleeping bag. Canteen. Recording studio.

[@earthboundmother205]

Man, gotta have a recording studio out in the wild

[@slowazzd2165]

People live off grid with tech all the time. Grow the fuck up man babies

[@dont-touch-mepg1392]

the shit they let ppl get away with now and their gonna charge this kid?! Really! But u can rape someone get out hours later then go rape and kill her and get a small bail. Or u can shoot at someone, miss hit a lil girl and no charges or have a shoot out in public and not get charges. But make a cabin and live in it ur fucked!

[@thouxandbandnoro]

@@earthboundmother205 his music hard though lmaoo

[@George-pl7eu]

Can't even live in peace

[@DesignedByKy]

I love how honest the guy is, he’s not trying to glamorize it or make it sound crazier than what it was.

[@sudokode]

12:35 that's what we call an admission... He's too honest. He could have said he caught it and relocated it since that's probably the worst thing he did 🤦‍♂️

[@vitlaska]

@@sudokode we? are you more than one?? how many are you????

[@Pickled_Off]

⁠@@vitlaska leave them alone, they’re just using the royal we 😂

[@sudokode]

@@Pickled_Off thanks but now Lorde is stuck in my head

[@dont-touch-mepg1392]

the shit they let ppl get away with now and their gonna charge this kid?! Really! But u can rape someone get out hours later then go rape and kill her and get a small bail. Or u can shoot at someone, miss hit a lil girl and no charges or have a shoot out in public and not get charges. But make a cabin and live in it ur fucked!

[@gayletruax6578]

Will is one of my son’s best friends. He’s a good kid and it’s been fun following his adventures. Things don’t always go how we expect and there are lessons learned. I’m honestly so proud of how he navigated this whole situation

[@willsurvives]

❤❤❤❤

[@skiterzzz4474]

@@willsurvivesfuck the gov bro sorry to hear ab this

[@bluedragonfly8139]

None of this is anything to be proud of.

[@SaltyCado]

​@@bluedragonfly8139to each their own man. This dudes on his own, building his own with few tools and only things he gathered from the earth. He is exactly his own person and he's doing what 70% of people in the US can't do and that's survive on their own with no help. The fact you see this and you say it's nothing to be proud of just makes me feel like you haven't amounted to anything in life considering you're trying to take from his accomplishments. Any person who can lead a life on their own from their own knowledge, their own tools, their own ability should definitely be proud of themselves. Yet you're here being negative probably in your parents basement having never done anything for yourself

[@GcJr.]

@@bluedragonfly8139says you communist keep hating on the way free minded humans want to live sheep

[@bigpompano1659]

‘Don’t play with me, I should probably buy a wood stove, but I can’t find one on Craig’s list, and they expensive at the store’ was a crazy line 😂

[@michi_bbbbb]

He actually got a small one now

[@kaydee4296]

I felt THAT lyric. I've been woodstove shopping twice and they're outrageously costly!

[@GetShadowBlasted]

I don't think many can say they are a fugitive for living in the woods.

[@D44RK_Iced_Yogs]

Probably because they don’t think of it or if they do they’ll get permission of some sort. It’s a cool idea but you HAVE to get the credentials for it or you’ll be in this guys exact situation.

[@grbenway]

Nah, he is in trouble for poaching.

[@EccentricArtist3838]

Ummmm...you should look up an awesome thing called history. You know...past stuff?

[@willybe6427]

Plenty can say that. They’re just not on the internet to share it with you. Look up wild men of the Adirondacks

[@redneckswitwheels]

​@@D44RK_Iced_Yogs wow some men don't need permission.. they are called MEN

[@mimijester]

Seems like a well mannered kid who didn't think things all the way through, but definitely didn't mean any harm with what he was doing. Hopefully he doesn't get punished too hard, but tree law is a pain.

[@UwU-235]

Yeah he’s cool, he just did something dumb so hopefully he doesn’t get too punished and does it legally next time.

[@gorkyd7912]

Yep just kinda dumb because he probably could have done all of that using deadfall and had no issues, unless he lives under one of those insane nanny governments.

[@FaDankles]

He killed a skunk, he can eat dirt

[@waveril5167]

@@FaDankles true, those people (genz ) don't know how to behave in the nature/forest

[@billyxkid5062]

Yeah, I mean I didn’t think you can’t live in the woods for free but it makes sense. Our government doesn’t want us to live anywhere for free.

[@poisenbery]

This is such a bummer to hear. I used to be homeless in oregon and it's really a shame that they would rather have this guy out on the streets with the junkies rather than let him live a peaceful life.

[@babyinvasion]

God this reminds me that I never want to be homeless again....

