Try North of Kernville. Several camps about 1 hour North. Consider stopping by the James Store in Kernville and obtain a local map and get directions to the camps so you do not get lost. Should be able to practice your skills and fish, but you need to ask locals where you can hunt.

Have fun wherever you go

 

I live in SoCal too and also have a little outdoor experiance. You probably already know that our local mountains San Gabriels, Angeles & Cleavland National forests are heavily used and probably not the best place for resources or to be private, although there are some remote canyons and could potentally be a good place to practice survival skills.

I would definatly head someplace into the Sierra Nevada range. The eastside would be my choice. Some places that come to mind are

Big Pine Creek canyon West of big pine
Little Lakes valley- Mosquito Flats trailhead (highest paved rd. in California)
Lundy Canyon West of Mono Lake

There are 100's of trailheads & (trails) leading into the backcountry of the Sierra Nevadas, do a little research, find an area with resuorces, get some maps, then go off trail and find those hidden lakes full of hungry golden trout, build your primitive shelter, practice your skills, etc.

I would like to do this too. But I would not want to venture into those mountains without any gear though. The weather changes fast up there, and storms can happen with little warning. If you got lost or in those hills unprepared, it would definatly test your survival skills.

Good luck, have fun, and be safe.

 

San gabriel isn't all that bad a small trek and you're out in the boonies. Heres proof

Not sure if you haven't been but go were this guy went. It's called iron mountain near azusa in the east fork. theres also ample fly fishing up there go about 20 miles in the canyon and you're in the middle of no where remember the trout in there are catch and release only.

 

So we have zero'ed in on a few locations... We are thinking King's Canyon/Sequoia Ntl Forest area... We are liking the Pear Lake area, it's not a tough hike and we'll be there through the week days so crowds most likely won't be a problem. The only issue I have with it is that it is somewhat above the tree line, and we are looking for something a bit more lush and forest-y. Any suggestions?

 

I'm also in SoCal. We have quite a few good locations if you are willing to drive a few hours, but I mostly stick to some of the local national forests (Angeles, Los Padres, etc). I plan on doing some survival skills practice this fall even if it's not the most remote of places. I will build up my skill set so by the time I can really get out in the boonies I will feel comfortable.

 

To LARMarine,
Seriously look into the area North of Kernville that I mentioned previously. It is in the tree line, is fairly remote and will likely meet all your needs. I have been to camp 5 several times, since there is a natural granite rock slide that dumps into a water pool 1 mile hike from the camp. These are primitive camp areas, not some touristy location. As mentioned above, stop into the James Store, buy a map, tell them you want to find this location and they should be able to direct you. Otherwise you can inquire at the Ranger Station in Kernville.

And this time of year the rock slide will be refreshing should you choose to partake

Cheers