Metal Detecting a Beach. Park Ranger approaches me....... See what happens............

[@tamphan6828]

though I had some problem with sea water It also kzbin.infoUgkxa-FNYUOM93a388gi9a4brtSCEVmrHgJH land for finding any things very easily. (thought it would work as normal due to it being water proof within certain parts of the detector), on dry land and sand worked well. My first one, so still have lots to learn

[@jonesba2004]

I never knew some places require a permit! That’s nuts! People detecting actually leave the place better than when they started!

[@mowerdog]

That is true.

[@DeeegerD]

Anytime you need a permit to detect a public beach or park you have too many self important beaurocrats in your local government!

[@mowerdog]

True

[@scott12black]

+Digger D While that is certainly possible, it's more a sign of a lack of funding to your local public beaches and parks. As politicians defund our parks, you will see more permits/fees. A sign of the shifting tax burden from corporations and the wealthy to the middle and working class in the form of permits/fees.

[@bradfordramsden1669]

Just another case of tax payers paying to have people harass them. I had case of a ranger literally screaming at two 8 year old kids for feeding the ducks. If that is all they have to do then they are surplus and sent packing.

[@douglashoward4206]

to many crooks at town hall

[@Oldmanseenalot]

Digger D ; At Arkansas state parks, if it legal to detect, if you find anything worth more than ten dollars you must turn it in.

[@cohoman83]

A permit to dig holes in the ground.. how pathetic

[@nevets68]

The state always wants it's $.

[@Artoconnell]

You can fill them back in without a permit, we are a free country ya know.

[@bobpowell5676]

The permits in Missouri are free.

[@debbielitz3100]

@@nevets68 corporate greed in reality

[@debbielitz3100]

@WonkaaVision let the truth be told

[@stevengolfs]

I really like the fact that you kept the conversations with both the Park Ranger and fellow detectorist on your video. You're vids are both entertaining and well done. Thank you for posting!

[@mowerdog]

Thank you! I know most of my videos run too long. So I cut out about 15 minutes with each guy to save 30 minutes of just shooting the bull. But both guys were really nice. Thanks for watching!

[@donaldlee6699]

You done well with the beep machine! I never did doubt you for a minute! I know a local metal detector dealer and he does quite well with his beep machine in competition. I will have to watch this video again. Thanks for the video.

[@mowerdog]

Beep/dig on the beach! I wish I never sold this machine. But a guy offered me a pretty penny to have it so............

[@Puppyplay1]

No permit needed in Texas parks! God bless Texas.

[@mowerdog]

Cull Silver Just some of our parks need a permit. I really don't understand whay someone issues a permit that's free?

[@Puppyplay1]

I enjoy the fact that in Texas there seems to be much less government injecting itself in to every aspect of our lives. I moved from California, where a permit is needed for everything!

[@mowerdog]

Cull Silver I hear ya! Too much government and not enough fun! Thanks for watching!

[@senextx]

Cull Silver You are completely so wrong. All parks where I am require a permit..all of them.

[@therealdeadpen]

+Cull Silver Where I live you have to have a permit to dig on your own land. You only "own" the top part and anyone can by the rights to anything under you if you don't buy them first. Can not bury anything (animal, human, or time capsule) on your land without a permit. As far as I know you can plant trees and bushes without a permit so that's something I guess or I've broke the law. You have to register with the courthouse if you want to build a shed, any kind of shed, if you want a mower shed or wood shed you better get the permit Built a tin shed from lowes on my old property some time back and a tax adjuster come by, shed was a 6x4 and about 5 foot tall in the middle and sloped down to 4.5 foot on the side. costed something like $300 I think. That shed added $10,000 value to my property and raised the amount of taxes I had to pay at the end of the year. But you don't have to register your fire arms. If you are late on child support the order of permits taken from you are as followed, first you loose your driver's license, if you get further behind you loose your fishing license, and if you still don't pay you loose your hunting license.

