Dear Property Owner,
Are you interested in the history of your land? Finding out what lies beneath our feet can tell us more about the rich tapestry of its past and in turn will add to the heritage of the area. My name is_____________ . I live in ___________. I am interested in the history of our region. I look for coins/objects and artifacts using a state of the art metal detector. I am writing to ask you for permission to access your land for this purpose.
I have taken up the hobby of Metal Detecting, and I am a member of a great, worldwide forums group at
http://metaldetectingforum.com/index.php and follow a strict code of ethics.
You can rest assured that I will always respect your property and leave it in the same condition as it was found. I know how busy you must be so rather than knock on your door unannounced I prefer to make this first contact with you by letter.
I would be grateful if you could grant me permission and would appreciate the opportunity of a meeting or a telephone conversation during which I can answer any questions you may have.
I have enclosed a stamped addressed envelope and a slip for you to return noting your wishes, but please do not hesitate in phoning the number at the bottom of this page, or emailing me at: (__________________) if it is more convenient, and we can arrange a time to meet.
If you are interested, I would be more than happy for you to accompany me on my first outing on your land. That way, you can observe my hobby in hopes that you gain insight into what makes our hobby so fascinating and rewarding.
My full details can be found at the foot of this page.
I thank you in anticipation for your consideration of this request and I look forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
Please Detach Here and Return
I the property owner do hereby give permission (YOUR NAME HERE) to access my property in pursuit of the hobby of metal detecting. Mr. (YOUR LAST NAME) understands that said permission could be revoked at any time, for any reason.
Property Owner Signature: ___________________________________Date:__________ ______
Metal Detecting Code of Ethics:
1. I will always check federal, state, county, and local laws before searching. It is my responsibility to know the law.
2. I will respect private property, and will not enter private property without the owner's permission. Where possible, such permission will be in writing.
3. I will take care to refill any holes, and try to the best of my ability not to leave any damage.
4. I will remove and dispose of all trash and litter that I find.
5. I will appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife, and private property. 6. I will abide by any local, county, state, federal, and tribal antiquity laws.
7. I will, as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness and courtesy at all times.
8. I will leave gates and entryways as found.
9. I will report to the proper authorities, any individuals who enter, and/or remove artifacts from federal parks, state preserves, sacred sites, or private property.
10. I will give assistance to state or local authorities if called upon to do so, to the best of my ability.
11. I will use sound judgment and respect as to where and when I hunt.
Posted 03/29/2010 03:37 am
