ALABAMA: WARRIOR BASIN TREASURE HUNTERS ASSOCIATION, BIRMINGHAM AL
The WBTHA is a treasure hunting club in Birmingham, Alambama formed in 1972. Our members participate in multiple treasure hunting activities with most being involved in metal detecting. Each year the club sponsors the Annual Deep South Treasure Hunt now held at Smith Lake Park in Cullman, AL. (http://wbtha.com/dsth.html). Visit our web site and let us hear from you
ARIZONA: DETECTORS UNLIMITED
Detectors Unlimited, Inc. a metal detecting club, promotes the safe and lawful recovery of lost and abandoned objects through the process of research, education and the distribution of information. Our programs focus on coin, relic, and artifact hunting along with gold prospecting, meteorite hunting and stories of lost treasures especially related to southern Arizona
ARIZONA: SUPERSTITION WEST TREASURE HUNTERS
We are metal detecting club in Apache Junction, Az. that meeting monthly and have an outing a month. We go to old stage stop, old ghost towns, etc. We have to major hunt's per year one in the fall and the other in the spring. We are a freindly family club
CALIFORNIA: RIVERSIDE TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB
Our purpose is to further the interest of members in historical facts and artifacts; to promote the exchange of information, compiling, recording and preserving relics and artifacts; and to provide recreational activies for our members
CALIFORNIA: THE PROSPECTOR'S CLUB OF SO. CALIFORNIA
The Prospector's Club of Southern California is a legally chartered, non-profit corporation - Dedicated to gold prospecting, metal detecting and treasure hunting. Meetings are held each month on the third Friday night. Field trips are usually held one week after the meeting every month. Visitors are always welcome! We encourage them to attend our meetings and join our club
CALIFORNIA GOLDCOAST TREASURE HUNTERS
Our club, Gold Coast Treasure Hunters, started many years ago in the Ventura/Oxnard area and moved the meeting location to Simi Valley in 2006. This club is for people involved in the hobby of coin, jewelry and artifact hunting with a metal detector. Club members range from those new to metal detecting to very experienced detectorists. Meetings are open to everyone including those that are just curious about the hobby
CALIFORNIA: SACRAMENTO VALLEY DETECTING BUFFS
The Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs of Sacramento, (SVDB) is a metal detecting club based in the Central Valley of California. The members come from the surrounding Sacramento area and cities. Our members represent a wide range of metal detecting interests from relic hunting, coin shooting, jewelry hunting to detecting / prospecting for gold.
SVDB membership meetings are currently held in the North County Corporate Yard (Formerly SMUD Building) 5026 Don Julio Blvd. North Highlands, CA at the corner of Elkhorn Blvd and Don Julio Blvd
CANADA: CALGARY METAL DETECTING CLUB
The Calgary Metal Detecting Club is the oldest active treasure hunting club in Canada. Initially named the Foothills Treasure & Relic Club, it has been in operation since 1972. Several of the original members are still a vital part of the club
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA: PENTICTON METAL DETECTORS CLUB
Come join us at the Penticton Metal Detectors Club for an evening of friendship and fun with fellow treasure hunters. Club meetings are held every month 7pm the third Tuesday of each month at the Penticton Library.
Join our annual Open Treasure Hunt
COLORADO: GOLD PROSPECTORS OF THE ROCKIES
The Gold Prospectors of the Rockies (GPR) was founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1995. The general purpose of this non-profit, family-oriented club is "the advancement of gold prospecting." The GPR meets once a month to educate members about placer gold prospecting, review old and new products, coordinate family outings, participate in drawings for nuggets, and promote the pursuit of gold. Each month, the club arranges a presentation on an aspect of small-scale gold prospecting. Also, the club holds on-site training sessions in how to locate placer gold, panning, highbanking, dredging, and metal detecting, and publishes a monthly newsletter. Membership in the GPR is not limited by nationality, race, color, gender, or creed. Attendees under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult
CONNECTICUT: NOR'EASTERS
Come join us at the Penticton Metal Detectors Club for an evening of friendship and fun with fellow treasure hunters. Club meetings are held the 6pm the third Tuesday of each month at the Penticton Museum.
Join our annual Open Treasure Hunt
ENGLAND: FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT DETECTORISTS
Welcomes new members ! If you own a metal detector, or are about to get one, then now is the time send for an application form to join The Federation of Independent Detectorists (FID) and become a member of the Worlds largest metal detecting organisation.
