Howdy everybody, and a question!

[Markypie]

Hi everyone, I'm Mark, and I am new to the forums. I have been treasure hunting for years, coin rolls, roadside tools, coinstars, and wheelweights. I got a Garret 350 as a retirement gift, but no one will even entertain the idea of me metal detecting their property. How do you go about getting permission? I never even get to explain that I will be very considerate, not leave an unsightly mess, etc. before I get shut down. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance for any insights y'all can provide!

 

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[digging440yrs]

Welcome aboard

 

[Markypie]

Thank you! Here are some pics of my finds:

 

[ChampFerguson/TN]

I look for properties that are rentals- those folks rarely care if you dig up 'their' yard. Then it comes down to being presentable and harmless appearing. That's the hard part.

 

[Beezly]

Welcome to Tnet! I think getting permission is about the same as a realtor cold calling people for business. It's hard but everybody says just keep at it and be professional. Always be professional. I'm not a people person so I don't often get permission. The only smiling faces I see in upstate Ny are when I'm caught hauling mountains of garbage out of the only local park Im allowed to hunt. I find lots of junk, I think they like me.

 

[dsdigger]

Welcome to the site! As Beezly stated, just like a cold call. I would add that you dress as neatly as possible so you are more likely to have someone open the door that be afraid as you appearance looks a little shady. I am not a good person with this either and prefer to find places that are open hunt first then resort to asking or finding friends who know someone and can "network" me into meeting and set up a ask. Check the laws for the municipalities around to see what their laws are for hunting and if nothing is stated and the places are not marked, you may want to try hunting. If you ask first, you run the risk of someone who is not sure or does not understand saying "No" just to be sure that they cover their end and really don't have to. Research is always a plus to finding hunt sites. Good Luck.

 

[lastleg]

Are you in Austin? They are a different breed of humanity.

 

[vpnavy]

I noticed this is you very first post Markypie - so, Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Texas for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[Markypie]

Thank you all for the pointers, and no I'm not in Austin. I'm just South of Fort Worth. My motto is "Treasure is where you find it!"

Here's what I use the wheelweights for:

 

[fistfulladirt]

You might be volunteering too much info towards your permissions. Keep your intro short, like 30 seconds or so. Don't mention the word 'digging' or 'treasure'. I get four out of five permissions that way.

 

[Tpmetal]

thats a heavy hitting round for sure. wish i had something to blast those out of. instead i'm stuck with rifles and shotguns.