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Need a little help. I've read you can't detect CT beaches if they're being used by others for other purposes?

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Digdoggy

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Does anyone here in New England get what the DEEP website in CT means or know just what they've intended to mean by this statement. It read something like detecting state beaches is ok but don't detect when beach being used for other purposes. So are they saying if a person is there sunbathing or any other endeavor then detecting is off? At what times would mders get to hit their fav beaches? I'm not asking officials this. They'll think about it then post a giant sign or the like!
Dog
 
Digdoggy said:
Does anyone here in New England get what the DEEP website in CT means or know just what they've intended to mean by this statement. It read something like detecting state beaches is ok but don't detect when beach being used for other purposes. So are they saying if a person is there sunbathing or any other endeavor then detecting is off? At what times would mders get to hit their fav beaches? I'm not asking officials this. They'll think about it then post a giant sign or the like!
Dog
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Dog, do you have a link to where it says this ? Like, .... what is the "DEEP website" ? You're saying that you read this supposed rule, eh? Ok, I'll bite: where did you read this, and what exactly did it say ? Without the context of reading whatever it is you're saying, it's hard to comment on it.
 
I 2nd what Tom said, but it sounds like the intent is that you merely not interfere with others while detecting.
 
In my many years detecting at CT beaches: we were allowed to metal detect when the lifeguards were NOT on duty. We were not allowed to dig or damage ANY vegitation, thus surface detecting only on grass covered areas. The regulations are easy to follow, please do so and do not: tresspass, detect from dusk to dawn or violate any other posted regulations.
However, each Senior Park Ranger had the authority to allow/disallow detecting at his discression.

There is a special regulation for:

Archaeological Preserves on DEP Property
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=417480

Regulation for CT State Parks
As of 3..4..2008

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION, STATE PARKS DIVISION
POLICY/PROCEDURE #312 October 31, 2002 Revised 3/4/2008
SUBJECT: METAL DETECTION - COLLECTING GUIDELINES
SECTION INDEX: I. USE OF METAL DETECTION DEVICES
I. USE OF METAL DETECTION DEVICES
The use of metal detection devices is permitted on land under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental
Protection under the following conditions:
1. The activity shall be limited to surface collection except at beach areas where digging is permitted in sand areas devoid
of vegetation. However no collecting or digging will be allowed in areas of sand dunes adjoining the beach
area proper. Digging must be done by hand with all motorized devices prohibited. All holes dug must be
refilled immediately before the collector leaves the site.
2. The use of metal detection devices will only be permitted when the beach is not being used by the public for other
purposes.
3. Persons using a metal detector are required to use a trash apron to store all materials found. The collector may retain
articles found, except items of a personal nature such as jewelry and watches, which must be turned into the
manager in charge. Any material the collector does not wish to retain shall be placed in a waste receptacle.
4. No specific permit is required at this time.
5. Staff may close any area to this activity for purposes of maintaining visitor safety and/or preserving significant
artifactual remains.

The use of metal detectors is prohibited at the following state park areas:
Airline Trail State Park
 
Thank you Water walker for posting that. Sorry, I've just got back to this post. I didn't expect much of a reply. It was a dumb question. I allways noticed beaches to be a sensitive issue. Since I seek old coins I havnt bothered much with the beach.
And not to worry. I'm maticulas with holes and complying to the laws. What moron would go hacking up a dune?? I've worked under Mil spec for yrs.
Dog
 
Use common sense. Do towel lines early and late. Fill all holes even though sand castle builders apparently do not have to comply. Wear good wrap around sun glasses so the G-Stringers do not get offended. Do not show your finds. Be nice when asked if you ever find anything good. Good luck and HH :minelab:
 
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