Im just not finding the good stuff

[soonerdan25]

Ive been hunting steady for 3 years at least once a week. The town I live in has some history but I have ran out of places to hunt without asking permission from someone. I find myself hunting in coin mode nearly all the time because I just want to find anything before I go home . Can anyone give me any ideas on how to ask permission to hunt on private propert and any other tips that would help me find more treasure! Thanks HH

 

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[Keppy]

Ive been hunting steady for 3 years at least once a week. The town I live in has some history but I have ran out of places to hunt without asking permission from someone. I find myself hunting in coin mode nearly all the time because I just want to find anything before I go home . Can anyone give me any ideas on how to ask permission to hunt on private propert and any other tips that would help me find more treasure! Thanks HH

Well all the years i have hunted .............. I would never hunt were i would have to ask permission......Never had to or the need or want to........I don't like to beg......Well if you hunt in the coin mode you will never find any....Gold Jewelry........... You should hunt in the jewelry mode........... Better yet the all metal mode............

 

[gleaner1]

What is your total silver coin count? What are some of your deeper finds? Nowadays, think outside of the box. Try to start hitting houses and private lawns. Everything public is a tough row to hoe. Try digging every pull tab and steel crown cap you can find, maybe free up some deepies.

 

[soonerdan25]

Thanks for the advice I have only found 4 silver quarters one is 1902 4 silver dimes oldest 1898 a buffalo and an 1889 penny but its been so long since i have found anything exciting. I will try the all metal mode and not be so lazy and see what happens HH

 

[gleaner1]

soonerdan, good finds, you have a few good old coins under your belt. I was just trying to get an idea of where you are at, experience-wise. You are not new to the game, so I'll be frank with you (not Uncle Frank!). The way I look at it is, there is no magic anymore. Just good spots. Good spots are out there. If you find one, can I go tectin with you? Please? Pretty please?? I'll pay you.

 

[Sandman]

Remember the dirt was here before we showed up. No telling where our ancestors lost something like pen knives, coins, etc.... If your only in coin mode your limiting your fun to just coins. You need to over lap your sweeps to cover all the ground. It is easy to ask permission with the right approach. Try friends homes first and hope they live in the older section of town. Even in parks all the trees and bushes weren't always growing in the same spots they are today.

 

[pennyfarmer]

Sounds like you are jusy not into it mentaly. Try giving it a rest. Never hunt when you are distracted.
You have to have a clear mind and be in the zone. I don't find any thing unless I am focused 100% on getting good stuff. Good luck.

 

[soonerdan25]

soonerdan, good finds, you have a few good old coins under your belt. I was just trying to get an idea of where you are at, experience-wise. You are not new to the game, so I'll be frank with you (not Uncle Frank!). The way I look at it is, there is no magic anymore. Just good spots. Good spots are out there. If you find one, can I go tectin with you? Please? Pretty please?? I'll pay you.

I think thats some good advice from Sandman and yourself its like the realestate moto.location! location! location! first of all and be mentally prepaired to do it which usually isnt a problem because I love to put those headphones on and forget everything else for awhile. HH

 

[Arizona Bob]

...Can anyone give me any ideas on how to ask permission to hunt on private propert and any other tips that would help me find more treasure! Thanks HH

I have never found anything good when I was just walking around, willy-nilly. I had to go to the areas where older buildings/houses/etc used to be. It just takes a little research. For example, if you are looking for 1800's coinage/items, you need to know where the most people were in your area during the 1800's. I am frequently surprised at how many places today are just an overgrown piece of land (now annexed by the city), but in the 1800's, they were Homes/Saloons/Stables/etc.

