Question on Hiding a Cache

[+kwpalms]

Hello!

 

I'm getting ready to seek out a spot for hiding a cache (my first). I know I have to make note of the coordinates and fill out the form and submit it for review but does the cache stay hidden during that time, or do I wait for the reviewer to say that it's approved before officially hiding it?

 

-kwpalms

[+jipow]

Hide it first, if your area is like most others, as soon as it's approved, the FTF hounds will be out in full force, so you want the cache there in place.

[+ventura_kids]

Feel free to leave the cache in place.

There are many geocachers that will run out and try to be the very First to find your cache (FTF).

As soon as the reviewer approves it, they will post it. It will be immediately available to everyone to read.

[+ngrrfan]

I go about things a bit differently. I find a likely location and then send the reviewer a note asking if the location is clear for at least .15 miles (750 feet). If it is then I can fill out the form, hide the cache , submit the form and wait for approval. By doing it this way I only have to make one trip to the location instead of several if the location has nearby caches that I don't know about.

[+StarBrand]

Always have the cache out and ready to be found before submitting the form for review. The very moment that the cache gets published emails will go out to area folks that want to be FTF. They will be angry with you if they arrive on scene and find nothing.

 

...and - just to be nit picky.....

 

Caches are not really 'approved' as that sort of implies a higher level process. Caches are instead reviewed for compliance with the guidelines and then published.

[+briansnat]

Yeah I recall having to go out at 5 am to place my cache when I submitted it the previous evening figuring the reviewer wouldn't get to it for at least another day.