Looking for Guidance

[pascotsman]

Hi all! I am brand new to this hobby. I purchased a metal detector and have gone out once or twice this week. Looking for some helpful suggestions on places to try out. If there is anyone from Luzerne County, PA that can advise of some good places I would appreciate it. Any help from anyone will be appreciated. It seems this can be a fun hobby. I'm retired and just looking to pass some hours away.
Thanks in advance.

 

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[hollowpointred]

hi pascotsman! for general coinshooting for clad and occasional jewelry try your local public school grounds. go around the ballfields,swingsets, anywhere the kids hang out. they drop tons of coins.also check where the buses drop the kids off,i have found a lot of clad in those spots. usually you don't need to obtain permission to hunt public schools (private schools are another story).also local parks can be good. just remember most state parks at least require permission and federal parks are off limits period. if you are not sure if it is OK to hunt a local park ask your local department of recreation. as far as old coins and relics go (even though i have not found any) the general consensus here on the forum seems to be construction sites, private yards and especially sidewalk tear ups. some of the members here have had spectacular luck hunting old sidewalks that were being repaved.any time you are planning to hunt private property get permission first. hope this helps a little and good luck!

 

[rvbvetter]

? ?Boy did you come to the wrong......uh....i mean right place! There's some here from PA and i'm sure they'll know. ? ? ?Welcome to the forum ? ? ? ? ?HH

 

[jeff of pa]

Welcome pascotsman.

Both hollowpointred & badger gave you excellent advice as usual, on sites to start out with.

once you'v learned your detector well enough, let me know some particulars on what part of

Luzerne your from, and I may be able to give you some particular sites to check out.

also ;
AUGUST 6-7
in Kingston, PA. The Black Diamond Treasure Weekend will be held, by the Black Diamond Treasure Hunter's Club. it will be the 23rd. Annual event.
and will be at MOONLAKE PARK.

You'll be able to meet Hundreds of Like Minded People there, and there is no charge to come in there to talk. only to join in the Hunts.

You can get more info by sending a S.A.S.E. to :

B.D.T.H.C.
P.O. Box 1523
Kingston, PA 18704

or [email protected]


Good Luck & Happy Hunting

J E F F

 

[pascotsman]

Thank you Jeff. I live in Wilkes Barre. and I will definitly check out the club. Really appreciate your input.

 

[fishercz20]

Remember to fill in your holes and pick up all your trash.