Metal Detecting on a Florida beach - permit required???

[GeauxLSU]

I'm going to the beach in and around the Port Charlotte, Florida area in June. I've read that I may need a permit from each county I want to use my metal detector on the beach. Is that true? If so, how do I go about doing this and how much is it? Thanks in advance!

 

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[Sabre2th]

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My wife and I are considering a trip in the spring to the FL panhandle to hang a bit with our son in USAF. Will be staying in the Ft. Walton Beach area and plan to sweep the beaches a bit. I plan to have my son inquire about any rules on the stretch of USAF-controlled beach just West of Destin. Has anyone here ever detected on military-controlled rec areas?

 

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[against the wind]

I hunted the beaches in Tarpon Springs area. I was in the water. The town beaches have parking meters. That seemed to be the only issues they had. Feed the meter or get a ticket. I hunted the beaches in
St. Petersburg without issue. There are also parking meters here.
On Honeymoon Island Beach, which is a state park, you are not allowed in the water, or on the dunes, but the sand in between is fair game.

 

[OtherBrotherDarrell]

Metal detecting in Florida.

I'm going to the beach in and around the Port Charlotte, Florida area in June. I've read that I may need a permit from each county I want to use my metal detector on the beach. Is that true? If so, how do I go about doing this and how much is it? Thanks in advance!

Is it legal to metal detect on Florida beaches?
In Florida, metal detecting is allowed on beaches, but only in public areas and with the permission of a park manager. On a beach, a metal detector user must be careful not to stray onto private property or leased areas, unless given permission by the owner.Dec 17, 2018 I've heard some counties have permit requirements as well. I got a permit to look for sharks teeth in the Peace river online. I would look up the county and check their regulations. Good hunting, enjoy your visit.

 

[rjw4law]

I know the beaches outside are "National Park areas", They asked me to leave! Rumors are that you can hunt the beaches in FL, but not in the surf?