How to Choose a Metal Detector to Hunt for Treasure

You can use a metal detector to find coins, jewelry, gold, and even pirate treasure.   In this and the next two posts we’ll talk about what detector to use, where to use it, and how to use it for fun and profit.

There is a variety of metal detectors on the market in a wide range of price ranges.  Some are designed strictly for water searching while others must never be submerged.  Many metal detectors will find items at a depth of 8-12 inches below the surface.  More expensive ones, with advanced technology, can detect items deeper in the ground.  But remember; that means you’ll have to DIG deeper too.

Many machines are calibrated to find U.S. coins but will read Canadian coins as trash!  Ask if the machine can be used for Canadian coins as well as U.S. coins. 

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Treasure Hunting Clubs and Organizations

One way to learn about treasure hunting worldwide as well as in or near your home town is to contact a treasure hunting organization in the area you are interested in.  

Treasure hunting includes gold mining, prospecting, and panning; metal detecting; locating diamonds and other gems; pirate treasure; and a whole lot more.  In this post I’m going to list some of the websites which offer state-by-state lists of clubs as well as other resources.  

MiningGold.com offers a huge free online directory of gold prospecting clubs and organizations throughout the United States and around the world. 

Another worldwide directory of gold panning, mining, and prospecting clubs can be found at ProspectingChannel.com. 

You’ll find a list of Metal Detecting Clubs in California, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, and Washington at Goldbummin.com.   

The Prospecting and Mining Journal offers a wealth of mining agencies and resources, associations, organizations, and clubs, organized by state. 

While Kellyco sells metal detectors, they have a detailed list of treasure hunting clubs, organized by state. 

Happy Treasure Hunting!

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