Shelter is another necessity.
“The nights will still get cold up there,” Hawke said, emphasizing that unless they brought proper gear, they’d have to build or find natural cover.
A reported shooting led law enforcement to Anaconda, Montana, on Friday, August 1, 2025, as they responded to the incident.
Operating in remote areas poses unique difficulties. According to Hawke, they are unlikely to use GPS devices due to concerns about surveillance, opting instead for maps, compasses, or insights from locals.
“I doubt they’re relying on a GPS, because that would ping them,” he said.
Ultimately, survival comes down to strategy: whether to stay hidden or keep moving.
“You’re either in hiding or trying to escape,” stated Hawke. “Hiding will eventually leave traces, and running can lead to many mistakes, increasing the chances of being captured.”
“It is almost impossible for a human to survive for any period of time without leaving a sign,” he said.
A reward of $10,000 was announced for details leading to the capture of Brown. Meanwhile, a reward of up to $20,000 is offered for information directly resulting in Decker’s arrest. Authorities have declared him to be armed and dangerous.
