Metal detecting in North Carolina?

[mattyshore]

I am taking a gem trip this summer with some friends to North Carolina. I will be in Franklin, Maggie Valley and Ashville over the time I am there. How harsh are the laws for metal detecting down there. I will not be near the beaches at all so it is all inland. I am sure Franklin will be easier to get permissions as it is a small town, but what about Ashville? Lot of history and there seems to be some great spots worth hunting if allowed. Does anyone hunt around Ashville?

 

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[ModernMiner]

Matty,
There are several folks here on Tnet that detect the Asheville and Eastern NC area. I know "Rockhopper" is in Asheville. I am about 20 minutes from Asheville and have been at about 50/50 for gaining permissions since we moved to the area in 2012.
The rules are pretty much the same here too. Get permission, and no detecting in the state parks. Its a beautiful area here in the NC mountains. You should have a blast gem hunting. Lot's of gems in this area.
Good luck to you,
MM
P.S. You may be able to up your odds by not mentioning that you are a Yankee. I've run into folks here that think the CW is still on.

 

[mattyshore]

Awesome, I will probably only get a few hours to detect in each place I am going, but I would kick myself if I didn't bring my detector. The trip is all about gems but too much good history to pass up the change to detect. I will turn on some of that southern Delaware accent I have picked up, and play up my Eagle scout card since that helps with permissions. I am excited to go as it will be my first time to North Carolina and it looks beautiful!