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

Can't have people building their own homes in the forest, making their own lives like all their ancestors did. No, can't charge them taxes for that. They'd rather have them wander the streets aimlessly without a home. Most of these places go and break up shantytowns and do nothing to house their local homeless population, so they don't even want the homeless living in makeshift homes in the city. They seem to just want you dead if you can't afford to pay them for a house.

[@savageratentertainment]

unfortunately unless really out in the wild and not 5 miles from the road, even if public to everyone, well tree laws are a thing since he's cutting down trees, and well as much as people like the idea of living off the grid, to do that, you really have to go into the wild places or be amish lol so that way NO ONE can find you, problem would be sadly, is that it's harder to get any supplies. So sadly point being, the government owns your arsch no matter what lol and yeah they'd rather have you homeless then try to be creative then again if every single homeless person were to chop down the trees to make a little home or shack or even buy supplies like tents to live in, sadly you're polluting nature as well so....mehhhh.....

[@bluedragonfly8139]

Yeah, how terrible that someone who broke the law has to actually take responsibility. Poor baby.

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

@@bluedragonfly8139 It's a stupid law, that's the point.

[@chrise8275]

Dude built a whole recording studio in the woods all by himself, that deserves some respect.

[@GalacticPossum]

I was honestly expecting his story to be a complete shitshow of ego and destruction, but he's pretty legit. He knew what he was doing, and he seems like a humble, normal guy behind the music. I wish him the best and musical success and hope he can find a place that'll welcome him to bushcraft.

[@burp2019]

guy turned out to just be an actual cool dude

[@Elevation-du6mf]

I'm 51, he's doing stuff I dreamed of doing as a teen, young adult. I love watching his videos.

[@feraltaco4783]

Dude is just living his best life. He's got more motivation than most of us. I'm not giving up indoor plumbing. 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@Lagjax269]

He’s doing good he made another cabin after someone dmed him to tell him he can live on there land

[@snooganslestat2030]

That's good to know, thanks.

[@Bimbologyexpert]

Flying a drone to see if they found his cabin was honestly so big brain of him

[@briantruck2284]

Basically military tactics 😂

[@Psilo-gn1sx]

Guy I worked with built a shed near the river to live in. One day, he finds a picture of it on the front page of the paper saying "the homeless population is out of control". He was pissed, like "how you gonna take a picture of the house I BUILT and call me homeless?" Lol

[@fryphill7531]

Bro his new spot is even better

[@papiiwudafonz3696]

Way better fam, rip hoop best dog ever

[@mech0p]

@@papiiwudafonz3696 wait one of his dogs died?

[@papiiwudafonz3696]

@@mech0p yeah a bad vet botched an unnecessary surgery it’s saved will n hoop were super close bro hasn’t been the same sense

[@mech0p]

@@papiiwudafonz3696 had something similar happen to my dog when i was a kid. Parents took in my dog when he was sick and they have him some meds. Started going completely blind for hours at a time which was freaking him out then he died. What they didnt tell us was it was an experimental drug that shouldn't have been used and had i known that at the time and was older id of been going to court.

[@MusiciansRule07]

I was waiting for the bad/crazy TikToker shoe to drop but it never came which is refreshing. This dude seems to be really cool and I'd love to hang out with him. I hope his court case goes well and that he can go on his road trip in peace. I also find it messed up that TikTok banned him because there are so much worse people on that app that need to be deplatformed. I wish him all the best on KZbin and IRL.

[@Mr_HammerExe]

Just goes to show that most social media platforms really don’t have their priorities straight.

[@helixneek3153]

It just so happens that the worse people make them the most money.

[@freedomforall2924]

Like Cardi b who admitted on film that she used to drug guys and then rob them. Yeah f ck tik tok.

[@ronflynn9357]

IM SURE WILLY IS GOING TO BE A SUCCESS

[@mr.giggles4995]

Once you start banning people it's a slippery slope and everyone starts getting banned.

[@strawberrysangria1474]

So this is illegal, but the government also treats homelessness like it's illegal. Nobody's allowed anywhere but inside a house that they can't afford. Society is seriously screwed up. This guy is awesome and his tips and tricks could really help some of the people who need it most.

[@cinema_chic]

If they can't make money off it, it's illegal. That's why even water collection is illegal. They claim it's for health reasons, but that's bs because there are filtration and purifying systems that can be utilized.

[@susiesunshine43]

Well, yea, that's what they want, they want everyone dependent on "Big Brother"

[@D44RK_Iced_Yogs]

From what I can tell, he’d be fine if he didn’t poach trees or hurt the immediate ecosystem. You see some dudes in Alaska not pay a dime to the government because they don’t care about people living off the land as long as it’s legal and not a crime.

