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Hello everyone, I recently joined and am looking for other more experienced members who live in or near St Augustine, Florida. I have the gear and desire to get out there but am somewhat overwhelmed with all of the discussion around seeking permission. I have a Minelab Equinox 800 and would...

Hey folks, I recently picked up a 100.00$ Bounty Hunter Tracker VI. I have some hours under my belt, but not much. I'm looking for any tips on using a less expensive device? I was also hoping for some tips on good places to visit with my device. I have a friend I usually hunt with, but I'm...

Hello, I am new to detecting and have read several articles. I see people talking about mineral rich earth and that it can cause problems detecting. So here's where I need help. I want to purchase good equipment, but I live in Utah, and want to detect in the Bonneville Salt Flats, (obviously...

Hey guys! My husband and I are brand new to Metal Detecting. My husbands mom got a bounty hunter discovery 3300 for Christmas and has been letting us try it and figure it out to teach her. We have been testing it in her yard. Each of us finding copper pennies. We are just outside of Salem...

Hi everyone my name is Josh Barrak and I just joined this forum. I am a beginner but have enjoyed accompanying others on their detecting trips. I am located in the Pacific Northwest. Still not used to the winter rains here. If anyone has any suggestions for possible hunting in Washington state...

Hey everyone. I am extremely new to the forum and metal detecting in itself. My name is Megan and I am from New York originally (Adirondack area not city) but currently live in Missouri. I have been interesting in getting into the hobby for years after watching the history channels and youtube...

I would like to introduce myself, my name is John and Im from Landing NJ. Im an old, new comer; that's to say my interest first started about 20 years ago when I bought a Radio Shack Discovery 2 metal detector and never used it; its been sitting in the garage (unboxed) for this long. I guess a...