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GETTING STARTED IN METAL DETECTING

John's Detectors — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:47:36 GMT

HI EVERYONE!, YOU KNOW GETTING STARTED IN THE GREAT HOBBY OF METAL DETECTING IS EASIER THAN ONE MAY THINK. THERE ARE SOME GOOD DETECTORS AROUND THE 200.00 MARK THAT WILL HELP GET YOU STARTED. THE FISHER F2, GARRETT ACE 250, BOUNTY HUNTER TRACKER IV ARE A FEW TO NAME. OF COURSE THERE ARE SOME VERY EXPENSIVE MODELS IF ONE CHOOSES TO GO THIS ROUTE ALSO. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL TO MAKE ENOUGH FINDS THAT WILL ACTUALLY PAY FOR THE DETECTOR IN A SHORT TIME. AND DETECTING IS EASY TO LEARN TO WHERE IT BECOMES A REWARDING HOBBY. OK JUST A SHORT NOTE TO THOSE THAT MAYBE THINKING ABOUT GETTING THEIR FEET WET AND STARTING A NEW HOBBY. THANKS EVERYONE AND HAPPY HUNTING!:)

JOHN TOMLINSON,CET

JOHN'S DETECTORS

www.johnsmetaldetectors.com

Lost Coin Caches

John's Detectors — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:44:20 GMT

HI EVERYONE, IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING, THERE ARE STILL LOST CACHES ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY! THEY CAN BE IN AN OLD POST HOLE, IN THE WALL OF AN OLD HOUSE, UNDER THE HOUSE, OR IN CLOSETS. A FRIEND OF MINE FOUND ONE A FEW MONTHS AGO IN AN OLD HOUSE DOWN NEAR BEAUMONT,TX.. IT WAS IN A BOX ON THE TOP SHELF OF A SMALL CLOSET. HE DIDN'T EVEN USE A METAL DETECTOR TO FIND IT! THE BOX HAD TWO 100 OZ. SILVER BARS AND FULL OF LOOSE SILVER COINS. HE HAD A PARTNER WITH HIM AND THEY SPLIT IT. HIS TAKE AFTER THEY SOLD OFF ALL OF THE SILVER WAS 4,000.00 WOWWEEE! SO IT JUST TAKES A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND GETTING AROUND TO INVESTIGATE. OK I HOPE THIS WILL GIVE EVERYONE A LITTLE BOOST TO GET OUT AND LOOK AROUND. GOOD LUCK TREASURE HUNTERS!

JOHN TOMLINSON,CET

JOHN'S DETECTORS

New Fisher F2

John's Detectors — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:06:56 GMT

FOR ALL THE NEW GUYS OUT THERE, THE FISHER F2 IS A GREAT DETECTOR FOR THE NEWBEE. IT HAS MANY FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE OF HIGHER PRICED MACHINES. IT IS ALSO A FAST MACHINE! IT IS A DIGITAL DETECTOR WITH A FULL LCD READOUT. VERY EASY TO OPERATE AND FEATHERLITE. IT DOES HAVE NOTCHING TO BOOT. ALSO THE 4 TONE ID IS A MUST HAVE FEATURE! IT HAS A GREAT PRICE AND WILL GIVE YOU GREAT VALUE FOR THE MONEY. THEY ARE SO POPULAR, THAT IT IS VERY HARD TO GET THEM. I JUST WANTED TO MAKE MENTION OF THE F2 FOR THOSE THAT ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING INTO THIS GREAT HOBBY. THANK YOU ALL FOR READING THIS.:)

JOHN TOMLINSON,CET

JOHN'S DETECTORS

WWW.JOHNSMETALDETECTORS.COM

Metal Detecting

Patrick — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:53:40 GMT

I got into this hobby in 2006. It was one of those things I always wanted to try.

I purchased a Garrett ACE 250 because I read so many good things about it. I bought it new on eBay for about $40 less than retail. I liked it but I saw a GTX550 on eBay used and picked it up for around $250 (new they are around $500) so I sold the ACE.

I was in school during the time but only used it a few times. I purchased a permit to "hunt" at Hines Park South East Michigan. I thought it would be a good place to go since the park is so huge and people really hung out there a lot in the 50's.

I found the typical pull tabs, couple of quarters, pennies, and such. One time I had the thing ringing so much I thought I struck gold! After digging, and digging I pull out a chunk or iron that weighed around 15 pounds.

I would really like to try this hobby at some Michigan beaches.

