Can't tell you exactly where on the island

you'll find jacksons. I can however offer

some friendly advice.

1) Try to find a park in that area, wild

area or road side.

You do not want to go on any private

property. Many residents have had their

plants and property broken by jackson

hunters so their / our tolerance is low.

With just reason.

2) If someone confirms a spot has jacksons

take your time to search the area. Don't

give up easily. They are by no means easy

to spot in the wild, trust me. I literaly

had one 3" in front my face and I didn't

see it because my eyes were focused

farther back. If there's no wind be on

the look out for the only leaf that's

movin. Could be one trying to make a

sneaky retreat.

3) In the early morning they'll be on the

outer branches more in the open trying to

catch some rays. When they warm up they'll

work their way back in.

4) Look for some long stick. You'll need it

for those jacksons that are out of reach.

If it's walking away put the stick in front

of it so it walks on it. Then just lift it

out of the tree.

5) Don't stand in one spot to search a tree

or bush, even if it's not so big. If they

see you they'll try to hide on the opposite

side of the branch. Even a 12" jackson can

disappear behind a 1/2" diameter branch.

6) Jacksons are territorial. So if you see

one don't be in rush to catch it. Keep an

eye on it for a while to see if it is

posturing to another one that's near by.

Could be 1" or 20'. If it's posturing then

another one is in eye sight.

7) If you've confirmed an area has some, try

to look for fruits or flowers that'll attract

insects. Lots of times they be on that

branch or near by.

8) The most important tip of all. Do not go on

private property. Yes I know that was tip #1,

but it's importance cannot be overstated.

Too many cham hunters with no respect have

done so. Litterally leaving behind trails

of destruction and sometimes trying to sue

property owners because they fell off a tree

they shouldn't have been on anyway. That's a

big reason why people don't like to share

their locations.



You'll definetly have fun looking for them, but be

prepared for a stiff neck the next morning.



Good luck!

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