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detecting protected historical sites and battlefields
- Thread starter xcape121
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Pete in MI
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Don't know, xcape, but I've always heard they are off limits to detecting unless you are a park ranger than you can do anything! (My Words) They will take away all your detecting equipment, fine you and might even put you in jail, if you go in without permission....just having the detector in your car or truck will get you in trouble! Hope you can get permission though and good luck!
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Betty
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Pete in MI
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One thing to keep in mind...you are guilty til proven innocent (my words) and if one is believed to have committed a crime (such as trespassing on federal property, not only can one be arrested but anything they believe that is used in the crime such as the vehicle that brought you to the area can be confiscated - along with everything in it - as possible evidence against you. They could figure that not only did one trespass but had intent (becaus of the detectors in the vehicle) that the person intended to use them and in so doing cause 'destruction' to property (i,e, disturning the grass or killing some bug).
A similar case in point is some people went onto property...going around a locked gate to gain access to the area. In so doing they trespassed and were caught by the federal police officers protectinghe area. They had their truck, trailer, boat, detectors and other items all confiscated as part of 'the crime'.
Best thing to do is stay away or get everything in writing from the head guy before even thinking of going on protected property.
A similar case in point is some people went onto property...going around a locked gate to gain access to the area. In so doing they trespassed and were caught by the federal police officers protectinghe area. They had their truck, trailer, boat, detectors and other items all confiscated as part of 'the crime'.
Best thing to do is stay away or get everything in writing from the head guy before even thinking of going on protected property.
Those sites are off limits. I have hunted many historical sites, but not national or protected sites. Only private property with permission.
Mike Chgo area
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Here in Canada it is illegal to hunt "designated" historic sites, even if they are on private property.
But once you're in a historic area it is easy to find lots of area around that "designated" site that is not an "official" historic site. A bit of research, and you're out hunting.
However, I would still check the bi-laws of the city or town you are in prior to hunting.
But once you're in a historic area it is easy to find lots of area around that "designated" site that is not an "official" historic site. A bit of research, and you're out hunting.
However, I would still check the bi-laws of the city or town you are in prior to hunting.