Metal detecting can be a lifelong pursuit available to all ages. The hobby combines outdoor exercise and the search for coins, relics, jewelry, silver or gold, and it is completely dependent on the type of equipment being used and the operator's expertise. Metal detectors allow you to locate metals/minerals hidden by opaque materials such as stone, sand, wood, water, dirt, cement, etc. While the typical use is to locate lost items such as jewelry, coins, or relics, they are also used to locate valves and pipes, or minerals such as gold nuggets or black sand, which is usually found in the vicinity of placer or nugget gold. Metal detectors allow you to identify and locate precious metals with pinpoint accuracy, allowing you to distinguish between different types of metals and "tune out" the ones you don't want to find.
Code of Ethics
All treasure hunters might be judged by the example you set. Here are a few basic rules you should follow while using your metal detector:
- Respect private and public property, all historical and archaeological sites and will not metal detect on these sites without permission.
- Keep abreast of and obey all laws, rules and regulations governing federal, state and public land.
- Aid law enforcement authorities whenever possible.
- Do not willfully cause damage to property, including fences, signs and buildings, and I will always fill the holes I dig.
- Do not destroy property, buildings or the remains of ghost towns and other deserted structures.
- Do not leave litter or uncovered items lying around. I will collect all trash and discarded targets upon leaving a search area.
- Observe the Golden Rule, conducting myself in a manner that enhances the public perception of the hobby of metal detection.
Cautions
- Do not hunt in an area where electric lines, gas/water pipelines, bombs or other explosive or dangerous material may be buried.
- Never trespass or hunt on private property without permission.
- Treasure hunting is
strictly forbidden in certain areas, such as (but not limited to) National and State Parks, Monuments, Military installations, etc. If you are not absolutely certain of the legality, check before hunting!
- Be careful when digging where the underground conditions are unknown.
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