Carolina Tom
Gold Member
Let me start off by thanking TNet member and all around good guy, Bergie. He gets permission on these spots, and lets me hunt them. I wouldn’t have found any of this with him. Big thanks buddy.
I headed out early Friday morning, 3.5 hours later I found myself between Charleston and Savannah at a former plantation site. Bergie found a CSA button here, so I always think I can find one too, I never do.
The woods were full of delicious chanterelles but I wasn’t there for them.
![2CBF2A09-13CA-4F56-93AC-E83E5CCCA886.jpeg 2CBF2A09-13CA-4F56-93AC-E83E5CCCA886.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702371-9b1d231c578f8f54c0e60db336b5143e.jpg)
I ran up on a copperhead, in a freshly bush hogged area.
![70B8ADD3-D22C-45A2-B0F2-A3AA606EB180.jpeg 70B8ADD3-D22C-45A2-B0F2-A3AA606EB180.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702386-3fed371e8542838fa7b4ba19e2d2263b.jpg)
I’m fairly competent in the woods, so I wasn’t scared, but I was careful. He is in the center of this pic, very well camouflaged.
![5560FC17-E4F6-409A-B2B6-A2A70EA73B18.jpg 5560FC17-E4F6-409A-B2B6-A2A70EA73B18.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702395-b23b31cb4365bf06aad2b679e54bfe95.jpg)
I hunted for 6 hours, I didn’t find much, and headed to the hotel for a hot shower and dinner.
Headed back on Saturday morning early to hunt some more. I went back to the spot where I saw the snake, AND, there were TWO of them there sunning! Look close, there are two copperheads in that pic!
![B4058AFD-A0B0-4094-8952-E420CD59B7FC.jpeg B4058AFD-A0B0-4094-8952-E420CD59B7FC.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702410-2a0219b82a3b3542c642e80c194daf98.jpg)
This seemed like a sign to get out of there!
Bergie suggested that I try another one of his nearby permissions, a spot where the Confederates had cannon. It’s extra nice because the owner cleared the underbrush with a bulldozer. We’ve been successful there before. I only had 3 hours before I needed to head home.
![E2160A9D-9939-4268-B9CD-C3492AA2C668.jpeg E2160A9D-9939-4268-B9CD-C3492AA2C668.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702444-e7e9db1f2cdc2947239bd6d6a777feb3.jpg)
It’s near saltwater and full of nails, so difficult to detect. I was digging it all, iron included. The first 1.5 hours produced some period goodies.
![CAE8BDC9-010E-4C66-84ED-160C98011D8C.jpeg CAE8BDC9-010E-4C66-84ED-160C98011D8C.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702432-0ed67dd7337e48af256fa91e7e1139a2.jpg)
I found this, thought it was an artillery fuse piece, but CBG says no. If you recognize it, let me know. Damn tractor parts.
![7971330F-D648-4EDB-A771-3026FEC3961B.jpeg 7971330F-D648-4EDB-A771-3026FEC3961B.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1701/1701238-e105572a0a78901c29dfc020e3db3278.jpg)
![55B92FD6-2E8A-4794-BF85-043B19E893B3.jpeg 55B92FD6-2E8A-4794-BF85-043B19E893B3.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1701/1701230-ba56d1c45f6f121d33505efbddcf7606.jpg)
The spot hadn’t given up any buttons. So I was extra excited when a two piece button showed up. Turned out to be a NY Excelsior button, lost by an invader during the Civil War.
![41E31F62-3761-46F3-9CBD-5830F5255412.jpeg 41E31F62-3761-46F3-9CBD-5830F5255412.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702471-1cce487d47c9ae362aa76586b6646e2e.jpg)
![502637CF-4F1A-4714-A574-E86862B0C1B7.jpeg 502637CF-4F1A-4714-A574-E86862B0C1B7.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702487-32a388ff79b89134b7eb294cc2463dd8.jpg)
BINGO! Bullets and buttons, I was happy to have finally found something good.
A few holes later, another 2 piece button came out of a hole with a couple of iron nails in it. This one was an eagle I button. A Williams type 3 was discarded nearby.
![66CDF5E4-8045-48C5-9CAD-EB9104AA035D.jpeg 66CDF5E4-8045-48C5-9CAD-EB9104AA035D.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702494-57904756540729ae4ce399c44f8f0134.jpg)
![57D4936F-50A1-45AC-8325-F8B44CE3947F.jpeg 57D4936F-50A1-45AC-8325-F8B44CE3947F.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702512-66c4644b860c2748faca180e4ec4d0b4.jpg)
I was thrilled to have two complete CW buttons.
![880A32FC-16BD-41E5-ADD1-2B8BD8C690B9.jpeg 880A32FC-16BD-41E5-ADD1-2B8BD8C690B9.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702526-891953b142ca9333564eab33c2d6cf83.jpg)
![2B925F9E-3DE4-4BC4-A7D6-592EDE7FD754.jpeg 2B925F9E-3DE4-4BC4-A7D6-592EDE7FD754.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702535-dfa1619c76f8b6778fea0532c238ed91.jpg)
Alas it was time to go, I ended up with two .58 caliber three ringers, a fired Enfield, discarded cleaner, musket ball, pottery shards, iron spoon bowl, square nail, tractor part and the buttons. Here’s dirty and clean pics!
![5E7BF4B8-5376-4438-A637-17DF4C00E8FE.jpeg 5E7BF4B8-5376-4438-A637-17DF4C00E8FE.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702584-6f1f8fdd6eb80f6d449f2132079097cb.jpg)
![01E95905-8947-40D3-81EB-6BA26DBD7752.jpeg 01E95905-8947-40D3-81EB-6BA26DBD7752.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702591-9411c9c78c86fed3a1269697a6c89a5a.jpg)
Thanks again Bergie.
