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Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Metal Detector
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Date: January 13, 2012 08:36PM
Does anyone know of areas in FX Co where one can legally (with permission) dig for CW relics?
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
leejackson
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Date: January 13, 2012 11:21PM
Just go to the Manassas Battlefield! I hunt there with my metal detector all the time. I've found lots of bullets and belt buckles and whatnot over the years.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
bulldog
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Date: January 13, 2012 11:27PM
make sure u use tha metel detector that shows you wats in tha ground before u dig it up
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Hangover County Guy
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Date: January 14, 2012 05:19AM
Get with these guys
http://www.nvrha.com
If you are new to this and don't know about North South Trader's Civil War
http://www.nstcivilwar.com
If you want to come to my neck of the woods and hunt then get with these guys
http://cvcwca.com
I'm amazed about whats still coming up from the ground since the golden days of the sixties and seventies. I can only imagine whats still under all that asphalt and concrete in Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax County.
http://www.nvrha.com
If you are new to this and don't know about North South Trader's Civil War
http://www.nstcivilwar.com
If you want to come to my neck of the woods and hunt then get with these guys
http://cvcwca.com
I'm amazed about whats still coming up from the ground since the golden days of the sixties and seventies. I can only imagine whats still under all that asphalt and concrete in Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax County.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
wally pip jr.
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Date: January 14, 2012 10:17AM
Has Daniels Run park in Fairfax City been mined out for Civil War relics
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
notYours2Mine
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Date: January 14, 2012 03:33PM
leejackson Wrote:
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> Just go to the Manassas Battlefield! I hunt there
> with my metal detector all the time. I've found
> lots of bullets and belt buckles and whatnot over
> the years.
In case the OP wasn't sure, the above is extremely illegal.
http://www.civilwarnews.com/archive/articles/illegal_relic.htm
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> Just go to the Manassas Battlefield! I hunt there
> with my metal detector all the time. I've found
> lots of bullets and belt buckles and whatnot over
> the years.
In case the OP wasn't sure, the above is extremely illegal.
http://www.civilwarnews.com/archive/articles/illegal_relic.htm
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Manassas volunteer
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Date: January 17, 2012 07:43AM
I'm a volunteer at MNBP and would like the OP and everyone know that if NPS law enforcement catches you relic hunting with a MD they will arrest you, confiscate the detector, and I believe your vehicle as well.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
DaMan
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Date: January 17, 2012 09:28AM
Totally illegal, unless you are on private land.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Digger
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Date: January 17, 2012 12:57PM
Yes, but why should I tell you where to find relics?
Metal Detector Wrote:
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> Does anyone know of areas in FX Co where one can
> legally (with permission) dig for CW relics?
Metal Detector Wrote:
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> Does anyone know of areas in FX Co where one can
> legally (with permission) dig for CW relics?
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Beware the metal detector gestapo
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Date: January 17, 2012 01:11PM
notYours2Mine Wrote:
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> leejackson Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Just go to the Manassas Battlefield! I hunt
> there
> > with my metal detector all the time. I've
> found
> > lots of bullets and belt buckles and whatnot
> over
> > the years.
>
> In case the OP wasn't sure, the above is extremely
> illegal.
>
>
> http://www.civilwarnews.com/archive/articles/illeg
> al_relic.htm
That story is a good cautionary example.
Hypothetically speaking, if you were to go relic hunting make sure you don't do it out in the open like these clowns. Try to find a more secluded area with a lot of tree/bush cover. And you'll need at least 1 spotter, 2-way radios are your friend. And make sure you plan a quick escape route through the woods in case the anti-metal detector gestapo shows up to bust you.
They've had 100+ years to recover civil war relics. If they haven't dug them up by now then they're fair game imo.
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> leejackson Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Just go to the Manassas Battlefield! I hunt
> there
> > with my metal detector all the time. I've
> found
> > lots of bullets and belt buckles and whatnot
> over
> > the years.
>
> In case the OP wasn't sure, the above is extremely
> illegal.
>
>
> http://www.civilwarnews.com/archive/articles/illeg
> al_relic.htm
That story is a good cautionary example.
Hypothetically speaking, if you were to go relic hunting make sure you don't do it out in the open like these clowns. Try to find a more secluded area with a lot of tree/bush cover. And you'll need at least 1 spotter, 2-way radios are your friend. And make sure you plan a quick escape route through the woods in case the anti-metal detector gestapo shows up to bust you.
They've had 100+ years to recover civil war relics. If they haven't dug them up by now then they're fair game imo.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Bobby Lee
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Date: January 17, 2012 02:02PM
Beware the metal detector gestapo Wrote:
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> They've had 100+ years to recover civil war
> relics. If they haven't dug them up by now then
> they're fair game imo.
So, fuck the laws right? I mean hey...you're on the Interwebz and you say they've had a 100+ years to find 'em so, fuck those laws...Goddamn...
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> They've had 100+ years to recover civil war
> relics. If they haven't dug them up by now then
> they're fair game imo.
So, fuck the laws right? I mean hey...you're on the Interwebz and you say they've had a 100+ years to find 'em so, fuck those laws...Goddamn...
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Duh?
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Date: January 17, 2012 02:15PM
Bobby Lee Wrote:
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> Beware the metal detector gestapo Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
>
> > They've had 100+ years to recover civil war
> > relics. If they haven't dug them up by now
> then
> > they're fair game imo.
