Florida beaches

[Tom_in_CA]

99% of Florida beaches are open for detecting.....

Yes. And so too can the same be said for probably any state that fronts the ocean. I mean.... doh ... you can't hurt beach sand , haha.

Question for you treasure-hunter: Since you're from Florida , then you've no doubt seen this question about Florida beaches come up all the time on forums. Right? Again and again and again it seems. What is your analysis of why it seems that only Florida gets this repeated question, versus other states ?

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Yes. And so too can the same be said for probably any state that fronts the ocean. I mean.... doh ... you can't hurt beach sand , haha.

Question for you treasure-hunter: Since you're from Florida , then you've no doubt seen this question about Florida beaches come up all the time on forums. Right? Again and again and again it seems. What is your analysis of why it seems that only Florida gets this repeated question, versus other states ?

See it all the time can't say why, maybe because of the Treasure Coast beaches and the restrictions that apply to that 20 miles +/- of beaches

 

[cudamark]

Sounds like a likely reason. That, and all the court cases that involved the recovery of those off shore treasure sites through the years didn't help any either.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

See it all the time can't say why, maybe because of the Treasure Coast beaches and the restrictions that apply to that 20 miles +/- of beaches

yes. Precisely the psychology at play that I was thinking of. All it takes is for one scary story, or one "off-limits" spot to occur, and then people, for decades to follow, will perpetually ask "just to be safe". No matter how often a rumor is put to rest. No matter how limited or isolated that one occurrence or spot was. It just gets in people's subconscious memory .

It wouldn't be half-bad if those people falling prey to this psychology asked other md'rs (then locals like yourself would tell them there's no issues). However, others will satisfy their itch by going and asking bureaucrat's. And then the danger becomes is that it only takes one bored pencil-pusher archie to dream up something silly to apply to the question, or simply make a rule to address these repeated questions. So I'm sure glad it's Florida, and not CA, that gets the brunt of that !

 

[TampaTroy]

From the perspective of a newbie, If you do a google search for "metal detecting beaches in Florida" within the first five results are two articles with headlines that imply metal detecting is being banned on our beaches. The same search for Texas or California beaches turns up more explanations of metal detecting laws and tips for beach hunters. Overall more positive results.
The Florida search turns up the same helpful tips and explanations as well but the two negative articles raise questions that make newbies like me wonder: Obviously people are using metal detectors on the beaches but where can I go and where should I avoid?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

From the perspective of a newbie, If you do a google search for "metal detecting beaches in Florida" within the first five results are two articles with headlines that imply metal detecting is being banned on our beaches. The same search for Texas or California beaches turns up more explanations of metal detecting laws and tips for beach hunters. Overall more positive results.
The Florida search turns up the same helpful tips and explanations as well but the two negative articles raise questions that make newbies like me wonder: Obviously people are using metal detectors on the beaches but where can I go and where should I avoid?

Already posted answer. .

99% of Florida beaches are open for detecting. As long as your not hunting in the water on treasure coast beaches in the Sebastian Inlet, Vero Beach to Ft Pierce area your good, even there you can hunt toe of dunes to mean low tide line....

Just go hunting and enjoy..

 

[TampaTroy]

I wasnt asking. My intention was to say that is the question newbies are left with after a Google search. Since most people these days go straight to Google when looking for information it could be a possible explanation for why the question is asked so often.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Sorry, looked like you were still asking. Maybe if the question was in quotes.

 

[cudamark]

I wasnt asking. My intention was to say that is the question newbies are left with after a Google search. Since most people these days go straight to Google when looking for information it could be a possible explanation for why the question is asked so often.

Hopefully, they will come here to Tnet to get the straight scoop instead of pestering government officials who have their own agenda.

 

[johnmark29020]

From the perspective of a newbie, If you do a google search for "metal detecting beaches in Florida" within the first five results are two articles with headlines that imply metal detecting is being banned on our beaches. The same search for Texas or California beaches turns up more explanations of metal detecting laws and tips for beach hunters. Overall more positive results.
The Florida search turns up the same helpful tips and explanations as well but the two negative articles raise questions that make newbies like me wonder: Obviously people are using metal detectors on the beaches but where can I go and where should I avoid?

There is a new device out. It looks like a walking stick,but it sends info to your cell phone. You can see whats under the ground up to 6 feet.
Its not a metal detector so you wouldnt have to worry about the law. Its on youtube.