CouchSearcher
New Member
Ok, I live in South East Ohio near Zanesville.
I've looked a lot online, and can't find much about metal detecting in Ohio. There are several clubs, but none near here. I don't know where to to start or how to find out where to look and where it's even legal to go. I've read that it's legal in Ohio state parks, but only on sandy shores, and that you have to have a permit to look elsewhere.
Any advice on how to research places and just a general idea on how to start?
I've yet to get a MD, but I'm trying to see oif it'd even benefit me to get one. If I can't go anywhere other than my own property, I don't see much of a point to buy one. I see people on here talking about tot lots and stuff (I'm assuming those are like sandy areas for kids, like schools or something? I don't honestly know. I'm new to all of this. I'm looking for a healthy hobby, and have always liked treasure hunting and similar things.)
Basically, just need help getting started. Is Ohio even a good place to look, or is it unfriendly for metal detecting?
I've looked a lot online, and can't find much about metal detecting in Ohio. There are several clubs, but none near here. I don't know where to to start or how to find out where to look and where it's even legal to go. I've read that it's legal in Ohio state parks, but only on sandy shores, and that you have to have a permit to look elsewhere.
Any advice on how to research places and just a general idea on how to start?
I've yet to get a MD, but I'm trying to see oif it'd even benefit me to get one. If I can't go anywhere other than my own property, I don't see much of a point to buy one. I see people on here talking about tot lots and stuff (I'm assuming those are like sandy areas for kids, like schools or something? I don't honestly know. I'm new to all of this. I'm looking for a healthy hobby, and have always liked treasure hunting and similar things.)
Basically, just need help getting started. Is Ohio even a good place to look, or is it unfriendly for metal detecting?