Tip from 40 years of detecting
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Pastor Bob
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All I look for when I partner up with someone is if I drive then pay for lunch and maybe a drink or two. Don't expect me to do all the research, get permission and then drive. That is like going to a casino, finding a hot machine and turning it over to the guest. I have taken too many people to great sites where they found good stuff and the next time out they expect me to do the same. I don't mind hunting with someone and I don't mind hunting alone, but reciprocation would sure be appreciated.
Coppertop
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Be careful out there
There's a lot of conmen Detectorist out there.
Be careful
There's a lot of conmen Detectorist out there.
Be careful
NectarDetector
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mark v
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I agree completely.
Digger70pa
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I said I was having a moment guys. I know there's shady guys out there & have been really wronged a few times. This last one was just me having a moment. Being but hurt lol.
Leave-No-Coins-Behind
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I hear what you are saying. And on that note, whatever you decide IS the right thing for you.
However, the way I look at it...I rather have something be found that may never be discovered. Additionally, in the whole scheme of life...will a silver coin, diamond ring or even a gold coin change the quality of my life or finances...? No...
However, the way I look at it...I rather have something be found that may never be discovered. Additionally, in the whole scheme of life...will a silver coin, diamond ring or even a gold coin change the quality of my life or finances...? No...
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I learned my lesson on sharing a good spot, back in Chattanooga. They will raid your spot when you're not there.
Then, when they get a spot good enough to return the favor, they'll NOT share it. When you ask why, they lose their mind and call you jealous.
Be careful in this hobby.
Then, when they get a spot good enough to return the favor, they'll NOT share it. When you ask why, they lose their mind and call you jealous.
Be careful in this hobby.
dirtykneese
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When I meet a new person detecting in my town. I introduce myself. We talk a lot. I offer to take them to a park that has been hunted to death. Still find clad. I try to teach them how to make a plug and not leave a mess and take out what ever you find. I watch their swing. Show them what they are doing wrong and explain what happens when that coil swings like a rocking chair. If they are in my town, they better not make a mess. NO, I don't take them to my prime spots. I have a few I hunt with. We all share our spots. If I work hard to get permision , I sure as heck aint going to give it to someone else. That is mine. Like I said. I like to teach them and help them. KEN
bowhunter25
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What is the best way to find spots without trespassing or getting told you can't do that here?
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I'm new to the hobby and until a few weeks ago, my oldest coin dug was a 1965. I attended a MD club meeting last month to see if I could get some good advice and tips from people who have been doing this along time. I got very lucky and spoke to someone who was really helpful and offered to take me out. Well, he took me to a spot where my first coin I ever dug older than 1965 was a 1760 King George II. I then dug a 1806 King George III, a 1745 King George II and a Large Cent in the next few weeks, always with him there too.
Every time he takes me to one of his spots, I'll buy breakfast and lunch since we're there for 6-8 hours each time we go. I would never go to the spot without him without his permission and I would never share the location with anyone else. When I post photos, I make sure there is nothing in the photo that could help someone else figure out where we are. I value his friendship and his willingness to share such an amazing spot with me. Thanks to him, I've had an amazing start in the hobby and I would never violate his trust and friendship.
Every time he takes me to one of his spots, I'll buy breakfast and lunch since we're there for 6-8 hours each time we go. I would never go to the spot without him without his permission and I would never share the location with anyone else. When I post photos, I make sure there is nothing in the photo that could help someone else figure out where we are. I value his friendship and his willingness to share such an amazing spot with me. Thanks to him, I've had an amazing start in the hobby and I would never violate his trust and friendship.
calabash digger
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thats a good deal you got going there value it, I had a experienced hunter take me under his wing and take me to some spots now we are full time hunting partners from research to permissions we make a good team. Ive had others that ive hunted with that turned out to be jerks.
ToddB64
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Ungrateful people are sometimes dishonest thieves !
Hey Digger70pa, I share your pain !
Years ago I was living near a 200 acre public park and liked to walk in the woods looking for wild edibles. I was a big fan of Euell Gibbons at the time and read his books, as well as other publications on the subject.
I became interested in wild Ginseng, not to eat, just to observe it's growth in the Spring, Summer and Fall. So I began searching for it up and down the hills of this park and eventually found several patches at different locations. I made notes and sketches of the plants at different stages of it's growth....it was a pleasant pastime for several years until my wife and I moved away.
Well, one day I had just returned from checking one of my patches at this park and was returning to my car when I walked up to a young couple on the trail. We said hello and talked a few minutes. Me and my big mouth asked if they had ever seen wild Ginseng. They said no and seemed very interested. So I explained to them that this plant is on the endangered species list in Ohio and it is against the law to harvest....just look and leave in other words.
So I took them to one of my patches and then we parted and went our separate ways.
The next day I had a funny feeling and decided to check the patch. Sure enough, to my horror they had pulled every plant, cut off the roots and left the stems and leaves scattered all over the ground ! From that time on I kept my mouth shut about my secret Ginseng patches !
ToddB64
ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY !
Hey Digger70pa, I share your pain !
Years ago I was living near a 200 acre public park and liked to walk in the woods looking for wild edibles. I was a big fan of Euell Gibbons at the time and read his books, as well as other publications on the subject.
I became interested in wild Ginseng, not to eat, just to observe it's growth in the Spring, Summer and Fall. So I began searching for it up and down the hills of this park and eventually found several patches at different locations. I made notes and sketches of the plants at different stages of it's growth....it was a pleasant pastime for several years until my wife and I moved away.
Well, one day I had just returned from checking one of my patches at this park and was returning to my car when I walked up to a young couple on the trail. We said hello and talked a few minutes. Me and my big mouth asked if they had ever seen wild Ginseng. They said no and seemed very interested. So I explained to them that this plant is on the endangered species list in Ohio and it is against the law to harvest....just look and leave in other words.
So I took them to one of my patches and then we parted and went our separate ways.
The next day I had a funny feeling and decided to check the patch. Sure enough, to my horror they had pulled every plant, cut off the roots and left the stems and leaves scattered all over the ground ! From that time on I kept my mouth shut about my secret Ginseng patches !
ToddB64
ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY !
