I went out to rescue a cache today that was placed in a protected area. I had to walk past signs that said “Absolutely No Trespassing, Protected Waterfowl Area”. The sign was posted by the DNR.
I chose the middle of the day, in bright sunlight, to pick up the geo-litter. Why sneak in/out! It will raise more suspicion if someone sees you. I also waited in the car, doing the USA Today puzzles, for 25 minutes after the retrieval, just in case someone ventured out to inquire my motives.
“Be prepared to be questioned” is our advice. If I’m in a cemetery, I’m doing geneology or getting ideas for a family members headstone(why else would I be taking pictures in a cemetery!). Half the time we are honest, too. Each encounter is unique and might have to be played differently.
It’s part of the sport!