These are some of the benefits you will receive :- Quarterly postal bulletins, keeping you up to date with all the news, your own personal identity card with your photo on it, if you live in the United Kingdom you also have free public liability insurance for £2,000,000., Once you have joined us, you can obtain help and information on metal detecting via the Internet, telephone or snail mail at any time.
ENGLAND: NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR METAL DETECTING
The National Council for Metal Detecting is a representative body of elected volunteers formed in 1981 to provide a means whereby responsible metal detector users would have a democratic forum to discuss problems affecting the hobby and to provide an authoritative voice to counter ill -informed and frequently misleading criticism of the hobby.
It does not represent the trade or archaeological interests
ENGLAND: THAMES AND FIELD METAL DETECTING SOCIETY
Thames and field is a metal detecting society that brings both Thames and field under one roof for its monthly meetings.
On hand at each meeting will be members from the society of Thames Mudlarks for there expert knowledge on finds and tips etc. Talks will also be given by them on eyes only searching, scrapping, bottle hunting and of course detector work on the Thames.
The field side has some already well-known members who have had many finds now housed in museums all over the country.
We will have outings to the Thames and club sites throughout the year, plus guest speakers and experts from all walks of treasure hunting.
The main aim is to bring the novice and the expert together, young or old and teach them about this fascinating hobby in a very friendly society once a month.
Everyone is welcome to come along especially those of you who have said " I wouldn't mind a go at that." ITS YOU WE WANT
ENGLAND: WEEKEND WANDERERS METAL DETECTING CLUB
I started this club back in 1997 because I found that there were many detectorists out there that had real problems in gaining permission to detect on farm land. I found that it was easier to gain permission to search if a club was mentioned, land owners seemed much happier with a more organised approach and to have someone accountable. Hence The Weekend Wanderers Detecting Club was born
FLORIDA: CENTRAL FLORIDA METAL DETECTING CLUB
The Central Florida Metal Detecting Club meets the 2nd Friday of every month at 7:30 PM at the Sanford Garden Club at 200 Fairmont Dr in Sanford on the corner of 17-92. Please use the map below to visit us ..We meet in Sanford on the 2nd Friday of every month. Visitors are always welcome
FLORIDA: GOLD COAST TREASURE CLUB INC.
A not-for-profit group devoted to hunting for coins, jewelry, relics, and artifacts. Members use metal detectors on land and in shallow water. Members are available to recover lost property on the beaches or in public parks.
FLORIDA: TREASURE COAST ARCHELOGICAL SOCIETY
The Treasure Coast Archeological Society is a non-profit organization which holds its regular meeting and findings display on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30-9:30pm at the North Indian River County
Library on SR512 in Sebastian, Fl
GEORGIA: STONE MOUNTAIN TREASURE HUNTERS
This site is a great way to learn how hard work (and fun) with a metal detector can be rewarding. You can also learn about our club and its members by reading the newsletters. Have fun exploring the site! You may email me if you have questions at webmaster
IDAHO: BOISE BASIN SEARCH AND RECOVERY CLUB
I would like to welcome everyone to the wonderful world of metal detecting. There are so many metal items out there hiding in the dirt, grass, gravel, sand, etc., just waiting to be found by the ones that happen to enjoy the hobby of metal detecting, and for the unfortunate ones that have lost those said items.
I the president of the local metal detecting club in, and around the city of Boise, Idaho. Also, known as the Treasure Valley. What a better place to look for lost items with a metal detector than in a place called 'Treasure Valley', although this is not the real reason for the valley to be called by this name
ILLINOIS: MIDWEST HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY
MHRS is an open membership club of metal detecting enthusiasts. Our current membership is approaching 100 treasure hunters. If you are interested in joining MHRS, please feel free to explore our website. If you would like to check us out in the first person, you are welcome to join us as at one of our Monthly Membership Meetings. Our Membership Meetings are generally held on the fourth Sunday of each month from January through November. Our meetings begin promptly at 12:00 Noon, Our meeting place is at Saint Alban's Episcopal Church in Chicago
ILLINOIS: GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL RECOVERY
The Great Lakes Historical Recovery club is a dedicated group of individuals interested in metal detecting for long lost items, with the emphasis on proper recovery techniques, appreciation for nature and the environment, and to be available to assist the local public and local authorities in finding lost items
ILLINOIS: WILL COUNTY HISTORICAL RESEARCH & RECOVERY ASSOCIATION
We are a metal detecting club in Northeastern Illinois. Our club was formed in 1983 and several founding members are still active with the club. Our current enrollment consists of 56 members, which includes 5 young metal detectorist.
