Yes I realize every piece of land on earth is spoken for. And even on land where permission is already given, that is still permission. I'm looking for places where no specific applications, forms, permission requests, or seeking out land owner permissions is needed to hunt and keep relics. And im not B talking about major archeological sites that might be protected. Just general relic hunting that might be old dropped objects.
I believe DNR and National Forests are open to metal detecting, unless specifically closed to the activity.
1) Is that true?
I was out on a drive this weekend, on DNR land controlled by Fish and Wildlife, in WA State. It was on a green dot road that had a historical significance. I was thinking it might be interesting to do some detecting on that road.
At the entrance of the green dot road, there was a sign that said "Do not remove artifacts without landowner permission."
That implies hunting relics is ok, i would assume, with permission.
But the problem is how do you know which property need landowner permission and which do not? I guess one could rely on Google maps. The roads are mostly on DNR land. Some private land ownership is there also.
2) is it legal to detect and remove relics, along side roads, on DNR or National Forest roads?
3) What are some other places where no specific permissions are required, to hunt and keep relics?
I'm just looking for places to use my Minelab 800, outside my yard. and places I might be going anyway. I go out driving in my jeep most weekends. Mostly on DNR land and National Forests.
I believe DNR and National Forests are open to metal detecting, unless specifically closed to the activity.
1) Is that true?
I was out on a drive this weekend, on DNR land controlled by Fish and Wildlife, in WA State. It was on a green dot road that had a historical significance. I was thinking it might be interesting to do some detecting on that road.
At the entrance of the green dot road, there was a sign that said "Do not remove artifacts without landowner permission."
That implies hunting relics is ok, i would assume, with permission.
But the problem is how do you know which property need landowner permission and which do not? I guess one could rely on Google maps. The roads are mostly on DNR land. Some private land ownership is there also.
2) is it legal to detect and remove relics, along side roads, on DNR or National Forest roads?
3) What are some other places where no specific permissions are required, to hunt and keep relics?
I'm just looking for places to use my Minelab 800, outside my yard. and places I might be going anyway. I go out driving in my jeep most weekends. Mostly on DNR land and National Forests.
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