You do not have to get wet on this one even though the cache is wet. Pull in the catch (cache) and then Release (after you have logged, resealed it and then gently put it back). Don't forget the basics of Geocaching: Look up, Look down and all around. The Reel to be used to pull in the catch (cache) is a stationary trackable. Please feel free to log it as discovered but remember it stays.
Catch and release is a practice within recreational fishing intended as a technique of conservation. After capture, the fish are unhooked and returned to the water. Often, a fast measurement and weighing of the fish, followed by photography of the catch is worthwhile. Using barbless hooks, it is often possible to release the fish without removing it from the water (a slack line is frequently sufficient).
Catch and release is a conservation practice developed to prevent overharvest of fish stocks in the face of growing human populations, mounting fishing pressure, increasingly effective fishing tackle and techniques, inadequate fishing regulations and enforcement, and habitat degradation. Sports fishers have been practicing catch and release for decades, including with some highly pressured fish species.
Please always be conservation minded when fishing.
This hide is on private Boy Scouts of America property and has benn authorized by the Hudson Valley Council for the Geocaching community. Refernce Jon Whitaker The Council Program Direcor and Unit Commissioner Joe Murphy who is the cache owner.
The Cache should only be sought during daylight hours. Under no circumsatnces is anyone allow to hunt the cache after sunset. As you enter the camp the first house on the left will be the camp ranger's house who is aware of the cache. Please respect his privacy and be aware that he may ask what you are doing on the property. Just kindly let him know that you are friend to scouting and that you are geocaching. Bob is the ranger's name and he is a great guy.
Have fun on during the hunt and please consider getting involved with scouting.