I trap, track and hunt pretty successfully. Grew up with nothing but wood heat and no running water in the winter.
Of course this was back when my helping the farmer down the road hay and milk was rewarded with help lugging water in zero degree weather.
It might sound crazy but - Detroit has homes for sale for cheap and a lot of people giving up and leaving. Seems like folks who wanted to start fresh could maybe make a go of it in that area.