Other Permits
In general, permits are necessary for any activity that requires the forest to be altered in any way.
For specific questions regarding permits, please contact one of our offices.
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Metal Detecting on the Monongahela National Forest
Searching for lost coins, jewelry, and incidental metal items having no historical value is the most common form of metal detector use. However, special care must be taken on public lands to protect historical remains. This page outlines allowable metal detecting activities, permits required, and what to do in the event that resources of archaeological significance are discovered.