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Florida Metal Detecting

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cwilk

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Is there a website or FAQ that outlines laws for detecting in Florida? Is it legal to hunt all public beaches at all times of the year? Years ago, I recall speaking to a ranger at a National Park near Titusville who told me detecting was legal at that park for most of the year from some point by the dunes to some point by the water and that there was a season when relics routinely washed up when it was not allowed. If memory serves, it wasn't allowed in winter and penalties were stiff. The guy was as nice as could be and approached my family when he saw us using a conventional wheelchair to transport my Dad down the beach. He brought us a loaner beach chair and turns out his name was the same as my Dad's. I don't plan on going to any Federal Parks but want to make sure when I leave the state my detector leaves with me. I was also not into MDing at the time but had visited their relic display which was loaded with gold and silver found at that park hence my questions to him about detecting.

I really like this forum and looking at all the loot you find. I have printed a lot of tips suggestions on where treasure might be hiding on the beach and at what times. If anybody has any advice no matter how basic I would love to hear it. PMs welcomed.

I am going down for about a week in the middle of Winter (January) to get a MD fix. Equipment is all Garrett. Ace 250 and GTI 2500.

Chris
 
There may be a few stipulations such as on the East coast where the Fishers have salvage rights to the 1715 Plate Fleet. Their claims are not marked on the beach per se but it's fairly common knowledge here among Fla. detectorists that it's off limits to go into the water with a detector any where near their claims. You can hunt from the sand dunes to the surf but stay out of the water and this is enforced by local law enforcement. At the state beaches here on the West coast like Ft. Desoto Park, it legal to hunt from the sand dunes out into the water as far as you wish. But, you are supposed to stop at the Ranger Station (at the entrance to the park) to get a free permit and the permit is good forever. Other than that, if you are not sure about detecting regulations at a State of National park, there are always a Ranger Station somewhere where you can find someone to ask. If you are not certain, I wouldn't do it until you get clarification.

therick
 
Canaveral National Sea Shore, or as it is known locally Playalinda. It is off limits year round to metal detecting, the park rangers have no problem arresting people when they are caught doing so. Saying that, all the public beaches such as Daytona, New Smyrna, Cocoa, and south to Vero, Melbourne, and Sebastian on the Treasure Coast are open to detecting. If you have further questions give me a call at 800-898-6673.
JW
http://www.kellycodetectors.com/indexmain.htm
 
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