To keep spirits up after a long, cold winter, and to give the sometimes-frustrated metal detectorists something to celebrate and enjoy, some groups hold a sponsored spring metal detecting outing. One such example is theseries of Civil War relic spring hunts held in Virginia that started at the end of March.
Groups of enthusiasts happily trudged in the still snow-covered grounds of a Virginia farm and swung away with their treasure metal detectors. Even though this was a part of a series of sponsored events-the farm was leased for metal detectorists for the event dates and thereby, had the owner's permission-the organizers kept it a genuine hunt, no relics were planted.
The area had been more than likely a camping area or seemed to be on the way of both Confederate and Union military in the course of the Civil War, therefore relics were present. Even then, with the extremely too-cold-to-be-spring conditions, the going wasn't simple. The dropping of wet snow on the field and some more falling from the sky created for an exciting metal detecting and hunting task.
After a day with their treasure metal detectors, many hobbyists came away with a find or two. An assortment of buttons, bullets, buckles, and even Civil War era jars.
This is only one of such events held for and by metal detecting enthusiasts. Given a day's pass to enjoy their hobby free from the worries of permits and sometimes, the stigma of the label night hawkers or worse, thieves. Opportunities such as these do not only benefit the hobbyists, it also shows the pastime of metal detecting in a clearer, more positive light: an outdoor activity enjoyed by all sorts of people who engage in it mostly for the love of the hunt.
And so, after numerous months of staying cooped up and never enjoying your favorite passion, possibly seeking out such an occasion is going to be a great strategy to begin your metal detecting calendar. It's an amazing and comfortable trip that's certainly to ease you back to your treasure hunting and metal detecting pace; as well as a wonderful means to forget winter season and say hello to spring.
Groups of enthusiasts happily trudged in the still snow-covered grounds of a Virginia farm and swung away with their treasure metal detectors. Even though this was a part of a series of sponsored events-the farm was leased for metal detectorists for the event dates and thereby, had the owner's permission-the organizers kept it a genuine hunt, no relics were planted.
The area had been more than likely a camping area or seemed to be on the way of both Confederate and Union military in the course of the Civil War, therefore relics were present. Even then, with the extremely too-cold-to-be-spring conditions, the going wasn't simple. The dropping of wet snow on the field and some more falling from the sky created for an exciting metal detecting and hunting task.
After a day with their treasure metal detectors, many hobbyists came away with a find or two. An assortment of buttons, bullets, buckles, and even Civil War era jars.
This is only one of such events held for and by metal detecting enthusiasts. Given a day's pass to enjoy their hobby free from the worries of permits and sometimes, the stigma of the label night hawkers or worse, thieves. Opportunities such as these do not only benefit the hobbyists, it also shows the pastime of metal detecting in a clearer, more positive light: an outdoor activity enjoyed by all sorts of people who engage in it mostly for the love of the hunt.
And so, after numerous months of staying cooped up and never enjoying your favorite passion, possibly seeking out such an occasion is going to be a great strategy to begin your metal detecting calendar. It's an amazing and comfortable trip that's certainly to ease you back to your treasure hunting and metal detecting pace; as well as a wonderful means to forget winter season and say hello to spring.
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Learning metal detecting and the proper use of metal detectors can be experienced through joining sponsored metal detecting trips. Check out www.metal-detector-town.com to get more information on metal detectors.
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