Many new metal detectorists want to get started straight away it is advisable to take some time to do a little bit of research on where you will be searching with your metal detector. Research on all your metal detecting hunting will save you time and can greatly increase your chances of finding any valuable treasures.

You can go to the library, you can try to find some information about places that may have any metal treasures under the ground. Try finding new information on first town buildings, the population numbers and some maps of old roads can help and guide you when doing proper research on metal detecting. You can also get a historical map of the place and town you are planning to search. Maps will show you exactly where parks, trails and all the exciting areas that you can search with your metal detector. Find places where gathering spots took place years ago and now no gatherings take place there. You might just find awesome treasures with your metal detector. 

Be careful when hunting with a metal detector on private property, you will have to first get permission to hunt there. Trespassing is a no go you do not want to find yourself in any sorts of trouble so be sure you get permission. When looking for the ideal site for metal detecting. Look out for soft sites this is sites with grass, sand gravel or dirt. This is the easiest soils to dig out when you have found a treasure. Some hotels and town info centres have maps available with allot of points of interests. You can start collecting all these maps to see where people congregate. You can then make a list of all these places and start with choosing suitable sites for you to use your metal detector.

Other popular places for metal detecting can include:

Fields

Beaches and lakes

Camping grounds

Fairgrounds and entertainment areas.

Schools, colleges and churches

Picnic areas

Movie theatres

Shopping malls

Along fences

Bus and train stops

 

Finding very old newspapers can also help you with finding the right areas these contain useful information about the towns many years ago. So much of the land was undeveloped.

There are also so many different maps available online with aerial and satellite views from all directions it is a good idea to check out your sites beforehand. A satellite view of the are you have chosen shows you trail and paths that could possible hidden.

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