Time To Quit This Hobby...
- Thread starter Vito
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Boulder
N.J. Member ECRDA.org
It's a shame that all hobby's are under attack in one way or another.
I used to find peace in hobby's whether it was shooting, fishing, camping, etc.
Today its no trespassing, private lands, permit's required, federal, state, and county sanctuary's, local ordinances and so on.
Unfortunately we all need to allot some of our hobby time which is minimal already to combat bad policy makers and targeted campaign's.
Clubs and organizations are helpful, but never underestimate the power of one person showing up to voice there opinion at a town meeting, writing letters to local, county and state rep's and committees.
I hope things get better and you stick with the hobby, but never give up trying to fight for your right's.
Good Luck, John :crossfingers:
I used to find peace in hobby's whether it was shooting, fishing, camping, etc.
Today its no trespassing, private lands, permit's required, federal, state, and county sanctuary's, local ordinances and so on.
Unfortunately we all need to allot some of our hobby time which is minimal already to combat bad policy makers and targeted campaign's.
Clubs and organizations are helpful, but never underestimate the power of one person showing up to voice there opinion at a town meeting, writing letters to local, county and state rep's and committees.
I hope things get better and you stick with the hobby, but never give up trying to fight for your right's.
Good Luck, John :crossfingers:
Longhair
New member
Bugger is, that the democracy in Germany doesn't works quite like it does here in the States, and they are getting much more protective of their history than they ever used to.
Timewarpdigger
New member
Sorry to hear it but have heard from family that Ireland is really hard on detecting as well. Good luck! Safe & HH
Vito
New member
Thanks for all your sympathy.
Update:
Yesterday I visited the responsible authority and got advice to do a letter to the higher-level authority for permission. And so I did and now I've to wait for the answer.... permission or not, that's the question.
But while watching their web page I read this little sentence: Just sweeping a detector without permission makes you illegal. Digging or not, even on private property. That really sucks. And depending on the bad reputation given to detectorists in TV it is only a matter of time someone calls the cops on you.
Still waiting....
Keep you updated if I know more.
Update:
Yesterday I visited the responsible authority and got advice to do a letter to the higher-level authority for permission. And so I did and now I've to wait for the answer.... permission or not, that's the question.
But while watching their web page I read this little sentence: Just sweeping a detector without permission makes you illegal. Digging or not, even on private property. That really sucks. And depending on the bad reputation given to detectorists in TV it is only a matter of time someone calls the cops on you.
Still waiting....
Keep you updated if I know more.
Full Metal Digger
Active member
That's good news. Now get out there and find some treasure! Dave.
Tony Two-Cent
Administrator
UPDATE 04-09-2014
It was in the mail today... the Metal Detecting License. Wohoo.:grin:
Feels like life comes back.
Good Luck and Happy Hunting.
That's great news, Vito! :happy:
I bet you are anxious to get out there and find some good stuff! And you can do so with a relaxed mind now since you have an official Metal Detecting License!
Happy Hunting! :thumbsup02:
Tom
New member
UPDATE 04-09-2014
It was in the mail today... the Metal Detecting License. Wohoo.
Feels like life comes back.
Good Luck and Happy Hunting.
Good for you! :thumbsup01:
What country are you from?
pulltabsteve
New member
I'm happy for you Vito. Glad this worked out well.:clapping:
MangoAve
New member
Good news, but what don't you need a license for these days? The worst thing is not filling in holes, but is that a reason to segregate who can and cannot dig? (Obvi if taking artifacts from the ground was the real issue, there would be NO licenses provided). Gotta shake your head sometimes, But lucky you can still get out to MD.
KCFindIt
New member
The thing that I shake my head about is that, if the reason for dis-allowing metal detecting is because of the historical artifact relevance, then those supposed artifacts, if there are any, are going to be left in the ground to rot away, and NO ONE will be able to enjoy them, as if they aren't even there. So allow the digs and everyone or at least someone, can enjoy them!
MangoAve
New member
I agree to that too KC, as in reference to why do archeolgists have a grudge against MD'ng. They themselves use MDs in the field of study. Do they expect to find the artifacts and learn after there has been a chance for atrifacts to oxidize back into the soil? Does everything found really belong in a museum, or just the important things? I think, one shoe buckle, but not 1000. As I learned in time, just as the CEO for the yoga pants who got in trouble for his comment realized, one size doesn't fit all. There will always be someone disagreeing, with MD'ng, and with everything else.
Fire Fighter 43
Moderator
Good news Vito, good luck with your hunts and. I'm looking forward to seeing all your great finds.