Help...

[TREASUREHOUND51]

Guys I am a newbie and have some questions regarding permissions.....Do we need a permit to detect ....Can we detect on a vacant lot which house has been demolished no treswpassing signs anywhere...I am from Texas....Thanks Guys

[baywalker]

First welcome ,Next get permission just because it's not posted doesn't mean it's not private

[TREASUREHOUND51]

Thank you for your time ...Im wondering is it the courthouse where u find the owner...how about those empty lots by realtors can we call them and ask...Thanks again

[Tom_in_CA]

If a lot is unfenced where an old house has been demolished, and I see no signs or fences, I certainly wouldn't hesitate to hunt it. If it had those old wooden veranda style porches, check underneath where those used to be.

As far as public locations (you asked about "permits"): If you are skittish about public parks, school yards, etc.... Go to the city (or county or whatever the case may be) website, and usually the laws, codes, regulations, etc.... of the city and/or park's dept's are posted there. If you see no mention of "metal detecting", then presto, I guess it's silent on the issue. And if there are no prohibitions, then no need to ask further, IMO. In the same way that you would assume you can fly frisbees in a park or school yard, if you saw no rules prohibiting it, for instance.

[jeff of pa]

Since I Don't know what County in Texas I Don't know if Property Info
is online.

or if it's Free.

Google

county name here County Texas GIS

& see if the Data is Online

if it is You should get an Interactive Map
to Zoom in

[Frankn]

Believe it or not, it is easier to hunt the lots that people still live on. You just ask their permission and agree on distribution of finds then presto! Start detection without worrying about some crazy regulation getting you in trouble. Frank

[baywalker]

Watch out for construction sites that is a no no in F.L. even if it just has a permit box up, but that is a good way to get the owners name or call the Realtor and act like you want to buy.

Jonnie