MD permit has weird specification

[luckymike]

Picked up my permit for beaches and parks this week and noticed on the back something weird, they require a digging tool to be 1-1/2" wide and 6 inches long! How am i supposed to dig a hole with a tool that size? A butter knife is too big to use lol Have any of you guys seen anything like this?

P.S. I only found 4 coins,a bunch of old style pulltabs,bottle caps and a dogs leash intact,got too cold so i left after 90 mins will be back when it warms up.

mike

 

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[dave-enc]

At least they are issuing permits so you can still metal detect. They are putting the size in there to minimize the amount of damage that could be done. Ive seen too many parks put off limits due to either uninformed, inexperianced or just plain lazy folks that carry shovels and other large digging tools into parks, Ive seen dug areas over a foot wide for a object. We as a hobby need to better police ourselves as we are truly our own worst enemy. We as a group need to show the new detectorists proper recovery techniques. to preserve this hobby for our children and grandchildren
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I know I would not.

 

[John987]

If I found a gold coin I don't think I'd tell them about it.

A gold coin is another issue. I can't see the person who lost it (80+ years ago) going to the "LOST & FOUND" and claiming it. But a bracelet, engagement ring or necklace might very well be looked for by the person who lost it and might very well have filled out a form hoping to recovery it. However, if one turns in such an item, their name should be given to the owner just in case the person wants to reward the finder. And if no one claims it then it would become the property of the finder. And if someone does claim it, proof of the person claiming should be given to the finder. The door swings both ways. The best would be to have a list of items in the "Lost & Found" posted that people are looking for and if one finds it then they can personally return it. I have a Vietnam gold ring. I know that I WOULD REWARD THE FINDER IF IT WAS LOST AND RETURNED.
Wouldn't it be nice if the world was so perfect.
Happy hunting to you all
John from Upstate NY

 

[Beans]

Ref line 5. Who determines the value of the stuff you may find? I guess if you took everything to the Park Ranger the value would depend on if the Park Ranger wanted it or not. Which sounds like it has already happened.

 

[luckymike]

Ref line 5. Who determines the value of the stuff you may find? I guess if you took everything to the Park Ranger the value would depend on if the Park Ranger wanted it or not. Which sounds like it has already happened.

This just gives park rangers the right to keep whatever they want. gimme a break!