[@mitchweber7868]

It's not a secret that you can stay on BLM land for up to 14 days........ In a vehicle that runs....... So you just take said vehicle and move it. Look up some homeless encampment cleanups in Oregon. People will destroy the land. I'm not going to get into it but just don't be like those people simple as that.

[@bahhumbug5467]

@@D44RK_Iced_Yogs how’re you gonna live off the land and not use any wood? You’re like really dumb the only way to do it legally is own the land which is expensive asf but whatever you say I bet you could survive without cutting down any trees 🤷

[@atozy]

Making a new follow up to this within the next few months 😎

[@rodknockkustom78]

You haven’t made it yet bro. I’m tired of hearing you talking about pink sauce and the psycho physic

[@jeanjeanmich]

This kid is a G. RIP Hoops. Never give up, you're a motivation for many people.

[@MegaDerpification]

Tbh ive got major respect for this dude! He shouldve def gone the more legal route cause i wouldve loved to follow this journey, but its still super sick so kutos to him for that work

[@j-bob_oreo]

kudos

[@jrwizz]

"Legal" lol u mean get the legal most powerful and DANGEROUS mafias permission? 😅😅😅 they just want tax money thats why... land of the free is a lie its land of the mafias permissions...

[@MagicCookieGaming]

@@j-bob_oreo Bone Apple Tea

[@theoutsiderjess4869]

Same I really hope he gets a light sentence and can get paper to build a cabin

[@eh7322]

If he hadn't cut down the trees and done this on private property he would've been fine too. This state is built to let you build things like this in the woods, so I'm sad his got shut down.

[@codykodak]

Sucks what happened but big props to this guy for going out and doing his own thing out there

[@dont-touch-mepg1392]

the shit they let ppl get away with now and their gonna charge this kid?! Really! But u can rape someone get out hours later then go rape and kill her and get a small bail. Or u can shoot at someone, miss hit a lil girl and no charges or have a shoot out in public and not get charges. But make a cabin and live in it ur fucked!

[@susanroche597]

He left his trash 🗑 in the woods😒

[@isaiahcullen1980]

​@Susan Roche what are you talking about he literally said he went back and got all his stuff all that's left there is the wooden cabin. After he got caught up with the police I'm pretty sure you can go back there for a while until the police wanted him to go get his stuff what you did

[@stevemcraemanager7119]

Much more interesting than pulling pranks.

[@susanroche597]

@@isaiahcullen1980 he wasn’t Supposed to be here in the first place. Dumass Like think!

[@freetheoffended2910]

This kid is great. He’s clueless on so much but doesn’t hide it and he’s talented af! I’ve been watching and will continue to watch his adventures 🥳✌️❤️🙏

[@auggiedoggiesmommy1734]

I love this guy. He has a great attitude. His parents should really be proud of what he accomplished.

[@katelynbrown98]

Honestly something else crazy is there was a man in the 70s/80s that did something similar, except he didn't come back into town. There's a man in Maine or New York that left his life to live in the woods. He became a hermit and told no one where he was or where he was going. He stole almost everything he needed to survive: sleeping bags, propane tanks for gas, etc. They finally caught him in early 2000s.

[@sirshotty7689]

Ah, the north pond hermit. He lived in isolation for 27 years and committed over 1,000 burglaries in the area to collect supplies.

[@razzberry4756]

yeah the north pond hermit, massive respect for that guy, went through maines winter nights without even a fire for fear of being seen, it’s amazing how he survived

[@h0rriphic]

@@razzberry4756 yeah the fact he survived those winter nights with zero fire is impressive as hell

[@zerofactor7871]

I grew up in the exact area where he was living all those years. I was a free range kid, used to spend all my free time way out in the woods all by myself. He used to have multiple campsites and I came across a few of his old ones, he moved around a lot but never left the general area. Not many people actually knew he was out there until he got caught, everyone knew there was a serial burglar around but they never stole anything but food, alcohol/tobacco and the occasional saw or axe, felt like it was someone who was mainly stealing things they needed rather than wanted so it never became a public outrage. I remember reading about it in the paper and being absolutely shocked and creeped out because I realized that for my entire childhood, I wasn't as alone in those woods as I thought I was.

[@Zzz2x]

@@zerofactor7871 the entire time you were in his woods lol

[@MagicCookieGaming]

He seems really down-to-earth and level-headed, I'm glad he's gaining a following doing what he loves and I hope KZbin is kinder to him! :D Thanks, Atozy

[@amandab8433]

He killed a skunk. I feel more sorry for the skunk, this guy was in his territory not the other way around.

