GKL
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The "best" , when hunting spots like this, is to go hunting at night. Then you never have to deal with looky-loos such as that. So peaceful. So serene.
Two or three months ago I was hunting a park, when a ranger pulled up in his car and said "I hope you're not digging any holes". I didn't know what to respond, because only a minute ago I was digging a plug so I wasn't sure if he had seen me or not. I just said "In the sand and dirt I do", to which he nodded his head and drove off. I guess it worked
Now, that was when I was using a smaller shovel which would fit into my finds pouch without anyone seeing it. But now I've got a lesche (not that that's a bad thing), but the handle of the lesche sticks out of the finds bag, so I don't think I'll be able to get away with saying I'm not digging (when he can clearly see the handle of my digger).
So I was wondering what would be the best thing to say to this question/statement (I've been asked about this more the once, but thankfully not yet with my lesche). And saying something smarta$$ like "I'm not digging holes, I'm digging plugs" would probably not be the best approach. And I'm also not sure if the ranger would appreciate a tutorial on responsible plug cutting.
Well, if they're full of dirt when you're done with retrieval, they're not holes now are they?
I've hunted many parks over the last 10 years...I don't understand. Is it legal to dig a plug or disturb the ground, or is it not? Who wants to be looking over there shoulder all the time? If it's off limits for digging the turf, I'd find another spot, it's so much more relaxing hunting with no pressure, don't ya think?
This was an old park, and I was looking for old coins so a screwdriver would probably not have been the best option. I do use a screwdriver on shallow targets, and also in one council area which is very strict about digging.
Never lie to law enforcement. Like someone said, they could have been watching you, and wanted to see if you would lie to them. Nowadays, everyone has video recordings of everything, so if you lie to him/her, and they have you on video digging holes, you could really be in trouble.
You might try responding with: "Why do you ask?" Then their response will let you know if you are in trouble, and you can figure out how to answer, as in, "I did not know that, thanks for the information!" and smile and wave. Admit to nothing, though! You have the right to remain silent...exercise your right!
if i pulled that move with my wife she would have me put into a home .
But i can see the park ranger just giving a little wave and jumping back in his truck in seconds . Lol
prob works like this ...
Ranger : sir ! We do not allow digging here .
Mud : mm.m m mudpuppy ... My name is mudpuppy
ranger. : ( uncomfortable silence)
rule #1 !!!! First person to talk loses!
Ranger : we have rules against digging .
Mud : my mom made me pancakes for breakfast
ranger : (uncomfortable silence)
mud :
ranger : Well .. Don't dig any big holes and have a nice day sir .
What I did on ALL of my properties that I detect on, is contact who ever is in charge, and.....
You mean private properties ? Or public properties too ?