Finds For 24/25 June

Now all I Need is a very cheap metal detector lol

For all of you that are unaware...please do NOT metal detect in a designated National Historic Site or National Battlefield or any National Park or Recreation area. There are large FINES and jail time for removing artifacts (unearthed or not)! You can't even remove a clump of dirt from any of these. I would also check with the locals and States before entering one of their facilities (Parks and so forth) with a detector. Many of you know this I'm sure but, I'm posting for those that may not be aware.

Sorry nohope...my focus for the term "historic sites" is more from a National basis as I am a Certified Archivist for the National Park Service. My reference was for National, State and Locally "designated" historically significant sites and arch digs and so forth. I only posted the comments, like I said, for those that may not know or be aware of the restrictions. Also, even though some "old plantations" may be held privately, they still could perhaps be held under "historical" bylaws, rules and regulations in order to obtain and retain their historical designations and so forth. I hope that make's sense. I certainly wasn't pointing any fingers at you, please understand that. Only posting for those that may not know otherwise.

I'm not saying that laxmaster. Is it a local park? Like a local recreational park? If it is then they may or may not have any restrictions, probably not. It may be wise to check. If it is State or Nationally funded and maintained than no, that's not wise.

I love to metal detect folks. I enjoy it. I just have to be careful where and not to tread on private lands without approval and not on public domains without checking. I'm not accusing anyone and I certainly don't wish for any of you to think that. I'm only suggesting a word of caution.

There are currently National Parks that are being threatened to be decommissioned due to so many people thinking it ok to pick up rocks (Petrified National Forest for one) and even a loose Civil War bullet in National Battlefields. That's all I'm saying.

what about Canada? is there anywhere I can find places to metal detect here?
P.S. The belief that Canada has NO history and nothing to find while metal detection is a COMMON MISCONCEPTION! jk

andrew

Hi again laxmaster:

The area that you describe sounds like a local recreation area and could be owned by the City, County or perhaps a private entity. It would probably be ok to detect there and it wouldn't be considered "protected" such as historical sites are. If you are concerned or don't know perhaps you could find out by doing an internet search within that City and so forth for that "Park"/"recreational area" to see if they have any restrictions. Again, I doubt it.

You may also want to search for perhaps a metal detecting group that might exist in your area. Internet search? Yellow pages?

I'll give an example of a State restriction here in Arizona. If you find pottery or artifacts or bone fragments on your own private property that date back to the Yavapai Indians - you are to leave them alone and report it to the State. Many Indian "finds" Nationwide are protected tribal sites. These are not "coins" true, but just a very small example of things that can turn out wrong should you find and not report such a "find". I know that many are unreported though.

Again, not coins but, don't ever pick up an eagle feather!

If you have difficulty finding out about these areas - e-mail me and I'll see what I can find for you.

WOOHOOOO! I LIVE IN CALGARY

andrew

Ill just need a detector now...
andrew