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Delaware Wildlife Areas Metal Detecting

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Delaware Wildlife Areas Metal Detecting

These records apply only to verified locations whose written rule and site-specific recreation footprint have been verified. A map pin is a public visitor/reference point, never a permission boundary.

19 verified records in this scope.

Universal map & navigation coverage0 independently verified coordinate pins · 19 records with safe map navigation
Blackiston Wildlife AreaKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Little Creek Wildlife AreaKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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McGinnis Pond Wildlife AreaKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Milford Neck Wildlife AreaKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Norman G. Wilder Wildlife AreaKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Tappahanna Wildlife AreaKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Ted Harvey Conservation AreaKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Tony Florio Woodland Beach Wildlife AreaKent County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Augustine Wildlife AreaNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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C & D Canal Conservation AreaNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Cedar Swamp Wildlife AreaNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Eagles Nest Wildlife AreaNew Castle County · DelawareNamed public place map search
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Showing 12 quick navigation targets above. All 19 records in this scope include their own map-provider links below.

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Map meaning: verified coordinate pins identify independently grounded public visitor/access reference points. Query-only records can be resolved on demand as temporary provider search matches; sensitive records use a deliberately broader agency/locality query. Temporary search matches are not stored as verified coordinates. No map mode is a property boundary, detecting zone, archaeological target, or permission boundary.

Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Blackiston Wildlife Area

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Little Creek Wildlife Area

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

McGinnis Pond Wildlife Area

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Milford Neck Wildlife Area

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Norman G. Wilder Wildlife Area

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Tappahanna Wildlife Area

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Ted Harvey Conservation Area

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Tony Florio Woodland Beach Wildlife Area

Kent County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Augustine Wildlife Area

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

C & D Canal Conservation Area

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Eagles Nest Wildlife Area

New Castle County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Assawoman Wildlife Area

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Industrial Forest Land Wildlife Area — Barr and Laurel Complexes

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Marshy Hope Wildlife Area

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Midlands Wildlife Area

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Nanticoke Wildlife Area

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Old Furnace Wildlife Area

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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Authorization required — public Wildlife Area rules prohibit detecting; Division Director permit exception must be obtained Grade A · 100/100

Prime Hook Wildlife Area

Sussex County · Delaware DNREC — Division of Fish and Wildlife

Current DNREC Wildlife Area public rules list metal detecting/use of metal detectors as prohibited. 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 states detector use on Division lands or waters is unlawful without a permit from…

DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Division Director permit required for metal-detector use under 7 DE Admin. Code 3900 §8.2.6.5 Verified: 2026-08-29
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