What's detecting like in AZ?

[SaginawIan]

May be relocating to Phoenix from MI. I do lots of old homesite hunting for old coins and relics here. Any of that out west? I suppose it's too hot to detect most of the summer, huh?

any input appreciated, Ian

[Skywola]

Well, you may want to first check out Arizona laws on metal detecting. What area you are in and what you are looking for can make a big difference. Me, I started recently, and have found that the relics laws were so stupid they could arrest you pretty much at will if they wanted to, if you are not on private property with the owner's permission. For that reason I decided that I would just be placer hunting, which can be done legally on BLM properties, as long as you make sure you are not on someone's claim.

As far as the heat goes, I have the heat tolerance of a camel, so hot weather does not stop me . . . . but you always, always, always . . . need to have enough water with you. I have a cooler that I put in the back of the car and a water thermos I can carry with me. A good hat, a sweat band, and plenty of sunblock is necessary too.

[Tank69]

hot...dusty...hard ground..dont touch anything that stings or rattles ...lots of fun what else do you need to know

[BLACKFOOT]

Good detecting on johnson flat above the trails end mill site they have done placer mining on the flat. in the bradshaws nice an cool