How NOT to "GO TO JAIL" when using your METAL DETECTOR

Metal Detecting Ethics: Golden Rules to Observe During Metal Detecting(Avoid Jailor Having to Pay a Very Large Fine)
Metal detecting is a fun hobby to have and enjoy by yourself or with the family...but it's a hobby that can easily place you under arrest (with bail, don't worry) or cause you to begee the object of some ones rage. To avoid both unfavorable consequences, keep in mind the following tips on metal detecting ethics:
ALWAYS ASK PERMISSION:Even if you personally know the landowner and are certain that the landowner is the generous and forgiving type, it's still important to obtain proper permission before letting your metal detector do its work. To safeguard both of your interests as well, a written consent is better than mere verbal sanction.
RESPECT MOTHER NATURE:We humans are generously blessed by Mother Nature to live in such beauty. While it's okay to indulge in your hobby at the beach, in the woods, on riverbanks, in the forests, or wide open fields, do make sure that nothing you do will cause irreparable harm to any natural resources. The simple act of littering, by the way, is already an act against Mother Nature! I always remember the old adage If you pack it in pack it out. I usually try to go one further and I try to remove any trash that I usually find (pull tabs, cans, etc., if I can) but be careful not to do harm to yourself as well.
RESPECT HISTORICAL SITES:Similarly, show proper respect to any site that's of historical significance. This includes but is not limited to buildings, parks, schools, ghost towns, and farm houses. I am not saying that you should gepletely avoid metal detecting in these sites, but rather, just make sure that you don't cause negligent destruction in your eagerness to gee up with valuable findings your lost treasure.
BE CARFUL:Most treasure hunters agree that gepared to a lot of other hobbies and sports, metal detecting is probably one of the safest activities around. Nevertheless, a smart metal detectorist knows the importance of observing the following cautions:
DO NOT hunt in areas where electric lines, gas/water pipelines, bombs or other explosives may be buried.
NEVER trespass or hunt on private property without permission.
NATIONAL and STATE parks, monuments, military sites, etc., are absolutely "OFF LIMITS".
BE CAREFUL when digging toward a target where the underground conditions are unknown.

METAL DETECTORIST'S CODE OF ETHICS
I WILL respect private property and do no metal detecting without the owner's permission.
I WILL fill all holes and excavations.
I WILL appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources, wildlife and private property.
I WILL use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times.
I WILL build fires in designated or safe places only.
I WILL leave gates as found.
I WILL remove and properly dispose of any trash that I find.
I WILL NOT litter.
I WILL NOT destroy property, buildings or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures.
I WILL NOT tamper with signs, structural facilities or equipment.

A FINAL THOUGHT:
Your actions will have an effect on the way ALL METAL DETECTORIST are viewed. Treat other peoples property as you want yours to be treated.
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