1. NEVER Trespass: Watch out for any posted warning
signs. Always ask for permission before going onto
someone else's property. Avoid all areas where access is
prohibited. Trespassing will only get you thrown in jail or
worse. Be careful.
2. NEVER Litter: Leave the area exactly as you found it.
Pick up any trash, containers, and scraps of paper and
tape. Wipe off any chalk marks unless the site is a
secluded area and you plan on returning.
3. NEVER Go alone: Have at least one partner on ghost
hunts. Even if the person doesn't know anything about
ghost hunting. This provides a little more safety and also a
witness to any strange events that might occur. If you're
alone and there's an unforeseen accident or emergency,
who will help?
4. Alway Carry ID: If the police ever question you about
being in a private area, you will need some form of picture
identification. Preferably a divers license. They do have
the right to ask any citizen for an ID and if you don't have
one they also have the right to detain you for questioning.
5. Always tell people where you are: Tell someone where
you'll be at and how long you plan on being gone. If you
run late in the ghost hunt, call and explain the situation.
Never leave friends or loved ones wondering where you
are.
6. NEVER Record false equipment readings: Test all of
your equipment several times before leaving on an
investigation. Replace batteries as needed. Learn to
correctly use all of the equipment before even thinking
about trying to use them in the field. Remember to take
background readings at the site.
7. NEVER Go directly to a site at night: Thoroughly check
over the site in the daylight for any dangerous obstacles
that may be invisible in the darkness.
8. NEVER Smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs: Don't do
anything that will impair your judgment or infect the site's
environment. Use common sense.
9. NEVER Wear colognes, after shave, or perfumes: Never
wear anything that creates a noticeable odor. The smells
may infect other ghost hunter's judgments. The air needs
to be clear to detect any abnormal odors. Some outside
ghost hunts may require misquote repellants. Use odor
free bug sprays. Log their use.
10. Always carry a notebook: Everything needs to be
recorded and logged. No detail is too small. Keep lists of
events, actions, and times. Record with audio and video if
possible.
11. Always wear a watch: This goes along with the
Logbook. You can't record times if you don't know what
time it is.
12. NEVER Whisper: Always speak clearly, especially if
you're recording the ghost hunt. You don't want to later
confuse your whispering as something supernatural. If
there are ghosts around your voice is not going to scare
them off.
13. Always do research and profiles: To many ghost
hunters don't do the proper research before going out
into the field. What they are failing to understand is that
good research will only help them with the possibilities of
seeing a ghost.
14. NEVER Use a car's headlights as a main source of light:
Sometimes a car's headlights come in handy for setting up
campsites or equipment, but don't use them as a long-term
light source. You could drain the battery enough that the
car will not start.
15. NEVER Try to bring everything: Don't try to carry
along every piece of equipment. Just bring the basics and
the equipment that you absolutely need. Getting bogged
down will only take your attention away from the ghost
hunt.
16. Always bring flashlights: Always have plenty of
working flashlights. Everyone should have two
flashlights on hand.
17. Always bring extra batteries: Know what kind of
batteries each piece of equipment takes and how to change
them. Always carry extra sets of batteries.
18. Take lots of pictures: Take as many photographs as you
can. That goes the same for video. You can't have enough
of either. Just keep an eye on your film supplies. Don't run
out before the ghost hunt is over. Always have emergency
rolls of film.
19. Always bring food and drinks: It may sound trivial, but
you would be surprised how many ghost-hunts have been
ruined or have been cut short because of the lack of
snacks.
20. NEVER Go into any physically dangerous location: It
may be tempting to conduct ghost hunts in old condemned
buildings or on the edge of a spooky cliff side, but don't do
it. The risk is simply not worth it. Also, never go to any
place when the weather conditions are bad. Ghost hunts
are meant to be fun and it won't be fun if someone gets
hurt, has to go to the hospital, or worse.
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signs. Always ask for permission before going onto
someone else's property. Avoid all areas where access is
prohibited. Trespassing will only get you thrown in jail or
worse. Be careful.
2. NEVER Litter: Leave the area exactly as you found it.
Pick up any trash, containers, and scraps of paper and
tape. Wipe off any chalk marks unless the site is a
secluded area and you plan on returning.
3. NEVER Go alone: Have at least one partner on ghost
hunts. Even if the person doesn't know anything about
ghost hunting. This provides a little more safety and also a
witness to any strange events that might occur. If you're
alone and there's an unforeseen accident or emergency,
who will help?
4. Alway Carry ID: If the police ever question you about
being in a private area, you will need some form of picture
identification. Preferably a divers license. They do have
the right to ask any citizen for an ID and if you don't have
one they also have the right to detain you for questioning.
5. Always tell people where you are: Tell someone where
you'll be at and how long you plan on being gone. If you
run late in the ghost hunt, call and explain the situation.
Never leave friends or loved ones wondering where you
are.
6. NEVER Record false equipment readings: Test all of
your equipment several times before leaving on an
investigation. Replace batteries as needed. Learn to
correctly use all of the equipment before even thinking
about trying to use them in the field. Remember to take
background readings at the site.
7. NEVER Go directly to a site at night: Thoroughly check
over the site in the daylight for any dangerous obstacles
that may be invisible in the darkness.
8. NEVER Smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs: Don't do
anything that will impair your judgment or infect the site's
environment. Use common sense.
9. NEVER Wear colognes, after shave, or perfumes: Never
wear anything that creates a noticeable odor. The smells
may infect other ghost hunter's judgments. The air needs
to be clear to detect any abnormal odors. Some outside
ghost hunts may require misquote repellants. Use odor
free bug sprays. Log their use.
10. Always carry a notebook: Everything needs to be
recorded and logged. No detail is too small. Keep lists of
events, actions, and times. Record with audio and video if
possible.
11. Always wear a watch: This goes along with the
Logbook. You can't record times if you don't know what
time it is.
12. NEVER Whisper: Always speak clearly, especially if
you're recording the ghost hunt. You don't want to later
confuse your whispering as something supernatural. If
there are ghosts around your voice is not going to scare
them off.
13. Always do research and profiles: To many ghost
hunters don't do the proper research before going out
into the field. What they are failing to understand is that
good research will only help them with the possibilities of
seeing a ghost.
14. NEVER Use a car's headlights as a main source of light:
Sometimes a car's headlights come in handy for setting up
campsites or equipment, but don't use them as a long-term
light source. You could drain the battery enough that the
car will not start.
15. NEVER Try to bring everything: Don't try to carry
along every piece of equipment. Just bring the basics and
the equipment that you absolutely need. Getting bogged
down will only take your attention away from the ghost
hunt.
16. Always bring flashlights: Always have plenty of
working flashlights. Everyone should have two
flashlights on hand.
17. Always bring extra batteries: Know what kind of
batteries each piece of equipment takes and how to change
them. Always carry extra sets of batteries.
18. Take lots of pictures: Take as many photographs as you
can. That goes the same for video. You can't have enough
of either. Just keep an eye on your film supplies. Don't run
out before the ghost hunt is over. Always have emergency
rolls of film.
19. Always bring food and drinks: It may sound trivial, but
you would be surprised how many ghost-hunts have been
ruined or have been cut short because of the lack of
snacks.
20. NEVER Go into any physically dangerous location: It
may be tempting to conduct ghost hunts in old condemned
buildings or on the edge of a spooky cliff side, but don't do
it. The risk is simply not worth it. Also, never go to any
place when the weather conditions are bad. Ghost hunts
are meant to be fun and it won't be fun if someone gets
hurt, has to go to the hospital, or worse.
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