Some examples of hiding places are in holes at base of large trees, holes in face of a cliff, and some are even found in urban areas. One is under a bridge accessible only by rope. Another clever place was created when a cable company worker attached an empty cable connection box to side of a building.

As you can imagine, public parks are popular places for hiding caches. However, they're not allowed in National Parks in U.S. Geocachers, being outdoor sort of people, are mostly ecologically--minded, and there is even a "cache in trash out" program that promotes participants picking up trash that they may find while hunting treasure. Many places require permits for placing caches. Park authorities' main concern is damage to sensitive areas such as wetlands or locations of endangered flora or fauna.

GPS receivers start at about $75.00 US and can be purchased at some department stores, sporting goods stores, or ordered online. Amazon.com often has very good prices. Geocaching really is a lot of fun and it's a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise.

The new formation of antler bone grows at an amazing rate. Elk and moose antlers can grow at rate of one inch a day, which explains their awesome racks that appear to just keep growing.

If you decide to go shed hunting here’s a few simple tips: 1.)Practice ethical shed collecting. Don’t disturb animals they need their feeding grounds to make it through winter. Trespassing has become an issue with shed collecting. Respect for animals and respect for landowners.

2.) Look for young trees with “rubs” on them. These are places where bark has been rubbed off.

3.) Fence lines are a good place to look since jumping can jar antlers off. I have seen running elk with one antler off and other just dangling.

4.) Usually both antlers can be found within a 300 yards depending on their feeding and watering patterns so when you find one keep looking as you circle out.

5.) Scout before hand so you have an idea where deer, elk or moose are. Establishing their watering and bedding locations and their daily feeding patterns… just like hunting. The route they travel will be an excellent trail to follow… at a distance.

Happy & Ethical Hunting!