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Woods and Waters in Arkansas "TURTLES" Mystery Cache

Hidden : 12/3/2024
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The above coordinates are bogus. They will take you to the pull off.

 

Woods, Waters and TURTLES? 

You'll need to answer the questions below to retrieve the cache.  This should be a fun cache while learning about the woods and waters in Arkansas.

When you log the cache, please tell me of any encounters while looking for this cache.

About the cache:

No night hunting! Watch your step as there are holes that could trip you up.

You will be looking for a turtle.  Be Careful when retrieving the turtle.  Watch out for bugs and crawly things.

A TOTT might be needed to catch the TURTLE. Please return all pieces to the exact place you found them so others may enjoy the hunt. BYOP

If there is a problem with this cache please let me know.

The puzzle: 

N35 07.ABC. W92 27.DEF

 

Fill in the letters with the numbers in parenthesis (?) beside the correct answer:

 

A =  TURTLES IN ARKANSAS

How many documented TURTLES are in Arkansas?

 

16 TO 19 (4)         

12 TO 15 (6)

 17 TO 18 (7)

       

B = TURTLES IN ARKANSAS

How many snapping turtles are in Arkansas?

2 (3)          

3 (4)

4 (3)

1 (6)

 

C = TURTLES IN ARKANSAS

Can turtles climb up in trees in  Arkansas?

Yes (6)          

No (5)

 

D = TURTLES IN ARKANSAS

Where do Snapping turtles  live in Arkansas

.Ponds (2)

Lakes (7)

Rivers (9)

Man-made structures (4)

All the above (6)       

 

E = TURTLES IN ARKANSAS.

Turtle conservation efforts in Arkansas focus on to safeguard native species like the Ornate Box Turtle, Chicken Turtle, and Box Turtles.

 

habitat restoration (7)

species monitoring (0)

legal protections (4)

All the above (5)

 

F = TURTLES IN ARKANSAS.

Turtle Ownership Laws

You can own up to 6 turtles per household. If you want to own 7 or more turtles you will need a Wildlife Breeder permit.

True (0)

False (1)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ernpu sbe gur pnpur

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)