8 Ghost Hunting Tips Every Beginner Should Know
1.) Let the police know you're there.
This one is important.
If you decide to investigate a cemetery at midnight, do yourself a favor and call the local police department first. Let them know what you're up to.
Police officers regularly patrol cemeteries, and if they see flashlights moving around after dark, they're probably going to assume you're vandalizing graves or trying to steal something.
Trust me. Getting questioned by the police in a cemetery isn't nearly as cool as it sounds.
Besides, grave robbing is so 1700s.
2.) Don't bring your entire entourage.
The more people you drag into an abandoned building, the harder it becomes to collect meaningful evidence.
I've always believed that less is more.
In my experience, if there really is something paranormal going on, large groups don't help. Even if you disagree with that, there's another practical reason to keep your team small.
Evidence contamination.
Did you hear a laugh?
Footsteps?
A whisper?
It's a lot easier to figure out where it came from when you're investigating with three or four people instead of fifteen.
3.) Be Safe.
This sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised how many people skip this step.
Don't randomly decide to investigate a location in the middle of the night without ever seeing it during the day.
Walk the property first.
4.) Know your ghosts.
One of the best things you can do before an investigation is learn the history.
Talk to the people who've experienced activity there. Read about the building. Find out who lived there.
The more you know going in, the better your questions will be.
It's a lot easier to communicate if you know who you're dealing with. Provoking might work with a hostile ghost but not with a little old lady.
I've always felt that it's easier to communicate if you have some idea of who you're trying to communicate with.
If you're too demanding and too harsh on a timid ghost, you're likely to hear hours of silence during audio playback.
5.) Have your own basic equipment.
At some point during an investigation, your team will probably split up.
When that happens, you'll want your own flashlight, camera, and recorder.
The expensive equipment can usually be shared, but everyone should have the basics.
6.) Pack a first aid kit.
You don't have to carry a first aid kit around all night, but keep one nearby.
7.) Know your team.
Don't just invite random people because they watched a few ghost hunting shows and think it looks fun.
Make sure everyone understands how your team investigates and what's expected of them.
More importantly, make sure you trust them.
Unfortunately, some people want a place to be haunted so badly that they'll stage evidence without thinking about the damage it does to the team's credibility.
Your reputation is one of the most valuable things you have.
Protect it.
8.) Be professional.
If someone invites your team into their home, remember that they're asking for help.
Whether the activity turns out to be paranormal or has a perfectly ordinary explanation, they're looking to you for answers.
If you or your team are screaming and running out the front door every time you hear a strange noise, you're probably making the situation worse for everyone involved.
Stay calm.
Keep an open mind.
You're there to investigate, not to become part of the ghost story.
Happy hunting!
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