While watching the Kpro Cow Marathon tonight there was a meltdown of ownership status talk involving Forrest hidden Treasure. It ended with talk of US Forest Service requires a permit for hiding Treasure Troves. That is not correct. The permit is for searching for Treasure Trove. Here is their definition of Treasure Trove.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/f...fsbdev3_018726
Treasure Trove Hunting
" A treasure trove is defined as money, gems, or precious worked metal (in the form of coins, plate, bullion, etc.) of unknown ownership. Not included are recent vintage coins, locatable minerals, or archeological resources and specimens. Searching for such treasure must be authorized by a permit. Applications for Treasure Trove Permits are evaluated on a case-by-case basis; approval requires that evidence of treasure is of such a character that a person of ordinary prudence would be justified in the expenditure of labor and funds, with a reasonable possibility of success. Permits are issued for a specific number of days and the site is subject to inspection. "
https://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/f...fsbdev3_018726
Treasure Trove Hunting
" A treasure trove is defined as money, gems, or precious worked metal (in the form of coins, plate, bullion, etc.) of unknown ownership. Not included are recent vintage coins, locatable minerals, or archeological resources and specimens. Searching for such treasure must be authorized by a permit. Applications for Treasure Trove Permits are evaluated on a case-by-case basis; approval requires that evidence of treasure is of such a character that a person of ordinary prudence would be justified in the expenditure of labor and funds, with a reasonable possibility of success. Permits are issued for a specific number of days and the site is subject to inspection. "
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