The link didn't come through on the message, and the URL went to their
email form. But I found the answer on their site, so here's the text:

>Question What is the DNR's policy about using state lands for playing the
>new game of geocaching (www.geocaching.com)?
>
>Answer The DNR has no problem with individuals playing geocaching on State
>land, as long as the activity does not become an event with large numbers
>of players. An event would require a DNR permit and include permit fees.
>We are especially pleased with the Cache In, Trash Out policy advocated by
>the official web page www.geocaching.com.

You can go to http://midnr.custhelp.com/ and enter "geocaching" as the
search text to find the answer page directly.

IMHO, I would assume that they're fine with letterboxing, as well.

Doug

stampinpam@aol.com wrote:
>Thought list members might be interested in this Michigan DNR FAQ website
>reference to geocaching:
>Answer
>
>If the link doesn't work, here's the URL:
>http://midnr.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/MiDNR.cfg/php/enduser/email_adp.php?p_refno=020221-000034&p_sid=mFiQwAgg
>
>Would you assume that this answer would also hold true for letterboxing,
>since the concepts are so similar?