>
> So, fuck the laws right? I mean hey...you're on
> the Interwebz and you say they've had a 100+ years
> to find 'em so, fuck those laws...Goddamn...
Yeah, pretty much. Fuck them all. Unless I didn't translate your incoherent babbling correctly.
I agree with the criminal guy. What good is all this stuff just rotting in the ground?
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> Beware the metal detector gestapo Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
>
> > They've had 100+ years to recover civil war
> > relics. If they haven't dug them up by now
> then
> > they're fair game imo.
>
> So, fuck the laws right? I mean hey...you're on
> the Interwebz and you say they've had a 100+ years
> to find 'em so, fuck those laws...Goddamn...
Yeah, pretty much. Fuck them all. Unless I didn't translate your incoherent babbling correctly.
I agree with the criminal guy. What good is all this stuff just rotting in the ground?
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Relic help
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Date: January 17, 2012 09:53PM
We own over 20 acres in a historic civil war area, If I find relics on our property, do I need to report it and to whom?
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
skinzem
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Date: February 07, 2013 03:14PM
I agree that they should not be left to waste in the ground, the parks system should arrange public treasure hunts and split the finds with the seakers.....at leat that way they can uncover our history before it rots away....I would be willing to try sneaking, but I dont want to get caught, lolol....
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Fairfaxian
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Date: February 07, 2013 03:38PM
Don't forget it's not just illegal, it's extremely illegal.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Pinto
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Date: February 07, 2013 08:15PM
Like Double-Secret Probation Highly Illegal !
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
FCPA
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Date: February 07, 2013 10:10PM
Grave robbers?
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Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
xKkpt
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Date: February 07, 2013 10:20PM
digging up lead balls is not worth a pair of balls slapping your chin in prison.
whats the big deal finding old musket balls? Buy em on ebay, it's not like you will find a gold bar or anything worth more than a few bucks.
whats the big deal finding old musket balls? Buy em on ebay, it's not like you will find a gold bar or anything worth more than a few bucks.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Robert Lee
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Date: February 08, 2013 01:38AM
Go buy some property in the Richmond area. Still hear stories of folks digging up their yards for gardens and come across some old civil war stuff
but be careful don't want to go Ka-Boom!
You can ask the rich folks in D.C. who live around The American University about this kind of situation.
Although that stuff is apparently from the War To End All Wars We wish well maybe not if you work for General Dynamics
Sequestration it's not for everyone! Health Care won't bring in the same easy money.
but be careful don't want to go Ka-Boom!
You can ask the rich folks in D.C. who live around The American University about this kind of situation.
Although that stuff is apparently from the War To End All Wars We wish well maybe not if you work for General Dynamics
Sequestration it's not for everyone! Health Care won't bring in the same easy money.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Autumn
()
Date: February 28, 2016 12:32PM
I have always been told that using a metal detector in a national park is illegal. I live in New Jersey and in my county using a metal detector is also illegal.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Autumn
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Date: February 28, 2016 12:35PM
I meant to say using a metal detector in a county park is illegal...oopsss
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Ghost
()
Date: February 28, 2016 12:53PM
Autumn Wrote:
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> I have always been told that using a metal
> detector in a national park is illegal. I live in
> New Jersey and in my county using a metal detector
> is also illegal.
Autumn,
Would you like to meet me at waffle house? We can share a waffle, then you can blow me by the dumpster.
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> I have always been told that using a metal
> detector in a national park is illegal. I live in
> New Jersey and in my county using a metal detector
> is also illegal.
Autumn,
Would you like to meet me at waffle house? We can share a waffle, then you can blow me by the dumpster.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Ghost
()
Date: February 28, 2016 12:58PM
"Autumn from NJ",
Please reply. We must meet at waffle house so you can suck me off again. Let me blow a hot load into your slutty mouth.
Why not register your name? You have been active for almost 12 months!
Please reply. We must meet at waffle house so you can suck me off again. Let me blow a hot load into your slutty mouth.
Why not register your name? You have been active for almost 12 months!
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Ying Ko
()
Date: February 28, 2016 04:30PM
I read some years ago, when the water levels at the C&O Canal go down, there is a trove of relics in the bed
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Ghost
()
Date: February 28, 2016 04:51PM
Ying Ko Wrote:
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> I read some years ago, when the water levels at
> the C&O Canal go down, there is a trove of relics
> in the bed
Ying Ko, would you like to go relic hunting with me?
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> I read some years ago, when the water levels at
> the C&O Canal go down, there is a trove of relics
> in the bed
Ying Ko, would you like to go relic hunting with me?
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Ying Ko
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Date: February 28, 2016 04:58PM
Ha Ha, that place stinks.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Ghost
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Date: February 28, 2016 05:02PM
I know, but think of all the money we could make!
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Ghost
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Date: February 28, 2016 05:03PM
If I had that much money, I'd be smoking cuban cigars instead of Marlboros.
Re: Civil War relic hunting?
Posted by:
Bruin
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Date: February 28, 2016 06:07PM
I went with a buddy of mine who was big into it. We went to some creek in Clifton on an xmas day, not sure about permission, nobody bothered us. My friend thought on xmas day folks would be busy, not down there walking their dogs and stuff? We dug up all kinds of metal items, we found 4 civil-war era lead bullets in about 2 hrs, and all kinds of other bullets. People had definitely fired lots of weapons in that area over the years. I was surprised how shallow the stuff was buried, maybe half a foot deep, I thought it would have been deeper.