BuckleBoy
Gold Member
Dimeman said:Not finger pointing and not kicking the dirt in the archies faces....just telling you I have read more about bad detectorists than bad archies in the newspapers and heard on TV. And agrees there are bad apples on both sides.
Have any of you watched the WWATS 2009 State Of The Hobby videos posted on youtube In the 5th section, the speaker talks about making up a folder of the good that detectorists have done in your area. Articles in the paper on rings returned, club members cleaning up different areas, pictures of some of the dangerous items found in park areas, etc....etc....
I started up a folder like that for the detecting club I am in, some months ago.
If and when the time comes to meet with different officials and talk about detecting and trying to get spots re-open, or keep spots from getting closed, the club and metal detectorists in general, will have some positive "ammunition" to show them.
Excellent for you, and you are helping all of us by doing this as well. I know you see the futility of finger-pointing here--especially in a Public setting (i.e., not only us detectorists are viewing this thread right now).
I don't hunt parks. I haven't in years. (I like finding the Good finds ) But what I'd like to see is something constructive come out of all of this, for the good of all of us. And since I detect too, I have a stake in the reputation, credibility, and public perception of the hobby I love.
This discussion is bigger and more important than just getting a park re-opened.