Saratoga Ny Battle Fields

[undertaker]

I would like to metal detect some areas of interest...including some Saratoga battle fields and around Lake George NY. Being from Vt. Im not familar with detecting laws in Ny especially historic battle fields. Are they open to detecting with permission from land owners or are they off limits. If they are off limits are the posted so. I know here in Vt. state historic sites that are off limits are posted but private lands are open by land owners permisson.

[Hounddog]

Same deal in NY if it is a State owen historic site no deal. Something to look up though there are different Historic type of markers in NY with very different meanings There are theses cast signs blue with yellow or gold wording on them that the state made for free and put them up anywhere anyone requested. Then it changed if you wanted one you have to buy it your self. They mark a historic site but offer no protection to that site. Anouther sign is for the building/house to be historic but does not protect the land from a metal detector. There is a NY state permit that will get you on some state beaches. Your best bet is to take some time and look it up. Private land can also be protected but the land owner would know if that were the case. There is treasure around lake George area, on state land

[DoctorS]

Try hitting up some of the schools in the Lake George area. The elementary school just off Bloody Pond Rd. was the site of a Revolutionary training grounds. I had a good discussion with one of the schools custodial staff who also detected the school grounds when we vacationed in Lake George a few years back. I found dropped and fired three ring minnies at the school. One of the dropped three ringers has teeth marks in it! Good Luck!

DrS

[kiddrock33]

if i was near lake george i would most definitely try diamond island in lake george. i believe permits are needed just to visit the island but im not sure.

[undertaker]

Funny you mentioned diamond island. I have some arrowheads that were found there. I was cleanning out a attic for a 90 year old lady when I was a teen and found them in a old cigar box with a note, found at Diamond Island Lake George. She gave them to me and said that her late husband found them in the 30's.

[DAS7NY]

The state wants the items to be preserved. And preserved means sitting in the ground? That ain't right.

[Shake-N-Bake]

I live in Lake George if you ever want to get a hunt together...

Jason

[007]

I would say Your best bet would be to do a internet search for Hiking trails within the area , That are not located on Protected Land . also this sounds crazy , try out fossil , and mineral clubs within the area online , they have very helpfull info in locating old mines , Hiking , parking , etc etc .

New York State Hiking Trail Finder
http://www.slackpacker.com/map_ny.html