Detecting in the back country

[blackrose]

Do any of you guys swing in "back country" areas? Or do you stick to civilization? Do people frequently find sites in areas such as national parks?

 

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[victhedog]

NATION PARKS are forbidden areas

I do alot of detecting in the backwoods

 

[sky355]

I'm here in Colorado I do swing in the woods found some interesting stuff never know when you may find an 1800s stash of stolen loot [emoji4]


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[blackrose]

NATION PARKS are forbidden areas

I do alot of detecting in the backwoods

yeah. that really bums me out. I may cancel my kings cyn national park trip now...

that or i swing there anyway...

 

[Silvermonkey]

I'm all about detecting in the woods...back woods, front woods, side woods....you get the idea.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I try everywhere. Here in NY there are few wooded areas that haven't been cleared at least once. That means people. People loose stuff.

Have found some interesting stuff. Some useful. I have 20 ft of 3/8" chain with a hook on each end I use regularly that was a woods find.

 

[blackrose]

Im wondering what the consequences for swinging in a NP are.

 

[SD51]

You will be fined and they will confiscate your detector most likely. Always have permission wherever you detect.

 

[dts52]

Im wondering what the consequences for swinging in a NP are.

VERY VERY bad idea! The feds do not mess around and will not accept an excuse of "I didn't know". It is definitely NOT worth the risk.
HH
dts

 

[DiamondDan]

Lots of mining was done here back in the day. Haven't found anything earth-shattering yet, but I'm sure a bunch of drunken miners managed to lose something.

 

[Indian Steve]

I have heard of Detectors and Vehicles being confiscated from people detecting in National Parks plus stiff fines and possible JAIL Time. Is it worth it?

 

[GA_Boy]

Im wondering what the consequences for swinging in a NP are.

They shoot ya and if ya survive they shoot ya again.
Actually, a big fine and probably lose you detector.
Marvin

 

[Mudflap]

Here is an example from Ft Smith National Historical Site>>

"Metal detecting at Fort Smith National Historic Site is not only illegal, it's a felony.With the growing popularity of metal detecting, and the possibility of discovering treasures, one automatically thinks of exploring historical sites. Think again! Federal law prohibits the possession and use of metal detectors on federal property.In addition to metal detecting, federal law also prohibits relic hunting, digging for artifacts, and removing artifacts or historical objects. These acts are illegal and can lead to confiscation of equipment, arrest, and prosecution as a felony under federal law. Penalties may include fines of up to $10,000 and possible prison time."

 

[boogeyman]

Lots of mining was done here back in the day. Haven't found anything earth-shattering yet, but I'm sure a bunch of drunken miners managed to lose something.
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You're in Pocatello" Have you ever run across some bee hive shaped charcoal kilns? I've got some pictures of some that my grandfather shot back in 1949 or 50. If I remember right he said they were mine related.

 

[Honest Samuel]

It should be legal to treasure hunt on federal lands, since we pay for them and upkeep.

 

[blackrose]

It should be legal to treasure hunt on federal lands, since we pay for them and upkeep.

Exactly. I'll leave you with this quote from nietzsche

“Everything the State says is a lie, and everything it has it has stolen.”

 

[mrwilburino]

I mostly hunt urban sites, although I wouldn't necessarily call them civilized.

 

[walnuttree]

Everythings illegal. It seems. Well we don't want any bad press to hurt our hobby. It's already mistakenly looked down upon by many folks. Get permission, stay out of sight, stay in the fringe areas, obey the laws, dig small holes and fill them nicely. National Parks are verboten. State land/parks are subject to rules too; certain areas are detectable or not at all. Like I said, go at predawn, be done by 8-9am in the summer, stay on the fringe areas, roadsides, under/around small bridges, edge of fields, etc. Minelab makes a detector you can fold and put in a backpack. I've been tempted too, often thought of buying a low priced detector, storing it in the woods like a hollow tree or something, wrapped in a heavy contractor plastic bag or something, with small shovel, thus- you come as a hiker and leave as just a hiker taking a walk. Don't use headphones, turn volume down, look at screen? Stealth. Just a thought, don't try this at home kids, this was just my tempting thought.

 

[Javadroid]

I love to research for old home sites, ghost towns, stagecoach stations, etc. I spend a lot of time researching and then going into the backwoods areas where things "used to be." To me, there's a lot of adventure in that and very satisfying when the research pans out. That said, I never would try a NP or any Fed land. Know where you hunt and where you dig and you'll enjoy the hobby a long time!

 

[Tom_in_CA]

I don't know how many readers here have ever been to a few of the out-west national parks ...... but it's entirely possible to be 20 miles from the nearest other human being, if you're in the remote hither-sections of some of them.