massachusetts

Hi everyone, newish detectorist here, first post on this forum. I live in Ashburnham, MA and started detecting last summer. I got the bug and have continued through the winter, hitting woods and cellar holes when the fields and parks are too frozen. My own back yard has been great (some silvers...

Announcing the 2023 MTHA (Massachusetts Treasure Hunting Association) ANNUAL OPEN HUNT at Houghton's Pond in Milton, Mass. Date: October 7, 2023 (Saturday). Check-in at 9:00-9:50 AM, First Hunt at 10:00 AM (See Hunt flyer on page 2 of Registration form at link below) Price for the FULL DAY...

Hello All I live in MA and I bought an old house and was renovating it when I found a stash of old coins that might be valuable, as per Ebay like 2k-3k each. they where hidden behind a wall, behind a chimney wall within the bricks. are they mine ? do I have to report them? whats the rule of...

Hi all! I've been metal detecting on and off for about 12 years. The lionshare of that has been in Wisconsin. I have an AT Max with the Garrett 5x8 and 8.5x11 coils and I will be buying the NEL Sharpshooter. I have a Garrett pinpointer and a Lesche I've had from the start. I have the great...

Official Announcement (posted 8-11-2021) Please see reply below, dated 11-September NOTE: Clarification added on Morning / Afternoon sessions (AUG 12, 2021) The Massachusetts Treasure Hunting Association (MTHA) is hosting its annual OPEN HUNT at Houghton's Pond in the Blue Hills Reservation...

I'm beginning to plan summer vacation. I'm thinking about camping near the beach in either Rhode Island/ Massachusetts. Can anyone give a suggestion as to which public beaches are the best for metal detecting in that area? Thanks in advance for your input. Ken C.