Unearthing History: An Exclusive Interview with Relic Metal Detectorist Matt Connatty of Prince George, BC

Unearthing History: An Exclusive Interview with Relic Metal Detectorist Matt Connatty of Prince George, BC

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,…

Two Views to Digging Up History – What Can We Learn, Appreciate and Change. 

Two Views to Digging Up History – What Can We Learn, Appreciate and Change. 

Anyone who knows me knows I love metal detecting. I especially like to find history where people argue no history can be found. My process begins with researching. I start by looking at old aerials, as well as reading previous documentation from newspapers, historical diaries, and memoirs. I also look at old historical black-and-white photos…

Successful Civil War Relic Hunting – Part 2 – How To Generate Leads On Potential Civil War Relic Sites

Successful Civil War Relic Hunting – Part 2 – How To Generate Leads On Potential Civil War Relic Sites

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….

Interview Detectorist Benjamin Fuselier, Bayou Digs.

Interview Detectorist Benjamin Fuselier, Bayou Digs.

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…

Tips from Advanced Metal Detectorists to Help You Find More Relics

Tips from Advanced Metal Detectorists to Help You Find More Relics

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…

Lidar Game Changing Tool for Research and Metal Detecting

Lidar Game Changing Tool for Research and Metal 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…

Interview with Author and Detectorist Terry Shannon

Interview with Author and Detectorist Terry Shannon

Terry Shannon is a recognized name in the metal detecting community. His love of the hobby shines through the books and videos he has authored. Recently, he released his fourth and fifth books titled “Turf to Surf” and “Metal Detecting a Beginner’s Guide“. If you haven’t read “Turf to Surf” yet, it highlights Terry’s detecting…