I’m not fully sure if this counts towards being in the Nature Talk section, but I think it may be. This is just me wondering, am I the only one on iNat Forum who has been ‘pulled over’ by cops, or a local school security guard in their cruiser, just because of collecting specimens? I mean, serious…

Not on a bike, but I have a story… Last year, a few local towns in my area (Northeast Tennessee) had protests surrounding the George Floyd murder in Minneapolis, like many other parts of the country. Well, obviously there were some other local folks who didn’t necessarily like that, and out of fear…

yes, this. Police in America are very jumpy and quick to jump to conclusions, which does a lot of harm. But please, don’t take your camera out anywhere near a military installation or jail. it makes the guards incredibly and justifiably nervous. speaking as a military vet.

Canada is the place to be … never had an issue.

Honestly, I think that if I went an entire week without anyone outwardly saying, indicating, or just implying that they think I’m suspicious, I would feel like something was missing. If I went an entire month without it happening, then I would for sure think that something had gone wrong, and the w…

[image] sandboa: orange safety vests These are required on building sites in NZ. I’ve noticed, though, that the most visible person on any site is the one NOT wearing the high-vis… Noticed by everyone! Another “must be on official business” free-pass is the clipboard.

I had awkward interactions before but the worst was at a PA state park where I brought my MV light. I walked down to an area without any people or campsites and set the light up, and within a half hour I had a very unpleasant ranger show up and demand if I had permits. I told him I was just photog…

Grazing country on the coast down here north of Christchurch. The sign was on the public right of way through the property. I should have taken a photo of it. It specifically prohibited DoC staff and other government types.

Am I the only iNatter that is pulled over on a bike almost every month?

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DianaStuder April 23, 2021, 8:45pm 100

also this thread
https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/i-would-like-an-inat-hat/1186

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Am I the only iNatter that is pulled over on a bike almost every month?

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