Metal detecting is a hobby that has been around for decades. Fisher Research Labs, founded in 1931 by Dr. Gerhard Fisher, was the first to receive a patent for the metal detector. Fisher was a German immigrant who studied electronics at the University of Dresden, and later, a … [Read more...]

In this article, I'm going thirty of my favorite reasons why I think metal detecting for kids is a fantastic hobby for youngsters that can really bring the entire family together for some good natured fun and adventure. And before we get started, please take a moment to view … [Read more...]

Metal detecting for silver, coins, or silver coins is a rewarding hobby. The United States is the world’s 3rd largest producer of silver. Many sites have old silver coins, relics, and jewelry. So, whether your goal is native silver ore, silver relics, silver coins, or all of … [Read more...]

In this article, we’re going to to provide you with some 50 helpful metal detecting basic tips, tricks, techniques and overall strategies you can use on your next treasure hunt.  And before we get started, we encourage you to check out our interactive guide below, where … [Read more...]

All metal detectorists dream of finding amazing treasure. While most of the time we find trashy targets or inexpensive items, sometimes detectorists get (very) lucky and find items like: Coin spillsGold nuggetsAncient relicsShipwrecksAncient Jewelry Each of these items … [Read more...]