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What are some guidelines I could follow to to use my metal detector and not ruffle any feathers or get in trouble with the law? I live in N. Potomac MD. I just bought a mid-price Bounty Hunter detector. I am new at this.
 
most public parks are fair game,if its a federal anything stay away.state parks are sometimes ok depending on ranger rick. and im not sure bout you but the county parks are fair game too .always fill yor holes and try to be as uninvasive to the area as possible.good luck hope it helps i know there are guys with more experience than me id like to hear from them too,on this issue
 
most parks are open to hunting but don't assume they are.it's best to get permission first anywhere you go.judges are quick to point out"ignorance of the law is no excuse!".your best source for hunting spots are your friends and family.ask to hunt their property,most have naever been hunted and are loaded with cool finds.practice your digging in your own yard if possible till you learn how to do it without leaving any sign of a dig.leave no trace!timing is important!try not to hunt an area when there are a lot of people around.you don't need children pestering you with a million questions,draw as little attention as possible.there are those that hate to see a guy enjoy himself so avoid them.take your trash with you.you'll no doubt dig a lot of junk and it's yours to keep as well as the good stuff.talk to friends and coworkers about your new hobby.most people find it ineresting and will give you suggestions where to hunt.keep your hunting spots to yourself and when you start finding the good stuff it's best to keep that information to yourself or between a trusted few.there are those unsavory few who will sneak in on your hunting spot and leave a mess you'll get blamed for.these are just a few pointers but really just let common sense and courtesy guide you and you'll do fine.
 
The absolute safest place is private property with express permission from the owner. Schools, playgrounds, and public parks (city & county) are generally safe for coin/ring hunting unless posted otherwise. State parks vary widely so ask first. Public beaches are almost always OK for coin/jewelry hunting. Don't even think of taking your detector near National Parks or designated historic sites. Violate that rule and you will go to jail. Relic hunting is getting increasingly risky to pursue, so make sure you have ironclad permission before you do it. Wherever you hunt, dig carefully, leave the ground as good as you found it and, if challenged by someone, apologize for not knowing you were doing something wrong, and leave immediately. HB
 
The District of Columbia is considered all Federal property. Not sure about elsewhere in MD. Alexandria VA & Arlington VA have some govt sites, not sure if they own all of that area? Maybe there is a detecting club or dealer in your area that could tell you where you can/can't detect? Last I knew it was legal to detect in Baltimore. George (MN)
 
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