Florida metal detecting forum What are the best beaches for metal detecting in Florida? Jul 27, 2006 · Joined Jul 27, 2006 Messages 50,256 Reaction score 60,142 Golden Thread 0 Location Florida Detector(s) used Minelab_Equinox_ 800 Minelab_CTX-3030 Minelab_Excal_1000 Minelab_Sovereign_GT Minelab_Safari Minelab_ETrac Whites_Beach_Hunter_ID Fisher_1235_X Jan 10, 2011 · We are planning a trip to check out Florida's Treasure coast. Sep 3, 2024 · Where can I do metal detecting within Florida's state parks? Our statewide park rules, based on regulations set out by the Florida Administrative Code, state that metal detecting is prohibited on all state park lands, except for coastal parks. Beach and Water Hunting Forum Supporter. General Overview of the law! Metal Detecting is governed by the State Laws of Antiquities and also by the federal law ARPA (Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979). Metal Detecting in Florida Keys. Central Florida. is anyone gonna hunt there. I took a trip to Florida last month, did a little beach detecting and found this 925 necklace in the dry. I've also heard that you can only detect up to the water line. (I never had a metal detectorI just wondered around by myself and would occasionally find things laying on the ground. Just got the tracking number for my new Garrett ATX. Find a Hunting Buddy. Myers area. i will bring the drinks and carry your trash. Generally this hobby is allowed in Florida! It is important to understand it is in no way outlawed in the state. Pete beach. Come on over. Joined Apr 14, 2006 Messages Florida. Metal detecting in the Florida Keys is a complicated issue. Joining a club provides access to group hunts, meetings, expertise sharing, and connections with other local detectorists. Jul 26, 2011 · The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant beach water quality problems. Any other Jan 11, 2006 · Forum Supporter. Even some state parks allow digging. I hear some sand is being added to the beach. Since then I've done a lot of detecting in Fort Walton Beach, FL and Panama City, FL. Every Florida city I check with to confirm it's ok to detect in playgrounds and on beaches is staffed by some bureaucrat who responds with a NO WAY, NO Jun 6, 2010 · A resourse for Old aerials of old beach's, some going back to 1953beach's change over the years, places disappear, I'm researching several old beachs in the Bay Area for when I retire (for future hunting}. web@flsenate. Sep 1, 2023 · The best metal detecting forums specific to Florida include “Friendly Metal Detecting Forum,” “VoyForums,” and “Find’s Treasure Forums. john. Sep 1, 2023 · The best metal detecting forums specific to Florida include “Friendly Metal Detecting Forum,” “VoyForums,” and “Find’s Treasure Forums. i will be there next week. Thread starter PAdiggerTom; Start date Aug 16, 2013; PAdiggerTom Jul 26, 2011 · Florida is a very friendly state. i need my fix and the wife wont let me bring a detector. I'd like to add a thank you to the forum users because I used this forum like a Hope all is well with our Florida brothers and sisters!! Watching the evening news out here they are making it sound like the whole state is going to wash into the Atlantic and The Gulf!!:no: What are the metal detecting laws in Florida? 1. May 8, 2011 · A group for Metal Detectorists in or interested in metal detecting Florida. Jul 13, 2010 · I used to wander the woods in Florida for entertainment and have one specific location in mind for anyone who is down near Lakeland, FL. We have the woods behind my grandma's house, but nobody is allowed to go there because of the bears and the fact that there is a military base about a mile into the area (they're close enough that you can hear the shooting at night). I will be moving around a bit from Indiana to Texas, Iowa and maybe Florida this year. Joined Dec 26, 2015 Messages 924 May 30, 2024 · Some of the largest include the Florida Association of Metal Detecting Clubs, the Central Florida Metal Detecting Club, and the Treasure Coast Archaeological Society. You also must be aware of salvage claims and state parks within the Keys. I plan on hitting the beaches on Manasota Key. PS. Joined Jan 11, 2006 Messages 3,239 I'll be in Florida, the Daytona and Orlando areas. Thread Central Florida. Does anyone have an idea of where they are adding sand right now? Thank you in advance for the replies! Nov 13, 2010 · Panhandle Florida. Beach and Water Hunting. Aug 4, 2012 · Thank you for your interest in visiting