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Advancing the Metal Detecting and Relic Hunting Hobbies Responsibly
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Metal Detecting in Rural Kentucky – A peaceful and meditative hobby


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  • About This Site

    This site celebrates the hobby of responsible metal detecting as well as the role responsible detectorists can play in archaeology, preservation and education in the USA. Learn more here...
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      Using Maprika for Metal Detecting, Archaeology and Genealogy Field Work

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

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  • Blogroll

    • Ben Here Dug This
    • Crusty Metal Detecting (great photos)
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    • The UK's "Responsible Detecting" Definition
    • Topozone
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    • Battlefield Archaeology and Archaeological Volunteer Organization
    • James Madison's Montelier Site
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    • Kentucky Historical Society Blog
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  • Forums / Networks

    • Friendly Metal Detecting Forum
    • Minelab Owners Forum
    • Treasure Quest
  • Clubs / Organizations

    • Northern Kentucky Treasure Hunters
    • Thames and Field (UK)
  • Commercial Sites / Stores

    • American Digger Magazine
    • Detector Depot (Store)
    • Kellyco's Blog
    • New England Detectors
  • Other Links

    • Whites Spectrum XLT for sale
  • All Hunts, Photos are Authentic!

    No planted finds or made up stories on this site. I do not film details about the places I hunt in order to protect the privacy of the landowners who grant me permission.
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