I have some spots to hunt in South East PA (maybe)

[eddie1278]

Anyone try these places?:

Green Lane Park i believe its 300 acres and it has hiking and horse trails. I was there last spring the place is absolutely beatiful and im sure you'll find plenty there.

Lake Nockamixon?

Anyone ever hunt these places?

 

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[jeff741972]

Looks like alot of farms went into that reservoir in green lane. http://data.cei.psu.edu/pennpilot/e...otos_jpg_200/montgomery_100842_aho_2b_146.jpg


Nockamixon is a state park, so its probably not a good idea.

 

[baspinall]

I've fished Green lane plenty (huge smallmouth bass there) but never MDed there. I'd be game some weekend if anyone wants to give it a go.


Brian

 

[CanUDigIt]

Green Lane kept coming up in my house searches until we found this one. I am not to far near Pottstown.

 

[JHinPA]

Forget about it. I tried years ago, but an old park ranger denied me the permission. Said others had ruined it for me, especially the old swimming area (no longer used). But you can try asking, and maybe they will let you try. I think I asked them back in the late 1990's. Good luck!
BTW - any state park is strictly off limits. Fine & confiscation of equipment. Ask me how I know this JHinPA

 

[007]

Actually JHinPA , PA state parks are not Off limits , most PA State Parks you can detect anywhere in the park accept the beach area at certain times, and a few may have protected areas which would be posted , you need to forget about the old ranger , and contact the state parks Directly via email . and hold a copy of your response and permission when you detect
Here are State parks In Pa which you can detect.

Both Big Pocono and Gouldsboro allow metal detecting, thank you for observing the rules the Bureau has specified for this activity.Park Hours are Sunrise to Sunset. Basic policy guidelines are stipulated below, however, should you have any additional questions please contact the park office. The reasonable use of metal detectors is permitted in many state recreation areas. Metal detecting is not permitted where this activity would conflict with a facility in use. Metal detecting is not permitted within fenced areas of swimming pool complexes (state operated or concession operated). Metal detecting on beaches and in lake swimming areas will be permitted within a reasonable distance of shore from the Tuesday after Labor Day until the Saturday prior to Memorial Day, unless posted otherwise. During the summer season, metal detecting in beach and swimming areas will be at the discretion of the Park Manager based on his knowledge of the use and type of facility. Metal detecting in other underwater areas will be permitted within a reasonable distance of shore if it does not conflict with other activities or have potential for causing damage to the facility.
Many state recreation areas have the potential for the recovery of valuable historical objects. State recreation areas with this potential may have part or all of their area closed to metal detecting.
Shovels, spades, garden trowels, and other similar tools may not be used to dig into or turn over ground areas that are covered by turf, vegetation, shrubs, or trees. Permissible digging tools are screwdrivers, ice picks, and other similar narrow pronged devices.
Individuals who want to use a metal detector in a state recreation area must receive prior approval from the appropriate park office and report items which are found and will be removed from the park. Items recovered become the property of the finder, except for those of historical significance.
The above guidelines only pertain to state park lands. Persons should contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and/or the DCNR Bureau of Forestry for guidelines applicable to their lands. In addition, persons should consult the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission if they are seeking or find historical artifacts. The Commission has legal responsibilities under the Historic Preservation Act (#273 of 1978).


For more detailed information on Pennsylvania State Parks,
connect to our web site: www.dcnr.state.pa.us
To make online reservations: www.pa.reserveworld.com
Reservation Call Center: 1-888-PA-PARKS

Thank you for your inquiry,
Park Office Staff
Tobyhanna/Gouldsboro/Big Pocono
570-894-8336

 

[deepskyal]

Dont know the parks, but interesting information.
Thanks,
Al

 

[JHinPA]

Hey 007 -
That is Great news to me!! I will be writing to them about several parks in my area. This is new info! I have hunted places like Evansburg S.P. (that place is big, and has many old homesteads!) B/C I asked permission once (many years ago) and the park ranger said " You are not allowed to hunt (sic) in this park, but if you find my keys that i lost, i would be very grateful!!" . I found alot of nice stuff that day, and yes, also found his key ring. Thanks again for the tip - JHinPA

 

[007]

Same rules apply to PA State Forests , Game land is off limits , and is posted do not disturb brush , yada yada yada , but those parks I mentioned are near the allentown area , Pretty much all state parks in Northeast pa are open to detectorist accept for Tobyhanna.

Thank you for contacting the park regarding this request, most PA State Parks allow this activity, however, Tobyhanna State Park prohibits the use of any metal detecting devices. This is strictly a matter of safety to both you and the many other visitors at Tobyhanna. The history of the park is that this was a former artillery range prior to use as a state park, there is a possibility that live artillery shells may still exist here. The Bureau has made this decision to prevent any chance of entering into a situation that would be harmful to our visiting public. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the park office.
For more detailed information on Pennsylvania State Parks,
connect to our web site: www.dcnr.state.pa.us
To make online reservations: www.pa.reserveworld.com
Reservation Call Center: 1-888-PA-PARKS

Thank you for your inquiry,
Park Office Staff
Tobyhanna/Gouldsboro/Big Pocono
570-894-8336

 

[cti4sw]

Just saw this thread.

Can't find anything that says Evansburg State Park prohibits MDing, even at the park itself.
Green Lane State Park does prohibit MDing, though.
French Creek State Park permits MDing in all areas except the campgrounds.

I do happen to know that Bucks County issues permits for MDing in their parks. $10/yr for residents, $20/yr for non-residents. They ask that any historically-significant finds be turned over to the Parks office for review & disposition (no you don't get a finder's credit).

Actually, regardless of what's park land and what isn't, the park cannot govern someone's private property, even if that property is within the confines of the park. So, if you get permission to hunt someone's yard or private field(s) within the park, the park cannot evict or punish you for it.

 

[btobin]

For any PA State Park (be sure to know if you're in a State, County or Municipal park because they all have different rules), you should call the office during the week and ask the rules before heading out. Better to know ahead of time than be disappointed when you arrive. There are properties within State Parks where private families live, but the land is still state owned.

Anyway... I'm the education specialist at Tyler State Park in Bucks County. I have many years worth of pottery and glass shards from student archaeological digs in the park that I am trying to organize, categorize and make available for educational purposes. I am a novice at this, having a background in wildlife science, not history. Can anyone suggest any good resources specific to our region? Any help would be great!