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Can I say "will" instead of "can" here?

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Rebecca

Yes, you can replace "can" with "will" here however there would be a slight difference in nuance. "Can" implies ability while "will" indicates one choosing to do something. So "I will" here suggests that he is choosing to go find food for the winter.

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