Does anyone MD in the winter?

[GLP403b]

This maybe a stupid question, but I live in Michigan and it's snowing like crazy here right now. When it thaws and the weather is decent, say 40-50 degrees...does anyone MD, or do most people wait until the Spring?

 

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[godisnum1]

That same question crossed my mind this evening... then I opened the front door!!!!
Most of us, spare a few persistent or INSANE MDer's, will take the winter months to research some good leads and sweet spots to chase after in the Spring! But hey, if your from Wisconsin or Michigan and can't feel the cold anymore anyway... I say, why stop for winter??!! lol!

Bran <><

P.S. There aren't any stupid questions here on T-Net... just questions that sometimes tend to be off-topic.

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Always can find spots, good ground, in the woods.



have a good un.......
SHERMANVILLE

 

[Keppy]

At one time i would go out there would be snow on the ground. The temp. would be 24 degree's give or take but now it it has to be above 32 degree's before i go out. I am a lot older now we are in North East ohio in what they call the snow belt. We get that lake effect snow only 6 places in the U.S. get that lake effect snow and we are one of them. You can go 30 miles west of us no snow you can go 30 miles south of us no snow and we will have a foot of snow on the ground give or take.........................What i hunt in the winter now at times but not all the time are bar parking lots early in the morning when there was a new snow fall the night before. You would think i was at a beach coins , rings , and even watches . But no pirate loot or spanish gold , but some nice find's in that new snow fall. ..........................................Those drunks loose every thing...........................

 

[Montana Jim]

I do.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Didn't stop for the 90 degree heat in the summer.


Won't stop for the 30 degree cold in the winter.



-Buck

 

[Schrecky]

I detect until the snow gets deep enough to limit depth. There are a few advantages to detecting in snow. It is easier to grid off the area you are covering because you can follow your tracks. It is easier to properly overlap your swings because you can see the coil marks on the snow. Once the ground freezes it is very hard to dig. One time I resorted to a hammer and chisle to break the ground on a frozen ball field. If it is cold out get yourself some of those hand warmer packets and put one on each plam inside your gloves. Hey, where we live you have to do what you have to do

 

[minton7]

I hunt in SE ohio till the ground is frozen.. I refuse to hammer away through ice to dig pop caps LOL Having said that, I still hunted at least 4 times every month this year

Randy

 

[Eu_citzen]

Then I am insane.

I hunt until the ground is to hard to dig...
When it is frozen I do research, if I haven't done so already.

Regards,
Eu

 

[JimmyT]

Well lets see, went out yesterday morning 24 degrees 6mph breeze light snow with sleet mixed, hunting in the middle of an open field. I guess I do and will continue until the ground won't let me dig.
Later Jim

 

[BuckleBoy]

Well lets see, went out yesterday morning 24 degrees 6mph breeze light snow with sleet mixed, hunting in the middle of an open field. I guess I do and will continue until the ground won't let me dig.
Later Jim

Attaboy, Jimmy T!


Best Wishes,


Buckleboy

 

[MoTwister]

Used an 1/10 stick of dynamite usually gets to the target. Even in the hardest frozen ground.

 

[rickchittum]

Here in Tennessee we { I } detect year round. Unless ground is completly frozen. I realize that our winters are of no comparison to those nice folks up North, but I still go to local parks and such. When the weather does get cold, I spend my time indoors with a cup of mud and doing as much indepth research as possible. The more research the better the finds. So my advice would be, do what works for you. Enjoy any time you get to detect.

 

[nova treasure]

I like winter hunting for several reasons. Relic hunting you don't have to worry about Soybeans and corn in the fields,no insects to bother you. When hunting yards,the grass is usually turning brown,so it's alittle easier getting permission.
Another thing, you get all that good exercise walking,bending and stretching with all them heavy clothes on.

Nova Treasure

 

[Lowbatts]

More than a few nice rings and pocket spills are spread over the sledding hills each year. If you wait until spring, it's gone. Eyeballed or detected by someone else. Water gets lower in the winter too so on a good day, hit the river shallows or creeks and go wading, the bottom should not be frozen and you may find some real keepers.

 

[Fishstank]

Sorry boys I live in AZ and it's always good conditions.