GHOST TOWN
GUIDE TO TREASURE HUNTING
Along with the thousands of ghost towns scattered throughout the United States,
there are legends, stories, and hints of lost treasure almost everywhere.
This page will attempt to be a BRIEF outline
about the fascinating hobby of Treasure Hunting. There are hundreds of other
great treasure hunting pages and groups out there, so this is not going
to be an attempt to catalogue them, compete with them, or be a detailed
compendium on this most ancient of hobbies.
Our goal here at GHOST TOWN USA
is to present information that
will HELP you become a better treasure hunter, whether you are brand new to the
hobby, or a grizzled old veteran. We
hope to primarily provide HOW-TO tips and ideas to stimulate the brain and give
you a leg up on the field competition. I
am not a Charles Garrett, Jimmy Sierra or Mel Fisher, nor am I
nose-in-the-books dedicated researcher only, an archeologist or a hands-off
preservationist. Ghost Town USA firmly
believes in personal responsibility over legislation, preservation through
education, and hopes that by educating the readers and practitioners of the
hobby, we can all continue practicing this intrinsically rewarding hobby far
into the future.
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Ghost Town USA and
Gary B. Speck Publications endorse the mission, purpose and goals of the
FMDAC
and support the rights of metal detectorists,
treasure hunters and relic hunters to responsibly enjoy
their hobbies as long as they abide by the “Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics,” AND our own Ghost Towner's
Code of Ethics.
This support DOES NOT either imply,
endorse or condone violations of that code of ethics, nor does it give
permission for anyone to damage or destroy historical sites; violate any local,
state or federal laws; trespass or infringe on the legal rights of landowners.
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Please be advised that there are MANY local, state and
federal laws limiting what can be found and where. Violation of those laws can and often does
include hefty fines; possible confiscation of equipment, including vehicles;
and jail time. It is the SEARCHER’S
responsibility to know and abide by those laws.
Also, remember that ALL land is owned by someone; be they a private
individual, or a government agency of one sort or another. It is also the SEARCHER’s responsibility to
seek out that owner and obtain written permission to search for treasure. (Tips
on how to do that are forthcoming.)
Welcome to GHOST TOWN USA's Guide to Searching for Lost Treasures
THE
“R” WORD – RESEARCH
·
Tips & Techniques for
efficient research
·
Research basics
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
·
Types of treasure
Where to SEARCH
·
Some of the best TYPES of places
to look
·
Unknown vs
legendary treasure locations
How to Look
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Determining ownership
·
Obtaining permission
·
Tackling the site.
WHAT NEXT?
·
What to do with finds
·
Selling finds
·
Treasure logs, taxes and other
paperwork
Equipment
·
Appropriate equipment for the job
·
Dressing the part
Informational Resources
·
Publications about the hobby
·
Clubs and organizational
information
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To
begin your explorations, check out one or more of the stories of lost or
forgotten treasures at:
GHOST TOWN
Any comments?
Please let us know at Ghost Town USA!
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FIRST POSTED: January 11, 2015
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January 11,
2015
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