GC2G5FP Skunk (Traditional Cache) in New York, United States created by Rusty O Junk & Timpat

This cache has been archived.

Timpat: After 8 years it seems that folks who wanted to find our kayak series have done so, so we are archiving them. The Battenkill between Arlington VT and Rt 22 in Salem NY is now open for others to place some new caches.

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A cache by Rusty O Junk & Timpat Message this owner

Hidden : 10/3/2010

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Skunk

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Skunks are legendary for their powerful predator-deterrent—a hard-to-remove, horrible-smelling spray. A skunk's spray is an oily liquid produced by glands under its large tail. To employ this scent bomb, a skunk turns around and blasts its foe with a foul mist that can travel as far as ten feet (three meters).

Skunk spray causes no real damage to its victims, but it sure makes them uncomfortable. It can linger for many days and defy attempts to remove it. As a defensive technique, the spray is very effective. Predators typically give skunks a wide berth unless little other food is available.

This cache is one of a series of mammal caches along the Battenkill River. Some may be done from shore but most must be done from the water. Water level will very depending on the time of year and recent rains. The day these caches were placed the Battenville Gauge read 5.4ft and we only hit bottom a couple times with both incidences due to making poor choices taking us into shallow water that could have been avoided. The Battenkill is a swift moving river allowing you to maintain 5 mph with very little effort. There are a few small rapids along the way but nothing a novice paddler should have problems with.

During the fishing season many fly fishermen frequent the stream, standing in the water or on shore. Since we share these waters, kayakers and canoeists are asked to avoid paddling before 9:30 am and after 5:30 pm. When encountering a fisherman, boaters should move as far to the side as possible and pass quietly, staying away from the fishing line.

There are numerous launch and take out points along the Battenkill which we have marked on the map below. Plan your trip accordingly and you may stop at the NYS rest area for lunch taking advantage of the picnic tables there.

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

Skunk Traditional Cache

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