Relic hunting

[P.B. Speegle]

Anyone know of good metal detecting spots near Mount Airy, MD?

 

[Package4]

Anyone know of good metal detecting spots near Mount Airy, MD?

Unfortunately, relic hunters do not typically share their hunting spots, most often, quite a bit of research goes into finding where armies or units camped. Don't hunt on State or Federal Park land and always fill your holes......

and welcome, from Maryland's Eastern Shore

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy

 

[Arioch]

Your in a good area if you're going hunting...As "package4" said, be sure you are NOT on state or federal park land...But in the Mt. Airy area...my goodness! all of the troop movements there...South Mountain, Antietam, Gettysburg, etc....all over the place troops were on the move...Get your maps out, check the park borders, and go hunting!...lots of real estate up there for that sort of stuff....I'm in silver Spring...

 

[Patrick H]

Welcome from Missouri. Be sure you have permission to hunt!!!

 

[P.B. Speegle]

Your in a good area if you're going hunting...As "package4" said, be sure you are NOT on state or federal park land...But in the Mt. Airy area...my goodness! all of the troop movements there...South Mountain, Antietam, Gettysburg, etc....all over the place troops were on the move...Get your maps out, check the park borders, and go hunting!...lots of real estate up there for that sort of stuff....I'm in silver Spring...

Would you know of any websites where I can look up old maps and such from that period?

 

[P.B. Speegle]

Are there any good moderately priced metal detectors you guys would recommend? As I am brand new to the hobby.

 

[Package4]

Are there any good moderately priced metal detectors you guys would recommend? As I am brand new to the hobby.

That's like asking if you prefer Ford or Chevy; first thing I would do is subscribe to North South Trader magazine and join a local relic hunting club. You will save yourself hours and hours of headache. There is the Northern Virginia Relic Hunters Association if you can't find a local Maryland.

www.nstcivilwar.com

www.nvrha.com

 

[Pvt.Shattuck]

Robert E Lee's silver belt buckle is buried under the rosebush in my front yard. I'm sure of it.

 

[Patrick H]

I'll say again: Be sure you have permission to hunt!

 

[alan polk]

Are there any good moderately priced metal detectors you guys would recommend? As I am brand new to the hobby.

I'm of the opinion that many of us become overly concerned with technology. I personally think that anyone can get a machine, whether it costs 100 dollars or 900 dollars, and get equal investment out of them. I truly believe that the first thing any new relic hunter can do is get out and dig EVERYTHING! The hobby, in my humble opinion, is a bottom-up sport. Start simple and tough. If one starts out relying on technology, I suspect one very well might quickly become dissolusioned and give up. I've seen it happen first hand. Good luck and remember bells and whistles are exactly that! Run the gauntlet first, then ease into the technology! Hear this now, and maybe believe me later?!

 

[P.B. Speegle]

Robert E Lee's silver belt buckle is buried under the rosebush in my front yard. I'm sure of it.

You might wanna dig that up asap! I'm sure that'll fetch you a pretty penny.