[@RealBoiJare]

He actually seems like a stand up guy. I respect anyone who’s lived out the woods, that’s not easy

[@user-mi4wd8rg9t]

Only yesterday I stumbled across his channel which inevitably got me here. What a good kid, a little crazy, brave, likes to find out the hard way, not afraid to fail and get up again and again, takes his dad’s advice, unafraid to meet the authorities, seems pretty honest . Good kid, I hope he gets to keep doing what he does without too much trouble for it.

[@kenkenmodeste5034]

He seems like a really nice guy who just wanted to escape society for a while. I wish him luck.💜

[@DogFlamingoXIII]

He wasn't escaping society. He worked a full time job in the city and made his camp ten minutes from the highway.

[@pamelam1101]

@@DogFlamingoXIIIstill escaping society imo. Even being able to get away for a few hours is a huge relief for many.

[@DogFlamingoXIII]

@@pamelam1101 I don't want to downplay any value of getting away, even if it is just having a balcony that is private. I'm just saying that he had not removed himself from society. He was very much a part of it both in his life and his choice of homes. People on farms have a more rural existence removed from society than he did, and they're still very much not removed from society.

[@johnbrooks756]

Kids as real as it gets. He could have lied about going into town, could’ve said it was miles into the woods, but he’s just straight up. This is also the first positive story to come out of Oregon in years.

[@SouthpawPatty]

Exactly!

[@rickmurillo6857]

Portland - You can live on the streets but not in the woods

[@danielhamilton3237]

Bro thank you for shouting him out you are truly a good person

[@freeflow300]

MASSIVE RESPECT to this guy. Its clear that it took a lot of work to make that cabin.

[@rainbowditto9033]

I hope he doesnt get fined too hard, and the rangers teach him proper wildlife etiquette so he can continue showing off nature and having fun with it! I can tell his heart is in the right place with this stuff, and i applaud him for trying to reconnect with nature (albeit in an unconventional way) I genuinely think that with the right training and teachings, that hed become an excellent homesteader or even park ranger himself ^^ hes already got a great start :D !!

[@iamperplexed4695]

The skunk had to die.

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

Well spoken!! ❤

[@w_h_y1112]

If I recall he just had to clean it up and scram bc not even proper law ppl wanted to really care to put much energy into something so small.

[@robd8713]

He know lives back in the woods on someone's property that invited him to build and stay.

[@queenj.shanaye4211]

I SUPPORT THIS DUDE, HES RESOURCEFUL, NOT MESSING WITH ANYONE AND SEEMS TO ME WE NEED MORE YOUNG PPL LIKE THIS. THE GOVERNMENT HATES WHEN SOMEONE TRYS TO BE OFF THE GRID. I GIVE THIS MAN HIS PROPS. JUST HOPE HE REMAINS SAFE. SAD THEY COULDN'T LET THIS MAN BE. AT LEAST HE TOOK HIS CONSEQUENCES LIKE A MAN AS WELL. LET THIS MAN GO!

[@katdouglass666]

I love this guy! My husband and i have been living off-grid for almost 13 years now. Fortunatly its on our own property...LOL. Hope all goes well with his court hearing. Looking forward to his newest content.!

[@trinitylivingston1286]

Is it off grid if your posting videos of yourself onto Tiktok though?

[@katdouglass666]

@@trinitylivingston1286 i consider it off grid. Nowdays phone signals are everywhere so getting svc for a smart phone is easy. I charge my phone using either solar or generator power and can use that phone to access the internet. I am not connected to any cable svc....i hsve no electric (from utility company) on our land no septic, no running water. We have a well for water. And outhouse...and both solar and generator power for a few hrs of electric per night. Its "off grid" if you are not connected to utilities.

[@petoperceptum]

Part of the long tradition of just living in the woods. A true American hero.

[@stupidhat1779]

"Cops are here I'm screwed, better get some drone shots" Gotta love this guy, I would throw $50 at a gofundme for his fine! Do your thing Brother!

[@Cartier2Shiesty]

could you throw me $50 to help my phone bill? i’ll genuinely pay you back, we can keep in touch for a few days until i can get you back. i just started a new job so i’m kinda in a pinch but i actually need my phone for my job so that’s the big issue. I honest to God really will pay you back, it would be a funny little story too if we could pull this off haha.

[@Cartier2Shiesty]

please & thank you if possible ❤

[@NorvilleRising]

The reason i love this story, is because i actually knew this guy. Amazing energy, super kind dude.

[@StatusFX3]

I freaking love Will Survives. His new cabin is coming along, and it's legit!

