Hunting the snow covered woods

[skierbob]

Got out in the woods today to do some hunting before the deer ticks come back out. There's still some snow cover keeping the ticks at bay. Here's some shots of the woods and some lucky finds I made.

The woods:

coins in the mud:

more:

 

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[skierbob]

Ridley,
The woods around an old high school should be real good. I've got a couple in my area that have been great for me. Check along any trails, of course, and for ten feet on both sides of the trail. Look for long depressions that may have been trails in the old days, but are not used much anymore and have grown over somewhat. Look for any signs of camp sites, such as rock fire places and circular clearings. Search around any old foundations, ice houses, brick walls, etc. and especially around any big old trees. Look for any signs of prior activity like spots that may have been
swimming holes. Check with any old timers you run across, do some library research to discover old carnival grounds, revival meeting sites, lovers' lanes, boy scout camps, picnic grounds and any other old popular sites from the past. But make sure your not on private property or get the owners permission before you search. You don't need a load of buckshot in your butt.
Bob

 

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[Merf]

Nice finds Bob, That is a good days haul. Congrats

 

[goldgrubber]

Great finds, WTG.