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Land-use rules, permission, code of ethics, cleaning and storing finds.
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Buying guideMetal Detecting Laws and Permission
Where metal detecting is allowed: private land permission, national parks, BLM and Forest Service land, ARPA, state parks, beaches, UK rules and a code of ethics.
ComparisonMetal Detecting on Public vs Private Land
Compare permission checks for public and private land metal detecting in the United States, including land managers, protected sites and mining claims.