[@dnhman]

They should pay you for cleaning up the beach

[@mowerdog]

+dnhman Double time!!!

[@dojodance]

I think you need a permit for that too.

[@rogerd4559]

sadly alot of the treasure seekers just pull the junk up and leave it! That could be why a permit is needed they dont want sharp metal objects sticking up on the beach with plenty of bacterior all over

[@newdogatplay]

@@rogerd4559 not like those objects are not already their ,at least these guys dig it out so it can be picked up,,geeze

[@joshuanorris5860]

DAMN STRAIGHT THEY SHOULD

[@Namiiarii]

what a bunch of bull a permit to look for coins lol.

[@mowerdog]

+Namii Arii Your right. Plus it's a free permit so what is the point? Crazy...

[@fulkthered]

+Namii Arii they have to be diligent without that coin looking permit the country would go to hell in handbag fast.

[@robbradley1337]

+joseph fulks Yep. I hate to bring politics into it, but this is why Republicans want smaller government. What a waste of tax dollars. Someone getting paid good money (with a good pension on the way) to guard over some soda can tabs in some mudhole. Ridiculous.

[@srats56]

lol feel free yet?

[@joshuanorris5860]

@@robbradley1337 yeah smaller gov is better cuz they are amazingly wastefull lol. Imo Plus they can just fuck off :p

[@smoberdeen]

We need a permit to dig it but the people tossing cans, pull tabs, and assortment of other trash don't have to have a permit. Maybe instead of checking our permit the ranger should be stamping out time card for cleaning up the parks. I contacted to the state parks and attached pictures of all the cigarette butts, fishing line, empty beer bottles and other trash I pulled from the park before getting kicked out for detecting. In my email I mentioned the school shootings and said the first response people have after a shooting is; kids don't play outside...they stay indoors and play violent video games and whatever. I suggested the state parks should have an open house and invite detectorist clubs and vendors to the open house. The vendors could give out door prizes and the clubs could introduce the people to metal detecting; show them how to properly dig and fill their holes. After the training the attendees could receive a diploma stating they were properly trained. Take the diploma and a nominal fee $5 or $10 to the parks and get a 1-year permit/license to dig in the state parks. The fee would be no different than a boat registration or fishing/hunting license. Print designated detecting areas on the map like they do hiking, biking, and camping areas. So there would be a revenue source for the state parks, people would have a hobby to get out and enjoy the state parks, and we could clean the parks while detecting. All I see are win, win, win. I received an emailed response. "Thank you for reaching out to us. I have sent this on to administration for their consideration, please await a response. " Dated September 3, 2019. Some people may be turned off by the fee but I'm throwing the government a carat.

[@mowerdog]

Great ideas!!

[@jessicac.9022]

Tried detecting at a park today and got in trouble even though I had a permit. Metal detecting is not a crime. People just feel threatened cuz it's an awesome hobby that they don't have patience for.

[@mowerdog]

How did you get in trouble?

[@jessicac.9022]

@@mowerdog didn't get in trouble really just felt like a criminal. I was told to leave by park security.

[@sirchapl]

I like that you send the dog tags to the owners. mad respect. new to detecting always been a gold dredger and have found relics that way too.

[@mowerdog]

+RE-NU Batteries Anything I find with any identifying info I try to find the owners.

[@dericksmith2137]

I don’t agree with a need for a permit. Only reason I can think is to try to prevent disrespectful detectors not filling holes or leaving piles of debris laying around.

[@rickygibson3754]

THAT RING IS OFF A SPINNING FISHING ROD

[@mowerdog]

Cool! Thanks for watching my video!

[@mailman63155]

"Picking up trash, officer."

[@mowerdog]

They should be paying us!!

[@showmedirt2374]

Great Video. Raymond....A great Ambassador to the hobby. I like The Hat "417 Relic Hunters" Got one almost like it.

[@mowerdog]

+AgilDog1 I don't have one of those fancy hats! Maybe I should join a club? Thanks for watching!

