Anybody hunt Busse Woods?

[General Zod]

Just curious, as it is real close to work and with the sun going down early that would be a plus. If anyone has any pointers please let me know.

I've been practicing in a school yard near home and all I'm pulling now is cans, bottle caps, tabs and trash! I need a new spot

Thanks
Zod

 

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[twistidd]

Nope, but fished there a gazillion times.

What kind of history does the preserve have? The lake itself is not old, as you probably know it was created by the damming of Salt Creek.

Joe

 

[General Zod]

I actually didn't know that... I just work up here, looking for somewhere to hunt that will yield some rewards.

Trying to make it close to the city aint happenin with sunset at 5pm etc.

Anyone know of any old spots in around Dupage county?

 

[twistidd]

No, but I do know that DuPage County preserves are absolutely off-limits to digging.

Joe

 

[Lowbatts]

Used to hunt the north side of Golf on occasion, back in the woods. Found several early hunt camps typified by old cookware and utensils among the several small dump sites. I'm fairly certain you could find an early homestead or later farm site somewhere in the property checking the old atlases or plat books. Here's a shot from the 1861 plat. Those long narrow properties look like classic Scottish homesteads. Might find a Scott's purse?!?

 

[swampmon]

I believe ALL metal detecting in Forest Preserves are a big NO NO. Call or email Cook County FP.

I know most of them only want you to leave footprints and not patched holes.

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

I believe ALL metal detecting in Forest Preserves are a big NO NO. Call or email Cook County FP.

I know most of them only want you to leave footprints and not patched holes.

Yes. No. Illinois
Cook. Chicago

all have a good un..................

 

[twistidd]

I believe ALL metal detecting in Forest Preserves are a big NO NO. Call or email Cook County FP.

I know most of them only want you to leave footprints and not patched holes.

I've never seen any rules outlawing detecting in CCFP.

If the CCFP people are that concerned about the environment, then they should be more concerned about the people dumping trash in the woods, and I'm not just talking about cans and bottles, I'm talking about beds, cars, tires, etc etc. Or cleaning up the hobo camps.

Joe

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

I believe ALL metal detecting in Forest Preserves are a big NO NO. Call or email Cook County FP.

I know most of them only want you to leave footprints and not patched holes.

I've never seen any rules outlawing detecting in CCFP.

If the CCFP people are that concerned about the environment, then they should be more concerned about the people dumping trash in the woods, and I'm not just talking about cans and bottles, I'm talking about beds, cars, tires, etc etc. Or cleaning up the hobo camps.

Joe

dumping bodies. 8) :P

 

[Lowbatts]

I believe ALL metal detecting in Forest Preserves are a big NO NO. Call or email Cook County FP.

I know most of them only want you to leave footprints and not patched holes.

It's okay to metal detect in the FP's in Cook County. Many of us have been doing it for years and alongside of or in close proximity to their LEO's and even a few employees.

It's true MD'ing does lead to straying from the "dedicated path" for humans. But then again, what true human that is free and open minded follows a dedicated path. As for footprints versus patched holes, feel free to join us sometime and share in our recoveries and critique our methods.

If you are unable to step outside of boundaries that remove you from nature, do not project that on anyone else. Real humans are totally natural beings while bike trails and paved foot paths are not natural things.

 

[twistidd]

Lowbatts,

Very eloquently said. I agree 100%. And nobody I hunt with has exhibited any disrespect to the environment while detecting. In fact, I tend to believe that I'm actually performing a service by cleaning up the preserves. Any small holes dug and covered there are indistinguishable from the surrounding landscape.

Joe

 

[Fryy]

No, but I do know that DuPage County preserves are absolutely off-limits to digging.

Joe

I have an email allowing me to hunt Naperville parks. "Can't interfere with other park goers and no digging sod."
I emailed the park district and asked what the policies are. Also can bring it up on my phone if needed, but can't find the time to hunt.

 

[Illinois Jeff]

Well, I've been there even though it isn't allowed. I have seen the laws published on their websites and there are only 2 that allow MD'ing. Also know a Forest Preserve officer who confirmed it. It is not enforced very often provided you dont tear up the area you are in,I am told they have more serious problems to look for. Lots of trash though. Also some very interesting and unsavory individuals in the area, be careful.

 

[twistidd]

Indeed there are the unsavories...but what fun would it be to metal detect without the presence of creepy cruisers eyeing you down while slowly prowling the lots in search of "the mushrooms"? Ah yes, the good ol' Mushroom Hunters, denizens of Forest Preserve lots everywhere. They put the "Grrr!!" in "Swinger", baby!

Of course, I'm being facetious.

Joe

 

[mikewaz]

Hi There,

Does anyone have a link to the CCFPD that has the no detecting rule? I've heard detecting is allowed and that it's not allowed and would love to see the rule either way in black and white.

I've been on their site and didn't see any rules outlawing it. Mostly rules about removing plants, trees, dumping, etc...

Thanks, Mike

 

[Lowbatts]

Since we have a TNet member who is actually a CCFP official he could tell you if he chose to pop his head up. Don't want to pressure him though. There is a rule regarding "digging". It is not directed at MD'ing. Two members were cited for MD'ing in a CCFP two years ago and the case was dismissed as the judge noted there was NO rule prohibiting MD'ing in CCFP's.

If any of that has changed this summer then I am outdated in my knowledge. There are rules regarding destruction of plants, habitat, animals, removal of certain objects etc.. If they really wanted to enforce those, they'd have to close the roads and paths in all FP's because these are the most destructive elements to the wildlife there. Of course "preserving" nature in it's "natural state" is something most county officials know nothing about when they decide to limit human interaction to walking and looking.

At the picnic a couple of us noted a small brown snake on the bike path, having just been run over by a cyclist, it's head crushed but still writhing about. The Kane County Preserves also suffer from this problem, speeding cyclists who kill untold numbers of animals every year and somehow my md'ing is seen as a bigger threat. Get some sense of proportion you chuckleheads.

Teddy Roosevelt is puking down the side of Rushmore at the state of wildlife "management" these days.

 

[twistidd]

Make it two dead brown snakes; we saw another one yesterday, smashed flat.