Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyNoPlanOperationally BlockedEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permissionOperationsClosed campground / day-use status differs
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Allowed with restrictions — qualifying developed recreation footprint only
Grade A · 97/100
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service guidance distinguishes ordinary lost-item detecting in qualifying developed recreation areas from archaeological/historic-resource searching and other restricted contexts.
DecisionAllowed With ConditionsTrip readyYesPlanGo Only With Verified ConditionsEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional detector permission
Permit: No general permit pathway established
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — prior park-manager approval
Grade A · 100/100
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — State Parks
Current Alabama State Parks guidance says metal detectors are prohibited on the beach or any area of a park without prior approval from the park manager.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — prior park-manager approval required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Authorization required — permit
Grade A · 100/100
Birmingham · Red Mountain Greenway and Recreational Area Commission
Alabama Administrative Code Rule 797-X-4-.04 prohibits using metal detectors and/or digging into the surface of Red Mountain Park except by permit.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — permit required
Verified: 2026-08-19
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Refuge-specific authorization required; resource searching/recovery restricted
Grade A · 100/100
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge access is activity-specific; detector searching or resource recovery is not inferred from hunting, fishing or wildlife-viewing access.
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisiteOperationscurrent
Permit: site-specific
Verified: 2026-09-01
Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity
Grade A · 100/100
Arkansas State Parks Division
22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity
Grade A · 100/100
Arkansas State Parks Division
22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — Blue Mountain Metal Detector Use Permit required
Grade A · 96/100
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Little Rock District
The Little Rock District publishes the current project roster. Blue Mountain Lake has an explicit metal-detector permit form, proving project-specific conditions exist; the same permit rule is not generalized to every district project without…
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — project Metal Detector Use Permit
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity
Grade A · 100/100
Arkansas State Parks Division
22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity
Grade A · 100/100
Arkansas State Parks Division
22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity
Grade A · 100/100
Arkansas State Parks Division
22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity
Grade A · 100/100
Arkansas State Parks Division
22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division
Verified: 2026-08-29
Authorization required — written Director permission required for search/recovery activity
Grade A · 100/100
Arkansas State Parks Division
22 CAR § 50-111 prohibits excavating for or searching by any means for minerals, organic/inorganic materials, lost articles, coins, treasures, artifacts or other materials on state park/museum properties, and prohibits removing them, without written…
DecisionAuthorization RequiredTrip readyNoPlanObtain Authorization Before TravelEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionConditional authorization / designated-zone prerequisite
Permit: Yes — written permission from Director of State Parks Division
Verified: 2026-08-29