Detectorists of all ages enjoy the adventure of getting out and trying to uncover forgotten or misplaced treasures. The thrill comes in finding the artifacts that have been buried and overlooked by others. Metal detecting hunts are set up for several reasons. One reason may be to find lost or hidden artifacts from the past. These types of hunts are categorized as relic hunts. The detecting for these hunts takes preparation. Using upfront time and research can help to make this type of hunt very successful. Detectorists also hunt in order to find valuables that may include coins or jewelry. These types of hunts, although you may do some prep work ahead of time, usually are for the enthusiast who is detecting for fun and spending time with a passion for the hobby.
Relic hunting is for the metal detectorist who is looking to find a piece of history. It's for the enthusiast who is looking to find their own tangible connection to the past. Relic hunting may include finding artifacts from historical wars, something left from an important time period, or finding items that have been left from ancient cultures. In order for this type of hunting to be successful, it does require some thought and preparation. Some useful places to start are in the historical documents of an area. This could include research accessible through a local library, historical maps of an area, through visiting historical societies, or even local government offices that have access to the history and layout of a location.
As you become more and more knowledgeable of the history and historical layout of the location, your hunt can become more focused. Prospect the land for old foundations, stone walls, mounds, or underground areas. All of these structures are clues that the location may be a perfect spot for relic detecting. Other locations to consider when relic hunting are river banks and pond areas that have been in existence for years. These were important areas for travel and social hangouts. Old roads that may have not been explored for years also lend themselves to relics left behind. Outdated train stations, horse racing arenas, and open fields that once held gatherings for revivals are all historical sites that may help you to find relics. Who knows, maybe one of these historical areas will hold not only an artifact that connects you to history, but maybe one of value that may be of value to a museum or collector.
Hunting for lost valuables is probably what most detectorist set out to do when entering the metal detecting hobby. They may be interested in finding coins or jewelry that has been lost along a beach area, park, or other open area. In order for these types of hunts to be successful, think about ways to increase your chance of being one of the first to explorer the area. Think about going in the middle of the week when most hobbyist are working at a job. Think about going to a beach area late on a Sunday evening when visitors have wrapped up their relaxing day at the beach. Immediately following a storm is prime time to explore. Storms that bring in rains also bring in wet sand, leading to better conductivity.
Also, the tossing and turning of the sand along riverbanks and beaches following a storm allows new treasures to come to the surface of areas that have already been detected. Think of these areas as new, unexplored locations with the possibility of holding brand new targets. Also, consider sweeping an area when the weather is cold. Instead of waiting for a sunny day at the beach, choose a day when others are inside warming up. These simple techniques can help to make your detecting day more successful. Whether you're detecting to find a connection to the past or just for the simple pleasure of finding a new hobby, two rules all detectorist need to share is to ask permission when hunting private areas and to return the areas back to their original state when they leave. These two rules will help others enjoy their metal detecting hunts as much as you have.
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