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Ok so we have determined that any mineral on a claim (gold, silver, metals, and gemstones) are off-limits. But what about relic hunting? The reason I ask is because I am finding old homesteads and cabins on public lands (via google earth) that are very remote but are sitting on gold claims...

Came across this article earlier today. I hope this isn't a repost, but I think it is good to remember to follow the rules when metal detecting. https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/metal-detectorists-0012674

I'm trying to get info on the laws/permission requirements for detecting at schools and playgrounds in town. Town Hall not particularly helpful.

Hi everyone! :hello: I introduced myself yesterday, but I thought I would repost this here, for GA. New to MDing. I'm super excited, and ready to get started. I live in Atlanta, GA and have several spots I'm ready to check out. I also have a few spots over in Alabama I am interested in. But...

Just wanted to share my experience..First of all I live in a city of 60k population and in my 26 years of living here I've never seen anyone metal detecting so they are a rare sight and not something people are used to seeing. I was at a public school, on a Sunday, and a teacher called the cops...

I stumbled upon the group while doing research. I am drafting a proposal to allow MD in my little town of Oak Grove, MO.

Any diggers out here, would love to hear from you. Lots to explore out here. I would like to hear about any issues you may have encountered with the government as the Historical Society is very protective of the entire island, public and private lands.

There has been a lot of confusion about the metal detecting laws in Georgia. Some new legislation passed a few years ago, scared everyone, and we had a bunch of people saying, "You can't detect in Georgia anymore! The sky is falling!" So, I want to cite the Georgia codes most relevant to our...