Im going camping this weekend in Sequoia Nat. Park..?

[jdandt]

I'm going camping this weekend in Sequoia Nat. Park..?

I have read about MD in National parks and National Forests...is there a difference? I thought I read it's ok in one and not the other. Anyway, I want to do the right thing and obey the law so where can I find these MD rules/laws etc.

By the way its Potwisha campground in Seqouia National Park, 5 miles inside the gate out of Three Rivers, CA.

 

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Re: I'm going camping this weekend in Sequoia Nat. Park..?

No mding in the national park.

 

[diggummup]

Re: I'm going camping this weekend in Sequoia Nat. Park..?

No mding in the national park.

Definitely not. Here is a little more info. concerning md'ing on Gov. property
http://www.treasurefish.com/government.htm

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Re: I'm going camping this weekend in Sequoia Nat. Park..?

I detected at a campground in Stanislaus National Forest years ago, which is not too far from where you're talking about. I got stopped by a ranger who said it was ok to look for modern change/losses, but if I found anything over 50 yrs. old, I would need to turn it in to the rangers station upon my leaving. (my math never was that good durnit )

 

[Michigander2005]

Re: I'm going camping this weekend in Sequoia Nat. Park..?

I detected at a campground in Stanislaus National Forest years ago, which is not too far from where you're talking about. I got stopped by a ranger who said it was ok to look for modern change/losses, but if I found anything over 50 yrs. old, I would need to turn it in to the rangers station upon my leaving. (my math never was that good durnit )

yep I hear that I don't carry a calculator to subtract years

 

[diggummup]

Re: I'm going camping this weekend in Sequoia Nat. Park..?

I detected at a campground in Stanislaus National Forest years ago, which is not too far from where you're talking about. I got stopped by a ranger who said it was ok to look for modern change/losses, but if I found anything over 50 yrs. old, I would need to turn it in to the rangers station upon my leaving. (my math never was that good durnit )

National Forests - Yes, you can metal detect for items less than 50 years old, prospect for gold, and even file a claim in most forests except in specially designated historical areas. Only detecting on designated historical sites will require a permit (don't bother trying - only the pros can get these). Rangers have a very good reputation with being helpful and supportive. Nevertheless, they are also concerned about historic sites, and may even have misunderstandings about sluicing and dredging when it comes to the environment. Always talk to your district ranger before you head out, but don't always accept the first "no" you hear. Here's a quick course in your average federal employee's work ethic (I am one): If they don't know, its just easier for them to say HELL NO!

National Parks and Monuments - Absolutely not! You can't even have a metal detector in the trunk of your car on this land. I've often heard these guys referred to as the "Pull Tab Gestapo." Don't even attempt to ask for written permission. All they need is "the suspicion of" to fine and arrest you. It doesn't matter if you want to hunt a campsite playground or just try to find your wife's cherished wedding ring of twenty years. You can either Write your Congressman (add keywords: "Arbitray and Capricious" or "Unconstitutional") or just thank the idiot who was "night-hawking" in the Shiloh National Battlefield for lighting the fire in the first place!

 

[jdandt]

Re: I'm going camping this weekend in Sequoia Nat. Park..?

Ok, so I assume based on the info above that MDing at Potwisha (located above Three Rivers slighlty)...this happens to be an old Potwisha Indian settlement from 1850-1860...is out of the question

heres the map;

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...map&um=1&start=1&sa=X&oi=images&ct=image&cd=1

 

[Ocean7]

Re: I'm going camping this weekend in Sequoia Nat. Park..?

that's correct - stay away!

http://www.sequoia.national-park.com/info.htm

http://sequoia.areaparks.com/parkinfo.html?pid=3776

http://www.americanparknetwork.com/parkinfo/content.asp?catid=75&contenttypeid=19

http://sequoia.areaparks.com/parkinfo.html?pid=3785
• COLLECT THINGS? Not in Parks: Leave everything to play its natural role in the ecosystem. In National Forest: Gathering a few cones or rocks for personal use is permitted. In both areas: Archeological sites & artifacts are protected by law. •DRIVE OFF-ROAD? Not in either area. Stay on roads.