Kentucky Nature Preserve Metal Detecting

Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Apple Valley Glades State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Archer-Benge State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Axe Lake State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Bad Branch State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Blackacre State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Blood River Seeps State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Boone Cliffs State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Bouteloua Barrens State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Brigadoon State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Chaney Lake State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Crooked Creek State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Cypress Creek State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Dinsmore Woods State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

E. Lucy Braun State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Eastview Barrens State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Flat Rock Glade State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Frances Johnson Palk State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Goodrum Cave State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Hall Hill/Vernon-Douglas State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Hi Lewis State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

James E. Bickford State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Jesse Stuart State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

John B. Stephenson State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Julian Savanna State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Kentucky River Palisades/Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Logan County Glade State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Lone Oak Glade State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Lower Howard's Creek Nature & Heritage Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Metropolis Lake State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Obion Creek and Murphy’s Pond State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Quiet Trails State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Raymond Athey Barrens State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

River Cliffs State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Rockcress Hills State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Six Mile Island State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Springhouse Barrens State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Terrapin Creek State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Thompson Creek Glade State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Three Ponds State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Woodburn Glade State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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Recovery prohibited — collecting artifacts, rocks and other natural/cultural material is prohibited; detector use does not create recovery permission Grade A · 100/100

Younger's Creek/Jim Scudder State Nature Preserve

Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves

KNP visitor rules restrict preserves to passive use/trails and prohibit collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or wood. The agency separately requires research approval for research activity.

DecisionRecovery BlockedTrip readyNoPlanDo Not Plan Dug RecoveryEvidenceCurrentScopeControlling Rule Scope StoredPrecisionRecovery/excavation restriction only — detector operation separately unresolved

Permit: No recreational permit pathway established by this rule Verified: 2026-08-29

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