though I had some problem with sea water It also kzfaq.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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

No permit needed in Texas parks! God bless Texas.

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

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

At least he is being polite. Be friendly because that could be useful in the future.

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.

They should pay you for cleaning up the beach

"Picking up trash, officer."

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

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.

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!!

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.

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

I guess I missed the "confrontation" part

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Nosey neighbors too. Lot of Pirates

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.

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!

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

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.

THAT RING IS OFF A SPINNING FISHING ROD

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

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

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.

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.

Good hunt

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.

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

Im surprised you dont have to pay taxes on your finds

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

Very nice of you to send the dog tag back.

Enjoyed the video

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!

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

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

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

He was very nice about it

NEW SUB! howdy from another digging friend!

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

Great video. Thank u! 🍀🇺🇸🥰

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

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

It's all about the Benjamins

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

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

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.

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

hey did he have his permission from the kings men?

Where is the confrontation?

nice and friendly ranger, way to go

President and secretary, lol. Good video

That's the way to be, friendly with the Rangers it will always go down well with other detectorists👍🏼😎 Nice vid😃 Craig

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

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

Our national park on Mt Rainier, it's ok to drive a big ass 4 wheel drive truck down the dirt roads that go around the lake, but no 4 wheelers. Even if your following the rules and not going off road and destroying some squirrels underground cave.

where i live you dont need permits at all :)

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.

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?

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 .

At least you got a ring. Congrats.

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.

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.

Now thats a decent Ranger!

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!!!!

how ironic I'm watching this video exactly two years to the day this was filmed

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

Appreciate the hard word dude!

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

The ranger's not gonna like this, Yogi.

Too bad Tesoro went out of business. They made some great detectors.

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

i enjoyed your video over lunch, happy hunting

Lol cool video. Love those Ranger.moments. most are pretty nice though in my experiences.

You can't beat those Tesoro's for pinpointing.

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

I also found a dog tag and a color I was able to get that back to the owner

Seems like there's nothing you can do without a license or a permit. I didn't know you would have to get a permit to metal detect! I subed to your channel I like watching stuff like this good luck metal detecting!

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

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.

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!

I thought marlin Perkins was dead

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