[@diggingwithdale4734]

Enjoyed the video

[@mowerdog]

I'm glad you did!

[@LostBoysRecovery]

NEW SUB! howdy from another digging friend!

[@mowerdog]

Thanks so much!

[@mowerdog]

You have a sweet channel and great editing! You now have a new sub. I ask my viewers to check your channel out.

[@LostBoysRecovery]

@@mowerdog YOU ROCK BUDDY THANKS! HOPE TO SEE YA ON A SUNDAY LIVESTREAM SOMETIME!

[@franksmith7501]

I guess I missed the "confrontation" part

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

Thats called click bait most guys like this use it .

[@scottreacher4620]

That ranger was cool. Not being a jerk and being nice. I wish there were more like him.

[@mowerdog]

He was nice and all but what is the point of a permit if it's free?...... If they were missing out on revenue then maybe? But it costs the tax payers money for them to issue free permits. I had to get it from the office so that means we the people paid for the persons 10 minutes of time, printer ink, paper, electricity and the Ranger to enforce the free permit. So the Ranger probably makes $20 and hour. The clerk maybe $15. Plus the truck the Ranger was driving. This may have cost tax payers $10 to $15? How many time a year does this happen?

[@daroldbannister7496]

I 2nd that

[@wyvrennemacdaniels6813]

@@mowerdog it's to get a count of the number of detecting enthusiasts just like fishing and photography.

[@jcramond73]

@@wyvrennemacdaniels6813 and when they get those numbers, if its high enough, they start thinking more ways to make money off it.

[@marykaystreasures]

I didn't know you haft to have a permit What they apparently don't know metal detectorist help. Clean up the beaches hmm

[@mowerdog]

Exactly. They should be paying us!

[@tressinar]

You are so nice and informative!! You just taught me so much thru this vid. Haha yeah a detector and scoop is so dangerous! I magnet fish too!!

[@mowerdog]

Thank you! I built a magnet but really haven't used it. I need to though..........

[@thorny3218]

Senator Tom McCall Oregon. People were trying to cordon off areas of beach for private use. He made it all public, like it should be. I’ve made nothing but friends detecting the beaches. In fact, some lady just gave me a float she found walking ahead of me. I’ve been well received in the hobby.

[@mowerdog]

The world has lost common sense. I haven't had problems on the coastal beaches. Only the inland beaches.

[@ausi14u]

Top marks for returning the dog tag to the owner, it would mean something to me.

[@easyrhino7277]

With my luck: *$50 for permit..... Oooooh a penny!!! This permit just became $49.99 (doesn't find anything rest of the year...)*

[@mowerdog]

I bought a permit last year that cost me $25. It stipulated that I could NOT detect sand swimming beaches of which there are two, ball fields and soccer fields. Basically some woods and a few other open areas. What a rip off! Now we can't even search the sand!

[@paullong4086]

Another example of government taking away my freedom and selling it back to me for a fee. This country needs an enema!

[@lakerfan2874]

@@mowerdog In Massachusetts it's 10 dollars for basically not owning anything you find anywhere that's owned by a city or town. Which is literally everything that's not owned by the state. I believe it's a yearly permit meaning you need to list every relic you find to get a new permit issued. Well that's what's listed on the application for the permit so you're doing this to help them while paying them to do an innocent hobby or career. Don't get me started on lost jewelry you also have to report it and help the nearest police precinct in finding the "Proper Owner".

[@JeffSal999]

Pretty sad when you have to get a permit to dig holes on a PUBLIC beach in a so-called "FREE COUNTRY!" Also, if a park maintenance person tries to get you to leave, tell them to call the cops to show you the law that restricts you! They have ZERO authority to tell you to leave!

[@mowerdog]

+JeffSal999 True. They let kids leave huge open holes. They let others leave their trash laying around. Those are the ones that need a permit to use the beach. Not us detectorists that clean up after them.....

[@gat569]

+JeffSal999 Permit costs help pay for upkeep and maintenance of park facilities including the parking lot where mower dog parked. [edited]

[@mowerdog]

One of my main points is the detecting permit is free.