 

[kayden]

Location,location & location

 

[TerryC]

Talk up metal detecting to everyone. Barber, pharmasist, grocer.... everyone. Like a salesman.... generate leads. Everyone has, or knows someone who has lost something of value. Get your name spread around, and maybe even a business card, and they will look for YOU. Keep a notebook and FOLLOW UP, just like a salesman. If that just sounds too hokey for you, consider it a test and watch the leads roll in! TTC

 

[kuger]

I would never hunt an area I didnt have to ask!!I look at as the landowner has "protected",it for all these years and I dont have to take some elses seconds.Just ask,offer to show them that you leave no evidence of a "dig",show respect,I offer them some of the finds.Dont beg,if the answer is no,then its no.Move on.Research,research research

 

[umrgolf]

I would never hunt an area I didnt have to ask!!I look at as the landowner has "protected",it for all these years and I dont have to take some elses seconds.Just ask,offer to show them that you leave no evidence of a "dig",show respect,I offer them some of the finds.Dont beg,if the answer is no,then its no.Move on.Research,research research

Over the last few years, 95% of the better stuff I've seen come out of the ground was on private property. Really simple to ask and receive permission.. Go into it with the mindset that even if they say no, you'll be in the same boat you were in if you didn't ask. Show respect and start by introducing yourself, tell them you like to metal detect and find old relics and you were just stopping by to see if they would mind. Assure them that you will take care of their property by removing any trash you find and you'll be replacing the small plugs you dig. You really don't need to say much more than that. If they ask to have some of the finds, I always say absolutely. Doesn't hurt to give them a portion of the finds if they ask. From past experience, I'd say its about a 60%-70% success rate. Just can't get discouraged or embarrassed to hear "No".. It's gonna happen. Just reply with a simple "Ok, thanks anyway", smile and move on.

 

[kuger]

I would never hunt an area I didnt have to ask!!I look at as the landowner has "protected",it for all these years and I dont have to take some elses seconds.Just ask,offer to show them that you leave no evidence of a "dig",show respect,I offer them some of the finds.Dont beg,if the answer is no,then its no.Move on.Research,research research

Over the last few years, 95% of the better stuff I've seen come out of the ground was on private property. Really simple to ask and receive permission.. Go into it with the mindset that even if they say no, you'll be in the same boat you were in if you didn't ask. Show respect and start by introducing yourself, tell them you like to metal detect and find old relics and you were just stopping by to see if they would mind. Assure them that you will take care of their property by removing any trash you find and you'll be replacing the small plugs you dig. You really don't need to say much more than that. If they ask to have some of the finds, I always say absolutely. Doesn't hurt to give them a portion of the finds if they ask. From past experience, I'd say its about a 60%-70% success rate. Just can't get discouraged or embarrassed to hear "No".. It's gonna happen. Just reply with a simple "Ok, thanks anyway", smile and move on.

Very well said!!
Many may think its crazy but they dont mean much to me....I carry Merc dimes,Indian head pennies,even Barber coins I have found,and always give one or two to landowners if I found them there or not

 

[homefires]

You Want to find the Good Stuff? Gold Rings? Silver? Natral Gold?

TURN OFF the decrimination, Hunt All Metal , Dig it All.

Hunt places that coins was used.

You have to put the Coil over the goods and know what to hear to find it.

Oh, Computer TID numbers Lie!

LOL

 

[umrgolf]

I would never hunt an area I didnt have to ask!!I look at as the landowner has "protected",it for all these years and I dont have to take some elses seconds.Just ask,offer to show them that you leave no evidence of a "dig",show respect,I offer them some of the finds.Dont beg,if the answer is no,then its no.Move on.Research,research research

Over the last few years, 95% of the better stuff I've seen come out of the ground was on private property. Really simple to ask and receive permission.. Go into it with the mindset that even if they say no, you'll be in the same boat you were in if you didn't ask. Show respect and start by introducing yourself, tell them you like to metal detect and find old relics and you were just stopping by to see if they would mind. Assure them that you will take care of their property by removing any trash you find and you'll be replacing the small plugs you dig. You really don't need to say much more than that. If they ask to have some of the finds, I always say absolutely. Doesn't hurt to give them a portion of the finds if they ask. From past experience, I'd say its about a 60%-70% success rate. Just can't get discouraged or embarrassed to hear "No".. It's gonna happen. Just reply with a simple "Ok, thanks anyway", smile and move on.

