To make a point and clarify a question that has been
ask too many times and can easily relate to the question on the Round Table
Forum about "hunting properties connecting to National Forest or National
Park Lands"; the rule for state parks on Corps Engineer Properties is to
first go to the Corps district office closest to the area you wish to hunt and
ask for the map that shows the boundaries of that state park's lease. By
requesting this information, which is public knowledge, you not only assure
yourself of being on private property or in this case Corps property; but you
also are showing that you are a responsible detectorist to those that might
object to you being on said property. It is at this point, you can assure them
and yourself that you are perfectly legal on the property you wish to hunt. Such
is the procedure we must follow for such questions as: Can I hunt state parks
beaches or swimming areas if I enter by the water, since the state park is
located on Corps lands??
I would think this to be just as sensible to do on private property adjoining
National Forest or National Parks where metal detecting and digging is
prohibited.
I call this: being a better detectorist! Keith