YES!...You need a permit

[CASPER-2]

if you plan on metal detect on Bermuda...no matter what anyone tells you - by law ...you need a park permit
Now some will tell they got away with it without one but you can be challenged to produce one by lifeguards or by a ranger - without one you will be asked to stop. Now some say if you proclaim to be able to do in the water by proclaiming "Queens ground" = soil underwater...Bermuda does not recognize this - by law
I always try and find out the proper laws of foreign detecting - I went on my first day there right to the parks dept. and asked - cause i only do the water usually - woman in charge laughed and said "No no no"
I then asked for a permit and paid my $25 for it - It is good till the end of the year in which you apply.
I did find one vid where a well known hunter went and was hitting the wet sand and was asked for his permit and did not have one and was told he could not hit the land - he was allowed to go into the water but i found out that the girl that allowed it was new and did not know you need a permit for both wet and dry
The office of parks dept. is in Hamilton

 

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[WaterWalker]

That is what I did...got the permit. I was even challenged about having the permit on my way into a beach area.

Like wise Jamaica follow the law. ALL metal detectors are on the FORBIDDEN LIST. I and another detectorist had ALL of our metal detecting gear confiscated at the airport's security check. All the gear was held until 2 hours before we left the island, headed home. When the gear was returned, we were escorted to baggage check in where the counter attendant had to sign Custom's document that the equipment was in the airline's possession and on the was to our destination. I had made previous vacations to the island and had no problems. Now Jamaica is taboo on my list of places to detect. I feel fortunate that all our gear was held and returned in perfect condition.

It is always best to abide by the laws were ever you plan to detect. Not only abroad, but here in the US.

Sorry to see the pics of the high waves. Enough to put a damper on one's vacation. You are always welcome when you come our way.... Until then: May the ring of gold be in your ears and its glitter in your scoop.

 

[Heavygold4me]

That is what I did...got the permit. I was even challenged about having the permit on my way into a beach area.

Like wise Jamaica follow the law. ALL metal detectors are on the FORBIDDEN LIST. I and another detectorist had ALL of our metal detecting gear confiscated at the airport's security check. All the gear was held until 2 hours before we left the island, headed home. When the gear was returned, we were escorted to baggage check in where the counter attendant had to sign Custom's document that the equipment was in the airline's possession and on the was to our destination. I had made previous vacations to the island and had no problems. Now Jamaica is taboo on my list of places to detect. I feel fortunate that all our gear was held and returned in perfect condition.

It is always best to abide by the laws were ever you plan to detect. Not only abroad, but here in the US.

Sorry to see the pics of the high waves. Enough to put a damper on one's vacation. You are always welcome when you come our way.... Until then: May the ring of gold be in your ears and its glitter in your scoop.

It’s good that they gave back your gear, it could have ended badly