Geodalf

Hello, I recently placed a cache in a remote location in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico basically between Apache Creek and Quemado. The cache can be driven to on forest roads. As I Iive in another part of NM the reviewer will not approve the cache for publication unless a member closer to the cache will help with maintenance if necessary. Because of the remote location this cache should only get a couple of visits by hardcore geochachers a year and will need little if any maintenance . You could be FTF and get a real nice travel bug, ancient chinese coins, and some wilderness patches. Any volunteers? Thanks, Geodalf

As long as you can program in the coords

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When I contacted the local National Forest Office I was told a geocache in the National Forest requires a special use permit which costs about $75. It does not seem like there is any protocol at the national NPS level for geocaches and approval depends on the whim of the local NPS administration. It would surprise me if many geocachers have bothered to get official permission. I do, however, support the complete ban on physical geocaches in National Parks as they are much more sensitive and require pretty stringent protection.

PA does have both rattlesnakes and copperheads. Copperheads can be aggressive. Rattlesnakes will usually only strike when threatened. Most rattlesnake bites from a mature snake are dry bites. A mature rattlesnake usually won't envenomate an animal he can't eat. like you. Baby snakes are another matter. I am an EMT and we had a 2 year old bit by a rattler yesterday here in NM. Luckily it was a dry bite. Still scary trying to get an IV going and flying the kid out on a helicopter. Since snakes are cold blooded they are more active in the day. Be careful where you step and stick your hands. If you are bit just stay calm but not complacent. Try to avoid unnecessary activity. Take a pen and write the time on your skin next to the bite and circle any swelling. Keep the bite lower than heart level. Ice can help. Forget all that cowboy stuff about cutting and sucking. Did you see "City Slickers"? There is a rattlesnake vaccine for dogs. Won't keep them from getting sick, but may keep them from getting dead.

Anybody can sue anybody for just about anything

I found your 12 Days of Geocaching that went awol in 2009 in 2011 in a cache in New Mexico.

Technically, areas you can legally place a cache without permission are extremely limited, but people do it all the time anyway. About the only place I can think of where placing a cache without permission is a public right of way, and even that is iffy.

I live in New Mexico, USA. I am travelling to Nepal in November. I would be happy to realease from either location.

I am planning a trip to Nepal in November. Send me your trackable and I will drop it off.

I know this happens all the time but legally placing a cache on National Forest land requires a special use permit which requires a fee.

I knew caches in National Parks was a no no but I understood in National Forest was OK. I just called up the local ranger district and asked the question. The answer I got is anyone who puts anything on National Forest Land needs to get a special use permit. They said this is not a new requirement.

You are supposed to put it back where it came from, which is easier said than done given you don't know where that is. It is likely it belongs hidden somewhere on the bridge. If you go to 1."play the game" and then 2"hide and seek a cache" 3.enter a close location like a town, 4.enter a distance range, say 10 miles you should get a list of all caches in that area. Look at the accompanying maps and maybe you will find a cache in the general area you found it. The directions may help you figure out where it belongs. I would also email the cache owner and see what he wants to do. Your cache description makes this sound like a "micro" or a "small" cache size. A GPS unit would also help to get you within a few feet of where it came from. Also check the info in the cache. If there is a code beginning with GC enter that and this website will tell you where it belongs. But the most important thing you should do is have fun.

Yes, there are 2 things you should do immediately: 1. Go to "Hide and Seek a cache", find the cache listing and log what you did. You can find the cache if you put in a general location in the appropriate box. I don't think there is a need for the CO to disable the cache if you put it back asap. 2. Join the game. If you follow the above directions I guarantee the Geocaching Police will not hunt you down.

A lot of cachers believe it is a bad idea to place a cache in what looks like electrical equipment, my self among them. 2 reasons come to mind: 1. safety, especially kids poking around in electrical equipment looking for a cache and 2. bad PR

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Wouldn't a fake sprinkler head violate the no bury rule?

It's only me but I wait a couple of months. Sooner is OK too. The keyword is polite, but don't be surprised if you get a nasty reply. I have received some interesting excuses: I forgot, I just found the bug in my drawer. My husband and I divorced, he picked up and I didn't know it was here. I have also seen bugs magicly reappear after no records for years thousands of miles from the last drop. It makes the game more interesting!

Absolutely right

The way the rule is written is rather vague. If I remember right it says something like "using a sharp and pointy instrument" to bury a cache is a violation. I would guess unless your fingernails are like Edward Scissorhands you are OK. At least I would not worry about it. I also kind of like the challenge of the cache being naturally buried by shifting sands. Hopefully no one will use a backhoe to dig it up.

Google Earth will give you close, but not exact, coordinates.

What kind of swag that is NOT good to put in caches: -religious tracts and items -McDonald's toys -advertising -junk you would not want yourself

It's all part of the game. There are no guarantees. Uncertainty is fun! The next time the travel bug is picked up if could go 500 feet, half way around the world or be grabbed by a space alien geocacher.