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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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New Live Dig Video – 8 Silvers – 3 ringer and Lessons from the Bushes

Posted on November 27, 2012 by pocketspill

Best in HD at Full Screen – enjoy!

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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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Grand Army of the Republic Button

Posted on August 6, 2012 by pocketspill

Found, at an early 1800s site, a Grand Army of the Republic Button.  It’s in poor condition and thus shows how mportant it is to get these artifacts out of the ground. At least this was rescued before it dissolved … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Dick Stout responds to my “Who’s to blame” post.

Posted on July 4, 2012 by pocketspill

Dick intended this to be a response to my post but the comment system I was trying blocked him.  So I’m posting it here from his site in its entirety. Scott’s blog “Who’s to blame” is on the money, and … Continue reading →

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Who’s to blame for continued metal detecting bans on public lands?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by pocketspill

As the independent detector shop dwindles in the era of e-commerce, we have lost a critical link in the education of hobbyists on the ethical use of detectors.  They used to be the front-line:  Getting permission, filling holes, writing your … Continue reading →

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Heath Hazards of Detecting in Warm Weather

Posted on April 8, 2012 by pocketspill

Sunburn – when will I remember to put sunscreen on my neck? Dehydration – drink lots of water when you’re out.   A cooler is a great idea and they’re cheap. Tendonitis- detecting uses a lot of muscles – my Achilles tendon … Continue reading →

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Youtube / TV doesn’t show the work involved in coinshooting success.

Posted on February 19, 2012 by pocketspill

I’m a huge fan of the hundreds of hunt videos that you’ll find on youtube.  Most of these are 4-6 minutes long and show detectorists with pure, clean signals, gorgeous silver coins and coinspills at every site.  It’s enough to … Continue reading →

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Getting Detecting Permission ..my “Rural Hunt Day” drive-around plan.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by pocketspill

“Freestyling” your way to great hunting spots in the countryside. It’s amazing how many great places you can hunt just by plugging in some small towns in your GPS and hitting the road.  A bit of planning will make it … Continue reading →

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The First Week With E-Trac

Posted on December 23, 2011 by pocketspill

The first few days with the Etrac were definitely frustrating.  I walked home with CLAD after three hours of hunting.   But things rapidly improved.  Oh, and the seated quarter was an 1853 and obliterated.  Oh well.

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