[@Jennybando]

Im stayed in the woods for 2 weeks , and that’s from somebody who stays and only ever stayed in the city. 2 weeks of only basic needs, hiking, no technology and it was hard but definitely a great life experience!! I would hang out with this kid. I recommend everybody to do something that takes them out their comfort zone , we only live once anyway

[@appalachiabrauchfrau]

dude could have hiked the appalachian instead and gotten the same experience without the legal issues lol

[@RealBoiJare]

@@appalachiabrauchfrau would’ve cost him nearly 10 times as much though and not the same experience

[@Lil_Valor]

@@appalachiabrauchfrau That’s the most city person response ever💀

[@appalachiabrauchfrau]

@@Lil_Valor I spent many of my homeless years on the appy trail, just for the convenience of not being sidewalk blocked by cops every night. Free food in trail magic boxes, tent sites, free shit in hiker boxes that people don't want, for-work hostels, etc. could have also made his way to the slabs but it's hot as satan's asshole there and he wouldn't be very welcomed could have stayed in a jungle but again, wouldn't be very welcomed there, people can sniff out oogles I live in a 300 population town in the middle of nowhere man, the appalachian trail is a viable alternative if you don't want to dodge cops. "muh city person"

[@appalachiabrauchfrau]

@@RealBoiJare I was homeless for 10 years and spent a good amount of that in the northern states on that trail, believe me, it's not that expensive to yoyo or site squat on a long distance trail if someone wants to LARP as a hobo for a few months. Fact is that unless you're in an area with enough cover to hide from drones and you're nowhere near a road you're just not gonna be able to build a house out of logs and shit, our gov is strict.

[@Sonicsis]

So the lesson learned here is: Get a Hunter's license if you're going off-grid.

[@rogerelzenga4465]

Or just dont rap about it ;)

[@yeet6362]

@@rogerelzenga4465 That, but also, if he did have a hunting license, the forest rangers wouldnt've been able to have probable cause to really call the cops or go searching for him/no one could have actually reported him because it would've been legal for him to kill that skunk whenever he wanted. Lol

[@SoonGone]

I like this kid. He's got a great attitude towards life and his enthusiasm is contagious.

[@slightlyaboveaveragebutaverage]

"I escaped the matrix" Alright bro, now tally up the cost of your shopping trips.

[@rosecity_chris]

I was born and raised in Portland and I dont blame him for trying. Our city and the state has been absolutely devastated by the huge influx of out of state relocation to here. They've gentrified everything and now the minimum livable wage is over 30/hr if you have just one child.

[@FukaiKokoro]

Born and raised in southern Oregon. It's just as bad here too. It's all the extremely wealthy yuppies from so cal.

[@YoutubeUser-nx5wu]

​@@FukaiKokoroYep, I left Oregon because it's bad all over.

[@KittyBGaming]

The fact that house and rent prices are so expensive, this dude made a cabin and is now on the run… what? Nothing but respect tho

[@RobotronSage]

we're being conned by a bunch of boomers who have society by the balls because they grew up with all the resources and made sure we don't have any. They really don't like sharing.

[@lisapetersen8347]

"Skunkicide" was the Down Fall of this Young Man's Life in the Woods. (Moral of the Story to his GrandKids).

[@dvs6121]

12:43

[@monkeynova2012]

He's absolutely smashing it now. Got himself a full on village growing out of the ground. His channel and life is as wholesome as it comes and he has a following that is severely blowing up. Respect to the man, he's living his best life and is one person that will definitely survive the apocalypse!

[@hitxrth]

love that dude's honesty, someone get this dude his own TV show or something.

[@prettyingreen]

Out of everyone covered on this channel, dude actually seems chill and not a bad guy at all. Cool story

[@manimal319]

I follow this young man, he is a fantastic young man. This younger generation should take some notes!! For a young lad he is pretty old school and almost speaks and acts like an older more experienced respectful soul.... all in the best of ways. Polite, greatful, hard working and willing to put in some elbo grease with little to no fear of failure and picking himself back up from mistakes. Even with complete failure he owns his mistakes, takes it on the chin regroups and starts all over again! His journey is inspiring and he adores and takes good care of his best mates(pups) This kids got my respect. I genuinely wish him the very best and plenty of success on his continued journey.

[@LarnrothSDergan]

Ngl, that makeshift cabin is pretty dope. But also, that was dumb to give his own location away via a rap song xD

[@jessicapearson9479]

The sad fact is; If he didn't film any of this he would still be able to live there. If you want to do this then DON'T RECORD OR FILM AND SHOW EVERYONE!!

[@Stitchpuppy01]

It was probably is #1 way of staying sane. It gets pretty boring out there, he said so himself.

[@TruFrag]

Sharing the drone footage and allowing them to spot the drone is a big problem as he is literally sharing evedence of him committing a felony, flying a drone in a national forest

[@Canna-Mike]

@@TruFrag Wasn't a national park...

