Metal Detecting Resources

Modern Metal Detectors is proud to recommend these prominent websites from the World of metal detecting. 

Here you will find everything from useful community based forums, tips and tricks blogs from metal detector enthusiasts, highly credited magazines and publications to friendly metal detecting clubs and associations. Learn, make contacts and enhance your hunting experience! Be sure to tell them we sent you.

Metal Detecting Forums

Metal Detecting Websites & Blogs

Metal Detecting Magazines & Publications

American Digger® - A Magazine founded in 2004 by metal detectorists who love getting there hands dirty digging for real treasure! It includes articles showcasing finds discovered through metal detecting, surface hunting, diving, and sifting. It also contains photo-illustrated stories on ancient coins, Civil War and Revolutionary War relics, and other artifacts. With over 100 issues under their belt, be sure to sign up for the bi-monthly print or digital subscription here.

Metal Detecting Clubs & Associations

Florida

Historical Recovery Association of North Florida 

HRANF is a group of people who like history and metal detecting. It is based in Jacksonville, Florida. They cover a wider range of metal detecting hobbies, such as relic hunting, coin shooting, jewellery hunting, treasure/beach hunting, and jewellery hunting. 

Texas

San Ontonio Area Metal Detecting Club

The San Antonio Area Metal Detecting Club has roots dating back to 1971. It started out as a few people, with an interest in a new phenomenon known as metal detecting. Fast forward to 2021, and we now have over 70 members and are growing each month.