Attention Metal Detector Users!
Where Can You Use Your Metal Detector
National Forrest and Federal Lands
Metal detecting is not allowed!! Only by special permit acquired from the federal
government. Each area has a district office.
Corps OF Engineers Lakes, Shoreline and
Lands
Permission has been granted only on pre-disturbed sites, such as beaches and
attached swimming areas. New corp lakes and lands must be OK'd by main office
of the Army Corp of Engineers. Each area has a district office.
State Parks and Lands
Some State Parks are open to metal detecting, yet some are not! We suggest
that you check with the Park Ranger before attempting to use your
detector.
BLM-Bureau of Land Management Lands
Some areas of their lands are open for use of metal detecting and some are not.
We suggest that you contact their district office to check.
City or Park Land
Most all are open to metal detecting unless notice is given by a sign, or city
ordinance. This can be checked by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department
in the city you wish to use your detector.
Public School Grounds
Most all are open to metal detecting unless notice is given by a sign, city
ordinance, law enforcement, or school employee. You should check with the school
office first.
Private Schools, Colleges and Academies
Must acquire permission!! You can check with their office first. Should be
viewed the same as private property.
Privately Owned Lands
Must acquire permission!! Permission is best gotten from the landowner.
Also it is best to have that permission in writing.
Historically Marked Lands or Sites
Metal detecting is Not Allowed this site has already met what is
necessary to become historically significant and is marked so to preserve it's
history.
Remember Permission is always the best way. Learn proper digging techniques
and clean the area of debris, so those that follow may also get permission and
won't find the same area closed to metal detecting!!! Be a good metal detectorist
and help those that need your expertise.
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