Metal Detecting Sandbars?

[ou8acracker2]

Is it illegal to metal detect a sandbar that is in the ocean or inlet? An exposed one that is....

 

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[signal]

If detecting in the water is legal, then I would figure the sandbar is legal as well. I personally wouldn't think about it beyond that.

 

[JOe L]

Be careful on Federal Land. Not sure if sand bars are included, but in Cape Cod, if caught you will loose it all (detector and equipment) and hit with a hefty fine.