Yep, sad & STUPID !
I tell people that I have no interest in going in the house or building,
that I'd be well away from any structure...
And say how I'm a grown man with common sense, I'm not gonna fall in some hole or break a leg......GGGSSHH!
people are afraid of a few things,
" Sue happy people"
and they are afraid that you'll find something of great value,
and their not, so they would rather let it "rot."
so one is left with few options, go hunt some where else,
have hope the next property owner isn't an anti-digger and grants permission?
Maybe show or share your finds, sign a permission slip if granted?
watch for relator signs, contact them?
Keep it on the "back burner" for a later day, and watch the obituaries.