I have been tossing around this idea of developing a one-pager to leave with potential permissions. Do any of you have something that you have developed? I thought of creating a business card, but what can a business card really tell you about a person who wants permission to dig up your property? (Because–essentially–that is what we are all asking for.)
I was doing some research on the metal detecting code of ethics–which I preach about on a regular basis. I happened upon this version by White’s Electronics:
Be a good ambassador for other detectorists by following this code of ethics for respecting nature, history, and property owners.
- I will respect private property and will not metal detect without the property owner’s permission.
- I will not destroy property, buildings, or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures.
- I will never litter, always pack out what I take in, and remove all trash found.
- I will leave all gates and other accesses to land as found.
- I will not damage natural resources, wildlife habitats, or any private property.
- I will use thoughtfulness, consideration, and courtesy at all times.
- I will abide by all laws, ordinances, or regulations that may govern my search or the area I will be in.
- I will fill all holes, regardless of how remote the location, and never dig in a way that will damage, be damaging to, or kill any vegetation.
- I will report the discovery of items of significant historical value to a local historian or museum in accordance with the latest legislation.
- I will be an ambassador for the metal detecting hobby.
Be polite and informative to those who inquire about your hobby — you are the ambassador of a pastime we want to preserve, and other detectorists will be judged by how you act and respond.
This is the essence of metal detecting and this is everything that I want to represent.
So this is what I have come up with…..
Hello there.
My name is Jocelyn Dennerlein and I consider myself–what you would call–a relic recoverist. I seek out properties that have the potential of producing historical relics through means of metal detecting and/or dump digging.
My process for identifying properties includes reviewing antique photographs, old articles, and especially historical topography maps. I will also sometimes hear of a property by word-of-mouth or a first-hand account.
I follow the Metal Detecting Code of Ethics, which reads as follows:
- I will respect private property and will not metal detect without the property owner’s permission.
- I will not destroy property, buildings, or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures.
- I will never litter, always pack out what I take in, and remove all trash found.
- I will leave all gates and other accesses to land as found.
- I will not damage natural resources, wildlife habitats, or any private property.
- I will use thoughtfulness, consideration, and courtesy at all times.
- I will abide by all laws, ordinances, or regulations that may govern my search or the area I will be in.
- I will fill all holes, regardless of how remote the location, and never dig in a way that will damage, be damaging to, or kill any vegetation.
- I will report the discovery of items of significant historical value to a local historian or museum in accordance with the latest legislation.
- I will be an ambassador for the metal detecting hobby.
My hope is that you will take all this into consideration before making a decision.
If you would like to learn more about me and my dedication to the hobby, you are welcome to visit my blog: www.relicrecoverist.com.
You are also welcome to contact me by any of the following means:
Ph. (XXX) XXX-XXXX
Email: Jocelyn@relicrecoverist.com
I look forward to hearing from you!
As always, please reuse and recycle this information however you see fit. Remember to be an ambassador for the hobby of metal detecting and always leave an impression–the good kind.
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