We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the American Legion Hall , located at 2625 Ingalls Ave. Joliet IL, 60435, ph 815-729-2254
ILLINOIS: ILLINOIS VALLEY HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND RECOVERY ASSOC.
We are a family oriented metal detecting club in Northern Illinois. Our club was formed in 2010 and the founding members are still active with the club. Our current enrollment consists of 33 members, which includes 2 young metal detectorists.
We meet on the second Monday of every month , 7pm at 126 Marquette Steet, LaSalle, IL.
INDIANA: NORTHERN INDIANA RESEARCH AND RECOVERY SOCIETY
N.I.R.R.S. is dedicated to the research and recovery of the history that we walk over every day. The ground is full of relics from thosethat have lived before us. With the careful use of metal detectors our members bring many of these items back to light for all to see
KANSAS: MID-WESTERN ARTIFACT SOCIETY INC
The Mid Western Artifact Society is a metal detecting club in the Kansas City area. We are a member of the FMDAC and have been around since 1976. We are dedicated to preserving the hobby of metal detecting
MASSACHUSETTS: GATEWAY TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB
Founded in 1989 by John Podrecca and Roy Gouge, the Gateway Treasure Hunting Club makes its home in Wareham Mass. Wareham is an ideal location for the club as it is near numerous beautiful Cape Cod beaches as well as many historical places of interest, giving our members plenty of choices for their hunting endeavors.
We currently have 50 club members and monthly meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month. Along with "The find of the month contest" we discuss club business and make plans for our annual treasure hunt which is generally held in May of each year.
New members are always welcome. Feel free to drop us an e-mail anytime for more infomation.
We hope you enjoy browsing through our site as much as we enjoy putting it together
MASSACHUSETTS: MASS TREASURE HUNTING ASSOC
The MTHA was founded in the fall of 1981
as an organization of hobby metal detectorists
interested in meeting others within the hobby to share their interest's recovering coins, jewelry, and relics; those lost yesterday or three hundred years ago.
The majority of our members use metal detectors to pursue their hobby, either on land or in the water. We also have members active in gold panning, cache and relic hunting, scuba, and bottle digging
MICHIGAN: MICHIGAN TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB
MICHIGAN TREASURE HUNTERS is an organization for those people
who enjoy all kinds of treasure hunting. Metal detecting coin and jewelry,
relic hunting, bottle digging and ghost town searching, to name just a few.
A bonus treasure is found in the fellowship with others who are also
interested in our hobby-treasure hunting!!!
MINNESOTA: GOPHER STATE TREASURE HUNTERS
Gopher State Treasure Hunters (GSTH) is a metal detecting club located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area of Minnesota, dedicated to the hobby of metal detecting
MINNESOTA: R.A.R.E RESEARCH AND RECOVERY EXPERTS MINNESOTA CHAPTER
We are a new club started by many veteran hunters who were tired of the old "clicks" that other veteran detectorists find themselves involved with.
We open our doors to all and i invite you to visit our website before adding you to our list, we are a different type of club with no hypocrisy, no dues (except charge for FMDAC membership and for ID card)
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY we leave greed behind and share all hot spots with our brethren, research together, etc
MISSISSIPPI: TRI-STATE COIN & RELIC HUNTERS CLUB
Do you enjoy searching for treasure?
What about old coins, bottles, relics, and toys? Would you like a chance to share your experiences and finds with other who enjoy the hobby/sport of metal detecting? If you do, come out and join us once a month! What? Who are we? Well, we are a club based in Iuka, MS
MISSOURI: 417 Relic Hunters
417 Relic Hunters meets on the first Tuesday of every month in Springfield, MO. Anyone in the 417 area code is welcome!
NEVADA: GOLD SEARCHERS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
Gold Searchers of Southern Nevada is a Las Vegas club comprised of members from all walks of life. From "greenhorns to seasoned prospectors". Some members have backgrounds in fields such as geology, mineralogy and mine engineering. But, most of all, our members share a common love of freedom to explore the great outdoors
NEW JERSEY: DEEP SEARCH METAL DETECTING CLUB
The South Jersey Metal Detecting Club was established in 1972. We have over 200 active members from the tri-state area. We are a friendly group of people, looking to promote the hobby of metal detecting. We also aid law enforcement officials whenever possible
NEW MEXICO: ALBUQUERQUE METAL DETECTOR ASSOCIATION
Our club is an association of persons interested in recovering relics, coins, and
other interesting or valuable items from the past, compiling records and
preserving historic data. We also provide recreational activity and
companionship for our members. In addition, we frequently provide a service to
the community in finding lost items of value and importance
NEW YORK: NIAGRA FRONTIER RELIC HUNTERS ASSOCIATION
The N.F.R.H.A., Inc. is a not for profit Metal Detecting Club located in the Town of Tonawanda (just outside of Buffalo, NY). Organized in 1977 the club currently has 62 members and are also members of the Federation of Metal Detector & Archaeological Clubs, Inc.
