Okay............that's the easy part. I know the state. Now what?It all depends on what State you want to hunt in !
Thanks for all the help
Boonsboro and frederick
Maryland is a tuff state to detect any where, I would contact Aquachigger he can tell you a lot more on that. I do know State Parks and Historical areas are off limits. Also there if there is anything dug over 100 years old the area is consider under "Maryland Submerged Archaeological Historical Property Act"...So if you do dig something that maybe be over 100 years old just don't tell where you dug it....Or they may consider the area historical....
Where you are located there has to be a lot of good water hunting, do your research, and get out and explore, old railway crossing, fords, old maps....etc... and watch aquachiggers vid's, he not to far from you....
I guess there are a couple of issues. 1.) Is the stream bottom private property. I know of several states where an individual can own the stream/river bottom. I have heard of rules that you could go down the river in a boat because the state owns the water, but not stop and walk on the private river bottom. So is the area you want to hunt private property? 2.) Do some states prohibit metal detecting in all rivers and streams. Probably not, I am not aware of such rules, but it would be worth asking department of natural resources or some other state agency if you are concerned in your state. I do know that states/counties/cities do restrict metal detecting in some parks and historical areas. Chances are if you are allowed to swim in the river you are allowed to metal detect in the river, but your call if you want to ask a state official to be sure. Happy Hunting. Beach Papa