Seeing very large decrease in Metal Detecting Clubs

[relicmeister]

My only interest in a club would be to pool resources and hook up with a few determined members to make a point of making regular planned detecting excursions, and perhaps annual group hunts.what other point is there to a metal detecting club?

 

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[robertk]

My only interest in a club would be to pool resources and hook up with a few determined members to make a point of making regular planned detecting excursions, and perhaps annual group hunts.what other point is there to a metal detecting club?

The same point as this forum — to share finds, share ideas, and build friendships. Just in person instead of online.

 

[ToddsPoint]

No instant gratification from detecting. That’s why no kids are out there. I live in a low population rural area. I’ve never seen anyone detecting in the past 30 yrs. I know everyone in the township and have permission to go anywhere I want. Dozens of farm houses that are long gone and are now farm fields. There are still a few people that hunt arrowheads and I see them walking occasionally. Deer hunting is still big and there are quite a few young people doing it. Deer hunting spots are all sewn up and you couldn’t get permission for love nor money.

 

[Blackfoot58]

I’m guessing Beyonce, Lady Gag-me or some other influencer would need to show an interest in detecting, to get the youth interested. I’m fairly certain that isn’t going to happen.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Never cared for detecting clubs, too much like a high school click.