Hi everyone! I'm new to this hobby,I purchased a whites mxt300 recently from kellyco. I have been hunting parks,playgrounds,ballfields etc. my question is how do you get permission to hunt on the private property? there are a lot of old farms and houses here in western PA. and I am just dying to hunt them. any help in this area would be greatly appreciated.
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getting permission to hunt private property
- Thread starter rabar13
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Hillbilly Bob
New member
If you no the legal description of the property you can go to the county registers office to find the owners or talk to neighbors they usually now who owns it. Planing and Engineering Department in most city's can help you find the legal on the property and even tell you who owns it.
Nancy-IL
Well-known member
I usually have my hubby do it. 
Well, I have asked quite a few and the first thing is introduce yourself. Tell them right up front what your hobby is. Guarantee that you will leave no holes and leave the ground as is, if not better. Let them know if anything is of value, you will give it to them if they want any items. Let them know what you found! And by all means if something that has been lost on the property, tell them you will do your best. Larry and I have business cards with our name & picture, phone, etc. on them made (by myself) and always carry them with us and hands them one. Makes it feel a bit more personable I think. We've been turned down, but 9 out of 10 times, we've been approved to hunt. 
Hope this helps. HH to all, Nancy
Our card is below:
Well, I have asked quite a few and the first thing is introduce yourself. Tell them right up front what your hobby is. Guarantee that you will leave no holes and leave the ground as is, if not better. Let them know if anything is of value, you will give it to them if they want any items. Let them know what you found! And by all means if something that has been lost on the property, tell them you will do your best. Larry and I have business cards with our name & picture, phone, etc. on them made (by myself) and always carry them with us and hands them one. Makes it feel a bit more personable I think. We've been turned down, but 9 out of 10 times, we've been approved to hunt. Hope this helps. HH to all, NancyOur card is below:
Nancy, Thanks for posting your card. Have been considering the make-up of a card for myself and yours is a excellent one.
Didn't know you folks were involved with teaching and police work. Very interesting. That info has to put people at ease and more receptive to your request.
Most of us, myself included, need to get up the nerve and knock on some doors. There are so many great sites out there we drive by daily.
Didn't know you folks were involved with teaching and police work. Very interesting. That info has to put people at ease and more receptive to your request.
Most of us, myself included, need to get up the nerve and knock on some doors. There are so many great sites out there we drive by daily.
Ben Diggen
New member
Hey Friends! I can't take credit for this, but copied it out of this Forum a couple years ago. It works well.
The following is a permission letter which I have used many time to successfully attain access to detect property for coins. You will notice that I make no mention of "sharing" my finds. I do not believe in sharing unless the circumstances are unusual. Let your conscience be your guide. Massage this letter to fit you and remember, always be neat, courteous and thankful. Best of Luck!
DATE!
Mr.XXXXXXXX
This may sound like a strange request, so let me introduce myself: My name is ............ and I have lived in ....................for ....... years. I am ....years of age, and married. Normally I would prefer to approach you in person, however I feel that a letter before hand is a better introduction than just knocking on your door at an inconvenient time and invading your privacy.
I have been engaged in the hobby of metal detecting for many years and find it a healthful, enjoyable pastime that allows me to meet many wonderful people. The thrill of finding old coins, buttons, etc. is very exciting to me.
Recently, I have researched information that your property and the area surrounding it goes back many years. I would like to obtain permission to detect on your property.
I want you to understand that I always respect the property that I search and try to leave it in the same condition that I found it. Normally the targets are no deeper than 4 or 5 inches and I retrieve them such that the ground appears not to be disturbed.
In addition, I would like to offer my services to you. Perhaps you or someone you know has lost a valuable ring, a cache or a farm tool. I would be willing to assist just for the thrill of the search.
I have enclosed a self addressed envelope for your convenience and would be happy to meet with you if further discussion is required.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
(Telephone Number)
.
The following is a permission letter which I have used many time to successfully attain access to detect property for coins. You will notice that I make no mention of "sharing" my finds. I do not believe in sharing unless the circumstances are unusual. Let your conscience be your guide. Massage this letter to fit you and remember, always be neat, courteous and thankful. Best of Luck!
DATE!
Mr.XXXXXXXX
This may sound like a strange request, so let me introduce myself: My name is ............ and I have lived in ....................for ....... years. I am ....years of age, and married. Normally I would prefer to approach you in person, however I feel that a letter before hand is a better introduction than just knocking on your door at an inconvenient time and invading your privacy.
I have been engaged in the hobby of metal detecting for many years and find it a healthful, enjoyable pastime that allows me to meet many wonderful people. The thrill of finding old coins, buttons, etc. is very exciting to me.
Recently, I have researched information that your property and the area surrounding it goes back many years. I would like to obtain permission to detect on your property.
I want you to understand that I always respect the property that I search and try to leave it in the same condition that I found it. Normally the targets are no deeper than 4 or 5 inches and I retrieve them such that the ground appears not to be disturbed.
In addition, I would like to offer my services to you. Perhaps you or someone you know has lost a valuable ring, a cache or a farm tool. I would be willing to assist just for the thrill of the search.
I have enclosed a self addressed envelope for your convenience and would be happy to meet with you if further discussion is required.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
(Telephone Number)
.
Hillbilly Bob
New member
That's a good idea I think a letter would be a better ice breaker.