Finding Good Places For Relic Metal Detecting!

We all need good places for metal detecting, don’t we? If you don’t have one, it ends up looking something like this. You swing your metal detector back and forth… back and forth… nothing?! This place looked so good! You went through a lot of trouble to buy your metal detector, get your equipment ready, and drive to your “honey hole”… and nothing.

This scenario is definitely a common one in both relic metal detecting and coin shooting… but, how do you find a good place to hunt for treasure? Here are three tips that will help you to find a perfect spot.

· Do some history study. History?! Well, that’s what you’re dealing with when you treasure hunt, right? So, you’d better start liking history! The best place to start in your history research is your local library. Libraries are great resources because of the local genealogies and area information that is kept there. Another place to look for clues is the county courthouse archives, which could provide even more in-depth information.

· Another way to get info is to talk to local people that have been in the area for a while. Be polite. And ask about the history of the area. You should tell them that you are looking for good places to metal detect. They might have some good information for you. Remember to thank them whether they helped or not!

· It is a good idea to drive to areas where you found some info about, and see what it looks like. Imagine your surprise and dismay when you drive up to a fence and locked gate guarded by a No Trespassing sign. If you scout first you can then make an intelligent plan about how to get permission to hunt there. The first step to getting permission is to find out who owns the land that your “spot” is on. It may seem obvious, or it may not. You can go up to a house that is near the land, and ask who owns it. Or you can go to the county courthouse and check the land surveys (you could do this before-hand). Next, you really need to call or write the owner, don’t go to their home. Showing up at someone’s house could intimidate them; you want to give them plenty of room!

So, there are three tips that will help you to find good places for metal detecting. Whether you are hunting for a pot of gold, shooting for coins, or relic metal detecting, I hope you enjoy your hunt!