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Can you use a metal detector on the beach? The answer is a jurisdiction check, not a blanket yes — and US metal detecting laws vary more than most guides admit. One stretch of coast may be legal without a permit; a mile away on a National Park Service seashore you can be fined. The same split appears in gear: a detector that runs quietly on dry sand can become unstable as soon as you reach the wet salt line.
This guide treats the beach as three separate problems at once: legal access, sand physics, and equipment choice. The legal question is local, not national. The tide question depends on your coast, not a universal clock. And the equipment question usually comes down to how the machine handles conductive saltwater — not just whether the coil can get wet.
You'll find the rules you need to verify before you dig, the beach conditions that actually produce finds, and the current salt-stable detectors and recovery tools worth carrying. It also covers how to recover a target without leaving a mess and how to keep salt from destroying your gear after the hunt.
This is for beach hunters who want a practical, repeatable routine: beginners working the towel line, hobbyists moving into wet sand and shallow surf, and land detectorists deciding whether their current machine is enough.
Quick Reference: Beach Metal Detecting at a Glance
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Is it legal? | Only if the managing authority allows detecting, digging, and removing finds. Check before you go. |
| Best general time? | Falling tide toward low tide, especially after visible erosion or heavy beach use. Never during hazardous weather. |
| Best detector technology? | Simultaneous multi-frequency with a dedicated Beach mode for wet salt sand. |
| Essential accessories? | Long-handled stainless scoop, waterproof pinpointer, waste pouch, and fresh rinse water. |
| Biggest beginner mistake? | Running sensitivity too high in wet salt sand and chasing unstable signals. |
Is Metal Detecting on the Beach Legal? Check the Jurisdiction First
The most reliable rule is simple: identify who manages the exact stretch of shoreline, then check that authority's rules. Public access to a beach does not automatically give you the right to detect, dig, disturb protected habitat, or remove objects.
United States: Federal, State, and Local Rules
National Park Service land is off-limits by regulation. NPS regulation 36 CFR 2.1(a)(7) prohibits possessing or using a metal detector in National Park Service units. Padre Island National Seashore explicitly repeats that prohibition. Do not assume a national seashore behaves like a city beach.
State parks vary sharply. Florida State Parks generally prohibit metal detecting except in manager-designated portions of certain coastal parks. Even there, detecting is limited to areas between the toe of the dune and the high-water line, and submerged detecting is prohibited. Historically associated objects over 50 years old cannot be kept. Florida itself advises calling the specific park before visiting. Florida has no single statewide rule, since the managing authority sets it, from a city dry-sand ordinance to a federal prohibition, as covered in beach metal detecting in Florida.
A municipal beach can be different again. Nags Head, North Carolina, for example, explicitly allows metal detecting on its public beach. That permission does not transfer to neighboring jurisdictions, and it does not override local digging rules or protected dune zones.
The practical takeaway is not "public beaches are generally legal." It is that the right to access a shoreline is separate from the right to detect, excavate, or keep finds. If you already know your local patch, this laws and permits guide walks through the federal, state, and municipal checks in more detail.
United Kingdom: Crown Estate Foreshore and What It Doesn't Cover
On Crown Estate foreshore in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland — the land between mean high and mean low water — detectorists do not currently need formal Crown Estate consent. But that permission is narrow. It applies only to foreshore owned by the Crown Estate, does not extend to the seabed or river beds, and remains subject to third-party and environmental restrictions. The Thames foreshore has a separate Port of London Authority permit regime.
Do not convert that into a nationwide UK rule. The Crown Estate owns only around half of the foreshore in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Scotland has a different access and reporting framework, and detecting on scheduled monuments without written permission from Scottish Ministers is a criminal offence.
In England and Wales, qualifying Treasure must normally be reported within 14 days. Recovered wreck material must be reported to the Receiver of Wreck within 28 days. Scotland and Northern Ireland run separate systems.
France: Purpose-Based Authorization
France shows why there is no useful one-line EU beach rule. Article L542-1 of the Code du patrimoine requires prior administrative authorization when a metal detector is used for the purpose of searching for objects that may interest prehistory, history, art, or archaeology. The wording is purpose-based, so saying either "metal detecting is completely banned" or "modern beach losses are always free to search" would both be overstatements.
