Ghost Hunting Tips
So you're off to the big ghost
hunt, right? You have everything packed, and all your gear is in
order......Or is it? Because we've been there and done that, we have
compiled a Ghost Hunting Tip Sheet so that you won't miss out on the picture
or spirit recording that will rock the world! Do take a moment to scan
through the list before you go - there may be something you have
forgotten.....
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ALWAYS carry identification
(drivers license etc.) in case you are stopped by authorities - so that you
can prove who you are.
ALWAYS visit the site you plan
on investigating in the daylight first to familiarize yourself with any
obstacles or dangerous spots you may not notice in the dark.
NEVER TRESPASS! If a No
Trespassing sign is posted ANYWHERE do not enter that area. This is a
violation of the law and the law will not hesitate to send you to jail, slap
you with a hefty fine or both! It is possible to get permission from the
owners if you are truly interested in a particular site. To find the owner
of a location, you can check with the local Tax Assessors' Office.
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY if you are
asked to leave a location. This is a non-negotiable situation that you will
not win, and you may damage the integrity of not only your own ghost hunt,
but also other ghost hunting investigations.
NEVER GO ALONE! Common sense
says you should never investigate a site by yourself. If something happened
to you who would get help? Besides, you want a second person as a witness to
verify your findings. On the same note, avoid all areas that are potentially
dangerous, including condemned areas and parts of town with reputations for
violence. The point is to investigate ghosts - not become one yourself!
CARRY THE ESSENTIALS! This
will include warm clothing, a flashlight and backup flashlight with extra
batteries, a tape recorder and supply of tapes, any type of camera (we
prefer digital), a logbook, a compass to detect magnetic fields and a tote
bag to keep all of your equipment together ready to go at the spur of the
moment. As a side-note for non-digital camera users - use the highest speed
film you can find for best results - 400 speed is the usual recommendation.
For Digital Cameras, use the highest resolution that your particular camera
is capable of.
ASSIGN SOMEONE in your group
to be the "secretary" to record all details of your ghost hunting event.
Details to record include who is participating, changes in temperature,
weather, location, and date and time of any happenings that may take place
- including who witnessed them. Be sure to walk through the site
beforehand to record the thoughts and the feelings that the participants may
be getting from that particular site.
LEARN THE HISTORY! Before
heading out, do a little research on the history of the site you are about
to investigate. Knowledge is power, and if you familiarize yourself with
the people and events that took place there, it can be helpful in your
investigation. You can check newspapers, the Internet or contact the local
Historical Society to find information about most areas.
INTERVIEW! While visiting the
site, should you happen to come across someone with a ghost story of their
own, interview them and be sure to log all information!
PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR
FEELINGS! Concentrating too much on your equipment can prevent you from
picking up energy from a spirit, and may prevent the spirit from contacting
you. Use your senses. This is one of the most effective tools you can use
to communicate with spirit entities. Be sure to keep an open mind and try
to avoid any preoccupied thoughts or negative feelings that may interfere
with your perception and drive spirits away. Lastly, never take drugs or
drink alcohol before an investigation - this will cloud your perception and
ability, and can damage your credibility.
DO NOT WEAR PERFUME OR
COLOGNE! Spirits are known to use certain scents and smells to get our
attention so any noticeable scent you or a team member may be wearing could
easily be mistaken for a supernatural occurrence.
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