How vulnerable are you

[myfantasia1]

I always hunt by myself, but I look at where people are at when I get there. I don't live in the nicest of areas. My husband gets nervous for me. But I only was worried once. I seen a man and woman looking at me. Then the woman started coming my way she tried to get behind me. But I just kept turning with her to make sure she stayed in front of me. And held my digger like I was ready to use it. (which I was) she decided to go back to her boyfriend. I am not a target.

 

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[Red James Cash]

I always hunt by myself, but I look at where people are at when I get there. I don't live in the nicest of areas. My husband gets nervous for me. But I only was worried once. I seen a man and woman looking at me. Then the woman started coming my way she tried to get behind me. But I just kept turning with her to make sure she stayed in front of me. And held my digger like I was ready to use it. (which I was) she decided to go back to her boyfriend. I am not a target.

Dont only have one,have another option,a good pocket knife works(no made in china specials please)

 

[gtfm2345]

When I'm in a notoriously dangerous area I simply turn volume all the way up and keep headphones around my neck .. Anyway works for me I don't miss much

 

[gtfm2345]

When I'm in a notoriously dangerous area I simply turn volume all the way up and keep headphones around my neck ..with cups turned out . Anyway works for me I don't miss much

 

[RustyGold]

Even at Disneyland I don't go all buttery! I am always in the aware state (or would like to be) like when I'm driving a car! Last month I was detecting in the water and was lost to the hunt when I looked up and on the jetty, not 15 feet from me, were two unsavory types checking out every move and lift of the scoop! I said "hi" and they responded with cold silence! So I brought up my "treasure find" of a beer can and showed it to them! They evaporated!
After that experience I am always keeping half a headphone off and the ground/water is not the only thing I'm scanning!

 

[Frankn]

Hay, it's not just while detecting. I stopped at a light behind a old camaro with a couple of small dents in the rear. The light changed. He started off briskly and then slammed on his breaks. From racing on the track, I have extremely fast reflexes. I slammed on my breaks. Stopped about 2" from his bumper. I could see him laughing in his rear view mirror as he sped away. Now you know why your insurance rates are so high! Frank...-

 

[FLJack]

I make it a habit to look around me prior to digging the target. On a night hunt a few months ago, I looked extensively at my surroundings prior to digging but was still surprised when someone was right behind me. The individual meant to do me harm, no doubt in my mind.

 

[CASPER-2]

WHEN I HUNT LAND - I USE A LARGE KNIFE AND CUT PLUGS
WHEN I HUNT WATER - WILL SOMETIMES CARRY A DIVE KNIFE - BUT I USE A HUGE SCOOP - THAT WILL TAKE A HEAD OFF WITH EASE IF NECESSARY

 

[Doug H]

Casper the friendly ghost taking someone's head off with ease with a sand scoop...I died laughing when I read this one. Thanks casper, I needed that.

 

[Argentium]

If I'm hunting in any populated or citified areas I either don't use my headphones at all ,or have them around my neck w/ volume up ,
I always want my ears to be very aware of who, what ,where - I am not a paranoid or fearful person at all - just aware .

 

[Red James Cash]

I am not a paranoid or fearful person

Its not paranoid or being afraid being ready,careful and aware.Those who think so are a 200% fool and deserve what happens to them.

 

[G.I.B.]

Location and situations are dynamic.

You need to adjust your level of awareness based on situations or circumstances.

You don't need to be on Defcon 1 when you are in the surf during a crowded day.

Your level should increase when alone in the woods.

 

[Peyton Manning]

I always hunt by myself, but I look at where people are at when I get there. I don't live in the nicest of areas. My husband gets nervous for me. But I only was worried once. I seen a man and woman looking at me. Then the woman started coming my way she tried to get behind me. But I just kept turning with her to make sure she stayed in front of me. And held my digger like I was ready to use it. (which I was) she decided to go back to her boyfriend. I am not a target.

there are bad places in denver? say it ain't so!! just wear a manning jersey ( peyton)

 

[TerryC]

Just wear a bright yellow vest that says "BOMB SQUAD" on it. Should be good.

Don't even need that. EVERYBODY knows what EOD stands for! TTC

 

[JunkShopFiddler]

I use to use one of these for digging,chopping roots etc and persuading people to leave me alone.Theres not to much that works better than a 14 inch blade hanging on your belt.

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I agree, but I have my "weapon of choice" in my hand at all times. I always do a rubberneck scan before I start to dig. And if the knife gets dirty I clean it if off nice and shiny every time! How much do these things help?..Got to be better than not doing 'em.

 

[Red James Cash]

I carried that bayonet MDing up in NH.It came in very handy at times.Lots of stray dogs around even though there was a leash law.People didnt care and ignored it.it was a pretty rugged piece,the blade was close to a 1/4 thick,double edged for the first 4 inches.Nasty sound drawing it from its scabbard.

 

[Helix]

Last of the Mohicans.. Movie. Last Stand

 

[Backbacon]

I'm not a town or a park kind of detectorist to say the very least and have never seen another person while doing my bush detecting. On my very few hunts in populated areas, I have never really been worried as I live up here in Canada. I'm always very aware of my situation in regards to my surroundings though as there is an increasing problem with junkie losers around these parts. I have been carrying a knife since I can remember and am always armed while in the bush. I can honestly say that I do not fear anything, that's just me and my outlook on life in general. The real threat where I choose to tread is the Wildlife. Bears, Wolves, Cougars, Moose.... Not to mention the ever evil Grouse in the heat of a love cycle, LOL trust me. My trusty REZ Hound is always at my side wile out and I never use headphones out in the bush, never. Always be aware of your surroundings as many have won a Darwin award not being aware or prepared for the aforementioned. The World is a dangerous place to those that are not attuned to their surroundings and never place yourself into a situation where you are not prepared for the worst outcome.

 

[Keppy]

Backbacon .. Like you i have never been worried here i ohio were i am .. And i go up around Sudbury and the french river area in Ontario Canada often... And i never have been worried up there either … Like you i have carried a knife all my life …. Even in school from first grade on …. Try doing that now they would put the poor kid in jail… But there are a lot out there that are real worry warts .. afraid of there shadow...

 

[Frankn]

I think some get alert confused with scared, there is a difference!
A couple of years ago I came upon a large rattler coiled beside the trail. I was 4' away from him and he was coiled and ready. I watched him and noted when I moved just an inch or two toward him his head moved back and when I moved back his head moved forward. It was almost like a range finder. Now I have read a bit about them and know that the max striking distance is usually 3'. I think we both knew that.
Frank...-
The moral is, scared gets you killed, while alert saves your ass.