Parks or beaches for example. I know not state parks or historical sites, or federal land.

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Distinct-Ad5751 t1_iseedtl wrote on October 15, 2022 at 10:02 AM

I see folks metal detecting on the beach in Westerly, idk if it’s legal but no one stops them.

unidumper t1_isdnprz wrote on October 15, 2022 at 4:09 AM

https://www.metal-detecting-ghost-towns-of-the-east.com/metal-detecting-in-Rhode-Island.html

william1Bastard t1_isek7r0 wrote on October 15, 2022 at 11:20 AM

Check out island park beach in Portsmouth. Big storms turn up 1938 hurricane debris all the time. Arrowheads are common there too. Really that whole part of the island is a gold mine, but a lot of areas are inaccessible

quackertracker t1_iseqq6y wrote on October 15, 2022 at 12:31 PM

RIGL 32-2-4 covers DEM park and management area regulations. Section 1.10(c) says it’s only allowed in designated areas during specific times but does not define what they are. I’ve always taken it to mean beach outside their normal operating hours and management area agricultural fields outside the growing seasons, and never had issues. Just remember from September to basically May if you’re in a state management area you are required to wear orange as they are used for hunting. I’ve asked a few few of the state parks managers for permission and been told no.

Ok_Caregiver_2056 OP t1_iseuxiy wrote on October 15, 2022 at 1:11 PM

Thank you!

quackertracker t1_iseyft1 wrote on October 15, 2022 at 1:42 PM

Your welcome

Mrmojorisincg t1_isemmb7 wrote on October 15, 2022 at 11:48 AM

People do it as it’s not well enforced, but it is illegal