Why would anyone wear camouflage while metal detecting?

[FreeBirdTim]

Driving home today and saw a guy crossing the road in full camouflage and carrying a metal detector! He was headed for a pond that was recently lowered for dam repairs. It's a well known spot that's rumored to have colonial relics there. I've never found anything good there, but that's another story. My question is why would you wear camo to metal detect? And why wear camo to detect the shoreline of a pond that's wide open with no cover? Does he think he's keeping a low profile by wearing camo? To tell you the truth, it seemed kind of weird to me. What's your thoughts on this?

 

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[smokeythecat]

I don't. If you get hurt or such it wouldn't be easy to find you. Orange is good to wear in hunting season.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Camo helps hide the dirt that gets on you. I wear camo pants now and then but I always hunt with a partner so in case something happens help is already there.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Good point, Smokey. I always wear a red hoodie when I detect in the woods, even if it's not hunting season. Makes it easy to spot me with a drone or even a helicopter, if I go missing. Also, you never know when you might run into someone who doesn't believe in a closed hunting season.

 

[Kray Gelder]

Maybe he doesn't have a metal detecting outfit to wear.

 

[Chilli]

I know it's different there in the US. Where I am there is no animal that hunts you or one needs to hide from.
But, there are quite a number of people who look out for others detecting to take a spot. As I had yrs ago worked in the detecting industry I know its common. I heard of it a lot and saw others whilst I was detecting looking around with binoculars. Some may say, yeah they were just scoping areas and sometimes I did and do too now. But many were on the watch for others to watch if they put things in the pocket or container or didn't.
It is common here sadly. So yes, I wear blend in stuff. Dont need to buy full cammo, but I do wear cammo pants and a dark grey or green top. I see or hear, then stop, often they look and go. They're on the watch. I've been in the game long enough to know that here is exactly what they are doing most of the time. You can bet your bucks and guarantee if they are good enough to spot you they get in the 4wd or whatever, and make a beeline directly to you. Do they say "hi" or Aussie style "g'day mate how ya goin"!?
Nah, 99% of the time no way, its "what ya found mate?" "Found any Gold?"
Every time my answer is "hi mate how are you?"
99.99% of the time they repeat the question "Found any gold?"
Seriously, I hold on and say again "umm, yeah hi mate how are you?"
You know what most say? "Yeah I heard you, have you found any gold?"
Im not joking either. They are not there to be friendly or say hello as my line of replies shows. They are maggots that want to ride on the back of others doing the hard work. And, after working like I did for 25 yrs, that is how 90% of known finders here got the leg up.
100% true.
I now only have anything to do with just 2 people I know after all that time.

 

[McKinney_5900]

An orange construction vest is at most what I will wear. Your guy sounds nutty IMPO. Maybe he has some pot growing there to secretly care for! Who knows "people?"

 

[ZombieKnot]

Maybe he just wanted to blend in?
Hiding from bears?
Wanted to make the trees jealous of his style.

 

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[dougachim]

Driving home today and saw a guy crossing the road in full camouflage and carrying a metal detector! He was headed for a pond that was recently lowered for dam repairs. It's a well known spot that's rumored to have colonial relics there. I've never found anything good there, but that's another story. My question is why would you wear camo to metal detect? And why wear camo to detect the shoreline of a pond that's wide open with no cover? Does he think he's keeping a low profile by wearing camo? To tell you the truth, it seemed kind of weird to me. What's your thoughts on this?

I live in New Mexico. There are many hunting accidents because people here are too stupid. I wouldn't wear camo anytime during the year, either the game warden would stop your or some transplanted californian or new yorker would shoot you. They shot a guy off a 4 wheeler and said they thought it was a elk.

 

[Blackfoot58]

I see this in our area a lot. I think many of the guys invest in camo for turkey hunting and whitetail bow season. They then wear it for all purposes. It’s some kind of redneck “secret handshake “ whereby one may know another at a glance. I try to where hi-vis when in my own timber. Don’t want shot by tresspassers.

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Maybe he doesn't have a metal detecting outfit to wear.

LOL!!!!

 

[Jorgeke]

Driving home today and saw a guy crossing the road in full camouflage and carrying a metal detector! He was headed for a pond that was recently lowered for dam repairs. It's a well known spot that's rumored to have colonial relics there. I've never found anything good there, but that's another story. My question is why would you wear camo to metal detect? And why wear camo to detect the shoreline of a pond that's wide open with no cover? Does he think he's keeping a low profile by wearing camo? To tell you the truth, it seemed kind of weird to me. What's your thoughts on this?

I never use camo, , I have an orange vest in my back pack, just in case.

The best idea is to go with a friend, we carry with radios.

When I alone per hours, I told the area where I will be prospecting, and As soon as I arrive to the area I sent my location to a friend or my wife just in case I need help because an accident, like sorained ankle,.

Bottom line, Camo does not sound good idea in the area I detect, could be dangerous, not sure in other areas or countries.

Have a good metal detecting days
😎

 

[Gare]

I do not care to be seen doing my detecting. I feel there is already to many people detecting. I also believe if you can't be seen you can't be shot. Way to many weird shootings going on now also. But i guess i am weird

 

[mjb Mike]

I try and blend in so i dont have to stop detecting and answer 100 questions about whats the best thing and what kind of stuff have you found.

 

[pepperj]

Driving home today and saw a guy crossing the road in full camouflage and carrying a metal detector! He was headed for a pond that was recently lowered for dam repairs. It's a well known spot that's rumored to have colonial relics there. I've never found anything good there, but that's another story. My question is why would you wear camo to metal detect? And why wear camo to detect the shoreline of a pond that's wide open with no cover? Does he think he's keeping a low profile by wearing camo? To tell you the truth, it seemed kind of weird to me. What's your thoughts on this?

Think of it this way.
It might just cut down on the competition.

 

[creskol]

I like to wear a neon green vest that says Public Works on it. Nobody questions you.

 

[Blackfoot58]

I like to wear a neon green vest that says Public Works on it. Nobody questions you.

Only one problem: It becomes obvious that something is wrong, when people see a person in a Public Works vest actually working. Around here: What’s green & white and sleeps 2? A city works truck.

 

[Gare]

I like to wear a neon green vest that says Public Works on it. Nobody questions you.

I have thought of this also. It might even get you more permissions

 

[Blackfoot58]

Only one problem: It becomes obvious that something is wrong, when people see a person in a Public Works vest actually working. Around here: What’s green & white and sleeps 2? A city works truck.

Also:

Only one problem: It becomes obvious that something is wrong, when people see a person in a Public Works vest actually working. Around here: What’s green & white and sleeps 2? A city works truck.

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