Need some advice

[Truth]

I'll been metal detecting for a year at least four times a day. I live in Abita Springs and I'm looking to find plat maps so I can do my own search. i'm never actually one for permission yet on private property I guess I'm not there yet, but I am looking for some good secluded areas. If anybody can give me some advice not appreciated.

PS..I'm in Bay St. Louis and these beaches are worthless. LOL

 

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[BuckleBoy]

You need to get permission if u gonna dig in LA. Too many just get out there and we have been questioned by cops many times and we have had permission and been ok.

 

[redbronco]

Truth, this is probably the toughest part of MDing. There are so many MDers now, you really have to find good private property and knock on doors. I bet 50 percent of good hunting is research. You can do schools and playgrounds, and pick up clad and a ring now and then but for good locations, you have to make contacts. Most all the coast beaches have the sand cleaners come through to sift the sand/litter for the tourists. Soil survey maps are helpful, a lot of local history has been grown over or just forgotten.

 

[Truth]

Truth, this is probably the toughest part of MDing. There are so many MDers now, you really have to find good private property and knock on doors. I bet 50 percent of good hunting is research. You can do schools and playgrounds, and pick up clad and a ring now and then but for good locations, you have to make contacts. Most all the coast beaches have the sand cleaners come through to sift the sand/litter for the tourists. Soil survey maps are helpful, a lot of local history has been grown over or just forgotten.

Thank you so much for the solid advice


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[45th_Johnny]

I lived in Bay St. Louis and the beaches are a gold mine, once you bgt past the ring pull things. For old Spanish coins Ocean Springs is the beaches to search. South and west- north-west. Good luck.

Johnny

 

[Truth]

I lived in Bay St. Louis and the beaches are a gold mine, once you bet past the ring pull things. For old Spanish coins Ocean Springs is the beaches to search. South and west- north-west. Good luck.

Johnny

I was in Bay St Louis yesterday! Johnny if you could tell me any good pointers or spots to go I would be very grateful. Wait you mean to tell me you've found Spanish silver on the beach? Do you go in the water or on the beach. I obviously need all help I can get.


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[45th_Johnny]

Yes, and I told you were to look "I lived in Bay St. Louis and the beaches are a gold mine, once you get past the ring pull things. For old Spanish coins Ocean Springs is the beaches to search. South and west- north-west. Good luck."

The beaches all along the coast are good places to search. People lose rings, watches, change etc. My wife and I lived in Clermont Harbor and lost almost everything we had.

Good Luck,

Johnny

 

[45th_Johnny]

eBay has used "Civil War Atlas"s starting at under $4.00, Buy it Now with FREE SHIPPING." I just bought one for a reference.

Johnny

 

[45th_Johnny]

Before Katrina, I had a book: Encyclopedia of Forts, Post, Named Camps and Other Military Installations in Louisiana, 1700-1981, by Powell A. Casey, it listed every known military site in the state. I tried to replace it, but $180.00, was the lowest price I could find in used condition. If you live in Louisiana, you may find a copy in a library, if you want that type of information. Also check out this site: 18th History: the Camps, Forts, Etc.

 

[Truth]

I just bought this one


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[Tiredman]

Researching old newspapers for where things happened years ago is a good start.

 

[Truth]

Researching old newspapers for where things happened years ago is a good start.

Now that's something I never thought about. Thanks Tiredman


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[45th_Johnny]

Truth, I have both of those books, they are great.

 

[Truth]

Truth, I have both of those books, they are great.

I'm gonna read up Johnny Boy. I got to find me something Civil War one day.


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[45th_Johnny]

Truth, I lied about those books, I did not have the Battlefield Maps, Ordered it last night. It looks like something I would want to pass on.

 

[Truth]

Truth, I lied about those books, I did not have the Battlefield Maps, Ordered it last night. It looks like something I would want to pass on.

I think that would be nice.


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[45th_Johnny]

Truth, Can you see if Grand Island is off limits to humans? That would be the one south of Hancock County.

 

[Truth]

Truth, Can you see if Grand Island is off limits to humans? That would be the one south of Hancock County.

Do you mean Cat Island?


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