[@gat569]

That's weird. Then why bother asking you to get a permit... I could see if they were trying to pay for parking or someone to clean the bathrooms or empty trash cans.

[@mowerdog]

Exactly.

[@horseman528]

I know this is probably 5 years too late to make a statement, but I hate that Tesoro went out of business. They made some slam bang little detectors that would disc. out iron better than any other and their detectors had excellent separation so that you got crisp and clear signals. I still love my Cibola and Mojave detectors.

[@mowerdog]

I has a SS umax and Compadres. Great machines.

[@inkey2]

I was into the metal detecting hobby for about a 10 year period starting 1983 to about 1993. I was using a "Heathkit" metal detector made from a kit. It pinpointed amazingly because it had a small search head. If you had been into this hobby back in the early eighties there was pre 1965 silver coins GALORE still in the ground. Most of them no deeper than 4 inches.

[@mowerdog]

I dream about the early days of detecting. All silver all the time!!

[@edwardjj4224]

Metal detecting is a hobby not a crime -have nice day hammer head park rangers

[@timehunters1030]

Bummer. My daughter and I got shut down at a beach as well. Told us the only place to detect was the paved parking lot..hmm, how does that work?

[@mowerdog]

Time Hunters research the rules to see if it says no metal detecting? Or if you need a permit? He may have wanted the beach to himself. ...

[@casuallyextremeoutdoors9644]

Get out the jack hammer!!!

[@slinky9632]

Great Public servant he came up to you and said "hey how you doin". Wow we need more government employees like this, nice, professional, courteous.

[@mowerdog]

+slinky9632 He was a real nice man. I may not agree with the permit process but respect the man for doing his job.

[@gaylemae]

Interesting hunt! Black rocks sure make it hard to dig in. Where did you get that scoop? I'm new to the hunt, having got my first detector for Christmas. I can't find those long slim shovels at our stores, and I have a beach trip in 3 weeks. Thanks for the peek into your hunt!

[@mowerdog]

+gaylemae I got that scoop off of ebay. Just do a search. Thanks for watching my videos!

[@MetalPirateGirl]

Nice to Meet a fellow digger along the way the ranger was cool too nice day out I’d say

[@mowerdog]

Meeting another detectorist doesn't happen often.

[@tinafrazier2169]

Mowerdog I noticed you said something about Kansas City I'm new to metal detecting..do you have any recommendations on going out about an hour or so outta Kansas City to hunt? I have also tried to find clubs in the area..but have been unsuccessful so far.

[@mowerdog]

Not many clubs as far as I know. Start in the bark chips or sand at your local parks. Then expand to your friends yards of houses 1950 or older. Research each town and park rules to see if detecting is banned before you go.

[@henrycorichi7847]

Ha ha, 😆 I’m watching this exactly 5 years later.

[@mowerdog]

Thanks for watching the History channel! LOL....

[@jakesol007]

Great video. The sound quality was a little poor but could still hear it ok. Sound quality in the wrap up was great though. HH keep up the great work.

[@mowerdog]

+Jake Solomon Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching!

[@jameslbrown6292]

Im shopping around for a pin pointer and detector. New to the field so need a good inexpensive set up what do you suggest? In Colorado now.

[@mowerdog]

Give Craig at www.showmetreasure.com a call. Tell him Kenny said to set you up.

[@bennyrussell5551]

Where is the confrontation?

[@daroldbannister7496]

If I ever met a cop that pleasant I'd faint from shock.

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

My brother metal detects but I never got into it . He detected a beach years ago and got like 26 gold rings on his first hunt , must have been a virgin beach .

[@mowerdog]

There are still some hidden beaches and swimming holes where you can slay the jewelry. I haven't found one yet! LOL. Maybe it's time to try detecting with your brother?

[@geraldmartin8195]

Not my cup of tea, but it was interesting to watch and learn. The main thing I leave this video with is that you are are very decent human being. Good hunting.

