The semi-annual update of the Hunts & Events section has been posted!

This update includes Metal Detecting hunts, Coin Shows, Relic Shows, Treasure Shows & more…  New event information will be added as it is received.

Follow the link below to see what’s going on: Read More »

This pic is here just because I think camo sprinkles are cool

Okay, so Joe at Treasure Classifieds got this whole thing started with How to tell if a Detectorist Lives Out in the Sticks.  He then mentioned he’s from “The City”, which around these parts means NY City, and he would like someone to come up with a version of “How to tell if a Detectorist Hunts in the Big City“.  I suggested he get us started, and he sent along the following: Read More »

We attended the 3rd Annual Catskill Mountains Coin Shoot & Relic Hunt in Big Indian, NY, this past weekend, and I have to give the Nor’easters Metal Detecting Club a good dose of recognition here for putting on such a great event.

There were 19 different sites to hunt, and it was very well organized. Descriptions and photos of the sites (with GPS addresses–thank you) were handed out in a nice booklet, and each site was clearly marked so you were sure you were in the right place. Read More »

There are two different versions of Nighthawking that I’ve come the be familiar with; the American version, and the UK version:

The American version of Nighthawking is loosely defined as metal detecting in the evening or at night.

The UK version of Nighthawking is metal detecting at night, for the purpose of plundering sites of their precious archaeological artifacts, under the cover of darkness. Read More »

Anyone know what this is?

I wrote a bunch of stuff about metal detecting, but Word Press was acting up and screwed up my website, so I haven’t been able to post–Sigh…

I lost my subscriber list, and went into panic mode, but with determination and some serious forum/google searching (because you can’t talk to a real person at Word Press), I figured out how to fix it. Read More »

The Hunts & Events section has been updated.

Click here to see whats going on.

Please report any errors or broken links.
If you have any hunts or events you would like added to this list,
send information to detectorista@gmail.com. Read More »

Fortunately, most detectorists, follow and abide by a general set of ethics while in the field.  Occasionally though, There have been times in this hobby when my head just spins over someone’s’ total lack of respect for property, and the hobby.

I have been volunteering my time, for several years, working to preserve the rights of metal detectorists to enjoy and practice our lawful hobby.  So call me super sensitive, but I get extremely upset when I see the ignorance and lack of respect that the occasional rogue leaves in his or her wake.

This is an open letter to my local neighborhood detectorist, who is one of those people.  I hope he reads this and recognizes himself here, and better yet, learns how to dig a proper hole; but sadly, I doubt he will, as it is obvious he only cares about one thing, and that is himself… Read More »

You may have heard the sad news that Dick Stout, long time detectorist, author and founder of the FMDAC (Federation of Metal Detector and Archeological Clubs) suffered the tragic loss of his home to a tornado last night.

Thankfully Dick, his wife Fay, and their dogs are okay and currently staying with family.

Let us in the detecting community, show our support to Dick in this time of crisis by donating what we can to help him out in his time of need. Read More »

I’m in the middle of the forest this past Thursday evening, nighthawking a cellar hole with, my obsessed as I am, detecting buddy Scott. I’ve got part of a shoe buckle, a square pin & a neat old flat button in my pouch. He has a coin (type yet to be determined), and a nice thimble. Things are going well for us in the darkness of our detecting wonderland… Suddenly, mid target dig, Scott comes over and says “Hey Allie, there are people coming up the trail, lets head back to the Land Rover”. I look around and see nothing–no flashlights, just darkness, but I hear a small commotion, so I quickly take heed, grab my gear and follow him. Read More »