Visiting Pittsburgh

[JackInFlorida]

Hey PA, I'm going to be visiting Pittsburgh (downtown area) for business next month and was wondering if it's OK to hunt the local parks, or if the city requires permits etc.

Appreciate any insight for a fellow travelling TN'er.

Thanks, Jack

 

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[gusser]

Visiting Pittsburgh--------My condolences.

 

[StoneDogg1]

Pittsburgh is in allegheny county. Allegheny county requires permits to metal detect their parks (North Park, South Park, Schenley Park, Boyce Park, Round Hill Park...there are a few others). Permit basically says "probe only - don't disturb "stuff"". I've only been detecting for about a year, but I carry my permit (emailed the county office & received the permit a couple of days later - no hassles). I do cut plugs *gasp*, but am careful to replace them & not leave craters.

Unfortunately, I know of a few folks that do not get permits & rip things up in the parks. They have said that they've talked with police/grounds keepers/etc... while detecting & the question of a permit never came up (nor did questions about leaving craters).

BAH....I ramble...Basically, if you want to chance it without a permit, you may get away with it. Personally, I get ticked for just thinking about doing something wrong & the ease of getting the permit made it a non-issue.

 

[JackInFlorida]

Visiting Pittsburgh--------My condolences.

Just visiting, not moving there . . .

 

[JackInFlorida]

Thanks StoneDogg1, North Park is huge, I was just thinking of doing one or two of the city parks. I'm probably only going to have one day on the weekend to do anything. If the park starts to fill up, I'll only do the usual few hours in the morning anyway.

Thanks, Jack

 

[airscapes]

Jack, maybe you can PM this guy and see if he will be around as he was looking for someone to hunt with this weekend.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/pennsylvania/418869-weekend.html