Laws I should know

[Scotty_realtor]

I'm new to Mding, Does anyone know what the laws in Florida are?

[l38ranger]

where about in fla are you, i'm in lakeland
anyway just try to ask if it's alright too, in all kinds of parks
most just say fill back the hole but if you don't see anybody
go for it, they will ask you to leave if they don't allow it....
hope to talk to you later....



merry xmas

[lordgrinz]

I was wondering the same thing, what are laws in MA? Or someones experience in this state, any issues?

[Harry(PA)]

Like I said before you have to ask at the park in Pa because every park MGR can make his own rules. This makes a little sense because each park has its own special features that need addressed.

If you ask them to all be the same, chances are very good, that they will make it unanimous with a blanket no detecting rule.

Another thing was that I stopped in a State Park and asked the clerk, she said no metal detecting. I was on the way out of the park and spotted the Ranger. I thought I would stop and talk to him about detecting. He said go ahead and enjoy yourself. He even pointed out places to stay away from and some old foundations to go to. The Ranger was extremely polite and helpful.

Sometimes the clerks are shy about giving permissing. At times a telephone call will be the same. Go in person if possible, go neatly and do not make a big issue if your not permitted to hunt. It is possible that someone is trying to get the park opened and you could spoil all their work.

Harry(PA)