Yay! First permission to hunt comes through

[sierraipa]

I was really excited to hunt some property that I found where there were homesteads from at least 1919 based on an old map. As luck would have it, the property is now owned by the city. As I was getting ready to hop out of the car and get started, I noticed one, lonely No Trespassing sign "Police Jurisdiction". My heart sank. I just recently got turned down from a private land owner with a beautiful old oak grove on vacant property. But, I didn't get discouraged. I waltzed right over the the police department, worked my way up to someone who could give me the authority, and explained my hobby and wishes to hunt this location.

I was told to wait until the mayor was out of a meeting, but that the assistant would have an answer for me this morning.

Boy, did she! I got the permission in writing via e-mail.

I know you guys probably do this all the time, but I am just starting the hobby. And, I have been reticent about the whole permission thing.

Just wanted to share. Being respectful, dressing well, and talking to people in person gets the results.

HH,

Kevin

 

[jfeeney]

Any time you can get something in writing is a great thing. HH.

 

[mariposagold]

Good deal, that's the way to do it. I have a vacant lot next to my office where a house once stood from about that era. City Owned. Hunted it several times. I scored a 1917 Merc and a 1914 Token from the Lot. I'm sure I'll hunt it many more times in the future. In this case, the City doesn't really care about this lot or the neighborhood for the most part. No signs and it lot is pretty much a foot path and a garbage dump. The city cuts the weeds down once a year. There are a dozen such lots in the immediate area that would be good for hunting. Unfortunately, some of them are in neighborhoods I wouldn't even walk in without an escort, police escort.

HH

 

[fella]

I'd send a "Thank you" note. Couldn't hurt.

 

[joe_dirt]

Cool, good luck, let us know if you find anything.

 

[sierraipa]

Thanks Everyone

It certainly feels good to know that I have the carte blanche to respectfully hunt the property. Fella, I like the idea of a thank you note. That may be a good way to cement relations with the local authorities for the future as well. I will certainly let you know if anything comes of it. mariposagold, yikes! Not sure any silver is worth putting your life in danger A technique that I used to get the info via email was to say - truthfully mind you - that I didn't have anything to write on at the time of the phone call. I asked if the clerk could send the info via e-mail. And she did. That may be of help to others that are in a similar situation.

HH,
Kevin