new to this board and treasure hunting

[newtome]

hey everyone just thought i'd say hi. I got a metal detector last year as a wedding present where i used it at the beach to find 42 cents. It was still a lot of fun and i'd like to do some more hunting. Where's a good place to start?

 

[Golden1]

Your own back yard
You will be surprised at what you find there

Welcome to T-Net

G1

 

[Lookin]

The best place to start is in your own yard! Especially good if you live in an older place! When I first got my MD, I hit my yard multiple times and found items everytime - including a silver ring, a silver quarter, several wheat pennies and of course, lots of 'junk'!

If you have family or neighbors you feel comfortable asking, see if you can hit their yards. Also, check your local laws/rules for detecting in the parks and other public places (swim holes, fairgrounds, ballfields, etc). Where people gather is where you'll find stuff - like on a beach!

Good luck and be sure to post your finds!

 

[diggummup]

Welcome to TNET. I think most people start out in their own yard. You can practice pinpointing and digging your holes without fear of repercussion except maybe from the wife. What state you in?

 

[Chico Rico]

Playgrounds with dirt or wood chips!!!!
There are many valuable items there that do not require much harsh digging. Just get used to not getting to close to the steel of the equipment.

Have at it, and report back to this site for support on your new found addiction.

 

[RPG]

hey everyone just thought i'd say hi. I got a metal detector last year as a wedding present where i used it at the beach to find 42 cents. It was still a lot of fun and i'd like to do some more hunting. Where's a good place to start?

The beach is a great place to start. Do some research and find old parks in your area, look for old houses and knock on the door. Don't let "no" discourage you. You will get a lot of those. Look for any place where people picnicked, partied, camped, fished, walked, etc. Historical maps and aerials compared to google earth will show you old home sites that are no longer there. There is still a lot of good stuff out there waiting to be found.

Now that I have given you some good leads, get out there and find something.

PS...We like pictures.

 

[Rickiowa2009]

Welcome

 

[Chug And Red]

Have to agree with the yard! dont know what your swinging i missed a nice ring with my first detector< nailed it with the second!!!!! Happy hunting!!!!! Chug

 

[newtome]

Welcome to TNET. I think most people start out in their own yard. You can practice pinpointing and digging your holes without fear of repercussion except maybe from the wife. What state you in?

i appreciate everyones welcome.... i just have a cheepo from dicks but once i find enough maybe i'll be able to afford the next one..lol...i'm from ohio.. i guess i just never figured there'd be much in the yard but i know it's legal to hunt there thanks for the advice. i guess i'll have to start hitting the local library to see where and if i'm able to do some searching on other grounds.

 

[GroundS.KeepeR]

I started in my own back yard..even found one 3 ringer ''bullet' & Silver quarter..Good luck..

 

[sniffer]

welcome to TNET. this has got to be the greatest hobby and the greatest treasure site

 

[desert dog]

WELCOME TO TNET

 

[Gator-Flea]

Welcome!!

 

[Gator-Flea]

Welcome!!

 

[HCW]

A wedding present?

 

[CRUSADER]

Your all crazy, the best place to start is;

a Rev War or CW battle site

...unless your back-yard was one of these & in which case go ahead

Welcome from the UK

 

[fmerg]

first of all welcome to t-net the members here will give you some of the best advice you can get
i started last year with a cheap bounty hunter also
but in my yard i found well over 600 in clad coins as well as a few silver rings (i live in a apartment complex)
good luck and keep posting your finds

 

[Deepdiger60]

Welcome to T-Net, what they said your own yard that is what i did my house is very old i was amazed how many old silver coins was there and even relics that go back to the 18th century Good Luck Dd60

 

[kimseyco]

welcome to tn

 

[mamabear]

as the late great Minnie Pearl would say, Howwdyy!