[@mowerdog]

Thanks for the kind works Gerald!

[@syzygysyzygy8332]

To be completely fair if everyone with a State issued badge and gun was as level headed and respectful as that Ranger we wouldn't have all the crazy stuff that's going on right now.

[@mowerdog]

True

[@jimnorthland2903]

Monday morning and I'm headed to work in a few minutes. Spent the weekend poking around trails and beaches here in Alaska. Had fun but didn't see a single person. Can't imagine the constant interactions that you put up with.

[@mowerdog]

Good luck!

[@who8dapple]

Excuse me...yes, you there! I noticed you taking a breath, did you just breathe in some air?! Can I see your permit please?

[@mowerdog]

I need to renew my oxygen permit.

[@who8dapple]

mowerdog keep posting your bounty hunt please! Best of luck...crossing my fingers that you find that mother lode!

[@tythompson8513]

where do you to get permit for parks

[@mowerdog]

City parks if needed are usually at the parks and rec office. State parks is from the state.

[@EJ-74]

GOOD DUDE I CAN TELL BY WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THE DOG TAG HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING NICE YOU DESERVE IT

[@mowerdog]

Thanks Erric!

[@MrTruth-kh9nr]

How are is it to get a permit to detect a State Park beach? I have one near my house and they don’t allow detecting on the beach or in water so they say and if they do have permits how much red tape is it?

[@mowerdog]

Not all State Parks allow detecting. The ones that do may or may not require a permit. You just have to check....

[@buddywest7968]

Can you show how you water proofed the metal detector.

[@mowerdog]

+buddy West I don't have a "How to" video. But here is a write up with pics. www.treasurenet.com/forums/tesoro/388630-waterproof-compadre-project-complete.html

[@buddywest7968]

Thanks heaps.

[@mowerdog]

I may be selling it soon? Needing to raise some cash for another machine.... I should know in a month or two?

[@kirkm9311]

well I have to say that even though you didn't find much goodies I enjoy your videos. as for changing anything may I suggest showing us your screen when getting a hit for those not familiar with your machine your using. great video keep it up

[@mowerdog]

+kirk mcwethy In this video I'm using a Tesoro Compadre. It doesn't have a display. My other vids show the screen on my other machines. Once spring gets here I'll be using the new Whites MXSport that does have a display and is waterproof. So stay tuned for those videos. Let me know if you want one - I'm a multi line dealer..

[@theyourepolice5731]

BUSTED! :)

[@johnnysauseda4913]

BeatWolf Gamer I

[@normam.atchley9856]

I am not surprised, also someone trying to mess up someone’s fun. I hope you had fun. Stay safe.

[@mowerdog]

I have fun every time I'm able to detect! Take care..

[@ScottDLR]

Very nice of you to send the dog tag back.

[@mowerdog]

+ScottDLR Thanks! Thanks for watching!

[@occamsrazor7939]

I didn't know you needed a permit to detect a beach or lake Park. Is that in every state?

[@sarahgrajales9693]

No it’s not every state I’m in sc and from nc and I’ve never heard of having to have one till now ! Only for things like fishing and hunting !!!

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

Great video. All 4 Tesoros I have hunted with broke up on rings if the shanks were broken

[@mowerdog]

The Tesoros love jewelry!

[@Myfrilleddragons]

why do you need a permit? if anything your cleaning up the junk

[@mowerdog]

+James Fisher Instead of me handing over my permit. They should be handing over some cash for clean up.

[@theyourepolice5731]

ATTENTION CITIZEN! YOU HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE "YOU'RE POLICE"!! YOUR PUNISHMENT IS TOO SEARCH GOOGLE FOR THE DIFFERENCE OF YOUR VS YOU'RE. NO NEED TO THANK ME! :)

[@terrywilson5954]

@@theyourepolice5731 I sometimes find it difficult to figure out what some people are talking about, when they use the wrong "your or you"re". Same as the wrong use of "there vs their or they"re".

