New to the hobby , in Phenix City Al

[Ke4yyq]

Hi, new to this hobby. Would like to get to know others somewhat in my area. To watch and learn from .
Need to learn where I can and can’t go and hunt. Getting a bit old to get locked up for trying to have fun and get out of the house.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Benny

 

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[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard! I am a little confused on your state - so, take a look at Forum: Alabama and/or Forum: Georgia for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to either state.

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny ,Pennsylvania

 

[KevGA]

Welcome aboard! A quick Google search of "Metal detecting laws in the state of XX" usually yields some guidance. A few thoughts:

- Usually if it is an archaeological site, other protected site, or federal land, it's a no-go.
- Many states follow suit, but have some exceptions (for instance, here in MO, we can't hunt state parks, with the exception of the few that have sand beaches; these have specific rules and requirements).
- City parks, athletic fields, and the like are usually ok if you're using a hand digger, but be aware of signage and take special care in filling your holes (which you should be doing anyhow, but I think you take the point).
- Private property with permission of the owner or occupant.

Use common sense, fill your holes, and take out whatever garbage you find; this keeps the hobby in a positive light, making life easier and enjoyable for us all.

Happy hunting!

 

[digging440yrs]

Welcome aboard

 

[RustyGold]

Welcome to TreasureNet from SoCal!

 

[Ke4yyq]

Guess where I’m looking might confuse some. I have a house in Lagrange ga. On a lake. But live in Phenix City Al. It just a few miles from each other. And Phenix City Al and Columbus Ga are almost the same town. With a river flowing them to devide Them.

 

[TreasureCatto]

Welcome from Texas.

 

[teleprospector]

Welcome!
Jon from s/e Michigan

 

[Rookster]

Welcome to Tnet from Mississippi.

 

[sataro]

Welcome from Corsicana, Texas!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[A2coins]

Welcome Benny From MI Tommy

 

[Dragonscout]

Welcome to the site from middle Georgia! Yup Phenix isn't Phoenix. And living in Kansas City can be KC, MO or KC, KS. Yea you've got a different area, but some good things too. Since you live on the border you can go to both sides to look or prospect. Just check with the local county parks and rec to see if they have a definitive policy. Out in Missouri the county I lived in allowed you to detect if you paid a $5 fee per year. But there's lots of place to look and hope you have a great time over there. Once again, glad to have you here!!

 

[OreElse]

Welcome from Arizona, Benny!

 

[Possum]

Hello and welcome to T-Net from Southeast Louisiana..."D"

 

[A2coins]

Happy hunting also hope to see some cool posts soon and great finds

 

[Javadroid]

You've found a great place for information and fellow treasure hunters of all kinds -- welcome aboard mate!