New Detectorist on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

[BoneBag07]

Hello my name is Tim, and I am wanting to get into metal detecting. I have tried to google laws and regulations about detecting on the gulf coast of MS but am confused. Where am I allowed to detect. Can I detect in state parks or public parks? What about forests? I am a member of a Masonic lodge and wanted to detect around the premesis but am not sure if that is allowed. I would of course ask permission from the lodge officials. Do I need any other permission? Are there any areas you recommend I start? Any other advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
Tim S.

 

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[Normsel]

State Parks you need a permit, most city parks you don't require a permit but some cities forbid metal detecting in their parks. Ocean Springs forbids it thanks to guys detecting that never filled there holes. Any other place you may need permission such as private lands. No permits required for beach hunting.