Random woods hunting....

[nor10]

Does anyone ever have any luck hunting in random wooded areas? Just got my Deus a few weeks ago and my places to hunt are diminishing. All the local parks are banning metal detecting, even one i have had great success for the past 2 years.

 

[cometguy]

There are those guys who have great luck in some wooded areas. If they are heavily used and have been for a long time they are great. Research is still the key. Those areas along major waterways on hill tops are still good. Hopefully you can find a map of your area from pre-1900 that might guide you into better situations. Maybe try to be a positive force with the parks folks and see if you might work out some compromise. Sometimes registration, permits, or a good track record can reopen closed spaces. I have said that what we do probably will be illegal in all places in the next 50 years. I hope to enjoy it till they tell me I can't. Good luck and let us know if you need any email support.

Don
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[nor10]

I had a very long talk with the gentleman who asked me leave the one park i have had great success at. He even admitted to me that i appear to be a very responsible person. Apparently they have had many others who were not even close to being a responsible hobbyist. I may have to hit some lesserr known places is why i asked about wooded areas. Thanks for the support though.

 

[NYNURSE]

Just cause it's wooded now, doesn't mean it was 100 years ago. Look for signs of activity, old litter, rock piles, tree stumps, etc. I doubt you will find anyplace where nobody has been before.
I found an old homesite, the only visible sign of usage was a rock pile.

 

[nor10]

Yeah research is definately in my near future. I have trouble walking by this $2000 machine knowing that i dont have many places to use it. Was considering selling it already if nothing changes or if my research becomes futile.

 

[don in mass]

Hello nor10 what state are you detecting in it will give me a idea on maps to point you to and links to help .don

 

[nor10]

I live in Pa. About 2 miles from the Maryland line and about 20 miles from Gettysburg.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

Yes, look for old well houses or houses! Great places!

 

[Schultzie]

I would say look for stone rows in the woods. That indicates it was once a cleared field at one time AND they have openings to every section to get to it to farm it. Each opening is a pinch-point so to speak and every person who entered the field passed through it. We have a lot of them here in NE PA. Good luck!

 

[Deusdigger]

Hey nor10, I put in a request for you to LabradorBob. He is on the mapping page and this guy is sharp on mapping and finding info. I am sure he will provide some info for you soon. Good luck.