bigfokkerdog

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info on md'ing

I have family living in the east bay area and am here for a week or so. of course my md is in the car but I am not familiar with the laws here. I have heard that you need a permit. Can domeone shed some light on the matter? I am travelling the San Leandro, Oakland area and over to Stanford. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
 

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The "permit" you've heard about, is only for the county parks in the east bay. Hence it would not apply to the city properties. Eg.: San Leandro, Oakland, Stanford, etc.... And even then-so, only for the county parks. Not all county "land". If you're in doubt, you can check a map and see the city versus county boundaries.

Now this is not-to-say that you don't have to use ..... uh .... "due discretion". When hunting a city park or beach. I mean, of COURSE don't be a nuisance, sticking out, begging for attention, etc... Because md'ing has "connotations" to some folks. That you might be about to leave a hole or whatever. So go at low traffic times, avoid busy-bodies/lookie-lous, etc... (for turfed parks at least).
 

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bigfokkerdog

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Jul 22, 2013
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Tumwater, WA
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Traded up from a Garrett ACE 350 to an ATPro with a Garrett pro pointer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
The "permit" you've heard about, is only for the county parks in the east bay. Hence it would not apply to the city properties. Eg.: San Leandro, Oakland, Stanford, etc.... And even then-so, only for the county parks. Not all county "land". If you're in doubt, you can check a map and see the city versus county boundaries.

Now this is not-to-say that you don't have to use ..... uh .... "due discretion". When hunting a city park or beach. I mean, of COURSE don't be a nuisance, sticking out, begging for attention, etc... Because md'ing has "connotations" to some folks. That you might be about to leave a hole or whatever. So go at low traffic times, avoid busy-bodies/lookie-lous, etc... (for turfed parks at least).

Thanks for the great info. I believe I will try tomorrow or Tuesday early here in the San Leandro area.
 

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