[@TruFrag]

@@Canna-MikeThe Willamette National Forest is in fact not a park. You are correct. Doesn't change anything, Same laws apply for drones. Sorry used the wrong word.

[@lawrencelopez9839]

what powered his charging and studio though? I didn't hear any generators so I"m gessing solar? but how many solar panels does one need to keep equipment running properly?

[@zatsune.e]

He's literally gen z's 'barefoot bandit', im wishing the best for this guy! I wish I wasnt so scared of leaving societal norms (career, school, etc.) and the outcomes of it to leave 'the grid' or join a flourishing commune myself

[@Cashhhhew]

I really hope his case goes well and I’m certain he could crowd source some money for the fine. He’s really charming and likable and I hope he continues to live a fun life. Love people like this

[@robd8713]

He got like a 300 dollar fine, had to put the land back to normal, and banned for all army engineer land for two years. He now lives in the woods on a mountain. The owner invited him down and gave him permission to build.

[@titgriffin1512]

Idk why but I admire this dude for building his own cabin and living in the woods. He was living the life I dreamed of.

[@Tidepool]

I love how Atozy went out of his way to interview the guy

[@3peckeredgoat735]

Being able to survive in the wilderness is an invaluable skill set, and just going out and doing it like this guy did is pretty F'n epic, nicely done.

[@whistlingdixie6607]

I felt same way and if I ever hit lottery I wouldn’t buy mansions I would buy me land and secluded cabin 😂❤

[@OliveDasi]

I work in the Geography/GIS sector and I am in this type of field for a living. This guy was living in a state park essentially. This is protected land. He wasn't just 'living in the woods' and the government cracked down on him for that. This land is protected for several reasons. It could have a protected wildlife habitat or one that is used for study to prevent further damage to the environment, it could be to ensure that natural resources are protected as well. It also helps to produce clean air and water as much as possible as those resources are shrinking at an alarming rate. So many ecosystems have been removed and destroyed and protecting these lands are vital. I'm absolutely all for his idea. It's a sustainable way of living if I'm being realistic and honest. More land should open up so people can do that. So it might seem counterintuitive that I'm saying this. Why its bad that it's happening on any national parks/state parks land is because those ecosystems are managed and protected in a way that they can thrive, survive, and hopefully replenish what was once lost.

[@maxnum1sgameclub263]

Seems logical, most countries have protected area’s.

[@Jaakuna-usagi]

Finally some logic and common sense. Bunch goofy people in these comments "He's living in nature!". He chopping trees in a state park.

[@krazyxki]

​@@Jaakuna-usagi I mean he IS living in nature, the problem is that he would still get in trouble even if he wasn't on a protected land. Literally no one in the comments is saying that it's a good thing to work against conservation efforts, but laws against homelessness in the first place.

[@Jaakuna-usagi]

​@@krazyxki Many are ignorantly minimizing the act of chopping up protected tress as "Harmlessly living off the land". Then they mention homelessness being illegal as though his actions and homelessness correlate. In turn insinuating that homelessness is the only alternative to what he did.

[@tinasmalley-craig4443]

He has a new cabin he built. It's looking pretty good. Has a pup named Hooper that's just too cute. Will seems like a pretty cool guy who's down to earth and doing his own thing. Props to him for living his life.

[@sirfuttbucker6067]

Honestly, seems like a dude I could actually hangout with. Nothing but respect

[@MannyBrum]

He said he escaped the Matrix, but the irony is he was using the internet when he said it.

[@chrism4008]

And went to town every day

[@senethboteju2452]

I think he was just joking

[@shicox8364]

internet is just a communication tool, what is ironic about that

[@Seabass1206]

internet is a tool, impossible to do anything without the internet

[@KittyxKult]

He said he got bored 😂

[@sandraw.squatchinmountainm9630]

Will is an awesome kid. The drive he has is incredible. Such a good spirit. Loving his new cabin.💞🔥🔥

[@Defiancy]

Dude seems pretty chill to be honest. Wish him the best of luck 🤞

[@martybadass424]

definitely a story to tell his kids. they gonna think he was born during the cave man days lol

[@trittnerx]

this guy seems really honest and good at heart i dont see why they should be giving him a hard time

[@armandoxred]

Atozy be so fangirling in this interview

[@josephmccullers9697]

Will is a straight up legend. Mad respect for that guy. Can't wait to see what he does next!

[@JiuJitsuGuy24]

This guy is goals!!!!!!!! Give him a damn medal. Actually did something unique with his life.

[@warpheadz]

Not really. Lots of homeless people set up shacks in the woods.

[@EccentricArtist3838]

I've seen better videos of people surviving off the land. He didn't really attempt anything. I will give him a Darwin Award for stupidity.

