Hi all,
It's been brought to my attention that one of my posts made it sound like I was detecting in a cemetery which we all know is a no-go as per our Code of Ethics.
I wanted to reiterate that I was NOT detecting over grave sites. To make things clear I wanted to give full details.
First, at this site I was not only given permission but encouraged to detect this cemetery. It is one of two that the church has, and is the old inactive site which hasn't been used in over 100 years.
Second, the whole cemetery is not grave sites as stated in my account. There are open areas around a very ancient tree and open walkways to the center. The open area once was the place used as a picnic site and was left open and accessible for this purpose by design. At one time is was so much used the church built an outhouse here as well.
Lastly, there are the perimeter areas around the fence along 2 roads, and open areas between the cemetery and the church which have been improved over the years.
I know some may think this as a "grey area" of the code of ethics, but I think my moral compass is pointing in the right direction here. It's my thought that perimeter areas outside the plots, access roads, and unused fields or open areas in the yard itself in some cases are acceptable places to hunt.
Thanks for reading, and I appreciate the concerns raised and any further feedback.