Run out of places to go!!!!!

[Willyp47]

I just don't know where to go ????? The old places ,I go to,are all grown up.The parks,I've pretty well stripped them ! The people,around here,won't let you in their yards? They think that you will dig it all up ! We have tons of state parks near by,but they are a NO-NO !
I guess i could chance the State Parks,but is it worth it ????? NAAAA ?
I guess I am just disgusted ???

 

[Cfmct]

How about camp grounds or state parks I know they look down on detecting on the grass but why not the woods.. I went to a local park I know is loaded with history and the park ranger said I could detect anywhere but not on the sports fields and I had no problem with that.

I googled your area and you have camping grounds are I looked at them and they had water which attracts people and outdoor movie theaters and when people sit things fall out of their pockets.

Call a real estate broker or go to realtor.com and see if you can see any property for sale and then try and contact the owners to detect the old properties when you search like this it tells you the age of the property on realtor.com

Look for swimming holes people lose things around and in them..

http://www.swimmingholes.org/pa.html

 

[rcasi44]

I know how you feel Willy. I'm at that point now. Rob

 

[Carol K]

Looks like there are several railroad tracks running through your area and a river.

Try some riverbank hunting.

 

[Nor'Easter]

Always places to go. Return to those places you think are hunted out. Try scanning those area from a different angle or maybe with a differnt program or coil. No area is completely hunted out. Winter frost and thaw shifts things around and may have brought up or relocated some items. Sometimes we let ourselves get discourged to easily. Never give up. Jim

 

[beerdoodle]

Hit the parking strips (between sidewalk and curb) outer fringes of the parks. These are seldom hit too hard. Graveled parking areas. Hold your coil a little higher as not to scuff, but the coins wont be deep unless new gravel has been added. Will be mostly clad and a key or 2, with some jewelry thrown in. Use a heavy duty screwdriver to move the rocks and gravel around. Carol was correct in that river banks are great. Be alert for reptiles and poison ivy. Lots of swimming and fishing over the last couple of hundred years there. Hunt the obviously worn areas where activity occured and fan out 20-30 feet in an arc. You will be pleasantly surprised.........................

 

[Brin-PA]

See my post in "Research and Getting Permission " . Titled "If you need new places to hunt ....Try this" . Good Luck

 

[Groundfisher]

You should double check the state park info. I live in pa also the wat I interpret the law is you need permission/check in from DCNR officer.Fedral parks are off limits. http://www.fmdac.org/parks/parks.htm this link should help you out.

 

[BRJ123]

I just recently email to check about State Parks in PA and i got this reply maybe it will help you



The reasonable use of metal detectors is permitted in many state parks. Metal detecting is not permitted where this activity would conflict with a facility in use. Metal detecting is not permitted within fenced areas of swimming pool complexes (state operated or concession operated). At many parks, metal detecting on beaches and in lake swimming areas will be permitted within a reasonable distance of shore from the Tuesday after Labor Day until the Saturday prior to Memorial Day. During the summer season, metal detecting in beach and swimming areas will be at the discretion of the park manager based on his knowledge of the use and type of facility. Metal detecting in other underwater areas will be permitted within a reasonable distance of shore if it does not conflict with other activities or have the potential for causing damage to the facility.

Many state park areas have the potential for the recovery of valuable historical objects. State park areas with this potential may have part or all of their area closed to metal detecting. The finding of historical objects in any state park area should be handled by first contacting the park manager of the particular park. In addition, persons should consult the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission if they are seeking or find historical artifacts.

Shovels, spades, garden trowels, and other similar tools may not be used to dig into or turn over ground areas that are covered by turf, vegetation, shrubs, or trees. Permissible digging tools are screwdrivers, ice picks, and other similar narrow pronged devices.

Individuals who want to use a metal detector in a state park must receive prior approval from the appropriate park office and report items which are found and will be removed from the park.

 

[Orlando Auction]

Beer doodle has a good idea, sidewalks. Also, churches are great. Permission is usually granted.

Let us know where you decide to go.

Paul

 

[stikes]

schools and churches are some places. when it comes to schools any building built before 1964 should produce some silver. churches are all over the place here with many being older ones just remember to ask permission before detecting. i usually look up the name of the church in the phone book then call and ask who to speak with about seeking permission, the pastor usually calls me back within a day or two. with both of these areas look for cornerstones telling the date it was built. remember anything before 1964 should have silver. also mentioned above work your hunted out sites at different angles you would be amazed i did this going north to south, east to west, and diaganolly and found stuff everytime in the same area. you might try your luck searching farmers fields i have done well in fields although there is no rhyme or reason to searching them. the items are few and far between and scattered but good ones for me. good luck

 

[Willyp47]

Carol,
I've wanted to go down by the river,but it is almost over the banks to the roads !Went on the Old RR tracks,but the rail beds are covered with iron clinkers and this drives my 250 crazy ???? I glad you people tried to give a few ideas .Thank you folks.

 

[Beefcake]

You could always upgrade to a new detector and go back to all the places you have already hunted. I have searched my yard between 10-15 times with my Ace and found nothing but wheat pennies and modern coins. I upgraded to my DFX and it was like the place had never been hunted. I've found 4 mercury dimes, 2 silver rosies, 2 silver washingtons, a V nickel, 4 indian heads, and a Standing liberty quarter. I am a firm believer that no site is ever hunted out... keep swinging and keep your head up. Keep your ears open, ask relatives if they know of anyone with old houses that they may be able to get you into.. I do this alot! Good luck!

 

[CyberSage]

I gotta go with Beef on this one. New detector, new coil may be? I have experienced old hunted out areas becoming new again with the right equipment. Good luck!

Keep Swing'in
Jack

 

[dan]

Go to your local library, look at the books about the history of your county, your town, and nearby towns. You will get hundreds of ideas of where to hunt.

You'll have to get permission for many of them, but that isn't as hard as you might think.

You just have to pump up your courage and ask.