Target Recovery; Recovery Tools - Fisher Impulse Operating Manual

TARGET RECOVERY

Once you've identified and pinpointed a target, your
objective is to recover it quickly and neatly, leaving virtually
no trace of your excavation. There are almost as many ways
to do this as there are treasure hunters. Whatever works for
you is good enough as long as you don't break any laws,
damage vegetation or leave uncovered holes.
Generally speaking, beachcombers do little if any damage
to the environment while recovering targets. However, if you
plan to use your IMPULSE on lawns or in parks, your target
recovery method can be very important. Two of the most
successful methods are illustrated in a separate booklet
enclosed with your IMPULSE.
Reminder: Whichever method you choose, remember that
responsible treasure hunters take pride in their ability to leave
soil and vegetation intact and undamaged.

RECOVERY TOOLS

1. Sandscoops designed especially for
beachcombers and shallow- water treasure
hunters are available at metal-detector outlets.
2. Divers use a variety of recovery tools,
depending on the condition of the seabed or
lake bottom. A sturdy dive knife will suffice in
packed mud or small rocks. Most divers prefer to
use their hands in loose sand.
Professional treasure hunters often use an air
hose fed by a surface compressor to blow away
loose sand, gravel or mud.
3. For land recovery, a sturdy hunting knife with a
5-inch blade will suffice in most soils. A high
quality, double-edged "survival" knife is an even
better choice (and more expensive) because it
will be almost impossible to bend or break.
CAUTION: Using a jack knife without a locking
blade is a good way to lose a finger.
4. A heavy duty, blunt screwdriver is commonly
used for shallow targets where digging or
"plugging" are objectionable.
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