Permit to metal detect in Valley Cottage NY

albion30

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Sep 6, 2020
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Hi,
I have just moved to Valley Cottage NY from the UK and have no idea if I need a local permit to go metal detect in the local area. I am assuming I will need some sort of permit but have yet to find out. I would be most grateful if someone could point me in the right direction on this one, thank you.
Gary
 

Noah_D

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National parks, national historic sites, and state historic sites are just about always off limits. If you plan on detecting a park check to see if it is a township, city, or county (etc.) park and see what their rules are. For parks you sometimes need a permit but it just depends on the park system. I can't think of a circumstance where you would need a permit for private land here in the USA. Happy hunting!
 

vpnavy

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I moved ya from HELP! over to FORUM: SELECT YOUR AREA > NEW YORK for more exposure.
 

michael NY

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Lots of places to detect in Rockland County NY . The historic places are off limits. Just use good common sense and you be fine. best of luck to you
 

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