Hey all; newb from Jersey here

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Hello to all my fellow MD'ers. I remember walking the parks with my father when I was a little one; as he was swinging away with his ole' Whites......feels as if it was ages ago. Now I am 32, Recently got a new job, and my managers husband is into metal detecting; and kinda brought back memories of my youth, so decided to purchase one myself. Ordered a Garrett Ace 250 from Kellyco today (Know it is not the "best" out there, but all I could afford at the time....will be saving up for an upgrade with my findings, lol); and should be here within a few days..really looking forward to going out when it comes in. I live in southwestern NJ (Mullica Hill - right smack on the Gloucester County/Salem County border) and am looking to hunt a few friends places (one has an old farm house dating bact to 1830's). also; looking to get down the shore a few times as well......maybe once a month or so. Have a few questions pertaining to beach hunting though..... Are all beaches in area open to metal detectors (mainly Cape May Pt - Atlantic City)?? Any rules or regulations I should know about within any of the shore towns in between...just don't want to assume that all beaches are open and get into trouble if not permitted by city ordinances. Also; wondering if anyone has ever hunted the little beach on the bay side in Somer's Point I used to work for a surveying firm in the area; and seen that place get kinda packed during the summer months.

 

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Welcome to TNEt. I have hunted that beach a little. It is very frustrating due to the large amount of trash. With the ACE you will go nuts there!! You can legally hunt all of your beaches on the coast except for the national seashore in CM. Also the state park at the tip of Strathmere you must get a permit for.

I used to live in Mullica hill too! you have lots of good history around your area. I would hit those farms hard! good luck and post lots of pics. You might want to join the south jersey metal detecting club. Tell them I sent you!
Debby

 

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