Rules are something you follow when someone is watching!

Ethics are what you do when NO ONE is watching!

Every time I set a foot out of my home with my metal-detector, I am an Ambassador for the metal-detecting hobby! I never forget that fact! I may be the only person with a metal-detector that a property owner or other might ever come in contact with, so I make it a pleasant and good experience for all involved.

Metal Detecting/Treasure Hunting

‘Code of Ethics’

1. I WILL respect private property and will do NO metal-detecting/treasure hunting without the owner’s permission!
2. I WILL fill in ALL excavations (holes) I make, regardless of how small!
3. I WILL appreciate, respect, and protect our heritage of natural resources, wildlife and PRIVATE PROPERTY!
4. I WILL use thoughtfulness, consideration, and courtesy to all I come in contact with!
5. I WILL build fires in designated or safe areas ONLY!
6. I WILL leave all gates as found!
7. I WILL remove and properly dispose of any and all trash that I find while detecting!
8. I WILL NOT litter!
9. I WILL NOT destroy property, buildings, or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures!
10. I WILL NOT tamper with signs, structural facilities, or equipment I might encounter that does not belong to ME PERSONALLY!

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