[@PracticalKen]

I think that it us great that he checks you AND everyone else, which weeds out the people who don't have permits and expect forgiveness.

[@mowerdog]

Yes

[@solidrockofjesuschristmini2423]

It blows my mind you had to have a permit 😂 that seems kind of ridiculous considering most hobbyists are packing trash out of there, it seems some places you can't do nothing without some kind of permit

[@stevenfeil7079]

Ah, more permission to be free. Tyranny is wonderful, eh?

[@mowerdog]

LOL. Right....

[@shawnlauderdale6502]

I've gotten great hits and finds with my $49.00 Barska Detector from Menards!

[@mowerdog]

Awesome! You don't need to spend a fortune to find fortune!

[@pnwprospecting]

Where is this? I'm not asking cuz I wanted to text your place but I'm asking because I want to learn more about these places that need permits it sometimes hard to figure out where we can and can't detect without a permit

[@mowerdog]

It's a state park. Simply do a search in your neighborhood or state if you need a permit

[@treasuretom13]

Hi nice hunt..make sure to show closeups if possible. New sub here Cheers

[@mowerdog]

Will do. Thanks for watching

[@bldshteyes]

The State Park I worked in for ten years. You got a permit for free. If found something notify them so to see if it was a part of the history there. When Fort Gibson lake was flooded for the dam there was the town of Ray, Oklahoma there. It's a free permit

[@mowerdog]

This one is free too. But I don't understand why a permit is issues if they're not going to charge?

[@codythron5307]

Land of the fee ! Not the free like they tell you.

[@barneybear2271]

In the UK it’s permit for this, licence for that, permission to fart.

[@mowerdog]

I can understand getting a permit for farting if you have Taco Bells there!

[@kentrobinson7479]

The LIBERALS in the USA want to tax *FARTS*

[@louboyish]

Many state parks prohibit metal detectors, period. Must be they don't want a lot of holes dug. In the tidelands it isn't an issue is it?

[@mowerdog]

Usually you can detect up to the high water mark, beaches and other disturbed land. But check the rules before you go.

[@randymullins9570]

Great video. Thank u! 🍀🇺🇸🥰

[@mowerdog]

Thanks for watching my videos Randy!

[@greyraininthemimbrain3581]

Im surprised you dont have to pay taxes on your finds

[@mowerdog]

Don't say that too loud!! They might hear.......

[@austin5335]

@@mowerdog lol

[@solidrockofjesuschristmini2423]

😂😂😂 they take your stuff where I'm at if it's any significance, if your within so many yards of the lake and they check you out and you have old coins, consider them gone, land of the free

[@thefutureofyesterday8136]

I always wanted to get a detector and go exploring but never have. Watching you makes want to do it again. What’s your best find so far?

[@mowerdog]

Go watch my video named Amanda.

[@housewashing5693]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIKYmqqkd5qko6s This ring is the best thing I've ever found

[@steveharris4958]

Great video, and good job being cool with the park ranger. They really get hassled a lot for doing their job.

[@mowerdog]

I never met a Ranger I didn't like... Thanks for watching!

[@R3DNEWS]

I did a beach this morning and 4 guys came my way, they saw me and pretty much started springing around fucking up all the lines, so i walked down the side of all there lines acting like I'm finding shit hahaha hahaha

[@mowerdog]

Awesome! LOL...

[@Whittmike2011]

In the state of Georgia, All State Parks are considered OFF LIMITS! Maybe there is a way around it? Not sure??

[@mowerdog]

It depends on how the rules read. Sometimes it says you can search the beaches only. Or previously disturbed ground. I would just have to read it all.

[@bobthediverdudemerrick6811]

Any time you need a permit to metal detect that means you have some REAL IDIOTS running the show. It is sad that people will do anything they can to mess with someone doing something, normal, legal, and not bothering anyone. Its crazy!!!!

[@mowerdog]

It was plain to see I was bothering all the people at the beach! LOL....