Thanks for looking and good luck on your hunts!
I headed out early Friday morning, 3.5 hours later I found myself between Charleston and Savannah at a former plantation site. Bergie found a CSA button here, so I always think I can find one too, I never do.
The woods were full of delicious chanterelles but I wasn’t there for them.
![2CBF2A09-13CA-4F56-93AC-E83E5CCCA886.jpeg 2CBF2A09-13CA-4F56-93AC-E83E5CCCA886.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702371-9b1d231c578f8f54c0e60db336b5143e.jpg)
I ran up on a copperhead, in a freshly bush hogged area.
![70B8ADD3-D22C-45A2-B0F2-A3AA606EB180.jpeg 70B8ADD3-D22C-45A2-B0F2-A3AA606EB180.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702386-3fed371e8542838fa7b4ba19e2d2263b.jpg)
I’m fairly competent in the woods, so I wasn’t scared, but I was careful. He is in the center of this pic, very well camouflaged.
![5560FC17-E4F6-409A-B2B6-A2A70EA73B18.jpg 5560FC17-E4F6-409A-B2B6-A2A70EA73B18.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702395-b23b31cb4365bf06aad2b679e54bfe95.jpg)
I hunted for 6 hours, I didn’t find much, and headed to the hotel for a hot shower and dinner.
Headed back on Saturday morning early to hunt some more. I went back to the spot where I saw the snake, AND, there were TWO of them there sunning! Look close, there are two copperheads in that pic!
![B4058AFD-A0B0-4094-8952-E420CD59B7FC.jpeg B4058AFD-A0B0-4094-8952-E420CD59B7FC.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702410-2a0219b82a3b3542c642e80c194daf98.jpg)
This seemed like a sign to get out of there!
Bergie suggested that I try another one of his nearby permissions, a spot where the Confederates had cannon. It’s extra nice because the owner cleared the underbrush with a bulldozer. We’ve been successful there before. I only had 3 hours before I needed to head home.
![E2160A9D-9939-4268-B9CD-C3492AA2C668.jpeg E2160A9D-9939-4268-B9CD-C3492AA2C668.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702444-e7e9db1f2cdc2947239bd6d6a777feb3.jpg)
It’s near saltwater and full of nails, so difficult to detect. I was digging it all, iron included. The first 1.5 hours produced some period goodies.
![CAE8BDC9-010E-4C66-84ED-160C98011D8C.jpeg CAE8BDC9-010E-4C66-84ED-160C98011D8C.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702432-0ed67dd7337e48af256fa91e7e1139a2.jpg)
I found this, thought it was an artillery fuse piece, but CBG says no. If you recognize it, let me know. Damn tractor parts.
![7971330F-D648-4EDB-A771-3026FEC3961B.jpeg 7971330F-D648-4EDB-A771-3026FEC3961B.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1701/1701238-e105572a0a78901c29dfc020e3db3278.jpg)
![55B92FD6-2E8A-4794-BF85-043B19E893B3.jpeg 55B92FD6-2E8A-4794-BF85-043B19E893B3.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1701/1701230-ba56d1c45f6f121d33505efbddcf7606.jpg)
The spot hadn’t given up any buttons. So I was extra excited when a two piece button showed up. Turned out to be a NY Excelsior button, lost by an invader during the Civil War.
![41E31F62-3761-46F3-9CBD-5830F5255412.jpeg 41E31F62-3761-46F3-9CBD-5830F5255412.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702471-1cce487d47c9ae362aa76586b6646e2e.jpg)
![502637CF-4F1A-4714-A574-E86862B0C1B7.jpeg 502637CF-4F1A-4714-A574-E86862B0C1B7.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702487-32a388ff79b89134b7eb294cc2463dd8.jpg)
BINGO! Bullets and buttons, I was happy to have finally found something good.
A few holes later, another 2 piece button came out of a hole with a couple of iron nails in it. This one was an eagle I button. A Williams type 3 was discarded nearby.
![66CDF5E4-8045-48C5-9CAD-EB9104AA035D.jpeg 66CDF5E4-8045-48C5-9CAD-EB9104AA035D.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702494-57904756540729ae4ce399c44f8f0134.jpg)
![57D4936F-50A1-45AC-8325-F8B44CE3947F.jpeg 57D4936F-50A1-45AC-8325-F8B44CE3947F.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702512-66c4644b860c2748faca180e4ec4d0b4.jpg)
I was thrilled to have two complete CW buttons.
![880A32FC-16BD-41E5-ADD1-2B8BD8C690B9.jpeg 880A32FC-16BD-41E5-ADD1-2B8BD8C690B9.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702526-891953b142ca9333564eab33c2d6cf83.jpg)
![2B925F9E-3DE4-4BC4-A7D6-592EDE7FD754.jpeg 2B925F9E-3DE4-4BC4-A7D6-592EDE7FD754.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702535-dfa1619c76f8b6778fea0532c238ed91.jpg)
Alas it was time to go, I ended up with two .58 caliber three ringers, a fired Enfield, discarded cleaner, musket ball, pottery shards, iron spoon bowl, square nail, tractor part and the buttons. Here’s dirty and clean pics!
![5E7BF4B8-5376-4438-A637-17DF4C00E8FE.jpeg 5E7BF4B8-5376-4438-A637-17DF4C00E8FE.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702584-6f1f8fdd6eb80f6d449f2132079097cb.jpg)
![01E95905-8947-40D3-81EB-6BA26DBD7752.jpeg 01E95905-8947-40D3-81EB-6BA26DBD7752.jpeg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1702/1702591-9411c9c78c86fed3a1269697a6c89a5a.jpg)
Thanks again Bergie.
Thanks for looking and good luck on your hunts!
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