The NFRHA has its general membership meetings at the Zion United Church of Christ located at Parker Blvd. and Koenig Circle in the Town of Tonawanda, NY on the 3rd. Sunday of the month @ 7:00 PM with the exception of December when we have a Christmas party for the membership only @ 3:00 PM, Also find us on FACEBOOK
NEW YORK: GENESEE VALLEY TREASURE SEAKERS
The Genesee Valley Treasure Seekers Metal Detecting club began in 1990 with six members interested in the hobby. Initial meetings were held at the VFW in Charlotte, New York and two years later moved to the First Baptist Church of Chili in the suburb of Rochester, New York. The club since has grown to over fifty members across western New York and is comprised of working / retired singles, couples, and children memberships
OHIO: BLACK SWAMP METAL DETECTING CLUB
The Black Swamp Metal Detecting Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month April through September. Meetings are held at Harrod Park in Harrod, Ohio (about 10 miles east of Lima). Meeting time is 6:00 P.M
OHIO: BUCKEYE SEARCHERS ASSOCIATION OF N.E. OHIO
The Buckeye Searchers Association of N.E. Ohio was established in June, 1982 and is an active metal detecting club. We have monthly meetings with presentations, contests, raffles, refreshments and plenty of time to visit with each other and discuss interesting finds. Monthly hunts are held during the warmer months plus an annual picnic and holiday party add to the fun
OHIO: DAYTON DIGGERS
We practice responsible excavation of old coins, tokens, marbles, relics,
bottles, cans etc. with the aid of metal detectors, hand shovels, probes
and research.
club members
Receive a quarterly newsletter entitled "Digger's Gazette"
brilliantly and professionally prepared by famous spelio cartographer
Ron Fulcher.
Can attend monthly meetings/show and tell.
Attend sponsored events including "outings".
Learn valuable tips and information
OHIO: North Coast Historical Recovery Association
Established in 1989, the North Coast Historical Recovery Association is a club dedicated to the hobby of metal detecting and treasure hunting.
The North Coast Historical Recovery Association meets at 7:00 PM the second Tuesday of every month at the Painesville Baptist Church. The church is located on SR 84 about 1/4 mile east of SR 44, and is on the north side of SR 84.
Our meetings are open to the public and we invite you to attend. There isn't an admission charge. We do hold raffle for coins and prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a drawing for a door prize. Please be sure to sign in. We also hold a monthly "Find of the Month" competition where we display our most recent finds
OHIO: TRI-STATE HISTORICAL RESEARCH & RECOVERYT ASSOCIATION
Formally the Buckeye Treasure Nuts and the Tri-State Treasure Hunters, the Tri-State Historical Research & Recovery Association was founded in 1977. Over the past 33 years it has endured many changes but one thing has remained constant, a passion for history. Located in Cincinnati, we have members from all over the Tri-State including Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Sometimes referred to as "treasure hunters", we enjoy everything from metal detecting, privy digging, searching for arrow heads, and even dump digging. You name it, we love to dig it!
OREGON: HIGH DESERT TREASURE CLUB
The High Desert Treasure Club was founded in 1994 by a group of people dedicated to Treasure Hunting and Gold Prospecting in Central Oregon.
The club is a family oriented club with 100 plus members, that get together the 2nd Wednesday of each month for a club meeting
OREGON: NORTHWEST MINERAL PROSPECTORS CLUB
The NorthWest Mineral Prospector's Club (NWMPC) was organized to provide support for a group of people wishing to learn about minerals and prospecting and who love the outdoors.
RHODE ISLAND: DISCOVERIN' RHODE ISLAND TREASURES
On this website you will find club photos and information on things that the club does together, like coin shows, special speakers, and the christmas parties. There are many pictures of the club's activities
SOUTH CAROLINA: LOW COUNTRY METAL DETECTOR CLUB
Located in Summerville, SC. Our club was started 4 years ago with just two members. We now have thirty two members
that enjoy digging in the dirt. We meet on the Fisrt Saturday of each month and we also sponsor a couple of club huntes each your. For More info please go to our website.