[@dragon90815]

Nosey neighbors too. Lot of Pirates

[@mowerdog]

Arrrrrg!

[@ladyjhermit1330]

I love the conversation, no no conflict left it and hey it's just a bunch of foil and pull tabs.

[@mowerdog]

Always a lot of trash.....

[@TreasureHuntingTipsTV]

Great video, Ken :) Man, you always seem to have the most interesting hunts...you bring trouble where ever you go, lol. It's funny, the few times I've been approached by a cop or some other higher up when detecting, I too seem to always get the same line; "Find anything?" before they start rambling on about the rules and other nonsense.. It must be like a stock line that they teach in security guard school or something. He was a nice enough fella though. And what was with the pirate? He was even using a Tesoro, too! Keep up the good work, sir.

[@mowerdog]

+Treasure Hunting Tips LOL. You know how it goes. Old man metal detecting ='s trouble! LOL. Maybe that's all they have to do is check detector permits? All I know is every time I hunt a beach I'm checked! The other guy did have a nice Tesoro. But after a few minutes switched to an Ace 250. I think he stayed around 45 minutes.

[@arcare001]

It's all about the Benjamins

[@emmanuelflores4854]

where i live you dont need permits at all :)

[@mowerdog]

+Emmanuel Flores You are lucky.

[@adventuresunknown1013]

mowerdog, this is the first video of yours that I have seen and looks good to me!!!!! HH and GL

[@mowerdog]

+GOLDBULLIONTREASURES HistoryRetriever Thanks a bunch!

[@donnajoslyn5010]

What lake is this? How do they lower the water?

[@mowerdog]

They lower the gates at the dam to lower the level.

[@randymaatta8824]

Every time I detect nosy people come out of the woodwork. People are afraid you might get something they didn't find.

[@mowerdog]

Yup. Lots of people think we're finding "Pots of GOLD!!

[@icdigger6894]

Being responsible and respectful to authority helps keep our hobby vital; well done mowerdog! BTW, never metal detect in a national park; those rangers will ruin your life!

[@mowerdog]

I'm pretty easy going with people. I learned a long time ago if I see the word "National" or 'Historic" to keep out. That hasn't stopped me from asking for a special use detecting permit which I have been denied on all attempts. LOL.

[@icdigger6894]

It would be helpful to the integrity of our hobby to have a strong national organization, like the NRA, to reduce the stigma and encourage acceptance of metal detecting. No one likes to feel persecuted while hunting!

[@mowerdog]

ICdigger Also it doesn't help with the detecting shows making us look like idiots jumping in water, climbing trees and crawling through Dog houses.

[@icdigger6894]

Amen to that, brother! Keeping it real is more than entertaining for me!

[@mowerdog]

ICdigger I guess keeping it real doesn't sell soap? But act like idiots and get free detectors and access to historic sites we will never hunt. Plus a salary on top of that!

[@WildDigger]

At least you got a ring. Congrats.

[@mowerdog]

A ring is a ring. But a GOLD ring is way better! My last GOLD ring was last September. But it was a nice 14K with rocks! It was found on a fresh water beach. So I'm always hoping............

[@globofgreen]

What state was this in?

[@mowerdog]

Missouri

[@douglashoward4206]

hey did he have his permission from the kings men?

[@FunthingsSJI]

Absolutely!

[@victorbrunswick]

Here in California they'd probably require an environmental impact report, a scrap dealer's license and your left nut to go with that permit!

[@mowerdog]

We're almost there!!

[@terratim5992]

victorbrunswick and the permit to breathe the air there, too..

[@Osckarre]

Nice video, wow I had no idea you needed a permit to do this. I better check out my local bylaws here in B.C. Canada.

[@mowerdog]

You don't need one everywhere. It is good to check though.

[@onebaddj]

I loves me some pull tabs! Lol the ranger was cool, not sure why ya try to make it seem like a confrontation.

[@mowerdog]

If I hadn't produced my permit I would have been shot on the spot! I mean he had his hand on his weapon most of the time! LOL. Really he did......

