Skill pillar
Wild Food
Food is last on the Rule of Threes for a reason. Still, after three days hunger wrecks mood and judgement—so plan calories without poisoning yourself.
Scenario
Temperate forest, day three, morale low, stream nearby.
Best first move: Fishing & known gathering
Do not burn a day on elaborate traps. Fish, gather known plants only, and keep moving toward rescue signals.
Why it matters
In PSR scoring, food skill means you can secure nutrition without modern logistics. Real expertise is identification discipline and energy return—not eating every berry you see on TV.
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Fishing & known gatheringSkill ladder
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None
Depends entirely on packed food; no field procurement skill.
Basic
Can fish with simple gear and recognises a few local safe plants.
Proficient
Can feed for days on known resources without poisoning risk.
Expert
Reads seasonal calories across biomes and teaches strict ID discipline.
FAQ
Can I learn mushrooms from this page?
No. Mushroom ID errors kill people. Use expert local instruction only.
What if I find nothing to eat?
Prioritise water, shelter, signalling and travel toward help. Starving for a few days is survivable; bad decisions from hunger are not.
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