Geocaching

BPbowhunter · 10-31-2006, 02:08 PM

Are there any geocachers on here? Just wondering if im the only one or if there is any others.

fishsplash · 10-31-2006, 02:12 PM

Geocaching is an outdoor sport that involves the use of a Global Positioning System "GPS" receiver to find a "geocache" or "cache" placed anywhere in the world. A typical cache is a small, waterproof container containing a logbook and "treasure". Geocaching is a unique take on an earlier game called Letterboxing in that it uses two recent technologies, the GPS and the Internet. Participants are called geocachers.

hmmm! Sounds cool, what is contained in these little treasure boxes?

logbooks of what? treasures of what kind! ! !

BPbowhunter · 10-31-2006, 02:23 PM

In the cache there is many items from just small toys to headlamps and that type of stuff. In teh logbooks you write your geocaching name whihc mine is featherbender. YOu write what day it was you visited it and you can write a short summary of your find. There is an official website that you register on and log your finds on there too. that is also where you get hte coordinates for the cache. The website is geocaching website
Any more questions feel free to ask.

BPbowhunter · 10-31-2006, 02:57 PM

getting started geocaching webpage
This is also from the geocaching home page it is all about getting started. It tells you what you will need and anything you else about the sport of geocaching.

OldBaldGuy · 10-31-2006, 04:50 PM

Can any of these techniques be applied to the problem we have every morning at our house -- helping my wife find her car keys? :d

catfisherman23 · 10-31-2006, 05:47 PM

headlamps, o boy all the catfisherman will be involved now.

BPbowhunter · 10-31-2006, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catfisherman23

headlamps, o boy all the catfisherman will be involved now.

LOL!!

fishsplash · 11-01-2006, 05:33 AM

LOL @ the keys.

That actually sounds fun though i'll have to check it out sometime!

Willie Boy · 11-01-2006, 05:40 AM

Would think it'd be somewhat easy...

1. Go to Terraserver.com
2. Punch in GPS coordinates to get to the general area
3. Drive to said area, take handheld unit...locate 'X'
4. Search in the immediate vicinity
5. Find desired object...

Now, if only folks would GPS and SHARE morel sites :d

fishsplash · 11-01-2006, 05:47 AM

If only these treasures were gold!

BPbowhunter · 11-01-2006, 07:22 AM

Its not as easy as you might think. The cache wich ranges from ammo cans to even film canisters spray painted in black green and brown then coverd up with leaves twigs grass branches then put under a cedar is not an easy object to spot.

Man if those treasure were gold I would be rich!!

Stark · 11-01-2006, 12:25 PM

So how does geocaching work if you're too poor to buy a GPS unit?

BPbowhunter · 11-01-2006, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stark

So how does geocaching work if you're too poor to buy a GPS unit?

I would suggest you find a friend that can afford one then!

Willie Boy · 11-01-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stark

So how does geocaching work if you're too poor to buy a GPS unit?

put it in terms of cases of beer, boxes of shotgun shells, cartons of cigarettes...might be more affordable than you think...

or, my favorite: gas money to drive to the in-laws...

Stark · 11-02-2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie Boy

put it in terms of cases of beer, boxes of shotgun shells, cartons of cigarettes...might be more affordable than you think...

or, my favorite: gas money to drive to the in-laws...

Hmm... I don't drink... don't smoke... don't have in-laws... Looks like I'm in business!

jimbosan · 11-04-2006, 07:02 PM

Can you find a P&Y buck that way??????

:zbowhunti

10-31-2006, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
BPbowhunter BPbowhunter is at full draw 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 3,453 Thanks: 40 Thanked 322 Times in 224 Posts	Are there any geocachers on here? Just wondering if im the only one or if there is any others. __________________ Is it duck season yet? Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

10-31-2006, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
BPbowhunter BPbowhunter is at full draw 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 3,453 Thanks: 40 Thanked 322 Times in 224 Posts	In the cache there is many items from just small toys to headlamps and that type of stuff. In teh logbooks you write your geocaching name whihc mine is featherbender. YOu write what day it was you visited it and you can write a short summary of your find. There is an official website that you register on and log your finds on there too. that is also where you get hte coordinates for the cache. The website is geocaching website Any more questions feel free to ask. __________________ Is it duck season yet? Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

10-31-2006, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
BPbowhunter BPbowhunter is at full draw 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 3,453 Thanks: 40 Thanked 322 Times in 224 Posts	getting started geocaching webpage This is also from the geocaching home page it is all about getting started. It tells you what you will need and anything you else about the sport of geocaching. __________________ Is it duck season yet? Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

10-31-2006, 04:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy OldBaldGuy is pleased to have "seen the elephant." Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 6,674 Thanks: 269 Thanked 524 Times in 317 Posts	Can any of these techniques be applied to the problem we have every morning at our house -- helping my wife find her car keys? :d __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

11-01-2006, 05:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Willie Boy Willie Boy has no status. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Omaha Posts: 2,534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Would think it'd be somewhat easy... 1. Go to Terraserver.com 2. Punch in GPS coordinates to get to the general area 3. Drive to said area, take handheld unit...locate 'X' 4. Search in the immediate vicinity 5. Find desired object... Now, if only folks would GPS and SHARE morel sites :d __________________ I don't care what job I have, until I am king of the world I will be 'underemployed' :wRazzing:

10-31-2006, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
fishsplash fishsplash has no status. Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rm -rf /urface Posts: 2,006 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Geocaching is an outdoor sport that involves the use of a Global Positioning System "GPS" receiver to find a "geocache" or "cache" placed anywhere in the world. A typical cache is a small, waterproof container containing a logbook and "treasure". Geocaching is a unique take on an earlier game called Letterboxing in that it uses two recent technologies, the GPS and the Internet. Participants are called geocachers. hmmm! Sounds cool, what is contained in these little treasure boxes? logbooks of what? treasures of what kind! ! !

10-31-2006, 05:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
catfisherman23 catfisherman23 is fishing for catfish Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: us Posts: 568 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	headlamps, o boy all the catfisherman will be involved now.

11-01-2006, 05:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
fishsplash fishsplash has no status. Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rm -rf /urface Posts: 2,006 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	LOL @ the keys. That actually sounds fun though i'll have to check it out sometime!

11-01-2006, 05:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
fishsplash fishsplash has no status. Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rm -rf /urface Posts: 2,006 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If only these treasures were gold!

11-01-2006, 07:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
BPbowhunter BPbowhunter is at full draw 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 3,453 Thanks: 40 Thanked 322 Times in 224 Posts	Its not as easy as you might think. The cache wich ranges from ammo cans to even film canisters spray painted in black green and brown then coverd up with leaves twigs grass branches then put under a cedar is not an easy object to spot. Man if those treasure were gold I would be rich!! __________________ Is it duck season yet? Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

11-01-2006, 12:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stark Stark has no status. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg NE/Lincoln NE Posts: 152 Thanks: 6 Thanked 48 Times in 19 Posts	So how does geocaching work if you're too poor to buy a GPS unit? __________________ I've got a fever, and the only prescription... is more fishing! -B. Stark

11-04-2006, 07:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
jimbosan jimbosan has no status. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blair, Nebraska Posts: 2,364 Thanks: 292 Thanked 255 Times in 181 Posts	Can you find a P&Y buck that way?????? :zbowhunti __________________ GET EM CLOSE/happiness is a bloody arrow!

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