Metal Detectors 4 Treasure Hunting


There are many different types of detectors on the market. If you are just starting out you may want to consider the Land or Relic detectors. They have fewer features and are easy for the beginner to start with, just turn in on and go. Then can be used on land and even in a couple of inches of water. Most of the coils are waterproof,
just keep the electronics out of the water and you will be ok. As the price increases for the detectors the more complicated they become. More and more practice will be needed to become an expert with the device but in the long run you will spend less time digging up trash. Treasure hunting is a hobby that not only lets you get to play with big toys, perhaps make some money, but also gets your outside and exercising. You should be exercising regularly, anyway, but just doing the same old exercises over and over again can get boring. And, you can also make new friends with the treasure hunting hobby.
There are treasure hunting clubs all over the country. In order to find out the closest one to you, contact the Federation of Metal Detector and Archeological Clubs (FMDAC). Although most of these clubs cater to adults, there are some clubs strictly for kids and some clubs will allow kids to enter with an adult. There are treasure hunting clubs in other countries besides America. For example, in England, the use of metal detectors for treasure hunting has gone up 20% in the year 2006. There have been incredible things found by regular people with metal detectors. These finds include rare coins, buried cars and ancient artifacts. And if you loose your wedding ring in a forest, chances are you'll be able to find it again before your spouse finds out about your little accident.
Treasure hunting is the common name for a fun and interesting hobby enjoyed by thousands of people around the world. They use portable metal detectors to go outside and literally hunt for treasure. With the price of gold over $700 oz today, more and more people are getting metal detectors and heading into the hills.
The FMDAC
In order to help you get started in treasure hunting, you should check out the Federation of Metal Detector and Archeological Clubs, Inc. You can find out about any events, meeting or treasure hunting clubs in your area. You can find out where to legally go look for gold in treasure hunting. Usually, you have to go to state parks and public property unless you are invited onto someone's private property. And it's not just a pipe dream to find gold treasure hunting in this way. People have actually found very valuable items, from gold coins to gold artifacts. You also need to know your area's municipal codes, which the FMDAC can help you find. Sometimes, you can legally go treasure hunting in public schools, church grounds and public beaches with metal detectors. You might even be asked by neighbors to help locate utility pipelines on their property or to find lost trinkets in their back yards.
Wal-Mart
Believe it or not, Wal-Mart is now playing a big role in promoting finding gold by treasure hunting. Usually, stores will not allow any solicitation in their premises. However, Wal-Mart has a unique partnership with the FMDAC where they will allow displays by treasure hunting clubs in their stores. These can be manned or unmanned display tables with pamphlets. Your local Wal-Mart or Super Wal-Mart may be the place to go get started in gold treasure hunting interest.