Local rules can be stricter. The Pas-de-Calais prefecture's current beach-detecting procedure requires DDTM authorization plus authorization from the relevant commune for detecting on the maritime public domain. Archaeological searches also involve DRASSM. Those authorizations run only through December 31, 2026, so the framework is time-sensitive.
Australia: State-by-State Rules
Avoid a nationwide generalization in Australia. Queensland says no fossicking licence is required merely to search a beach for lost coins or jewellery with a metal detector, but local council beach-access rules still need checking. Mineral fossicking requires a licence. Victoria requires a current Miner's Right for recreational mineral prospecting and restricts access in protected areas. Western Australia has its own separate Miner's Right regime for mineral prospecting on qualifying Crown land.
The repeatable checklist is the same everywhere: identify the land manager, confirm the detecting rule, note any digging restriction, and check removal and reporting duties before you turn the machine on.
Best Times to Detect on the Beach
Time of day matters less than tide, erosion, and recent human activity.
Falling Tide Into Low Tide
The strongest general ocean-beach window is the falling tide into low tide, because progressively more wet sand becomes exposed. A useful routine is to arrive before predicted low water, follow the retreating water, and work back as the tide begins to rise.
Do not rely on an exact universal "two-hour rule." NOAA notes that most coasts receive two high and two low tides daily, but diurnal and mixed regimes also exist. Local tide tables matter more than generic timing formulas.
Spring Tides
Spring tides occur around the new and full moon and produce somewhat larger average tidal ranges. They can expose zones that remain underwater during neap tides. "Spring" here refers to the moon phase, not the season.
After Erosive Weather, Not Every Storm
Rough weather is valuable when it strips sand and exposes lower layers, not merely because a storm happened. USGS confirms that storm waves can carry beach sediment offshore and leave the beach narrower or lower, while calmer conditions can later move that material back onshore over weeks or months.
After erosive weather, look for a fresh vertical sand cut, exposed pebble or shell layers, dark heavy-mineral bands, hardpan or clay, newly exposed rocks, or an obvious trough. Those are the clues that older material may be in reach. Never hunt during lightning, storm surge, dangerous surf, or active coastal warnings.
After Heavy Human Use
Late afternoon or evening after a busy summer beach day can produce very recent jewellery and coin losses. Early morning can be valuable before swimmers arrive, before competing detectorists work the beach, and before mechanical beach cleaning removes surface targets. Beach-cleaning machines and detector pressure both affect yield.
Seasonality and Freshwater Caveats
Summer tourist beaches favor high quantities of fresh modern losses. Off-season and storm seasons may create better erosion windows and expose older layers, but with fewer new drops. Local climate matters more than a rigid "best month."
Ocean-style low-tide advice does not transfer automatically to inland lakes. The Great Lakes have extremely small true astronomical tides compared with wind- and pressure-driven water-level changes, so "hunt low tide" is not a meaningful universal freshwater strategy.
Dry Sand vs. Wet Salt Sand: Two Different Hunts
The dividing line is not water depth; it is whether conductive salt is present in the sand.
Dry sand is forgiving. Almost any competent VLF detector can operate effectively there. Focus on human activity: towel lines, beach entrances, boardwalk stairs, concession paths, volleyball areas, showers, changing areas, and routes between parking and water. Modern drops are often shallow. Grid the area rather than wandering randomly, and a light scoop is usually adequate.
Wet salt sand is a completely different environment. Conductive salt can behave like a broad target and destabilize conventional single-frequency VLF detectors. Simultaneous multi-frequency is the safest mainstream recommendation because current beach-capable SMF models provide dedicated Beach profiles plus discrimination and target ID.
When you first move into the wet line, start with the manufacturer's Beach or Beach Wet preset. Run noise cancel or frequency scan where supported. Use the manufacturer-recommended ground setup, and reduce sensitivity until the machine is stable. Maximum numerical sensitivity does not automatically mean maximum usable depth if the detector is constantly falsing. Keep the coil face level through the end of each swing, and use slow, overlapping sweeps in unstable wet sand.
If you are already fighting a chatty machine on wet sand, the problem is usually sensitivity or salt handling — not waterproofing.
