Get beginner to advance metal detecting from expert metal detectorists on how to advance in the hobby. Find places to detect and increase your finds with these tips.
In the serene landscapes of Prince George, British Columbia, where history lies beneath the surface, Matt Connatty has mastered the art of uncovering the past. As a relic metal detectorist, he’s not just searching for buried treasures; he’s on a mission to resurrect the stories and artifacts that have long been forgotten. In this interview,…
For all of us reading this site, this is probably common sense, and as well it should be, but we all detect with, mentor, and know other detectorists (new to the hobby or seasoned) that might need this gentle reminder. So here it goes. When this hobby started gaining popularity in the early 70s with…
The classic line I get when it comes to metal detecting vineyards is when the owner or vineyard manager says, “Why bother? You won’t find anything, but go ahead,” having a confused look at why I would even want to detect it. However, in my experience, there is always something to be found in a…
I begin this article presuming that you have read Successful Civil War Relic Hunting a Primer for Beginners – Part 1, that is posted in the archives on this website. If you have not… you missed a lot and I highly recommend that you go back and read Part 1 first before reading this part….
Louisiana Metal Detectorist and Preservationist, Benjamin Fuselier, using the Instagram handle Bayou Digs, finds relics from old buckles, military buttons, pocket watches, locks, three-ring bullets, and older coins. He currently uses a Minelab Equinox 800 and a Garrett ProPointer AT. Below I interview him, where he shares more about his background in metal detecting, along…
Below are a collection of metal detecting tips from advanced relic hunters. Metal Detecting & Soil Condition Soil conditions can really make a difference when it comes to metal detecting. In highly mineralized soil, most detectors will respond erratically, causing the detector to go unstable in some cases. When the soil is super dry or…
Brian Mayer has been metal detecting for 48 years. It all started in 1975 when a friend of his, in high school, showed civil war relics they found detecting with his dad. Seeing the relics sparked Brian’s interest in metal detecting. The friend would lend him an extra Whites metal detector, and he started detecting….
How did you first get acquainted with Lidar? A friend of mine who has been metal detecting for over 50 years told me for some time, he’s been using this newer technique to uncover cellar holes in the northeast and that it often helped him to find untouched colonial sites. So, one evening we set…
If you follow Truls Warhuus on Instagram or TikTok, you will be impressed by his metal detecting finds. Truls focuses on detecting Viking Age relics and coins and is really good at it. Living in the countryside of Norway, Truls is surrounded by fields, lakes, and canals to metal detect. As a result, he is…