Be Ready To Share FOUND TREASURE When Metal Detecting In Utah

Using a metal detector can be exciting in Utah with plenty of old coins and precious metals buried around the state. Before you start, be aware of the laws as it is a regulated activity. You also may have to share any treasure you find. 

No Metal Detectors Allowed 

You can’t bring a metal detector into a national park. It is illegal. Some state parks do allow the hobby, but you have to sign a form with some agreements. Part of that agreement is that anything you find must be handed over to the office. 

If you want to keep those items you can leave your name and number, and they will consider it. Something tells me that if you found a treasure chest full of gold, you aren’t getting that back. 

National Laws Protect Archeology 

The Archeological Resources Protection Act says nothing over 100 years old can be removed from the ground. This is to protect human history and leave excavating it to the professionals. 

Many of the artifacts you may find in Utah could have been there less than a century. It seems like you would need to dig it up to find out how old it is, but you should be aware of this law.  

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Other than all these regulations, hunting around with a metal detector is allowed on private land as long as you have permission. I’m guessing part of that agreement would include you sharing any finds with the landowner.