Best Beach Metal Detectors for Saltwater Stability
The current beach-capable lineup separates into budget, mid-range, and premium tiers. All of the detectors below combine some form of simultaneous multi-frequency processing with an IP68 waterproof rating.
| Detector | Key beach specs | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Nokta SCORE | SMF, IP68 to 5 m, 3 modes, 60 Target IDs, vibration, backlit LCD | Budget entry |
| Minelab X-TERRA ELITE | Multi-IQ, Beach Multi-IQ, IP68 to 5 m, V12X 12×9" DD coil | Mid-range |
| Nokta THE LEGEND 2 | SMF + 4/10/15/20/40 kHz, Beach mode, IP68 to 5 m, 99 Target IDs | Upper mid-range |
| Minelab EQUINOX 900 | Multi-IQ + 6 single frequencies, 119 segments, IP68 to 5 m, 11" + 6" coils | Premium all-around |
| XP DEUS II | FMF + up to 49 single frequencies, 20 m underwater-capable ecosystem | Premium |
Nokta SCORE — Budget Salt-Beach Entry
Specs: Simultaneous Multi-Frequency; three search modes; 60 Target IDs with harmonic audio; IP68 waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft; automatic noise cancel; vibration; backlit LCD; LED flashlight; internal rechargeable battery; approximately 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb.
Budget entry-level beach detector with true simultaneous multi-frequency.
Pros: Simplified controls; waterproof to 5 m; real salt-beach capability without the cost of a premium SMF machine.
Cons: Fewer adjustments than the Legend 2; the exact base Amazon package can be harder to isolate than double-score variants.
Verdict: A strong low-cost way to get salt-stable beach behavior without buying a single-frequency VLF that fails in wet sand.
Perfect for: Beginners who want a waterproof multi-frequency detector without the setup overhead.
Minelab X-TERRA ELITE — Mid-Range Multi-IQ with a True Beach Mode
Specs: Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency; Park and Field profiles can use Multi-IQ or selectable 15 kHz, while Beach operates with Multi-IQ; sensitivity 1–25; 30 discrimination segments; Target ID −19 to 99; Iron Bias adjustment; V12X 12×9" Double-D coil; IP68 waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft; approximately 1.3 kg / 2.9 lb; 3.7 V / 5100 mAh internal battery; wired 3.5 mm and low-latency wireless headphone capability.
Mid-range beach detector for hunters who want Multi-IQ and a real Beach mode without stepping up to the Equinox 900.
Pros: Dedicated Beach Multi-IQ profile; 5 m waterproof rating; vibration and backlit display; uses the V12X 12×9" coil.
Cons: Fewer single-frequency options than the Equinox 900; some Amazon listings show limited featured-offer availability.
Verdict: One of the most practical mid-range choices for wet salt sand because it combines Multi-IQ with a genuine Beach profile.
Perfect for: Hunters moving from dry sand into the wet line who want Multi-IQ stability without buying a flagship.
Nokta THE LEGEND 2 — Upper Mid-Range Adjustability
Specs: Simultaneous Multi-Frequency plus selectable 4, 10, 15, 20, and 40 kHz; Park, Field, Beach, Relic, and Gold modes; 99 Target IDs; 30 sensitivity levels; FerroCheck ferrous identification; notch filter; adjustable recovery speed; 6700 mAh lithium-ion battery; 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb; Bluetooth low-latency and bone-conduction compatibility; wireless firmware updates; IP68 waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft.
Upper mid-range beach machine with significantly more tuning depth than the SCORE.
Pros: True SMF plus selectable single frequencies; Beach mode; large feature set; long runtime; wireless updating.
Cons: More learning overhead than the SCORE; some beginners report early chatter until noise cancel and sensitivity are set correctly.
Verdict: The best-value adjustable beach detector when you want room to grow without jumping to a Minelab premium machine.
Perfect for: Intermediate hunters who want fine control over salt, sensitivity, and recovery speed.
Minelab EQUINOX 900 — Premium All-Around Beach Reference
Specs: Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency; selectable 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 40 kHz; Park, Field, Beach, and Gold profiles; 119 discrimination segments; Target ID −19 to 99; Iron Bias 0–9; sensitivity 1–28; IP68 waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft; 1.27 kg / 2.8 lb; 3.7 V / 5100 mAh internal battery; supplied with EQX 11" and EQX 06 6" coils; ML85 wireless headphones included.
