[meteorite-list] Canyon Diablo Hunting and Laws?

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello list,

Walter asked, "Would someone please tell me where all the Canyon Diablo is 
coming from?"

There are various people that are acitively hunting the strewn field.  This 
is done mostly at night with ATV's and metal detectors.

John G. noted: There is also the possibility that some meteorite hunters are 
still working in the strewn field even though it is now illegal.

I am unaware of any law that says hunting meteorites in Arizona is 
illegal...although people commonly claim such with Meteor Crater, not 
directing my comment towards you John.  Now hunting on land owned by the 
Barringers is of course illegal wether it be for meteorites or tumbleweeds, 
however that isn't any new law.

Arizona is an open grazing state and the property is checkerboard with state 
and private land blocks....or at least from my understanding.  Has anyone 
tried to get a permit to search the state properties?  There are 
restrictions on minerals you get with permits, such as you can not do such 
for commerical purpose, but they allow for "non-renewable" minerals.

Also, if anyone is aware of any anti-meteorite law in Arizona, please 
provide reference so we can all look it up.

Clear Skies,
Mark Bostick
www.meteoritearticles.com