Hello I'm also in the Columbia area and looking for people to Metal Detect with...I moved down here from WI 2 years ago and only had a go at the beach so far. Not really sure on the laws around here but metal detecting in WI is a nightmare because of the DNR. I would really like to try hunting around the three rivers area where Sherman's Army marched. Does anybody know if this is off limits? Would like to try it out with anyone that is interested.