Niagara River Beach

[Proolio]

There's a popular beach close to me, and since it is a state park i was unsure if it was detectable. But i called and asked(never know till you do) and sure enough it is. After labor day(and with a permit) its all mine. Looking forward to some good finds. Ill post pics as soon as I can. One more thing, since its fresh water and i have a Garrett GTI 1500 I should be fine without any special modes right? Thanks

 

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[stud564]

be there at 12:00 A.M.

 

[midas777gold]

Don't get your hopes too high. There are a lot of detector people that sneak into these beaches during the summer season at night. (and the Park Rangers with detectors). Last year, went to a couple of the larger state parks in up state new york (following the rules, after Labor Day). About a dozen guys were lined up. Reminded me of an organized hunt.
Nobody was finding much of anything. Seems the beach had already been detected to death during the summer.
But, Good Luck anyways.

 

[midas777gold]

Did a web search on "permits" for NY. couldn't find any requirement.
But, found this blurb for Michigan:

Metal Detecting Areas
Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statutes. If you wish to use a metal detector in this state park, here is a map that shows clearly where this activity may take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation.

I guess no permit is needed in Michigan as the state recognizes MD'ing as a legitimate recreation activity.

 

[buckhntr59]

Hi, I'm from Michigan and most state parts do allow you to detect in specified areas of state parks.
I have been to a number of them and never asked to show my finds and in fact if you were to try and find a park official to show them to it would be someone only working at the park as a summer job.
Under Michigan Gov.com you can get a list of all the parks that allow you to detect and the areas off limits also. I have not found any parks on the great lakes that do not allow the use of detectors at the beaches, it's ok to detect their, it seems only the inland parks and lakes put some restraints on us.

HB