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Perseverance is the key to success.Welcome to the metal detecting adventure section of this site. I am glad you are here. Metal detecting is one of my favorite hobbies, second only to panning for gold. My goal here is to share with you some of the things that I have learned over the years so that you may become successful and not discouraged. Most people that don’t take the time to learn a few things about this hobby end up throwing their detector in the closet, never to be seen again... to avoid this from happening, all you have to do is follow the three P’s. Scroll down to see how it works:
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Patience.
First and foremost. I am sure you have probably watched a fair amount of youtube videos where they pull up to a random field, step out of the vehicle and before the detector is even on, BING! A colonial large cent. Reality check, please... Most seasoned detectorist’s do a ton of research first (we will get into that later), so they already had a good idea that there was activity in the area. Most of the footage has been edited and they seldom show you how much junk they have had to dig through to find that one good piece... Stay with it. If you are digging nails and pulling tabs, you are finding targets.
Persistance.
Like I said before-- stay with it! If you didn’t find anything your first time out, you are not alone. There aren't too many of us that can say we were hitting great targets right off. Get to know your machine. Throw some coins in the yard and learn what each one sounds like. Learn the different settings and how the machine reacts to the changes you make. Knowing what your machine is telling you will help you reduce your frustration levels and help you pass by some of those less desirable targets.
Pleasure.Most of all... Have fun. This is supposed to be a hobby. Hobbies are fun, right? You will be your own greatest competitor... At least, I was. Just enjoy the time outside and being in the fresh air. Go online and see if there are any clubs or groups nearby. Being with others that share the passion for the hobby is the best company you can get. Most folks that have been in the hobby for years and have a lot of experience like to share their knowledge and will be glad to help. There is a lot to learn from the internet, but the real fun of it is when you can learn first hand from someone in person.
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I really enjoy the hobby of metal detecting and believe that I represent everyone that is part of this sport. Therefore, I try to be a good ambassador for all and a good steward of the land and environment that I hunt. Here are 10 guidelines that I, along with most metal detectorists follow:
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- Be aware of Federal, State and local laws regarding metal detecting before searching.
- Always obtain permission before entering private property. Respect the land owner.
- Always use the least-invasive recovery methods. Fill all holes and leave no trace of you being there.
- Always take your trash with you; leave the area better than you found it.
- Appreciate and protect the natural resources, wildlife and private property.
- As an ambassador of the sport, be nice. Consider yourself a guest and be a good ambassador.
- Never damage or remove any historical or boundary markers.
- Always leave gates as found, and never vandalize signs or equipment.
- Do not destroy property, buildings, or what is left of any deserted structures.
- Have fun. This can be one of the most frustrating hobbies out there, but also one of the most rewarding. At the end of the day, just enjoy being in the great outdoors and all the things that nature has to offer.
