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Dec 31, 2008, 11:33 PM
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Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
What kind of trouble will I get into if I were caught digging on Arizona State Land. I know the Superstitions is off limits, and the area that I am looking at is 50 yards from BLM land. I could play dumb and say I thought that I am on BLM land if caught, but I still would like to know how deep in the doo doo I would get if my story was not believable.
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Jan 01, 2009, 02:49 PM
#2
Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
ON Az. state school lands it would be deep do do.
a place down stream from the trails end mill site has a fence one side is blm and forest service the other is state school trust land you are not allowed to even ride four wheelers in the washs on school land.
if you like what you are getting, keep doing what you are doing!!
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Jan 01, 2009, 02:58 PM
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Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
You just have to get a prospecting permit (assuming your digging for precious metals). Call the main office in Phoenix for more info. What did you find?
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Jan 02, 2009, 12:44 PM
#4
Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
Google az state trust land it excludes prospecting for recreation.
if you like what you are getting, keep doing what you are doing!!
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Jan 02, 2009, 12:51 PM
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Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
http://www.metal-detecting-ghost-tow...n-Arizona.html
it is a fine line to walk with a md in arizona.
one can prospect...can collect up to 25lbs a day of specimen...pull out a md and gain an interview...
r
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Jan 04, 2009, 11:38 PM
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Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
Was told by a Phoenix officer that if you were on state trust land with a metal detector, you'll be cited & your machine confiscated as evidence. He couldn't answer if you'd get it back after you went to court. He also mentioned all law enforcement agencies enforce, just a matter of who's closer.
My feeling on his vagueness was, it's better to leave State trust lands alone. There's hundreds of square miles of Arizona to search without the hassle of losing your equipment.
Also, quoted more times than I can count "Ignorance of the law is no excuse" "30 days & $500, pay the clerk"
I know it's here, just need a bigger coil!
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"Hold my beer and watch this!"
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Jan 05, 2009, 07:08 PM
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Jan 15, 2009, 02:56 PM
#8
Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
Beware the spy in the sky. Not worth the risk. lastleg
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Jan 15, 2009, 07:01 PM
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Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
 Originally Posted by lastleg
Beware the spy in the sky. Not worth the risk. lastleg
You know, now that you mention it. I heard they got a program were they're using game cameras or some other camera set ups to keep track of who's stealing pot shards & other indian artifacts. Guess it wouldn't be past them to put some up on State Trust land.
I know it's here, just need a bigger coil!
I think I know what my last words will be....
"Hold my beer and watch this!"
Famous last words "Wow! Is that a meteor?"
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Jan 23, 2009, 12:21 AM
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Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
OK ,say I get this permit. Now they will send someone out to watch me or get that big satelite in the sky to zoom in and look at my crack in my pants while I'm working. If I find something then they will take it away and tell me I was a bad boy for not leaving it in the ground for the "Professionals" to find. I'd rather take my chances without their meddling, but if they shoot you on the spot then I'll think twice about doing it the Government Way.
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Jan 29, 2010, 06:35 PM
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Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
 Originally Posted by BLACKFOOT
ON Az. state school lands it would be deep do do.
a place down stream from the trails end mill site has a fence one side is blm and forest service the other is state school trust land you are not allowed to even ride four wheelers in the washs on school land.
AZ. just came out with a quad rec. permit for 25.00 a year. When you got your off road stamp from motor vehicle dept they should have given you a brochure. this is a good thing.
Life is a Puzzle, the more pieces you can stick together the better! Glue and big hammers help.
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May 14, 2010, 10:40 PM
#12
 DIE HARD TREASURE HUNTER
Re: Can you Dig on Arizona State Land
You know back in 1996 I called the BLM and ask them for a map of free land
in where I can detect uranium so I do my radiological training of course I told them I'm vounteer from F.E.M.A and they send me every map they had where I detect uranium depoists. and they were kind enough to mark where state land
is in red.
My advise is Ask before doing and get your self a hand held GPS unit.
Go in the early morning when it's cool outside.
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Jun 30, 2013, 10:21 PM
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 Originally Posted by boogeyman
Was told by a Phoenix officer that if you were on state trust land with a metal detector, you'll be cited & your machine confiscated as evidence. He couldn't answer if you'd get it back after you went to court. He also mentioned all law enforcement agencies enforce, just a matter of who's closer.
My feeling on his vagueness was, it's better to leave State trust lands alone. There's hundreds of square miles of Arizona to search without the hassle of losing your equipment.
Also, quoted more times than I can count "Ignorance of the law is no excuse" "30 days & $500, pay the clerk" 
Ignorance of the law my A..! That's Bulls..t! Is everyone lawyers? No! Is there a law that says all citizen have to know the law? No! That's the lamest excuse I've ever heard! Do lawyers know all the laws? No! Do judges? No! That's the lame a.. people we have in our judicial system for you!
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Feb 05, 2015, 01:04 PM
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So that tells you there's stuff to be found on state trust lands
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May 03, 2016, 07:18 AM
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 Give respect, get respect.
That is a fact! I had a package sent to my home by UPS and could not find it. They went to video satellite and got number from vehicle plate. I had to file claim and police report and that's just UPS!
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