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I did not do enough research and wasn’t aware of the DNR’s wishes on caches in State Natural Areas. I placed a cache that was in one of the coolest places I’ve visited in the area and the reviewer archived it:
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1d342ef4-8b4b-48d6-854f-c2c5 c9259d78I have no problems with it being archived and appreciate the heads up on the DNR not wanting caches in SNAs. I am curious as to why caches are allowed on other DNR lands but not SNAs. Maybe they could allow only micros…
I am frustrated that geocaching.com no longer allows Virtual Caches. I understand that waymarking.com can be used but I personally don’t want to get involved in another site and think that many cachers would miss out on seeing a little-know area with spectacular features.
Anyone with insight on the Virtual Cache thing? Is there an official DNR regulation on SNA caches?
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The purpose of SNA’s is often to preserve Natural Wisconins Lands. They will usually contain some rare flora and fauna which is delicate to human impact. Even the presence of a virtual cache would bring the amount of human impact to a level damaging to the area. Don’t get me wrong. I love to visit SNA’s, because often they are the most beautiful parts of the state. I don’t mind not getting a smiley for the visit if it means I get to see the forests and lands preserved in all thier beauty.
The WGA and the http://www.gc.com reviewers willingly abide by this request of the DNR. This was one of the items brought to the table in our initial meetings with the DNR. Such a simple request seemed easy for us to oblige. There are still a few geocaches in SNA’s for one reason or another. But I hope to see us willingly cooperate with the DNR and help preserve these special places.
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http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/ORG/LAND/er/sna/visit.htm
Check out the 5th bullet point.
Bec
There are no shortcuts to any place worth goingSo can I use it in a multi-cache?
Uuhh… No.
Just go and enjoy it! I’m thankful for geocaching because that’s how I found out about SNA’s. I can live with only having the other 99.999% of the state to geocache in.
Team GeoPink – Co-conspirators to make the world a better place…
– Jeff Rahmlow
WGA President
geopink at wi dash geocaching dit comThe comments and opinions above are those solely of Team GeoPink (arcangl7) and are not those of the WGA, the WGA board, or its other fine members.
That’s what I figured!
I wonder why the main page says there are 30 topics and 192 posts yet I can only see my topic and related posts?
Click on “preferences” and view all topics. That should help you out!
Probably even more than you though possible!
Bec
There are no shortcuts to any place worth goingAnother question on SNAs: Are there better maps available of the borders? I have looked at the DNR web site and the maps there, and it is really hard to tell where the borders are.
zuma
Keep On Cachin In The Free World.Does the link I provided earlier help any? It does have maps? I haven’t looked at them closely though.
edit: I just looked at the maps — ick! Perhaps no help there!
Bec
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going[This message has been edited by greyhounder (edited 05-07-2006).]
I don’t know if this is of help for SNAs but it is great for other DNR areas. Try it.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/facilities/dnr_lands_mapping.htmlOne possible proposal for those who deal with the DNR: What about allowing geocaching in SNAs where hunting is also allowed? I don’t know how many of these there are, but I do know of at least one close to me. I can’t believe that geocachers would do more harm than hunters (in general) given the number of spent shells I carry out of the marshes during deer and duck seasons. The one I am thinking of is Cherry Lake Sedge Meadow, which is smack in the middle of the Honey Creek Wildlife Area and is frequently hunted, particularly during waterfowl season.
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One possible proposal for those who deal with the DNR: What about allowing geocaching in SNAs where hunting is also allowed? I don’t know how many of these there are, but I do know of at least one close to me. I can’t believe that geocachers would do more harm than hunters (in general) given the number of spent shells I carry out of the marshes during deer and duck seasons. The one I am thinking of is Cherry Lake Sedge Meadow, which is smack in the middle of the Honey Creek Wildlife Area and is frequently hunted, particularly during waterfowl season.I couldn’t agree more!
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