Tips and Suggestions: Rules for Ghost Hunting...

I thought a listing of rules for Ghost Hunting would be a great idea to share. These are the rules that the BNCGHA follows.
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1. Use common sense! This is the number one rule! While you always listen to your instincts, it is easy for your mind to get carried away in questionable moments.

2. Question everything. If we hear something, we check it out. If something moves, we try to figure out why. If you take everything at face value you, we are only getting about 10% of the truth.

3. Never go alone. This is a biggie! For one, when alone you mind is usually in overdrive. You always need at least one of other person to keep reality grounded with you. I suggest when ghost hunting to have at least 2 others with you.

4. Know your location. This is a big one in my book. You never want to go into a situation without knowing what you are up against. Some locations may make good shelters for the homeless or a quite get away for teens. Walking in on someone is a lot scarier than seeing a ghost.

5. Be prepared for anything! This really reflects on everything. Clothes, supplies, batteries, etc. You don't want to go investigating in 20 degree weather with a short sleeve shirt and you certainly don't want your flashlight failing you because you left the batteries at home. Think and plan ahead. Double check everything! These situations can be dangerous if not prepared!

6. Patience. This is a must for any ghost hunter. If you can't wait for a response you will probably not get one. Some spirits will need to feel comfortable with you before making contact. This may mean multiple visits before any experiences manifest.

7. Respect is key in all things in life. Ghost Hunting is no different. Searching for Ghosts may take you to a lot of places. Rundown, abandoned and so on. Just because a location is falling apart of trashed by vandals doesn't mean you get to help with the destruction. Also, if you are at a haunted location this very well could be their (ghost) home. Would you want someone breaking your window?

8. Good Group. This really is the main focus of any Ghost Hunter. You really need to have a group of like mind individuals. A joker in the mist can ruin an investigation.

9. No Drugs, no Alcohol. This really falls under common sense!

10. No whispering! This is a big one for anyone looking for EVPs. Very easy to do when you think you hear something. When you review the evidence, wham you have a so called EVP....curtsy of your friend who was whispering.

11. Communication! Cell phones, walkie talkies are a must! Never know when you may need to call out for help or to talk with another group.

12. No smoking when taking pictures. Smoke looks like ghosts!

13. Clean the camera lens. If you have a dirty camera lens, you will end up with more orbs than you can count!

14. Dusty location? If so those orbs in your pictures are of no count!

There are of course many more rules. I will add more later. Enjoy