Types of areas to detect

[faribo]

I have been detecting for about a year now. Started with a Ace 300 because the Ebay seller advertised an AT Pro, but had in the fine print that it was a Ace that was actually for sale and didn't catch it in time. Then I upgraded to an AT Pro, I have hit just about every type of area that I could think of from schools to parks, to old home sites in the woods, to boulevards, and more.

What types of areas do you find to be worthwhile in your areas?

 

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[G.A.P.metal]

Research places people gathered before 1964 if you are a old Silver coin shooter.
Any park if you just want clad and maybe some jewelry.
Old maps for cabin/homes sites if you want to look for relics.

 

[WaterScoop]

Join a local metal detectors club and listen, listen and listen some more before you ask any questions.
In my humble opinion you will learn a lot more that way.

Too many want instant gratification by buying a super detector
And a map of “X” marks the spot. The truth of the matter is that the majority of detectorists have 1% luck and 99% blood sweat and tears that produced beautiful treasure over many many years. There are many facets to treasure hunting for I believe that if you focus on one you will become very skilled in that field. For example take a doctor of General medicine he/she is versed in many medical aspects however he/she still will send you to a specialist who is also a doctor PLUS an expertise in a specific field.

So before you answer my next question think deep...What one or two areas of metal detecting do you want to focus in?

Then and only then IMHO will you get focused information that will truly help you from our members.

Good Luck and Happy Hunting

 

[Loco-Digger]

I dig way more keepers from yard permissions in town than public lands. I concentrate on the older part of town where the houses were built in the 1800's.

 

[faribo]

My main focus is silver coins (which I never find) and non-ferrous relics (which I do).

And, you never have to be politically correct with me. PC neuters our 1st amendment rights.

 

[cudamark]

swimming beaches

 

[scruggs]

Here are just a few places that might help you! Good luck!
1. Yards with slopes.
2. Older apartment complexes for 2 reasons, more kids playing over the years and check under each clothes line. As the clothes dry the coins and rings fall to the ground. Have found dozens of wedding bands over the years under these.
3. Older church lawns.
4. Narrow street curbs.
5. Lots where Christmas trees were sold. Found many gold rings here. It’s cold and snowing then you take your gloves off to pay for the tree and your ring falls to the and is buried in the snow.
6. Steep hills where many sleigh ride down losing valuables.
7. The edges of football fields where spectators stand in the grass watching the game.
8. Waters edge of boat ramps.
9. Edges of old sidewalks.
10. Old drive inn theatres, fair grounds and where old reunions took place.

 

[faribo]

Thanks all. Hopefully a lot of people will pick up something from this. Keep em comming

 

[Carolina Tom]

I have found 3 walking half dollars in the last 5 weeks. ALL came from yards or former yards.

We have a park that was created on a flood plain, they tore down the houses, and planted grass 4 years ago, everyone said that they hunted place and found no silver, I got 8 silver coins, by going low and slow and digging all repeatable targets.

Another one, set of apartments, built in the 1940s, went vacant and will be torn down to make way for new expensive housing. Found 13 silver coins in 4 days!

You have to be relentless, think out of the box and leave no stone unturned. The two places discussed above, happened since Thanksgiving. It's out there, but you really have to work for it.

I am constantly on the look out for old trees, and grassy areas undisturbed by bulldozers. I cross reference these places on an old (1910) map from the internet, to see if an old house might have been there.

It's not all finding, there is a good bit of prospecting and footwork required. About 1 out of 8 places yields something good, there are a lot of duds.

I tell people regularly, you have to dig a lot of holes, and really work to find silver coins. It is NOT easy. I wish that I had an easier hobby, however, I find the hunt extremely rewarding.

PM me if I can help and good luck sir!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Anyplace that people who had pockets or purses might have gone, ever.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Where do you live? Do you have rural mail boxes? Would people take off gloves in the winter to check the mail? Think! Railroad crossings at intersections that cars roll over every day. Change and rings in the tracks. Huge old trees in traffic medians, small patches of trees in pavement. Sidewalk tear outs, and the list goes on!

 

[A2coins]

Sledding hills at the base of trees ask the old timers where they hung out and played, Research old photos at the library or online for your area!!!!!

 

[Normsel]

You pretty much nailed it. Any place where a lot of people gather. Many places replenish themselves. I know a park and soccer field that are both good for about $25 in clad every year. I hunt them and when I get all I can find I wait a yr and go back

Beaches and swimming holes I find the least at. An occasional ring and a little bit of clad at beaches but I find there are a better place for exercise.