Schoolyard hunting

[CaballoDeOro]

So... schools. It seems like having a stranger wandering a school would be a touchy subject in most communities, even outside of school hours. For those of you that hunt schools: Did you ask the superintendent for permission, or do you just hunt at the weekends without any problems?

 

[John LA]

Can't even get into abandon schools.

 

[mudpuppy]

Yeah...Schools...weekends or holidays very early in the am...NEVER when theres some sort of function going on. Also, never carry a shovel or even a trowel, just a small screwdriver, and even then keep it tucked up concealed along your arm. The bummer about schools is, some adult will call the law, and you could get a trespassing charge, or the kids will attack you and kill you if they can. Also, the cops like to park in the school parking lots and fill out their reports, thats good! Dress nice and wave to them and go about your business. I've never had any trouble hunting schools, and they are good spots, but be aware or whats going on, and dont stay too long. You have to look harmless and friendly to most folks, but also too tough to mess with to others, so its a fine line. In a pinch, you can defend yourself with your Pro-pointer, most uneducated people will think its some sort of tazer, when you brandish it as such, and its buzzing to be danged, and get to your vehicle. I dont ask permission, I figure my taxes cover that. Of course this advice is geographically sensitive..Good Luck,
Mud

 

[oldmancrash]

I work for a school district. I first went to the head of maintenance and operations for the entire district. Asked if it was ok? He had no problems with me MDing on school grounds or anyone else for that matter. I even got permission for one of my Buds to hunt. Funny thnig is a couple weeks ago my fellow district employee came to me and said he had gotten another call about MDing. He gave them permission. But up until I asked he had never been asked. So maybe a good thing is to actually go ask the lead operations person in the school maintenance office. My guy just said to drop his name if there were ever any questions.

Also, my district owns a LOT of property called "trust land" out in the country. One of which was a late 1800's stage coach stop area according to research. So we went there. Still has some old cabins on it but we didnt find much except an old beaver trap. But I now have a LOT more experience now. So maybe your school district owns some land you just might be able to MD on.

 

[jmann]

The old schools no longer in service r best. Always find out who to ask but usually theres no prpblem. I find some good coins around old schools and lots of them through the years. Be glad u use at pro because u can also expect tons of trash.

 

[teleman2525]

i hunt alot of schools after hours days off ect never had an issue cops called once by a neigbor saw i filled my holes and did a clean job they said have a good day

 

[John-Edmonton]

I just go and hunt, with my detector, a screwdriver and my Garrett Pro Pointer. For schools, I like to wear a nice T shirt and decent jeans. Of course for hunting the inner city, I do wear beat up clothing so as to not stand out. I like to dress differently, depending where I hunt. When hunting a rich area, a pair of sweats and golf shirt make you look non-threatening. Always dress to fit into the neighborhood you are detecting.

 

[Eric in RI]

I tend to do most of my school yard hunting on weekends year round. A lot less kids to use me as their "center of attention" lol. I never had a problem hunting school yards. If I see one of the custodians in the schoolyard I will ask permission and they all could care less otherwise. I always cut deep, horseshoe plugs and make the land look the way it was before I dug there.