still planning
Even though there have been circumstances beyond my control,(unemployment), as of this date, Feb 9th, 2009, I'm still planning on being at Cedar Bluff for at least the day of March 7th, 2009 in an attempt to find my ring, (and what ever else any beachgoers might have dropped). Even though there is a 'grey area' or regulations at the park about metal detecting and digging holes, I have to take a shot.
I did obtain a copy of a written statement that was given to our local club back in 1998, and after talking with the Kansas State Department of Wildlife and Parks manager at the state office, and at Cedar Bluff, I feel this statement probably still holds true.
"There are no department regulations directly prohibiting the use of metal detectors.... There is a regulation prohibiting digging of holes or pits, destruction of geological formations, historical sites, archeological relics or ruins, and the destruction of vegatation. This regulation would prohibit someone from digging up areas, tearing up the vegatation to locate or retrieve metal objects.
A conservative approach to retrieving metal finds, though would be in order. It would be impractical to say that small 3"-6" hole would be legal or illegal to retrieve a metal object where the vegetation would not be destroyed and the hole was filled back in.... That doesn't prohibit the use of metal detectors, but requires responsible use."
Now. It's just a matter if I will have the funds for park permit, or the gas to get there.
Dusty Eagle