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We, (The Task Force For Metal Detecting Rights Foundation ), and I am a member and strong supporter, have been trying to get The NYC Parks and Recreation Department to accept metal detecting as a passive and harmless activity / hobby. I believe in the Educational rather than the Confrontational approach. The Parks Department has been issuing permits since 2008. These permits gave us access to a few parks in each of the 5 Counties that make up NYC. There have been quite a few bumps along the way but the Parks Department has taken a leap of faith. Last year we had permission to hunt in 33 city parks and 9 beaches. This year, 2016, our permit will allow us to hunt in 162 parks and 13 beaches.
My renewal application is in the mail and I am one happy camper.
Casper, you take those guys way too serious...Im sure Ringy doesn't think hes the greatest ring finder on earth...I don't think you understand them or the show.didn't say 10x more last year - ive got well over 1000 since I started detecting though - but I know guys and a few gals that got way more than me
there are a lot more people out there that deserve that title before he does
Anyone can apply at any time during the year.That is really cool. It really opens up some nice hunting areas. Stay on top of those application deadlines! Really nice finds, btw. Congrats
Hey Joe,I was looking for park permits online and I thought NYC had quite a few state parks available
Hey Joe,
State parks in NY have different rules
They control where you can hunt. Some will allow metal detecting in swimming areas and beaches and even with that, there are restrictions. Try County parks and recreation.
The parks that the NYC parks permit covers are all city parks, there are no state parks in NYC.
There is a permit available for the State parks on Long Island. That covers Nassau and Suffolk Counties. It takes in a number of beaches and costs $40 a year.