KatodogNY
Junior Member
Let me start out by saying I have four main hunting places in the town I live in. Over the past few weeks I have noticed another detectorists holes. They are horribly dug with dirt spilling out of the sides and the plug sloppily put back. I have tried to repair these as I see them. That being said I worried that this would get the respectful hobbyists including myself in trouble down the road. Well, it happened. I was detecting at a large grassy area used for parking for my towns annual firemens carnival. Lots of clad, but fun to hunt. I dug about 20 targets as I walked a straight line from my car to about 100 ft. Anyways, if anybody followed behind me they would never know I dug there. I use the 3/4 plug method with a towel for the dirt. Plug goes back perfectly..nice-nice.
I hear a voice saying something and look up to see a guy in a pick up truck. I remove my headphones and he says the Fire dept. doesn't appreciate people metal detecting on the property because of the unsightly holes.
I wasn't feeling well that day so I apologized and went home. Later on I wished I could have explained and even showed him how I retrieved a target but I pretty much figured he wouldn't hear any of it. It just bothers me because its a hobby that is peaceful for me and I dig properly and clean up trash etc...and someone not understanding how I feel and do not make a mess makes me a bit upset.
I just wanted to share this and was looking for opinions on the following: If I ever encounter this other person that digs bad holes should I say something? If so what approach to use.
Thanks
HH
I hear a voice saying something and look up to see a guy in a pick up truck. I remove my headphones and he says the Fire dept. doesn't appreciate people metal detecting on the property because of the unsightly holes.
I wasn't feeling well that day so I apologized and went home. Later on I wished I could have explained and even showed him how I retrieved a target but I pretty much figured he wouldn't hear any of it. It just bothers me because its a hobby that is peaceful for me and I dig properly and clean up trash etc...and someone not understanding how I feel and do not make a mess makes me a bit upset.
I just wanted to share this and was looking for opinions on the following: If I ever encounter this other person that digs bad holes should I say something? If so what approach to use.
Thanks
HH