If you are a hobby artifact hunter or a self-fashioned Indiana Jones, you probably want to know where you are allowed to hunt for ancient objects legally. While some people don’t have a problem with just taking whatever they find, smart people with ethics know that they should obey the law of the land they hunt on. The places listed here allow you to keep what you find. Plus, they are known for having some great artifacts to scavenge.
1. Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio
Whether you are hunting for Native American relics or ancient fossils from eons ago, Caesar Creek State Park is probably for you. They have quarries and river beds where people found some great things. You can find trilobites there, along with many other kinds of fossils from that era. All you have to do to make your hunt legal is visit the visitor’s center and get yourself a permit from the park rangers.
2. The Peace River in Southern Florida
Remember that old video game Pitfall, where you have to dodge the alligators to find ancient treasure? Well, one of the places you can collect artifacts is just like that. The Peace River in Florida is a great place to hunt for ancient objects. You will need a snorkel, a small boat, and a back-up plan for the alligators. If you want to keep the shark teeth you find, you don’t need a permit. If you find anything else, though, you need to get one to do so legally. People have reported finding Mastodon parts there, as well as teeth from ancient camels.
3. Troll’s Bridge Creek in Arthur, Ontario
If you are hunting for Native American objects, Troll’s Bridge Creek is one of the best places you can collect artifacts. People usually think of arrow heads when they think of Native American pieces, and arrow head hunters recommend this location. You will want to purchase a guide so that you know what to look for, unless you are already an experienced woodsman.
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