[@JiuJitsuGuy24]

@@warpheadz Yeah, he found a way to make it mean something. Dont be a trash troll.

[@warpheadz]

@@JiuJitsuGuy24 and what new meaning did he bring to homelessness?

[@Oatmilk345]

@@warpheadz he built a log cabin not a shack and he had a studio and was making music and videos most homeless people don’t do that

[@moonpie4107]

He seems like a good kid I hope he doesn't get that much trouble but it was so impressive that he survived and thrived out in the woods like that! I'm so glad you got him to this interview I had been wondering if he was okay for a while now lol

[@Neremworld]

He survived and thrived by going to town and buying stuff. He wasn't roughing it.

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

I kinda did this at 8-11 years old in rural MI. My brother and I would build tree forts, just hang out, and convene with nature... It can be incredibly healing, and humbling, too! Our dad taught us a lot at such a young age we felt more at home beneath or in pines, walnut, cottonwood, and Oak trees. Recently, I was kinda forced to move to this violent, and soul-crushing city where I feel like I'm a prisoner in my own home. I'm thankful I have a roof over my head but I feel detached from this place, and those around me. My soul craves the stillness of the forest and rural areas. But I can keep whining about it or get to work to save up $$ to finally buy a house far away from here.

[@connieparker8896]

I watched Willy from day one, he’s really cool and not bothering anybody, he is the real deal, glad to see you interviewed him,, Good on you !! Keep us posted !

[@Gbaby999]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing his story and I hope he continues to live out his dreams and inspires others to explore and enjoy the great outdoors

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

He’s a likable guy so he’ll be successful at whatever he does next. He couldn’t have said it better when he said he wanted to get comfortable with uncomfortable. It’s good to do that and i have respect for him for doing it. The wood is I responsible and the skunk is problematic but i mean shit that doesn’t make him a bad guy. There plenty of worse things he could be doing with his time. I wish the dude luck.

[@ovrurhed0yezir]

Will survives is the goat! Absolutely amazing kid. He did the right thing and impressed them how well he cleaned it up. Im so proud of him.

[@chelsiebaldwin2026]

Will Survives seems like a chill dude, been following from the beginning lol

[@dovahthedeaf9640]

You know this is nice to see content that doesnt revolve around hurting or annoying others

[@monkeybench]

"A TikToker left society" That math ain't mathing

[@luna_moth5671]

I think it's kind of funny that he sounds like he's going to laugh the entire interview

[@Skatergv]

You need to cover his progress on his journey, it’s insane. He’s definitely killing it rn

[@cav808]

Yooooo, I seen him at the gas station in Lowell lmao. He is correct as it is on Corps of Engineer land surrounding by a dam. I also I see folks hiking around the area. I hope nothing happens to him cause his story is awesome.

[@taylorkreate]

i geniunley think that besides the clout chasing he didn’t do anything wrong. you can’t convince me that going out into the woods to live in a cabin you built is in any way immoral.

[@Casper_Belrose]

I'm pretty sure it's because it's someone land. It's like if someone built a small cabin in your garden and lived there without your consent

[@shanel4294]

@@Casper_Belrose even arguing for public land, people can’t build homes at the park. Idk where the middle ground is but it shouldn’t be this hard to live off the land.

[@mitchweber7868]

Lol it's not about what me and you think. It's about what the forest service thinks. You can stay up to 14 days on BLM land, and then when that time is up you need to move....... Right down the street....

[@StoicVeR]

It depends on the land and who owns it, like federal land - the government body, or state land - owned by state. Those divisions decide how to use the land, what should be protected, and what should be sold to build giant concrete slabs for launching rockets into space so they can explode. That's an issue texas folks are dealing with, since texas is sort of run by an oil empire and abbott wants to win that space race with daddy elon. But some of this natural fed and state owned land is protected, for conservation of course, native species and especially the vegetation - which can be in danger due to invasive weeds competing for space to grow, or plants which have roots and fibers which produces a toxin that prevents the native species from growing. It would also be problematic for native predators who need to roam that territory searching for food or taking care of their young, because humans eat everything, and our presence impedes on their capacity to hunt and forage successfully. And of cucking fourse we would have incidents of animals killing these yoyos, because... humans are kind of annoying.

[@taylorkreate]

@@StoicVeR if people continue to go out and live in the woods and some of them get eaten by animals it means we’re doing it right, humanity can begin to heal when we resume our place in the animal kingdom

[@nathan9825]

Respect everything Atozy! Keep it up

[@zram4x4]

Will is a great person. That's the cleanest I've seen him in awhile. 😂

[@streebsadventures7088]

I hope he really gets off with just a fine.. It's not everyday someone decides to live off the grid and actually sticks to it.. Plus he seems to be a down to earth type guy not meaning no harm to anyone.. My hats off to him and wish him the very best on his future adventures.