Florida’s state parks. Weather permitting, the next sampling will be conducted on June 12. Water quality classifications are based upon the EPA's recommended standard for enterococci of no more than 70 colony forming units per 100 Dec 26, 2015 · low tide Elite Member. Joined Jul 26, 2011 Messages 6,908 Location Chest Deep. Jun 22, 2009 · Haven't found much on the internet but, I did find someone trying to sell one for around $12 on ebay. THIS IS A HOBBY / INTEREST GROUP AND NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY MANUFACTURER, DEALER, SUPPLIER OR RESELLER. Does someone have map of restricted area (1715 fleet et al) for Florida East Coast? Metal Detecting in Orlando and Kissimmee areas. A place to share ideas and learn. I've collected $10. ST. 25 in clad, copper wires, copper pipe fittings, some brass, and a lot of junk. Oct 28, 2020 · Metal Detecting. I can remember being only 7 or 8 and finding indian arrows and very old coins. They love visitors and the money that you spend. I am fairly new to the hobby and am growing more and more frustrated in my quest to clarify what areas are open to MDing. Apr 19, 2008 · Sabastian State park Florida i never hunted the state park their,just south of the bridge to the left,i did find a 18k ring their,as far as the 1715 fleet items i found none,in 2 weeks of hard hunting,when a hurricane comes in,it increases your odds as the locals call it for finding floaters,make sure you read and follow the park rules,they will be posted,on most of the beaches not counting Jul 6, 2010 · I go up to Mary Esther (Northwest Florida) sometimes, which was built in the 1840s. Jun 6, 2010 · Forum Supporter. Apr 21, 2018 · In February 2018, a friend urged me to try detecting and loaned me a Fisher F2. CaNiDigHere? Lost wedding band near 8 north on the beach yesterday. :grin: Hi everybody, I am new to the forum and to metal detecting. I'll be spending a month in the Venice/Englewood/Port Charlotte area. This group is for anyone who is interested in Metal Detecting in Florida & beyond. Please start e-mailing, your support is needed: Volusia County Parks Director -Tim Baylie - tbaylie@volusia. org John Thrasher - STATE SENATOR - thrasher. Many of the beach areas in the Keys are gravelly and extremely hard. Find a Hunting Buddy . Also, I've heard you can not detect on public land. Jan 12, 2013 #1 Forums. I AM NOT A Sep 17, 2024 · Florida state banning hunting. Hopefully ,when I find the time , I'm going to try detecting at Rattle snake lake. i just wanna hang out and shoot the breeze. Check the other side of Florida for Dec 23, 2013 · I created a new Facebook page called "Gainesville Florida Metal Detecting Group". gov DOROTHY Feb 14, 2016 · Well the time is drawing neartime to leave this arctic New England weather and head down to Florida. All are welcome from the Newbie to the seasoned professional. My brother inlaw say alot of folks used to party and camp out there . Joined Dec 25, 2012 Messages 22. ” These platforms offer a wealth of information from legal guidelines to equipment tips, and feature active communities of both beginner and expert metal detectorists focused on Florida. We could stat a club!! haha I'm just moved back to Panama city . Nov 27, 2011 "In Memory Of" Forum Supporter. Just A week ago I bought an Ace 250 I have only found coins so far but it's purdy cool . Joined Jan 19, 2023 Messages 988 Location Clearwater, Fl. Metal detecting in Florida, I am confused about. Our statewide park rules (based on regulations set out by the Florida Administrative Code) state that metal detecting is prohibited on all state park lands, except for coastal parks. Again, there are restrictions and rules that apply to certain areas and metal detecting. The real find was a Minelab Quattro on Jun 19, 2008 · Hi everyone. Fernandina Beach FL. Florida County Park Rules (against detecting?) Privy Diggers in Ft. If someone wants to send me $24, I'll package them up and send them to you. You can keep everything you dig on the beaches. Can you detect in the water? I've heard yes, you can but if you find something more than 50 years old, you have to turn it in. Metal Detecting. Would be nice to know I'm not alone out here in the Gator nation. . Dec 18, 2012 Also, I wouldn't plan your budget on metal detecting, you can't plan on finding anything We need everyone to start an e-mail campaign on the Volusia County Florida Parks no metal detecting ban. sxw edx qhm jfj xutd npvu qlh mjdpid vzudjp oobo pqzamw ahg riysis hev tscq