Category Archives: Research and Permission

One of my searches featured in Lexington Herald Leader newspaper

Posted on May 21, 2013 by pocketspill

My friend and journalist Tom Eblen spent time to understand the hobby, arrange a new place and travel with me to document the search.  I think he did a great job and am proud to share this article with you … Continue reading →

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One good reason you should let detectorists hunt your historic yard.

Posted on April 21, 2013 by pocketspill

This is the type of thing that detectorists can rid from your lawn if you give them permission.   This blade was just below grass level.  It would ruin your day if you found it while going barefoot in the … Continue reading →

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Visualizing the Detecting / Archaeology Differences and Similarities

Posted on November 29, 2012 by pocketspill

Here is an illustration I cobbled together.  It surely needs revision (which I will post.) The middle category is what needs developed. “Protocol-based” means that there are a set of rules about what happens based on importance of artifact – somewhat like … Continue reading →

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Madison and Slave Cemeteries at Montpelier (video clip)

Posted on November 10, 2012 by pocketspill

Thought I would share this as I prepare to join the Archaeological team at Montpelier in February 2013.

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Using Maprika for Metal Detecting, Archaeology and Genealogy Field Work

Posted on October 30, 2012 by pocketspill

A year or so ago, I became familiar with Maprika – and used it for a long mountain bike trail for which I only had a paper map.  It kept me from getting lost!   It was awesome, putting your … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Liability Release Document for Metal Detecting – Personal Liability Insurance and Proof

Posted on October 11, 2012 by pocketspill

I have been turned down several times by farm owners who cite liability concerns related to my presence on their property (and these were some amazing sites too!)  While I always realize this may just be a way of avoiding … Continue reading →

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Metal Detecting Research and Permissions – GPS Marking While Driving Using Smartphone

Posted on October 4, 2012 by pocketspill

I have the fever.  I cannot drive through the countryside without adoring old properties.  But often, It’s just not the right time to stop and ask permission to detect.  I may be on my way somewhere else, or filthy because … Continue reading →

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Applying Social Media and Game Theory to a Self-Regulating Metal Detecting Community

Posted on September 21, 2012 by pocketspill

I’m a bit of an idealist. As is stands, all potentially historic public land in Kentucky is “off limits” to detecting.  This includes well-documented areas in our State Parks system and areas that will never be excavated.   When you … Continue reading →

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Tips and Small Talk Lead to New Civil War Era Site

Posted on September 10, 2012 by pocketspill

I headed out on Sunday to catch the minister of a small country church to ask permission to hunt (it was granted.)  I met several people from the church, all of them, including the minister were nicer than nice.  Before … Continue reading →

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Why I Always Ask Metal Detecting Permission in Person

Posted on August 29, 2012 by pocketspill

Many of you know I work in web marketing, a behavioral science discipline.  We must understand the motivations and habits of information consumers.   So I read a lot of research like this about how people behave.  When it crossed my desk … Continue reading →

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