Very well said!!
Many may think its crazy but they dont mean much to me....I carry Merc dimes,Indian head pennies,even Barber coins I have found,and always give one or two to landowners if I found them there or not

For sure, I've never done that, but if the landowner asks to have some things, it doesn't hurt to give him some of the more common finds from the property. Most of the yards I dug where there was civil war stuff turning up, I offered them an eagle button or two. Never ever had anyone ask for more, as most of them are shocked anything was in their yard to begin with. On the really fruitful properties, I'll make a little display case with some relics as well. Wherever you may fall into the spectrum of "how much to give to the landowner" is up to you. Some give nothing, some give a little, some give all. Personally, I'm not in the business of breaking even. I like to keep most of what I find.

 

[kuger]

I would never hunt an area I didnt have to ask!!I look at as the landowner has "protected",it for all these years and I dont have to take some elses seconds.Just ask,offer to show them that you leave no evidence of a "dig",show respect,I offer them some of the finds.Dont beg,if the answer is no,then its no.Move on.Research,research research

Over the last few years, 95% of the better stuff I've seen come out of the ground was on private property. Really simple to ask and receive permission.. Go into it with the mindset that even if they say no, you'll be in the same boat you were in if you didn't ask. Show respect and start by introducing yourself, tell them you like to metal detect and find old relics and you were just stopping by to see if they would mind. Assure them that you will take care of their property by removing any trash you find and you'll be replacing the small plugs you dig. You really don't need to say much more than that. If they ask to have some of the finds, I always say absolutely. Doesn't hurt to give them a portion of the finds if they ask. From past experience, I'd say its about a 60%-70% success rate. Just can't get discouraged or embarrassed to hear "No".. It's gonna happen. Just reply with a simple "Ok, thanks anyway", smile and move on.

Very well said!!
Many may think its crazy but they dont mean much to me....I carry Merc dimes,Indian head pennies,even Barber coins I have found,and always give one or two to landowners if I found them there or not

For sure, I've never done that, but if the landowner asks to have some things, it doesn't hurt to give him some of the more common finds from the property. Most of the yards I dug where there was civil war stuff turning up, I offered them an eagle button or two. Never ever had anyone ask for more, as most of them are shocked anything was in their yard to begin with. On the really fruitful properties, I'll make a little display case with some relics as well. Wherever you may fall into the spectrum of "how much to give to the landowner" is up to you. Some give nothing, some give a little, some give all. Personally, I'm not in the business of breaking even. I like to keep most of what I find.

Exactly,I usually pull the coin stash,only when not much has surfaced.Many people automatically think we are getting rich doing this stuff and if you say you didnt find anything at all it can raise suspicions.I consider it just a token of thanks though.I used to do the "you can pick what you want",but that has bit me,so I dont usually offer that anymore but never hide anything either.I have a very good friend that dug 8 $20 gold coins in a stash back in the 80's on a family's property,that is about 2000 acres.He gave 4 of the family member each a gold coin.......that man has never had to ask for permission since.....word traveled like wildfire and he is now the godfather of land in my area

 

[fmerg]

looking at the map of watts i can see there are all sorts of farm fields
i would start by asking the farmers for permission to hunt their fields

 

[Rockin Chairs Gold]

This summer my wife and I got wind of the city purchasing the old golf course. we went to the city Mayor and got written permission to hunt the property any time we wanted to.

The property was in use from 1917 to 2007, now we ain't getting rich out there but we have found many Silver coins and old Wheat Pennies. To date no jewelry, but we did find a old Silver box about the size of a Silver Half Dollar with a Silver child's Rosary in it, to me a nice find.

We are always keeping our eyes and ears open as opportunity's are out there you just need to watch for them. Most people know what metal detectors are about and are willing to go along with you.

Good luck and keep your eyes open and don't be afraid to talk to people and ask permission. Rick

 

[AlabamaClay]

Soonerdan, I don't know if you tried this before, but I have found silver in the grassy strip between the sidewalk and the road. Some of it I have found in as little as a 6 inch wide strip. No permission should be needed but I would be careful about it if it is well maintained in front of a well maintained house (well sodded, mowed, and edged, etc.). The areas by small churches have been the most productive. Use Google Earth and have it map out the churches in your area. Good Luck.