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A must read.
Al Holden sent me this link: Department of Natural Resources
See bottom of post.
Complete banning of metaldetecting in our parks is just around the corner.
Question I emailed to DNR:
" Customer (Ross Soderberg) 09/06/2004 01:05 AM
Why were some State Parks closed to metal detecting? It's bad enough that we were restricted in them, but I understand this ruling. But to close a park to us all together is just wrong.
Michigan Treasure Hunters (2004 President)
A 30 year old club.
Web site: http://ross-soderberg.com/id14.html
Ross Soderberg "
Answer I received:
"Response (Colleen Steinman) 09/07/2004 07:54 AM
The parks that are closed to metal detecting have been evaluated by historians and other experts and their findings indicate that to allow metal detecting would invite violations of state statutues regarding the removal of artifacts and/or historical items. Additionally, specific areas of state parks provide important habitat for threatened and endangered plants and animals. Every effort is made to locate areas to allow metal detecting since the DNR recognizes it as a legitimate activity. Unlike the National Park Service, we have endeavored to create areas where this activity may be supported and enjoyed. "
Al Holden sent me this link: Department of Natural Resources
See bottom of post.
Complete banning of metaldetecting in our parks is just around the corner.
Question I emailed to DNR:
" Customer (Ross Soderberg) 09/06/2004 01:05 AM
Why were some State Parks closed to metal detecting? It's bad enough that we were restricted in them, but I understand this ruling. But to close a park to us all together is just wrong.
Michigan Treasure Hunters (2004 President)
A 30 year old club.
Web site: http://ross-soderberg.com/id14.html
Ross Soderberg "
Answer I received:
"Response (Colleen Steinman) 09/07/2004 07:54 AM
The parks that are closed to metal detecting have been evaluated by historians and other experts and their findings indicate that to allow metal detecting would invite violations of state statutues regarding the removal of artifacts and/or historical items. Additionally, specific areas of state parks provide important habitat for threatened and endangered plants and animals. Every effort is made to locate areas to allow metal detecting since the DNR recognizes it as a legitimate activity. Unlike the National Park Service, we have endeavored to create areas where this activity may be supported and enjoyed. "