Hey, I live in Utah, and am fairly new to the world of metal detecting and rock/mineral collecting. If anyone has any pointers, they would be greatly appreciated
I would do a fair amount of research into the history of your area. Check your local library, and always ask and talk to some of the older generation for leads.
1970 COMPASS-
WHITES SILVER EAGLE-
WHITES DFX, 4X6DD COIL, 6X8DD COIL, 950 COIL, 10X12SEF COIL-
GARRETT PRO POINTER AT, GARRETT AT PRO , MINELAB EXPLORER SE with 8.5x12.5 Cors coil
Welcome, my pointers are: Do your research(which it seems you are starting now), get permission and try not to do anyhting illeagle, always cover your holes, make a "test garden" for detecting digging. The biggest tip is keep at it and have fun experience is the best teacher.