BABALONGOGGLES
Jr. Member
- Jan 10, 2020
- 69
- 311
- Detector(s) used
- Nokta Makro Simplex+, Bounty Hunter Tracker IV
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
I felt like it was time to create an account because I've gained so much information from this community already.
On December 26th, I purchased a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV and I've taken it on 5 separate outings so far, only in family's yards. I've found some old clad, some interesting but worthless artifacts, and a lot of aluminum.
I started to become interested in treasure hunting when I found a small bit of gold wrapped around a glacial flood stone about 4 1/2 feet underground in my backyard. I started feverishly learning everything I could about geology which led to some pretty absorbing maps. I'll spend hours just looking at maps these days. I love the research aspect to any form of treasure hunting.
Some of these maps had locations of fossils and other valuable minerals. Somehow I ended up on this forum and researched what little there is about my state, specifically, my area. It then led me to the library where I talked with some very pleasant individuals and discovered the old maps from 1912. I was going to wait until I got my income tax check to get a better metal detector than the Tracker IV, but I couldn't wait. I found it for $80 and I've started feverishly learning about everything I can get my hands on.
I hope to contribute some of my research at some point, but there's snow on the ground and more coming, so I'll likely not do anymore detecting until Spring and I don't want to send anyone to my spots.
In closing, I look forward to some interesting discussions and new information.
I hope this is allowed in the intro, but I do have one burning question that I don't know who to ask. Maybe someone could tell me, is it legal to metal detect on land that isn't parceled? (My reference is the public records map for my county.)
On December 26th, I purchased a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV and I've taken it on 5 separate outings so far, only in family's yards. I've found some old clad, some interesting but worthless artifacts, and a lot of aluminum.
I started to become interested in treasure hunting when I found a small bit of gold wrapped around a glacial flood stone about 4 1/2 feet underground in my backyard. I started feverishly learning everything I could about geology which led to some pretty absorbing maps. I'll spend hours just looking at maps these days. I love the research aspect to any form of treasure hunting.
Some of these maps had locations of fossils and other valuable minerals. Somehow I ended up on this forum and researched what little there is about my state, specifically, my area. It then led me to the library where I talked with some very pleasant individuals and discovered the old maps from 1912. I was going to wait until I got my income tax check to get a better metal detector than the Tracker IV, but I couldn't wait. I found it for $80 and I've started feverishly learning about everything I can get my hands on.
I hope to contribute some of my research at some point, but there's snow on the ground and more coming, so I'll likely not do anymore detecting until Spring and I don't want to send anyone to my spots.
In closing, I look forward to some interesting discussions and new information.
I hope this is allowed in the intro, but I do have one burning question that I don't know who to ask. Maybe someone could tell me, is it legal to metal detect on land that isn't parceled? (My reference is the public records map for my county.)
Washington