Premium all-around beach and land detector, and one of the reference points in beach discussions.
Pros: Full Multi-IQ with dedicated Beach profiles; high-resolution 119-segment target ID; 11" and 6" coils included; vibration, flashlight, and wireless audio.
Cons: More menu depth than entry machines; over-notching foil-range targets can hide small gold jewellery.
Verdict: The safest general-purpose premium choice for beach hunters who want a proven salt-water multi-frequency platform.
Perfect for: Serious hobbyists who split time between beach, park, and relic sites and want one detector that performs well everywhere.
XP DEUS II — Premium Lightweight Option with Deep-Water Capability
Specs: XP FMF simultaneous multi-frequency; up to 49 selectable single frequencies spanning approximately 4–45 kHz; 12 factory plus 12 user programs; Ground Tracking and Ground Grab; adjustable audio response, iron volume, multi-tone audio, notch, reactivity, and threshold; extremely lightweight wireless architecture; 20 m / 66 ft underwater-capable ecosystem when configured with XP's submersible equipment; 11" FMF coil specified waterproof to 20 m; five-year warranty.
Premium lightweight flagship for beach and water hunters who want advanced tuning.
Pros: Very light for extended hunts; deep and highly tunable; official route to genuine 20 m underwater audio; five-year warranty.
Cons: Setup complexity is real; normal wireless audio does not simply continue working underwater — XP's dedicated underwater configuration matters.
Verdict: The top premium pick for experienced beach hunters who want low weight and deep-water capability, provided they invest the setup time.
Perfect for: Advanced detectorists moving between wet sand, surf, and shallow diving, and who are comfortable with menu-heavy tuning.
Simultaneous Multi-Frequency vs Pulse Induction
Modern simultaneous multi-frequency machines are the strongest general recommendation for beach hunting because they combine salt stability with target identification and discrimination. Pulse-induction detectors can offer exceptional salt stability and depth on difficult mineralized beaches, but they generally provide much poorer discrimination. That means digging substantially more iron and trash. A PI detector is not automatically the best beach detector; it is a specialist choice for experienced surf and water hunters who accept the recovery workload.
Beach Pinpointers, Scoops & Audio Gear
A good detector is only part of the system. Wet-sand recovery rewards a waterproof pinpointer, a long-handled scoop, and — for shallow water — audio that actually works below the surface.
Garrett PRO-Pointer AT
Specs: IP68 fully waterproof to 20 ft / about 6 m; three sensitivity levels; Fast Retune; proportional audio and vibration; 360° side-detection plus pinpointing tip; LED flashlight; scraping blade; molded ruler; lost-pinpointer alarm; 9 V battery included; about 6.5 oz / 0.2 kg with battery.
The orange "Carrot" remains one of the most frequently recommended beach pinpointers.
Pros: Waterproof to 6 m; reliable and visible; Fast Retune helps in difficult sand; lanyard loop included.
Cons: Can interfere with the main detector if held too close; no ferrous tone ID.
Verdict: The practical default beach pinpointer for most hunters.
Perfect for: Anyone who wants a rugged, fully waterproof pinpointer for wet sand and shallow surf.
Minelab PRO-FIND 40
Specs: Waterproof to 3 m / 10 ft; five sensitivity levels; Ferrous Tone ID; VLF technology; DIF interference-reduction; Rapid Retune; vibration feedback; audio; LED flashlight; about 20 hours battery life depending on use; holster and lanyard supplied.
Mid-range waterproof pinpointer with iron-vs-non-ferrous tone separation.
Pros: 3 m waterproofing; Rapid Retune; Ferrous Tone ID; DIF for Minelab detector workflows.
Cons: Some users report falsing in beach conditions; recessed button can be harder to press with gloves.
Verdict: A capable beach pinpointer, especially for Minelab users who want ferrous tone feedback.
Perfect for: Hunters running Minelab detectors who want a matched waterproof pinpointer with retune.
XP BH-01 Bone Conduction Headphones
Specs: Dedicated XP bone-conduction headphones; compatible with DEUS II underwater use; IP68; waterproof to 20 m / 66 ft; audio transmitted through the cheekbone rather than sealing the ears; open-ear design preserves environmental awareness on land.
