A retired police inspector’s newly acquired metal detecting hobby helped him find dog tags and other items belonging to a Texas World War II veteran who was wounded on an Italian battlefield.
Full Story »US vet’s dog tags found on old Italian battlefield
May Club Hunt
Hi Guys, I want to comment everyone who put the coin hunt on, you all did a ‘great’ job & everyone had a fine time.. Chuck & Mary Thomas P.S. For some reason I failed to get a cancellation notice of the June meeting, please send my e-mails to freedomtree@q.com
Full Story »What are YOU finding???
I wanted to get a few comments from people to find out what they have been finding. I, myself, have had only a few days that I was able to get out this last month, so my finds are not near what I would like them to be. That mentioned, I did happen to find [...]
Full Story »The Kentucky Archaeologist
Spring is finally beginning to show in Western Kentucky, and with it plenty of opportunities for getting off the couch and enjoying the outdoor adventures.
Full Story »Forest Service proposing limits on geocaches, metal detectors in national forests
The National Forests in NC wants to prohibit leaving geocaches in Wildernesses, Experimental Forests or Wild and Scenic River corridors, and limiting the possession or use of metal detectors on National Forest lands.
Full Story »Bulgaria Culture Minister: metal detectors require registration
Possession and use of a metal detector in Bulgaria requires registration with the Culture Ministry and lack of such registration was a crime, Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov said on February 10
Full Story »Two-Cent Set One Every Collector Can Do
You get more than your two-cents’ worth with a collection of two-cent pieces as this lesser known denomination has truly a fascinating story.
Full Story »Winter Activities – Can’t Detect?
Those of you that live in the northern part of the country, probably ask the same question every winter. “What can I do when there’s a foot of snow on the ground, and the ground is frozen solid for ever one foot. Well you could pack up and go to Florida and metal detect the [...]
Full Story »Discover How to Metal Detect For Treasure During Winter-The Right Ways
Winter Metal Detecting Winter is here and with it you can expect some rain or snow. You and your favorite metal detector are anxious for the snow and the ice to melt to give way to sunlight and extraordinary weather that’s fit for your favorite pastime. But in most parts of the country there is [...]
Full Story »Physician’s Vehicle Identification Badge
The BBSCR club find of the year as determined by club member vote is this physician’s vehicle identification badge found and submitted by Dan Lute. The find was submitted to Mark Parker at Western & Eastern Treasures Magazine. Here is what he had to say. Mark Parker article March 2009 issue Western & Eastern Treasures [...]
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