TENNESSEE: CHATTANOOGA AREA RELIC & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Welcome to the web site for the Silverdale Confederate Cemetery and the Chattanooga Area Relic & Historical Association. We believe in preserving our history by maintaining the cemetery and trying to ID the unknowns that are there and through metal detecting to recover artifacts from our past, whether on our own, at construction sites or working with Professional Archaeologists
TENNESSEE: MIDDLE TENNESSE METAL DETECTING CLUB
The Middle Tennessee Treasure Hunters Club was founded in 1971 by a small group of metal-detector enthusiasts. In 1983 the club changed its name to the Middle Tennessee Historical Research Association (MTHRA) in order to reflect the broader historical interests of many club members. We have now come full circle and in October of 1999 we changed our name to Middle Tennessee Metal Detecting Club. We realized that although many of our members do have historical research interests the name often confused folks who couldn't understand our primary purpose. Our club now has well over 100 members and is growing monthly in members who share our interests.
TENNESSEE: SMOKY MOUNTAIN ARTIFACT RESEARCH & TREASURE SOCIETY
Welcome to SMARTS - Smoky Mountain Artifact Research and Treasure Society. If you are from the East Tennessee area, we invite to join us. We meet the second Monday of every month at the Shoneys on Clinton Highway (Knoxville area). We usually have a guest speaker, find of the month, raffle prizes and discuss upcoming club hunts. It is a great place to meet new friends and learn more about this exciting hobby
TENNESSEE: TRI-STATE COIN & RELIC HUNTERS CLUB
Do you enjoy searching for treasure?
What about old coins, bottles, relics, and toys? Would you like a chance to share your experiences and finds with other who enjoy the hobby/sport of metal detecting? If you do, come out and join us once a month! What? Who are we? Well, we are a club based in Iuka, MS,known as: Tri-State Coin & Relic Hunters Club
TENNESSEE: MEMPHIS METAL DETECTOR CLUB
The Memphis Metal Detector Club was founded in 1987 by a small group of enthusiastic treasure hunters in the Memphis, Tennessee area. Today the club has around 50 active members who enjoy the hobby of metal detecting. Our members are a diverse group of detectorists with varying levels of expertise. Everyone from the beginning coin shooter to the experienced Civil War relic hunter can find fun and camaraderie at the Memphis Metal Detector Club
TEXAS: LONESTAR TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB
Our Purpose:
To promote friendship, fun, greater knowledge, and expertise through organized metal detecting activities, special events, and sharing treasure hunting experiences
TEXAS: AMARILLO PROSPECTORS & TREASURE HUNTERS ASSOCIATION
Amarillo Prospectors & Treasure Hunters Association is a family friendly organization and encourages everyone to get our youth involved in appreciating and enjoying the great outdoors. We have Members with all levels of expertise and experience, from the beginner, just learning, to the seasoned expert
TEXAS: TOMBALL ARCHEOLOGICAL RECOVERY CLUB
Tomball Archelogical Recovery Club is a family oriented Metal Detecting Club. We are located in Tomball, Texas. We have monthly meetings where we show off our latest finds and discuss plans for upcoming hunts
VIRGINIA: SECRETARY TIDEWATER COIN AND RELIC CLUB
Come join us at the Cascade Treasure Club for an evening of friendship and fun with fellow treasure hunters. Club meetings are a chance to get together and share ideas and concerns with one another to promote and protect our hobby
WASHINGTON: METAL DETECTING ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON
The Metal Detecting Association of Washington was started to promote, protect and preserve recreational metal detecting here, in the State of Washington. Some of the concerns related to detecting in this state are unique to the Pacific Northwest. As a group we strive to work with hobbyists, in clubs or not, who want to enjoy metal detecting, follow the rules set down about the hobby and in some cases help to change thoses rules. The MDAW works in cooperation with the Office of Historical and Archaeological Preservation of Washington State and Washington State Parks
WISCONSIN: MIDSTATE METAL DETECTOR CLUB
Welcome to Midstate Metal Detecting Club. Metal detecting club for all ages in Central Wisconsin, also hosting Midstate Metal Detecor Club Annual Hunt and National Championship Hunt last weekend in July. Come and join us
WISCONSIN: THREE SEASONS TREASURE HUNTERS LLC
Welcome to the Three Seasons Treasure Hunting Club located in the heart of the Indianhead Country. We are located in Chippewa County in West Central Wisconsin. We are a family oriented club. Our club is a member of the FMDAC (Federation Metal Detectors Archaeological Clubs Inc). Click on the calendar to the right to see what is coming up. We hold our monthly meetings at 7 pm the first Thursday of each month. We meet at the Ojibwa Golf and Bowl 8140 136th St. Join our Forums and post your finds and ask any questions you may have
