How often do you get to detect?

[TrpnBils]

I'm luckier than most, I suppose, in that I can detect pretty much whenever I want in the summer because of my job (I'm a teacher), but now that school has started back up I've only been out twice in the past month and it's killing me!

How often and/or for how long do you usually get out?

 

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[madforclad]

The short answer...not nearly enough. I hold a regular job so by the time I get home each evening, have supper, and spend time with my daughter it does not leave me much time. On weekends I try to get out twice however the weather plays a huge role. Its a little better in the summer as the days are longer but now we are moving into fall here on the east coast and its getting darker earlier every night.

 

[cudamark]

Every day if I want to.....and if my body can hold up!

 

[troutbum]

Before operation on back, 3-4 days a week. None now. Next week , back to 3-4 days or more. I'm retired.

 

[BigWaveDave]

Sunday mornings are pretty much it for me.... from 8am till about noon... will be getting 4 weeks vacation next year at work(15 years benefit!), so if we go out of town I will beep for a full day at best.

 

[Peyton Manning]

as I seem to be one of the few here with a full time job, not often.
being 87 doesn't help either

 

[Auriemma]

I try to sneak out once or twice during the week and again on the weekend.

 

[Rawhide]

Cudmark and me are pretty much in the same boat. I have decided to mix my schedule with park hunts, and then my scouting hunts. I do this at random as it never fails soon as I find a new spot, someone visits and trashes the place. I would detect full time if my health would allow me.

 

[Coin Digger]

The kids are grown and out of the house and I work 2nd shift. So weather permitting when ever I want.
With the kids back in school theirs no one in the parks in the morning until noon when office people show up and park for their lunch break. There's 7 towns in the county, and if I added right, that gives me about 20 parks to hunt not counting all the football fields, ball fields and soccer fields. I save the weekends for places I've researched.
I tend to avoid schools anymore, even when there out, people eye you with suspicion. I don't blame them with all the crap these days.

 

[CladGrabber]

I try to sneak out once or twice during the week and again on the weekend.

Same here.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

At least once during the week for a couple hours, then about 6 hours each day of the weekend...I used to be able to detect alot more than that..but you know....theres that "job" thing holding me back..lol

 

[RiverRat]

I'm retired so no problems with conflicting schedules...but...I live in an area that gets REALLY hot during spring/summer/early fall...like high 90's....so it's actually harder to hunt now, during indian summer, unless I go in the am or evening...I'm not a morning person so that limits me to evenings....so ,bottom line, couple hours 2-3x a week...,

 

[hammer0419]

If I could get out once a week I would be happy!!

 

[PullTabPete]

Between my kids activities and my other activities(biking,hockey) and my work, I am lucky to get out maybe 4-6 hours a month total. Would love hunt much more, but enjoy/grateful for the time I get.

Pete

 

[worldtalker]

Between my kids activities and my other activities(biking,hockey) and my work, I am lucky to get out maybe 4-6 hours a month total. Would love hunt much more, but enjoy/grateful for the time I get.

Pete

I guess that explains your logo. Not to worry...........the BIG ONE is coming!!

 

[gunntekk1]

I get out from 8-10am and on Mondays from 8am to 1pm, arm tends to get worn out

 

[collision]

About once a day

 

[Fourwayz]

I can hunt whenever I feel like it. However, anything close to me has been WAY over hunted. Getting permission from owners is virtually impossible. Going to the beach is a 2 hour drive and is out of the question. All dressed up and nowhere to go.

 

[justdon]

Being retired anytime i want but in my area summertime kills me with the heat and humidity.Summertime 2 hours in the mourning evening time 1 hour.Winter 3 to 5 hours.

 

[cudamark]

I can hunt whenever I feel like it. However, anything close to me has been WAY over hunted. Getting permission from owners is virtually impossible. Going to the beach is a 2 hour drive and is out of the question. All dressed up and nowhere to go.

Why is permission so difficult? Just how bad do you smell??