florida detecting

I have a few questions and food for thought about the existing laws in Florida regarding artifacts and treasure hunting, as I feel there is a confusing amount of ambiguity :icon_scratch:. Perhaps this is intentional, which is ironic for one of the presumed most detectorist-friendly states...

Hi everyone, I'm new to treasure net, but have been beach metal detecting for a little over a year now, and thought I'd post my best (modern) find of 2025. I posted this on a different forum / website, but got banned (long story, but unrelated to that post). Thought you guys might appreciate...

My name is Ricardo Luna II i am 38 years old i have a 4 year old son who's my little mini me. I own a Handyman/Locksmith business called LunacyLocks. i just recently got back into the hunt . I live for the hunt no matter where we are hunting i am a certified diver and avid fisherman. i am...

I'm Dan, 59 years old, from the Clearwater-Largo, Florida area, and just purchased my first metal detector on Saturday - a Minelab Excalibur II with a lightweight straight shaft. I've been doing my research on the 1715 Fleet wrecks and have familiarized myself with the laws that apply to metal...

I'm Dan, 59 years old, from the Clearwater-Largo, Florida area, and just purchased my first metal detector on Saturday - a Minelab Excalibur II with a lightweight straight shaft. I've been doing my research on the 1715 Fleet wrecks and have familiarized myself with the laws that apply to metal...

Hello fellow hunters! I'm in SE Florida and have been hunting for just over a month or so. I'm seeking any guidance or input on map research methods or tips for potential detecting grounds. I've found some cool resources online for old maps of Florida and state recognized historical...