MD Forum

Yoda — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:32:34 GMT

I would like to get some folks in the MD Forum. I have not joined any clubs in Michigan, but know many people MD around here, any suggestions to drive membership?

Thanks for setting up the forum! I will post some finds and other stuff!

Michigan Metal Detecting - LAWS

Yoda — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:53:46 GMT

Found some interesting info online...

USE OF METAL DETECTORS

POLICY

The use of electronic metal detectors to find lost coins, rings, watches, or other valuables is a popular activity. Favorite search areas are intensive use areas, especially beaches. Parks and Recreation Bureau (PRB) has long recognized this as a recreational activity at appropriate locales. However, there is increasing concern that metal detectors are facilitating illegal removal of archaeological and historic resources from Bureau-administered lands.

Public Act 451, 324.74102 mandates the protection of historic resources within State Parks.

Public Act 238 of 1957 provides a means of disposing of personal property lost or abandoned on state property and this is included in the Park Field Manual, Ranger Guide, and Parks and Recreation Policy #1.10.

Public Act 451 of 1994, Part 761 Aboriginal Records and Antiquities, prohibits a person from removing, exploring or excavating any relic or aboriginal antiquities and abandoned property of historical or recreational value found upon or within the lands owned by or under the control of the state.

In addition to the concerns regarding the unauthorized removal of historical artifacts, there is a concern related to the potential damage to lands resulting from the act of “digging up” items identified by various metal detectors.

Public Act 451 of 1994, Part 324.74121, State parks; prohibited conduct, in section 74121 states:

“A person shall not do the following in a state park:

(a) Destroy, damage or remove any tree, shrub, wildflower or other vegetation or property without the permission of the department.”

Metal detectors may provide the public with a chance of recovering some lost possessions in intensively used areas. Items of historic value may not be removed.

For the foregoing reasons, it shall be the policy of the Parks and Recreation Bureau to prohibit the use of metal detectors on all Bureau-administered lands except:

1. Designated swimming beaches
2. Designated day use areas
3. Campgrounds
4. Parking lots
5. Boating access site parking lots

Exceptions to the areas listed above may be given in specific instances based upon new information that was unknown on the approval date of this policy.

It shall be the responsibility of the individual field unit to provide a map specifically designating areas in which this activity is allowed.
For requests to conduct archaeological research, refer to Parks and Recreation Policy #8.7, Use Permits. Archaeological research requires a permit jointly issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Department of History, Arts and Libraries.

The following conditions apply to the use of metal detectors in state parks:

1. All recovered items must be checked by a park employee before being removed from the park.

2. Any items the park has recorded lost and that can be returned to the rightful owner will be turned in to the park, or the park will notify the owner of the name and address of the finder.

3. Coins may be retained by the finder unless rare and historic. If coins are turned in, PRB staff should contact the Michigan Historical Center, Department of History, Arts and Libraries to determine historic value and disposition instructions.

4. Any artifacts found will be retained by the State.

5. The use of probes or small hand trowels to retrieve objects discovered beneath the surface shall be allowed if the land is not unduly disturbed. Disturbed material must be replaced.

6. Large-scale digging to retrieve objects shall not be allowed unless being done as part of a Department authorized archaeological research project.

Metal detectors are prohibited from:

1. Fayette State Park and Fort Wilkins State Park

2. Beaches, day use areas, boating access sites or campgrounds known to have artifacts.

3. Designated historic or archaeological sites. Designated includes sites listed on the State or National registers of historic places, or indicated by the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries as eligible for listing on the State or Federal register.

4. Areas specifically closed to the use of metal detectors by a Land Use Order of the Director."

saw this detector

mamalisa2006 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:16:22 GMT

dont know anything about them but thought i would share this I also invited the gent here too

Whistler radar detector

letsmakeadeal08@yahoo.com

Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:24 pm (PST)

Whistler radar detector model 1730 360 degree protection good condition
$25.00

Metal Detecting In Michigan Parks

Yoda — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:03:42 GMT

Many parks in Michigan are off limits for MD, for good reasons. Some MDers trash up the place.

Good info on the DNR Site for park MD Locations....

Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statues. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation.

New Fourm - Treasure Hunting & Metal Detecting

Patrick — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:27:07 GMT

One of our community members (Yoda) used the power of the force and requested a new forum. Treasure Hunting & Metal Detecting.

This is a fun hobby. I use to have a Garrett GTX550 detector, and one day I would like to get back into it. I have also read that there is Gold Panning opportunities in Michigan. Where there is black sand on the beach there is gold, so I hear.

Please join in on the "MD" fun!