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public park access denied for MD??

J

jcooking

New member
I have had this happen twice this year, and both times had the same result. Both times the police kicked me from the public park, complaining that someone was making a mess, and now no one was allowed. I had done my research of city ordinances and it is not prohibited, and the officer agreed to that, but said that it was CRIMINAL MISCHIEF digging a hole because they had previous problems with it (I couldnt help but chuckle that this was considered criminal mischief). I am trying to go through the correct channels to plead the case of the responsible MD. Any advice from you all of points to make or strategies to use when speaking with police chief and city manager would be much appreciated. These over-zealous cops make me feel like a criminal! In my encounter yesterday, the officer even said I was preaching to the choir when justifying my hobby, he agreed that I was properly filling holes and removing all trash found. I know that unfortunately this has been the trend in many places in the country. What has worked well for others with my same problem? Thanks for helping me out and HH (if you have a spot to hunt)
Jon
 
I also had that problem,I called the chief of police in my town,told him about MD laws in my state(ma.)
He agreed there are none to speak of and gave his permission to hunt as long as I did not madke a mess and showed no damage.
So when the cruiser pulled up I told him I had his chiefs permission and he left me alone.(probly checked it on the radio)
Anyway anytime I go to this certain park I just call the station to let them know .That way they can go chase the bad guys and not
waste a cruiser on me. Good luck Jon...John ufobbs
 
This is what the city came up with in Ocala, Florida. They were initially going to ban metal detecting all together but came up with this as an alternative. We think its a great compromise for both the city and the metal detector user. It may prove useful in your city - it couldn't hurt to present it as a possible solution for everyone involved.
I hope this link works:
http://web.frpa.org/pdfs/sampledocuments/MetalDetecting_Ocala.pdf
 
Thanks for the responses and the link to a possible solution!
 
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Sorry about this problem your having there where you live. I've passed this onto our club members in Lincoln so their aware of the problems your having.. I've picked-up a permission slip from the parks and recreations office to hunt in our parks in Great Falls. I'm not sure why they've completely stopped you from detecting there unless they're afraid of others coming in and destroying the property from the finds you have had in the past. Like the gold rush.. Not sure what to say. Let me know what develops in the future so I can pass it on to others.. Thanks! Cliff
 
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