MORON ALERT !!!

[ron lord]

This is to the person that came down to Naples Fl. on Vacation and couldn't find anything and got mad and filled the water with PENNY. Would you want some one to do this to your beach, I think not. Don't be a MORON. Leave the beaches and water as clean as you found it.

 

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[tnt-k9]

How do you know that it was someone on vacation? Or that they were detecting and didn't find anything?

Maybe they lost a ring and marked the location with pennies.

Maybe they saw someone detecting below the high tide mark, know that the laws do not allow digging below the high tide mark.

Some other reason?

I may be wrong but I can't imagine anyone who regularly hunts an area would "mark" it with metal objects. That is the real reason we take all the trash with us when we leave. Besides saving the planet why would I want to go out tomorrow and get the same penny or pull tab signal that I got or left today.

I can appreciate the family of 4 or 5 who are on the beach and the parents give the kids a few coins to toss into the water to "make a wish". I also understand someone being in a foreign country and having a hand full of local coins and on the last night of their adventure they decide to toss the coins they amassed into the water because they have nothing better to do with them.

When I come across a big coin spill I wonder if it was intentional and what the intent was of whoever did it. If they realize they may have masked a wedding ring or other heirloom that someone lost that asked me to look for it.

Just my opinion.

 

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[madforclad]

I know sometimes the Canadians throw them in the water over here, for good luck.

Not guilty here. (lol)

 

[ron lord]

Florida Public Archaeology Network - Frequently Asked Questions

As for metal detecting in the water, all lands that are below the mean high water line are considered State sovereignty submerged lands and, while it is not against the law to possess a metal detector in the water, it IS against the law to disturb the bottom sediments. So, if something is detected, it would be illegal to dig for it.

Frequently Asked Questions - About Us - Florida Division of Historical Resources

Q: Is metal detecting prohibited on state property?
A: Metal detecting on State land is generally prohibited with few exceptions. Many public beaches allow metal detecting between the high tide line and the toe of the dune.

Chlsbrns what state do you live in ? 99.9 % of the water and beaches in Fla. is Public land not State. !!

 

[seeker41]

Florida Public Archaeology Network - Frequently Asked Questions

As for metal detecting in the water, all lands that are below the mean high water line are considered State sovereignty submerged lands and, while it is not against the law to possess a metal detector in the water, it IS against the law to disturb the bottom sediments. So, if something is detected, it would be illegal to dig for it.

Frequently Asked Questions - About Us - Florida Division of Historical Resources

Q: Is metal detecting prohibited on state property?
A: Metal detecting on State land is generally prohibited with few exceptions. Many public beaches allow metal detecting between the high tide line and the toe of the dune.

yep, here's some info that not many people know!!!!!! tried to get a fight started with the state a while back but no one seems very interested,.....a few even said that this info was false!!

ron, i have experianced the same thing, ive also seen it done with paperclips. i think its a jealous detectorist? most likely a vlf guy that wants to screw up the pulse user!!!!!

chuck.

 

[seeker41]

"As for metal detecting in the water, all lands that are below the mean high water line are considered state sovereignty submerged lands and, while it is not against the law to possess a metal detector in the water, it IS against the law to disturb the bottom sediments. So, if something is detected, it would be illegal to dig for it."

ron, it may not be enforced until they find it convenient but according to fpan its all lands not just public!!!!! they (the state) have been very busy, very sneaky, and very successful in accomplishing their goals!

Can I metal detect in Florida?
Laws regarding metal detecting in Florida are rather confusing —we always encourage anyone interested in metal detecting to always get the permission of the land owner or manager before detecting - that will prevent misunderstandings about what is permitted, trespassing, etc. Most cities and counties have their own ordinances regarding metal detecting - the City Manager, County Commission, or the Parks/Recreation Department can probably tell you. Most coastal cities and counties in Florida do allow metal detecting on their beaches, although some, like St. Johns County, have ordinances that prohibit the removal of historical objects from county lands. They’re all a little different, so that’s why we suggest contacting them directly.

