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Boulevard Hunting
- Thread starter Josh(ND)
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here is what I did, I emailed the mayor's office and he confirmed the city owned it and it was ok for me to detect........BUT if a homeowner asked me to leave, it was best to just move on. So if I am in front of old duplexes, or apartments for sure I just hunt them, now when I come in front of older, but nicer homes, I just go up and knock on the door to let them know what I am doing and if they mind. I do not think anyone has told me no about hunting curb strips
Goes4ever said:
I agree with Goes4ever, most people will tell you to go for it but then you will have the one that says no. So when he sells the house go back and ask the the new owner and their will be more surprises waiting for you.
Life is to short to get into confrontations so enjoy it and your hobby.I have hunted many grass strips here in old Denver. I just park and start hunting. Hardly anybody says a word to me. I was asked to leave only once, so I just moved over to the next area and went on my business. I have found everything from old coins to gold jewelry. Great place to spend a day. Hint: if you can hunt on week days when everyone is at work you will be asked fewer questions. Good hunting.
TokenDigger
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I agree with Goes4ever, marchas45 & coindude- hunt those apartments, duplexes and abandoned house tree lawns and leave if asked to leave. Try to avoid the spots where the people set their trash for pickup. Work the area by the curbs well especially on the side of the street where cars are allowed to park since people will drop stuff getting out of their car. If really trashy, switch to a smaller coil. Good luck and keep us posted on what you find. HH
In my town, I've asked and received permission from the City to hunt on any City property. I usually check in with City Hall every year or so, just to make sure it is still OK. The boulevards between streets are mowed by the City. As such, I treat that area no differently than the City Park. However, if you are referring to the areas between sidewalks and the street, even though it belongs to the City, the adjacent property owners are responsible for mowing and maintaining it. As such, I always visit with the property owner before I hunt. I usually preface the conversation by saying something to the effect.... "I realize the property between the sidewalk and street belongs to the City, and I've already got permission from them to run my metal detector around City property. But since you have to mow that area, I wanted to make sure it was OK with you for me to detect." I've seldom been denied access. Usually, the conversation gets into their asking me what I expect to find. And evolves into my asking them for permission to also hunt around their yards. I suppose there is nothing that says the property owner has to even be notified, for the areas between the sidewalks and the street. But in the best interest of the hobby, I feel it is important to not give it a "black eye" by being somewhere I am not invited. So, I always ask first. JMHO HH Randy
I havent been able to get out and do any boulevards yet but will definiatly post anything i find when i do get out. Randy Ive thought along those some line as to ask the owner to hunt the boulevard and hope it turns into being able to hunt the yard to at some point. Well HH and Good luck to everyone. Josh