This is a quick question for those of you that hunt for artifacts in Missouri. What are the state laws regarding creeks and rivers? Who owns the land in the bed of a creek/river? Does the size of the creek/river determine who has rights to access it (navigation rights)? I found what looks like a great creek to walk, about 30 to 60 feet wide in most places, with lots of sand and gravel bars. My problem is the plat map does not show the owners, so getting permission is going to be tricky. I can access the creek easily without crossing any private property. What are the states' laws regarding public access to creeks -and- rivers? I would much rather get permission, if required, but it made me wonder what the public's rights are. Thanks
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Thanks for the reply. With bundled mortgages -and- foreclosures, land leases and subleases, state owned or managed lands, etc., finding the right owner to get permission to look for artifacts on a particular piece of property can be quite challenging, as I am learning. A friend of mine joked that sometimes it's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
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Missouri Mule wrote:
Thanks for the reply. With bundled mortgages -and- foreclosures, land leases and subleases, state owned or managed lands, etc., finding the right owner to get permission to look for artifacts on a particular piece of property can be quite challenging, as I am learning. A friend of mine joked that sometimes it's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
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Missouri Mule wrote:
This is a quick question for those of you that hunt for artifacts in Missouri. What are the state laws regarding creeks and rivers? Who owns the land in the bed of a creek/river? Does the size of the creek/river determine who has rights to access it (navigation rights)? I found what looks like a great creek to walk, about 30 to 60 feet wide in most places, with lots of sand and gravel bars. My problem is the plat map does not show the owners, so getting permission is going to be tricky. I can access the creek easily without crossing any private property. What are the states' laws regarding public access to creeks -and- rivers? I would much rather get permission, if required, but it made me wonder what the public's rights are. Thanks
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