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Does anyone know any metal detecting laws in Connecticut. Like where it is legal to search and where it’s not.


I’m looking for laws on metal dtecting in Connecticut. I was wondering where I can detect legally and where I couldn’t. Thanks.

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One Response to “Does anyone know any metal detecting laws in Connecticut. Like where it is legal to search and where it’s not.”

  1. crimjusticemajor09 on September 30th, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Hey. I looked into this recently and basically it depends on where you are going to be detecting. Basically if it is private property you obviously need permission. If it is a city park or city property ask someone at your city hall or at the police station. Churches are good places to detect and they will usually let you if you show that you are responsible. If you are going to be at a National Forest you are free to detect without specific permission. The only catch is if you find any evidence of archaeological remains you have to stop and contact your local forest service office. Otherwise be sure to fill in your holes and you will be fine. Please be sure to leave the area better than you found it and take the trash you dig up with you.

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