Went to the CG this week. While we were in the office, an older gentleman came in to check the lost and found. He had lost his wedding ring, pretty upset. The camp host took his name/address. She said that someone would come once in a while and use a metal detector to look for lost items. Someone else had lost a wedding ring in May. The host said that the metal detector guy had not been by this year, yet. If I had one, I would take it camping with us. Sounds like a good service, if anyone on the forum has one.

I don't know about other states but the Illinois state parks require you to obtain a permit from the park office before using a metal detector.

Camperpaul - Any idea as to the logic behind Illinois state parks requiring the license?Bill

We only stay at one campground and we do use a metal detector for fun. The campground manager knows we have one and called us to action last year when someone lost their carkeys on the beach. Yep, we found 'em.

I take mine with me everywhere I go.In West Virginia, to hunt in a state park requires the written permission of the director of state parks. Needless to say, that isn't easy to come by. However, if someone lost a ring or keys, for example, I doubt I would get thrown in jail for trying to find them for the owner.

What does the permit allow or dis allow you to do and what is the basis for making you get one?I was just thinking of buying a detector. Didn't know you have to acquire permits to use them.Would they have told me that at the store I purchased it from?

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rockhillmanor
Explorer
Jun 12, 2013
What does the permit allow or dis allow you to do and what is the basis for making you get one?

I was just thinking of buying a detector. Didn't know you have to acquire permits to use them.

Would they have told me that at the store I purchased it from?
wrvond
Explorer II
Jun 12, 2013
I take mine with me everywhere I go.
In West Virginia, to hunt in a state park requires the written permission of the director of state parks. Needless to say, that isn't easy to come by. However, if someone lost a ring or keys, for example, I doubt I would get thrown in jail for trying to find them for the owner.
Kittykath
Explorer II
Jun 12, 2013
We only stay at one campground and we do use a metal detector for fun. The campground manager knows we have one and called us to action last year when someone lost their carkeys on the beach. Yep, we found 'em.
Trackrig
Explorer II
Jun 12, 2013
Camperpaul - Any idea as to the logic behind Illinois state parks requiring the license?

Bill
camperpaul
Explorer
Jun 12, 2013
I don't know about other states but the Illinois state parks require you to obtain a permit from the park office before using a metal detector.

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