Premium waterproof audio for XP DEUS II water hunting.
Pros: Official XP route to genuine 20 m underwater audio; open-ear awareness on land.
Cons: Best used within the XP ecosystem; limited community-specific long-term reliability data compared with mainstream detectors.
Verdict: The right choice if you hunt DEUS II in shallows or dives, and you need waterproof audio rather than assuming Bluetooth will work underwater.
Perfect for: XP DEUS II owners working in surf, shallows, or moderate-depth water.
CKG 11 × 7 Stainless Steel Sand Scoop with Carbon-Fiber Handle
Specs: 11 × 7 stainless-steel beach scoop package with carbon-fiber handle and carrying bag; perforated metal basket separates sand from coins and jewellery; long handle enables standing recovery rather than repeated kneeling.
Budget-to-mid long-handled scoop for wet sand and shallow surf.
Pros: Long handle saves your back; stainless basket resists salt better than galvanized steel; breaks down for transport.
Cons: Exact steel grade and aperture dimensions are not manufacturer-published; use it to scoop, not to pry.
Verdict: A practical standing recovery tool for beach hunters who want a long handle without paying premium scoop prices.
Perfect for: Wet-sand and shallow-surf hunters who want to recover targets before the next wave fills the hole.
If you want a more complete breakdown of scoop materials, hole sizes, and handle options, start with the best sand scoops guide. For everything else — pouches, coil covers, headphones, and digging tools — the complete accessories guide is the next place to look.
How to Recover a Target Without Trashing the Beach
Recovery technique changes by zone.
In dry sand, isolate the approximate target area with the detector, then use a pinpointer or a light scoop. Dry sand drains easily, so a small handheld scoop is often enough.
In wet sand, place the scoop slightly behind the estimated target location, take a controlled bite, move the scoop away from the hole, and re-scan both the hole and the spoil pile. Wet sand collapses quickly, so the priority is to get the material out before the hole fills.
In shallow surf, a long-handled scoop lets you keep the coil over the target while recovering it before the next wave arrives.
Do not aggressively lever or pry sideways on a scoop basket; that is a recurring cause of accessory failure. Re-scan after every recovery because multiple targets can occupy the same area. Smooth and fill every hole before moving on, and carry out any bottle caps, hooks, sharp metal, or other trash rather than re-burying it.
Post-Hunt Saltwater Maintenance
Salt exposure is far more demanding than ordinary park detecting. After every beach session:
- Rinse all manufacturer-approved waterproof components and your scoop with fresh water.
- Allow everything to dry before storage.
- Inspect connectors, seals, and charging contacts for sand or salt.
- Remove trapped salty sand from beneath the coil cover periodically.
- Clean abrasive sand from moving shaft components.
- Never assume a control box, headphone connector, or accessory is submersible just because the search coil is waterproof.
A common mistake is rinsing only the coil. Salt works into shaft locks, charging ports, and headphone jacks, and it destroys equipment slowly if left in place.
Beach Detecting Etiquette & Reporting Obligations
Etiquette deserves nearly the same weight as finding technique. Follow these rules whether or not a ranger or beach patrol is watching:
- Verify permission before detecting.
- Respect dune fencing, nesting areas, conservation zones, and temporary closures.
- Stay clear of swimmers and crowded towel areas while actively swinging or digging.
- Fill and smooth every hole.
- Remove trash.
- Do not damage vegetation or dune structure.
- Respect private-property boundaries.
- Follow reporting obligations for Treasure, wreck, archaeological or historic objects, and protected finds.
- Make a reasonable effort to return clearly identifiable recent valuables when ownership can be established.
- If suspected unexploded ordnance or hazardous military material appears, do not handle or remove it. Leave the area and report it to the appropriate authority.
On a busy tourist beach, a clean recovery is the difference between being treated as a responsible hobbyist and being asked to leave.
Common Finds by Beach Zone
Different beach types produce different targets.
High-traffic tourist beaches produce modern coins, rings, earrings, chains, keys, watches, phone components, bottle caps, pull tabs, and foil. Fresh-loss potential is highest after crowded warm-weather periods.
Swimming and wet-sand lines are prime jewellery territory because hands are exposed to water and wave action, but expect large quantities of aluminium trash and other mid-conductive targets. Aggressively rejecting foil-range conductivity can also reject some gold jewellery.
