Using a mine as a bugout cave

In a conversation with fellow survivalists about living in the foothills or mountains on Federal Land after TSHTF, I suggested using a cave. Of course there are few available caves, and even fewer that are habitable. Since many are created by water, they are often very damp, even wet. Also, if you were going to prepare a cave ahead of time, you probably could not get a permit from the government.

What if you got a permit to start a small scale mine? You could dig out plenty of room for a nice habitat, then stop, or proceed slowly. You would have the legal right to be there as long as you kept renewing the permit. A few points to consider:
The cost of a permit is $100
You must include a wildlife survey
A Reclamation Bond must be posted, not to exceed $2500
The yearly renewal fee is $50 which is paid along with your annual report.
It would be reasonable to block off the entrance with iron gates or doors.
It would be reasonable to set up living quarters to live in while you mine.

Bottom line, for a relatively modest fee and a little labor, you could create and maintain a legal, viable, secure BOL.

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Using a mine as a bugout cave