Detecting on state lands is different and the removal of historical objects from state lands is prohibited. Some coastal state parks do not allow metal detecting at all, some will allow it between the shoreward toe of the dunes and the mean high water line, but only for modern objects. Some state parks will only allow detecting for personal items that are specified as lost in a particular area. If counties or cities lease coastal lands from the state, they are required to abide by state laws. Every state park will have an entry station with a ranger on duty, so always ask first.
As for metal detecting in the water, all lands that are below the mean high water line are considered state sovereignty submerged lands and, while it is not against the law to possess a metal detector in the water, it IS against the law to disturb the bottom sediments. So, if something is detected, it would be illegal to dig for it.

chuck.

 

[GatorBoy]

It's also illegal to spit on the sidewalk in many places... Though you never see any citations for sidewalk spitting being written... Now.... Get a bunch of people to start asking bureaucrats questions about the legalities of sidewalk spitting in their town and it won't be long until some enforcement starts to happen.
My point is I don't understand why people would want to make themselves a target to people who otherwise have other things to do.
When it comes to metal detecting the worst part about a squeaky wheel is we all get greased

 

[Peyton Manning]

just wanted to make certain this thread wasn't about me

 

[Peyton Manning]

someday I'll be rich enough to toss dozens of morgans on a beach to watch the fun!!

 

[FLauthor]

I've hunted wet sand beaches and I'd be popping a penny or a nickle and I'd overhear someone state that I found the coin. Then I know it was planted by some well meaning tourist. If knucklehead would just come up and ask me, I'd explain the hobby and hand them a Kellyco Card so they can see for themselves. I also print the Tnet URL on them so they can see for themselves what can be found.

 

[GatorBoy]

someday I'll be rich enough to toss dozens of morgans on a beach to watch the fun!!

Hey friend!

 

[G.I.B.]

MORON ALERT !!!


Oops, sorry,

I saw the title and I thought somebody found my ex-wife's body.


...I didn't figure she would wash ashore this fast.

 

[seeker41]

It's also illegal to spit on the sidewalk in many places... Though you never see any citations for sidewalk spitting being written... Now.... Get a bunch of people to start asking bureaucrats questions about the legalities of sidewalk spitting in their town and it won't be long until some enforcement starts to happen.
My point is I don't understand why people would want to make themselves a target to people who otherwise have other things to do.
When it comes to metal detecting the worst part about a squeaky wheel is we all get greased

yes, your correct! if i call the city offices in lets say, .....wabasso and tell them about this law/regulation that they probably don't even know about and ask if i can detect wabasso beach they might say, yes just stay out of the water due to the leases. then after learning of the actual wording of the law they might find a good legal reason for getting rid of them dang detectorists. ......everyone gets greased(in a bad way)!!!!!

if however this law/regulation becomes widespread knowledge enough people might finally get ticked off enough to take back some of the rights and freedoms we have lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the squeaky wheel or better yet, the squeaky machine gets greased.

the point is that the law/regulation is very real and if you ever post a manmade item on the forum over 50 years old and say you found it detecting in the water or wetsand they could come get it and nail your but!!!! the very fact that they have done this and that you are not allowed to keep any manmade item over 50 years old found on the beach should really tick you off!!!
or how about the response,...."you can detect, you just cant dig or disturb the ground"!!!!! makes me want to do evil things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chuck.

 

[GatorBoy]

I don't want to take the strain off course but legally speaking everything on here is just hearsay without actually seeing somebody remove an object... what is said on here to go along with some photos is not proof enough of anything.

 

[GatorBoy]

Look what I found in waist deep water off of Wabasso beach yesterday

 

[BigWaveDave]

Look what I found in waist deep water off of Wabasso beach yesterday

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nice

 

[seeker41]

Look what I found in waist deep water off of Wabasso beach yesterday

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yeah right, off wabasso and over at the fishers museum!!see ya in 6-10 years!!

chuck.

 

[GatorBoy]

Muhahaha

 

[thommo59]

I bet someone is videoing you diving for all of these

 

[GatorBoy]

 

[shawninNY]

No workboots? I'm calling OSHA