sidewalk strips

[coilswinger]

i hear they are good hunting are permissions needed or are thet considered public property

 

[Aurium]

Legally they are typically considered part of a street easement. I think you'll get a variety of answers. My opinion is that if the street is opened (construction etc) You can reasonably hunt them w/out to much of an issue. In front of business's on a day they're closed I've hunted them w/out seeking permission.
Homeowners, might present a different issue, and people would probably expect that you ask. I've found strips to have some old coins, but the best place I've ever heard of is opened sidewalks in a town that used to have boardwalks. (really a great opportunity if you run across it)

 

[5900_XL-1]

Legally they are typically considered part of a street easement. I think you'll get a variety of answers. My opinion is that if the street is opened (construction etc) You can reasonably hunt them w/out to much of an issue. In front of business's on a day they're closed I've hunted them w/out seeking permission.
Homeowners, might present a different issue, and people would probably expect that you ask. I've found strips to have some old coins, but the best place I've ever heard of is opened sidewalks in a town that used to have boardwalks. (really a great opportunity if you run across it)

So, it's a varying answer at any time of day, and at any particular place. I see no answer. martin

 

[jbow]

Homeowners might think that they own them but they don't.... it wouldn't be a bad idea to wear an orange or light green vest like utility workers wear. Not only are really close to traffic it will probably satisfy most homeowners curosity. I have done it but have never been approached bby anyone. If I were I would just tell them that I am searching for lod dropped coins and continue my search. If they have anything else to say i'd tell them that I have obtained permission to hunt public property in the city... and continue to move along. Just be sure to not leave a mess and you aren't likely to have a problem.

Another key to being left alone is to try to carry yourself as if you are supposed to be there, a confident air will help you walk through questionable areas and will stop people from bothering you as much when you are detecting. Any hint that you give off of not belonging... will be picked up by busybodies, predators, and the law. If the confidence does not work and the busybody says something I usually act stupid, or dumb... (if they are not right in my face) I will smile and act if whatever they said was "hello", and go about my business... you'll be surprised how many people can be disarmed by acting as if you don't understand that they have a problem... most people wont argue with a fool so sometimes it pays to act simple. Just do your best Latka Gravas impression... it will quickly frustrate an arsehole and they will give up on it because it is no fun to argue with someone who doesn't understand and wont argue back.

Americans generaly wont bother much with the simple, they tolerate the fool and it has really become politically incorrect to be "mean" to a simpleton.. so act like one if someone has a beef... just smile and misunderstand... they will almost always leave you alone. This isn't for when the police ask you a question though... then you need to be a confident local businessman.



Julien

 

[Rob (IL)]

They are usually public property but they are maintained by the home owner. It doesn't matter if legally you can hunt there it's a matter of keeping good will toward metal detecting. A few complaints can cause ordinances to be passed that will eliminate hunting all these strips. [size=large]ASK[/size] don't sneak around. If they say NO move on. This is MHO. I lost an old park because people thought they had the right to hunt, now there is an ordinance stating no hunting anywhere in the park.

 

[corvair]

I always ask the home owner for permision even though most cities it is city property. Someone earlier mentioned in front of businesses on the weekends, I follow that practice as well.
Have found several nice silver coins in parking strips, but remember that they are generally very trashy. A small coil would work wonders.

 

[Aurium]

I always ask the home owner for permision even though most cities it is city property. Someone earlier mentioned in front of businesses on the weekends, I follow that practice as well.
Have found several nice silver coins in parking strips, but remember that they are generally very trashy. A small coil would work wonders.

you're right on.. the small coil really does work wonders!! (I use the 5.3 for this type of hunting) and I can't sing it's praises enough. I've picked stuff right next to the curb, with iron interference all of the place and stuff right next to power poles (wooden ones thankfully).

 

[magic]

I always ask the home owner for permision even though most cities it is city property. Someone earlier mentioned in front of businesses on the weekends, I follow that practice as well.
Have found several nice silver coins in parking strips, but remember that they are generally very trashy. A small coil would work wonders.

I have hunted with corvair on quite a few trips. He is somewhat new to this forum but believe me, he has found some great stuff! Maybe one day he will post some of his stuff for all of us to see. He has taught me a few things that has made my detecting even better. If it wasnt for one tip that he gave me, I wouldnt have found some of the things I did. I have always tried to hunt the strips and until I met corvair, I never really realized just how much stuff they hold.

 

[CyberSage]

I have written a lengthy article on hunting parkway strips. Should be published in the next month or so. I spent the better part of 2 years hitting the grass strips in Northern Colorado area. Like Magic said, there is a lot of great stuff to be found in these areas.

Jack

 

[corvair]

"I have hunted with corvair on quite a few trips. He is somewhat new to this forum but believe me, he has found some great stuff! Maybe one day he will post some of his stuff for all of us to see. He has taught me a few things that has made my detecting even better. If it wasnt for one tip that he gave me, I wouldnt have found some of the things I did. I have always tried to hunt the strips and until I met corvair, I never really realized just how much stuff they hold."

Thanks Doug for the nice feedback! OK,OK, I get it, need to take some pix or videos and post. May need some help with this, not very good at it.

Anyway, didn't want to hi-jack the post. Parking strips are indeed a hot spot. Just remember to ask home owners who mow them and plant flowers, etc...,
Have been rejected before, but just move on to the next one. When you get one permission, sometimes the rest just fall in line.

p.s. Can't wait to get a V3i, you guys are just makin me itch!!. Should be able to October sometime.