Detecting dream come true...

[Bavaria Mike]

I just got back from the Archaeology department in Trier Germany where I had a 1 hr 40 minute interview/information class. It went much better than expected and I will receive a detecting permit. The Dr. who interviewed me is very open to MDing however, with strict stipulations that I can live with. I have been given an area of about 40 square miles or more. At the end of the interview, he asked me where do I want to detect and I was not ready for that so I asked him where good sites would be, his reply was it is my job to find them as he already knows where the good sites are. He did help me a bit and I have a few areas that I have researched so I am happy with it. Anything I find belongs to me after they record it with a few exceptions, value does not matter, it has been 13 years since they invoked the law where they can take the find and that find was a cache of 3000 gold Roman coins and they gave a large finders fee, I do not know the value. They can ask to buy the finds from me but, I do not have to sell and must give them first chance to buy should I decide to sell. Have to report my finds every 3 months. I plan on cooperating with the Archaeology department and working with them and setting a good example of Metal Detectors helping Archaeologists. Part of this German state has already been shutdown due to bad detecting, I talked to that department and was releived to know the area I will be working in does not fall under their jurisdiction, barely the other side of the tracks, they gave me the telephone number to the Archie who interviewed me today. Sorry for the ramble, just wanted to share some great news, finds should start around mid April, now I have to find an apartment, LOL! HH, Mike

 

[SC_hunter]

Congratulations Bavaria Mike....Sounds like you impressed the guy that interviewed you. We will be looking forward to seeing some of your finds and good luck my friend

 

[sounder]

Sounds like a great chance for some prime detecting!!

I will be looking forward to seeing and hearing about your finds.

sounder

 

[EDDE]

y dont they do that in the US gets me bravo

 

[karib2517]

Yep you dug your first great find,now go get some more congrats.

 

[Nana40]

How exciting! I know you are already doing that happy dance, and you ain't even got to hunt it yet!!! I am so happy for you. Will be looking for your posts from this area!

Congrats!!!! Nana

 

[halfdime]

I visited Trier about 12 years ago; it is a really cool town and is supposed to be the second oldest Roman city in Europe. You should find some wonderful things (and they even had a Pizza Hut!).

 

[Kas]

Hey, a reunion. I was in Trier Germany, (some say France, being so close to the boarder), in the early 1980's. I drove a semi for the Army as a kid. Got lost and found that beautiful city. I have a German last name, and the people always treated me good, and I had some relation in southern Germany near Augsburg.

Wish I was there.

HH Ken

 

[txkickergirl]

CONGRATS AND KEEP US POSTED

 

[wolfmanjoe3]

How does that permit work? You don't have 'exclusive' rights to a 40 square miles, do you?

Even if not exclusive, having a single permit to TH in a large area like that is GREAT!

Congratulations and good luck!

Joe

 

[viper771]

Hey mike you gotta tell me how to go do that. I think bammer and I would love to get a permit. Do they do that all over? Are areas differen't about letting you keep finds? I would love to hunt some french battle sites and report what I found. I was planning on doing that for a living. I am glad you got a permit. Maybe you can find another stash of coins

 

[Wolfbite]

Thats great news.Good luck on your hunt.HH wolfbite

 

[RON (PA)]

Mike,

Congrats on getting your permit. This is a great example of how metal detectorists and archeaologists can work together to increase our knowledge of history. I wish that would happen here in the States. I'm sure there will be great finds. Look forward to see pics when you get them.

 

[dgaughan]

can't wait to here about your finds hh for an apt

 

[civilman1]

40 Square Mile's Mike?I bet you're doing back flip's right now....Kinda remind's me of Kung-Fu,the "grasshopper deal"....Excellent new's for ya....Looking forward in April...Just get it in writing

 

[TheSleeper]

Kool grats, Now is that 40 squire mile area yours alone or there other permits issued for the same area?

If its yours alone u want some help, dang i would seriously think bout coming and joining ya.

 

[tinpan]

Thats awsome news Mike,i wish you the best of luck.If you need someone help to carry the treasure away i do it for a small charge 50%

tinpan

 

[scotto]

Good luck, and keep us posted!!!

 

[mad max]

Congrats buddy!!! Let me know if you find any german helmets!!

 

[Johnny X]

Fantasic! Sounds like you've got your next few years planned out. You better get a 2 bedroom apt, Because i'm moving to Germany. Lol.

Best of luck my friend. and show us them finds.

xstevenx