[@DevJB]

This will vary dependent upon which land class he tampered with and what the chiefs or directors of said land class determines for severity of which rules were broken besides the 14 day rule. There is a sovereign law that goes back to the 1700's that should be reworked but nobody cares. He was there for mother earth and himself. He should walk free from guilt and fines. He should clean and protect the land; this is what he already does. Man\Women have consumed wild animals for eons. It was only until population turned into billions and recently in the past 110 years that we are forced with selective products from stores while wild game is considered a crime, taxed, licensed and of course highly protected in some land classes. Depending on land class and directors of said; they might just let him go freely with land cleaning, but if there is big news; they might want him to take down all content pertaining to this. So, the hype may ruin the deal.

[@bengray657]

Damn bro is the definition of resourceful!

[@youfkurslf816]

I loved this bloke he always came across my feed and blessed my phone with some wholesomeness

[@TheDorkle]

Seems to be a solid guy. A little half cocked planning but right onnnn 🤘🏼 Best to this dude 💪🏼

[@rebeccalewis6343]

I would be a little worried that his comment about being more discreet “next time” could reflect poorly to whatever judge is on his case. If it’s possible to edit that out, I would just to be safe! They may just want a fine now, but if they feel he’s gonna do it again - that could possibly be different

[@RobotronSage]

It should become a tiktok trend, they can't stop all of us

[@rufusblue8044]

Well with the homeless apocalypse on that coast the woods are probably the only place people cant just sit down and live

[@spaceboye9343]

This is wild lmao. I personally don't feel like he should be in trouble for doing something that humans have naturally done for thousands of years

[@sinjin8576]

I mean I'm for that too but there are steps to take. Talk with someone about using their land or something. Imagine doing this in a public park or state forest preserve. People just have this callous disregard for taking steps to doing things right anymore.

[@spaceboye9343]

@@sinjin8576 you're right it's about where you do it but I definitely feel like every patch of woods shouldn't be locked away from us

[@D44RK_Iced_Yogs]

Honestly I could easily disagree with this. The trees are there for many reasons, both government and landowners have reasons for taking action against things like this. Not to mention how it could affect the immediate ecosystem. It can easily be counted as poaching too, the government has every right to preserve trees even if it’s not part of a preservation. I’m not saying what he did was wrong enough to hurt anything drastically, I’m saying that stuff like this can easily turn bad if enough people start doing it and ignoring the laws. Due to that, the government has all rights to do what it has done. Another edit: god damn, these guys are coming out aren’t they lmao. Quit assuming shit and actually read my comments bros. Have a good day though, liked seeing people actually understand where I’m coming from.

[@grbenway]

@@D44RK_Iced_Yogs People are stupid these days. They have these huge Forrest fires every year ... wonder why?

[@blvckgvhan7704]

@@D44RK_Iced_Yogs ok you npc

[@Jon-lo5de]

I got way more respect for that young man than I do 90% of these kids nowadays with the way they act on TikTok. At least he’s trying and not complaining about money left and right. Way more respect for that young man.

[@sergiosperspective]

The fact that hes doing the same thing again, only up in the mountains, half buried in snow, makes this story even better

[@512TURNER]

With all the homeless craziness going on in Organ The fact that they are actually getting this kid in trouble for living off the land is BS! Hope whatever charges they try giving him, get dropped.

[@eh7322]

I love that this is Oregon. As someone who is getting ready to do something similar (but on my own private property) I really admire the work honestly. I hope they don't punish him too bad, he meant well!!

[@Fishfood94]

I love this guy he is so chill haha like my favorite fugitive 😂

[@dontthey.]

He’s so chill and I’m here for it

[@sydneysovern]

The cabin idea is awesome. I hope he doesn’t get punished too harshly, but at least he has a great story for when he’s older now 😂

[@DominicanMeridaLife]

I thought the kid was hiding away cause he murdered someone or something wild. He just wanted to live in the woods lmao.

[@LifeWithAmanda8]

Im so glad someone has been nice enough to allow him to rebuild on their property so he cant get in trouble and keep doing what he was doing.

[@goodcitizen3027]

He paid his debt and restored the area. This guy is legit.

[@doblove]

Ok. I like that he is not trying to make a crazy story from his experience, which is refreshing with this influencers. I hope he does well with his next adventures lol

[@wej0w]

Big props to this guy. Becoming a fellony by doing your own thing somewhere in the middle of nowhere in the woods bothering no one is insane to me, damn prison society.

[@robd8713]

He was not charged with a felony.