[@jackrobertmichaels2590]

Where did u get the scooper

[@mowerdog]

I wish I got a dollar for each one of these diggers I've sold for Predator! LOL - www.predatortools.com/products/model-31-c-raptor

[@AuDHDRunner]

Hey Kenny, any park rangers ever give you grief over using a scoop? Thinking about going to local state beach this weekend and they are a little bigger than 12" lol

[@mowerdog]

Never once in maybe 6 confrontations

[@NHbeachmetaldetecting]

great video!!

[@mowerdog]

Greater comment!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@heidiholiday1879]

If you were an Illegal the ranger would look the other way. Welcome to your new America.

[@sharpone40]

heidi Holiday Great Idea, Dress like a Messican,EH.

[@heidiholiday1879]

Hopefully President TRUMP will get rid of most of these Federal Thugs.

[@markhepworth4804]

heidi Holiday 👈Idiot thing to say.i

[@isawit9722]

+heidi Holiday ...I hope you're right...

[@mikedewine4694]

heidi Holiday This makes absolutely no sense

[@TheGbortnick]

do you have any info about how I could make my comprade waterproof . have you tried this in saltwater ?

[@mowerdog]

+George Bortnick It won't work in salt water. This is all I have about how I built it. www.treasurenet.com/forums/tesoro/388630-waterproof-compadre-project-complete.html

[@336noviluminis6]

nice and friendly ranger, way to go

[@RockyMtPilot]

Watched the video, but I think you should probably change the name because there was no confrontation

[@swarm6697]

One time me and my son was at the river at city point in Hopewell virgina we looking for flat rocks to skip them on the water when I notice at park rage spying on us with telescope he was thinking we looking for arrow heads what a ass hole

[@mowerdog]

I had one Ranger bragging about making a little kid remove the rocks in his pocket he had picked up. This was at the State Park on Table Rock Lake. He kicked me off the sand volleyball court as well. Even though I showed him the trash I picked up.

[@therrienmichael08]

How long is the permit good for ?

[@mowerdog]

Most are for 1 year and some are lifetime unless you loose it..... Then just apply for a new one....

[@patrickshumway7876]

I found 1.4 gram nugget at hope Alaska recreational gold panning site.

[@mowerdog]

That is so awesome! I wanna go.... Did you find it with a detector?

[@HansZarkovPhD]

one person comes to the park in the winter, the poor ranger is just bored and wants human interaction

[@mowerdog]

Maybe so?

[@wingding6758]

Now thats a decent Ranger!

[@mowerdog]

He was nice.

[@me-cq7wv]

That ranger is cool. You should also let him know that you pick of the trash while you do your hobby and he will be extra cool about it. It how you handle it. Does not cost much to put your hand out and say your name. Get them on your side and it makes all the difference. Tell you a story. I used to do Astronomy and my telescope was 5 feet in length. I had to carry it on my shoulder. Unknown to us the local police got a call about someone walking along a country road with a rocket launcher 😃. After we set up I could hear someone in the bushes. Only for the cops to jump out and say freeze. Only when they saw the telescope they chilled out and we took them a tour of the universe with the scope. Each weekend after that the would drop by for a chat and see what’s in the sky that night. Better to have them work with you.

[@mowerdog]

Good story and tips!

[@ianwilson8258]

We live in a civilised social world where everything is ordered and supervised. Lots of jobs are created in maintaining and organising and safety issues are also covered. The total amounts of taxes we pay for everything goes towards keeping our society as safe as possible. I don’t mind paying for permits to do stuff.

[@raymacgregor8439]

Funny, that's officer stark and if I didn't know better your at lake of the ozarks. Ive had the pleasure of receiving a ticket from him. Not a bad guy though. Been living there for about 18 years now.

[@mowerdog]

What was the ticket for?

[@kennethchristie5167]

Appreciate the hard word dude!

[@mowerdog]

Thanks for watching!