river hunting

[VA relicman]

Does anyone know EXACTLY what permit I need to hunt a tidal river in Virginia? I'm hoping to do some this summer and trying to find an exact answer online is frustrating.

 

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[Rebel - KGC]

Best to look at specific areas... some are different.

 

[Peyton Manning]

Best to do it and act like you didn’t know ( which you won’t if you don’t ask)

 

[madmantrapper]

Best to do it and act like you didn’t know ( which you won’t if you don’t ask)

I second this!

 

[Toecutter]

You need a permit to "detect" a river ? Or does " hunt " mean something else, never herd of needing a permit to detect in water...

 

[xr7ator]

Permit? We don't need no stinkin' permit.....

Get out there and good luck!

 

[VA relicman]

The permit was $25. A lot cheaper than the fine would be. The cops in VA dont care if you "dont know", they enjoy giving citations.

 

[Rebel - KGC]

WHERE do you get permits...?

 

[VA relicman]

From Va marine resources. If you're interested in getting one, email this guy. tony.watkinson@mrc.virginia.gov
Its quick and easy. I did everything through email

 

[VA relicman]

Virginia says they own the land that is on the bottom of public waters, so they charge you to use a metal detector to remove anything that may be in said "state" property.

 

[Rebel - KGC]

THANKS!

 

[Shorewalker]

Maryland owns the Potomac - just in case any Virginia cops voice concern about you being in the Potomac. They sometimes "forget" where their jurisdiction ends.

 

[vinnywop]

Just emailed them today and they're working on my permit. Very easy.

 

[Rebel - KGC]

WHERE ya gonna go...?

 

[vinnywop]

I went to a section of the Rappahannock River this past weekend with my permit. I didn't turn on my detector until I was in the water, in case there was any law around watching. I found some old fishing lures and an unfired/dropped civil war bullet in about 1.5 feet of water about 8-10" in the mud. I'd really like to hunt some of the banks of the river but the underwater exploration and recovery permit doesn't cover that.

 

[vinnywop]

Found this. I will be back to hit it hard.

 

[madmantrapper]

I hope it did not pass through anyone soft tissue.