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Overlap your sweeps approximately 50%.
Search in a methodical manner sweeping in a tight semicircle. Pay close attention to
where you're going and where you've been.
5.5 METAL DETECTOR OPERATORS ETHICS.
Below are few basic rules you should follow while using your metal detector.
Always get permission to hunt on private property
● Always leave a site cleaner than you found it. Take at least some trash with your or, if
you can, take it all.
● Always fill in your holes neatly whether you're in a city or remote wilderness. Leave
the land as it was before you disturbed it.
● Always obey all laws relating to Treasure Hunting.
● Always return valuable property if you can locate the original owner.
● Always do whatever you can to give the hobby of Treasure Hunting the good image it
needs and deserves.
5.6 PLACES WHERE YOU CAN USE YOUR METAL DETECTOR
● National Forest and Federal lands, State parks and lands.
● Corps of engineers, Lakes, shorelines and lands.
● Land Management (BLM) Lands.
● City or country park lands and public school grounds.
6. MAINTENANCE
Your detector doesn't require a lot of care, but there are a few things you should do to
keep it in operating condition.
- if you're not going to use it for a while, take the batteries out.
- avoid extreme temperature such as inside a closed car sitting in the sun.
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