QLD do i need a fossicking license?

Mushulay · Jul 13, 2018

Hey guys,
Im curious if a need a fossicking license.
I am just hunting for coins, relics and jewellery, when i bought my detector i did some research and i couldnt find any information if i need a licence.
When i get it right the fossicking license in QLD covers prospecting just in regard to prospecting for minerals.
It looks like coins, relics and jewellery hunting is kind of a grey area. So id like to know your opinion and if someone got more information.
Thanks guys

hAyyoUinAU · Jul 13, 2018

For the price, it is best to get one.
That way if you have any issues with certain areas, you can negotiate terms with the land holder.

All depends how often you intend on doing it and where.

Simmo · Jul 13, 2018

It ain't dear to get one bud, I would'nt worry if I were on a beach or local park... But I ain't the corrupt QLD gov!!
http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statem...-these-holidays-with-a-qld-fossicking-licence

Mushulay · Jul 13, 2018

Well im usually heading out once a week to go for a hunt in local parks or beaches. I just started prospecting up about 3 month ago and never been asked have 2 friends i head out sometimes and they are going prospecting for years, both were holding a licence when they started out but dont hold have one the past years. They never had a problem and since it seems like there is no law for prospecting coins etc...

Smoky bandit · Jul 14, 2018

Not for hunting coins relics etc on beach .park ..or .public lands...But if you were detecting in a GPA area then ....YES YOU DO.... even if you say your only after coins relics etc :Y:

Phoenix76 · Jul 14, 2018

Well mate, for the cost of the licence, it might save a lot of hassle one day. At least once you have a licence, you don't have to be looking over your shoulder all the time.

Mushulay · Jul 14, 2018

Thanks for the feedback guys,
i guess i wont get one as long as i just hit public parks, playgrounds and beaches.
Im seeing it the same way as Smoky Bandit at this stage, ill probably reconsider when i buy a better detector and potentially get out more to different areas.

hAyyoUinAU · Jul 14, 2018

It is like $8 a month.

A small Big Mac meal costs more than that.

Smoky bandit · Jul 14, 2018

Why pay if you dont have to :Y:

hAyyoUinAU · Jul 15, 2018

Because I am pretty sure once you start digging a hole, and removing coins, it is fossicking for artifacts.

Surface finds are a different story. But even then, there are laws about making every effort to return any lost item to its owner. lol

By paying for a licence, it allows a regulation or some sort of monitoring of who is actually fossicking. And it keeps you covered in case of problems.

That is my advice anyway. Why not pay and be safe? Unless $8 breaks the bank. lol

AngerManagement · Jul 15, 2018

hAyyoUinAU said:
Because I am pretty sure once you start digging a hole, and removing coins, it is fossicking for artifacts.

Surface finds are a different story. But even then, there are laws about making every effort to return any lost item to its owner. lol

By paying for a licence, it allows a regulation or some sort of monitoring of who is actually fossicking. And it keeps you covered in case of problems.

That is my advice anyway. Why not pay and be safe? Unless $8 breaks the bank. lol

Agree...

Your in a fossicking area and say you just after relics/coin = Inspector = Pull the other one...

LONEWOLF · Jul 15, 2018

Make sure it's ok by the local Council too... Some have laws that will prevent you from digging up their parks...

LW....

Smoky bandit · Jul 15, 2018

hAyyoUinAU said:
Because I am pretty sure once you start digging a hole, and removing coins, it is fossicking for artifacts.

Surface finds are a different story. But even then, there are laws about making every effort to return any lost item to its owner. lol

By paying for a licence, it allows a regulation or some sort of monitoring of who is actually fossicking. And it keeps you covered in case of problems.

That is my advice anyway. Why not pay and be safe? Unless $8 breaks the bank. lol

If ya want one get one..but you dont need one in parks or beach ect :Y:

Mushulay · Jul 15, 2018

Certainly i would need to have a licence in fossicking areas.
Im just going in public parks and the beach, as far as i know there it is permitted up here as long as we dont make a mess and leave holes open obviously.
So as far as i read it within the rules and regulations, the fossicking license covers prospecting for minerals, gemstones, fossils etc.
Coins, lost jewellery etc are not covert by the fossicking license.

Smoky bandit · Jul 15, 2018

Mushulay said:
Certainly i would need to have a licence in fossicking areas.
Im just going in public parks and the beach, as far as i know there it is permitted up here as long as we dont make a mess and leave holes open obviously.
So as far as i read it within the rules and regulations, the fossicking license covers prospecting for minerals, gemstones, fossils etc.
Coins, lost jewellery etc are not covert by the fossicking license.

Yes spot on mate :Y: ..Good luck with your hunts :Y:

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