Fishing beaches are dominated by lead sinkers, hooks, swivels, lures, and fishing hardware. Gloves and careful recovery matter here.
Older resort and boardwalk beaches offer greater potential for older coins and jewellery when erosion exposes historic activity layers — but they also carry a higher chance that heritage and reporting laws come into play.
Remote beaches may have beautiful geology but low density of recent human losses. No beach structure compensates for a lack of historical or present-day activity.
Myths That Cost You Finds
"It's a public beach, so detecting is legal." False as a universal rule. The managing authority controls access to detect, dig, and remove finds.
"Waterproof means good on saltwater beaches." False. Waterproofing and salt-ground processing are separate capabilities. A waterproof single-frequency VLF can still become unstable on wet salt sand.
"Every storm improves detecting." False. The useful event is erosion or exposure, not the storm itself.
"Run maximum sensitivity for maximum depth." Often counterproductive in conductive or mineralized sand. If the machine is falsing constantly, usable depth drops.
"Ground balance fixes salt." Oversimplified. Salt interference is conductive, not purely magnetic, and standard ground balance alone does not turn an ordinary single-frequency machine into a salt detector.
"Low tide is always at the same useful interval." False. Tidal regimes and ranges vary by coast.
"Reject foil and pull tabs to find more gold." Risky, because gold jewellery overlaps the conductivity range of aluminium trash.
"Anything you find on a beach is yours." False. Ownership, Treasure, wreck, and archaeological rules can all apply.
"A fully wireless detector is automatically wireless underwater." False. Radio and Bluetooth transmission through water is a separate technical issue, and dedicated underwater audio arrangements may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you use a metal detector on any public beach?
No. Public access to a beach does not automatically mean you can detect, dig, or remove finds. You have to check the managing authority for that specific stretch of coastline. National Park Service units prohibit metal detectors, while some municipal beaches explicitly allow detecting under local rules.
Q: What is the best time of day to metal detect on a beach?
The most useful window is usually the falling tide into low tide, because more wet sand becomes accessible. Early morning and late afternoon are also popular because they avoid beach cleaning, swimmers, and competing detectorists. Tide and erosion usually matter more than the exact clock time.
Q: Can I use a regular land metal detector on wet salt sand?
A single-frequency VLF detector can work on dry sand, but wet salt sand often makes it unstable because conductive salt acts like a broad target. Simultaneous multi-frequency machines with a dedicated Beach mode are the safest mainstream choice for wet salt work.
Q: Do I need a waterproof detector for the beach?
You need waterproofing if you plan to work in wet sand, surf, or shallow water. But waterproofing alone does not guarantee salt stability. Look for both an IP68 rating and either simultaneous multi-frequency or a dedicated saltwater-capable design.
Q: Should I run my detector at maximum sensitivity on the beach?
Usually not. In wet salt sand, maximum sensitivity often causes constant falsing, which hides good targets. Start with the Beach preset, run noise cancel, then reduce sensitivity until signals become repeatable.
Q: Do I have to report everything I find on the beach?
Not always, but ownership and reporting rules can apply. England and Wales require Treasure to be reported within 14 days and wreck material within 28 days. Florida State Parks prohibit keeping historically associated objects over 50 years old. Check the specific jurisdiction before assuming the find is yours.
Conclusion
Beach metal detecting works best when you treat it as three connected decisions: verify exactly who manages the sand, read the tide and erosion clues before you swing, and use a detector whose salt handling matches the wet line. On dry sand, almost any competent VLF machine will do. On wet salt sand, simultaneous multi-frequency is the safest default, and the current SMF options from Nokta, Minelab, and XP cover everything from a simplified budget entry to a deep-water-capable flagship.
The gear that actually turns signals into finds is just as important. A long-handled stainless scoop, a waterproof pinpointer, and a waste pouch will save you time and protect your knees. After the hunt, rinse salt off everything and inspect seals before storage. On busy beaches, clean recovery and trash removal are what keep the hobby welcome.
For the accessory side of that equation, start with the best sand scoops for metal detecting. If you are hunting a specific lost item, the lost ring recovery guide gives a focused routine. And if you need the full legal checklist before your next trip, revisit the metal detecting laws and permits guide.
