As this is my first spring in VA, do you recommend snake boots or gaiters when out hunting the woods? I haven't seen any on my property yet but I know there are plenty out there.
I knew a glass guy who replaced car windows and windshields for a living. When he tied one on he would put a bat to his own windshield so he wouldn't make the poor decision of driving somewhere after having too many. Then pop one on the next day morning going back to work haha.
Welcome! Wake county NC has a metal detecting club. They have monthly get togethers. I have never been but I believe there are some experienced folks that meet there. Look up wcmd club and you can find info online. I believe they have a website as well. Best of luck!
Thank you! And yes that is the plan. Keep it at home as I learn and gather experience. But I have a few nice neighbors will large lots adjacent to mine. Maybe in the years to come I can get their permission to explore. But for now I have more than enough of an area to fill as much free time as I...
I saw that area of the forum yesterday but haven't had a chance to dive in yet. So many threads on this forum, so much reading and researching to do! Thank you!
Absolutely! I am just as interested in finding the neat and interesting as I am in the "valuable." To each his/her own, but I would prefer a display case of conversation starters to some extra cash. But hey, why not day dream about discovering both? Cheers!
Thank you for all of the advice! I am adding items to my "to buy" list as we speak! Any recommendations or places where I can read up on on the optimal metal detector for my area and (total newbie) skill level? I've been pouring through threads and it seems like other folks in VA have a lot of...
Greetings to all. Just found this forum while researching metal detectors. Bought a property in central VA recently with 50 wooded acres. Looks like there were some old Civil War battle fields in the area. I love old coins and war relics. Have dreamed of finding "hidden treasure" since...