{"page":{"id":140429820188,"body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetal Detecting Organizations, Clubs, and Societies: Connecting Treasure Hunters Across the USA \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover top metal detecting organizations, clubs, and societies across the USA. Join like-minded enthusiasts, find events, and explore the best resources for your treasure hunting adventures. If you would like your organization or club listed on our website, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact Form\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.  Happy Hunting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShoals Search \u0026amp; Recovery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Florence AL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The club focused on exploring history and recovering lost treasures in the Shoals and Tennessee Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Shoals-Search-Recovery\/61565124223226\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Shoals-Search-Recovery\/61565124223226\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCentral Coast Treasure Hunters Association\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oceano, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The clubs mission is to give members and fellow hobbyists a forum to share stories and fun interesting finds. Their members enjoy all forms of treasure hunting and the discovery of lost and forgotten items, new and old. CCTHA meets up monthly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cctha.org\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cctha.org\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKern County Prospectors Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bakersfield, CA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kern County Prospectors Club is a small group that gets together monthly to promote, educate and share with the public the hobby of small-scale prospecting for all types of minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kerncountyprospectors.org\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.kerncountyprospectors.org\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount Diablo Metal Detecting Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concord, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The principal aim of the club is to encourage metal detecting as a recreation, thus allowing any and all age groups to experience the enjoyment that can come from such an activity; be it Treasure Hunting or Gold Prospecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mdmdc.com\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/mdmdc.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRiverside Treasure Hunters Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riverside, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Riverside Treasure Hunters Club strives to make the hobby of metal detecting fun and interesting. The Club brings in speakers, has a Crime Scene Unit, and is restoring our Historical Preservation Unit. This allows our members the opportunity to get involved with our communities and put their skills to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.riversidetreasurehuntersclub.org\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.riversidetreasurehuntersclub.org\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSacramento Valley Detecting Buffs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacramento, CA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The members represent a wide range of interests, including relic hunting, coin shooting, jewelry hunting, and gold prospecting. As a public service, members regularly clean up trash and found hazardous objects from schools and other locations during hunts. They are a not-for-profit club and welcome new members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sacramentovalleydetectingbuffs.com\"\u003esacramentovalleydetectingbuffs.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTreasure Seekers of San Diego\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Diego, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The club offers monthly outings, events, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treasureseekersofsandiego.org\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/treasureseekersofsandiego.org\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorado\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEureka Treasure Hunters Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lakewood, CO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Based in Denver, this club offers meetings and organized hunts for metal detector enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekathc.org\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.eurekathc.org\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGold Prospectors of Colorado\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fountain, CO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e A club dedicated to gold prospecting and treasure hunting, with meetings and resources for members. Website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gpoc.club\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/gpoc.club\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorgia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNorth Georgia Relic Hunters Association\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marietta, GA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e This association focuses on relic hunting and metal detecting in North Georgia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ngrha.weebly.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ngrha.weebly.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDixie Relic Recovery Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: Ringgold, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Based in Georgia, this club is geared toward relic hunters and holds regular treasure hunts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacebook Page\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DixieRelicRecoveryClub\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DixieRelicRecoveryClub\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCentral Florida Metal Detecting Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: Sanford, Florida\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The club offers meetings, events, and member resources for treasure hunters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecfmdc.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thecfmdc.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuncoast Research \u0026amp; Recovery Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinellas Park, FL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The club focuses on treasure recovery and holds regular meetings and hunts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.srarc.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.srarc.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllinois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIllinois Metal Detecting Association (IMDA)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: State Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: IMDA is an open membership club. Membership is available to all adults as well as their children. From the novice to the master, from the youngster to the seasoned senior, the members of IMDA represent a diverse group of people drawn together by a shared interest in the hobby of metal detecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imda.club\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/imda.club\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIllinois Valley Historical Research \u0026amp; Recovery Association (IVHRRA)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: La Salle, IL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emphasizes family involvement and hosts various events throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ivhrra.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ivhrra.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill County Historical Research \u0026amp; Recovery Association (WCHRRA)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Joliet \/ Chicagoland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: A great place for members to discuss research techniques and methods, demonstrations of new equipment, how to sessions and general knowledge sharing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wchrra.org\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.wchrra.org\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichigan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMichigan Treasure Hunters Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Livonia, Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: One of the largest clubs in Michigan, they host monthly meetings, organized hunts, and events for both beginner and experienced detectorists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/michigantreasurehunters.org\"\u003emichigantreasurehunters.org\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat Lakes Metal Detecting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: This club features newsletters, events, and a forum for members to share their finds and experiences. They focus on community and organized treasure hunting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacebook:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/greatlakesmetaldetecting\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/greatlakesmetaldetecting\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMid-Michigan Metal Detecting Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid-Michigan (Flint\/Saginaw Area)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: This club is known for its educational resources, regular hunts, and commitment to helping members enhance their detecting skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacebook:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2274054256200997\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2274054256200997\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSouthwest Michigan Seek \u0026amp; Search Treasure Hunting Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalamazoo Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwest Michigan Seek \u0026amp; Search Club is a group of dedicated treasure hunters with a primary focus on metal detecting. The club gathers on the third Tuesday of every month and includes contests, a variety of giveaways, a snack break, and more fun activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mytreasureclub.com\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.mytreasureclub.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWest Michigan Metal Detecting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This club hosts meetings, club hunts, and community events for detectorists in the western part of Michigan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacebook Page:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/West-Michigan-Metal-Detecting\/100066707911285\/\"\u003eWest Michigan Metal Detecting\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinnesota\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGopher State Treasure Hunters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minneapolis\/St. Paul area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: This club focuses on treasure hunting and metal detecting in Minnesota, hosting regular hunts and events for members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gopherstatetreasurehunters.weebly.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/gopherstatetreasurehunters.weebly.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep Search Metal Detecting Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deal, New Jersey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e a club of Metal Detecting enthusiasts who meet monthly to share their treasure finds with fellow members and discuss some of their tips and tricks of the trade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.deepsearchmdc.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.deepsearchmdc.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStaten Island History Hunters Metal Detecting Club Inc.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staten Island, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of metal detecting enthusiasts, dedicated to promoting responsible metal detecting practices and preserving our shared history by uncovering buried treasures from the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sihistoryhunters.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sihistoryhunters.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOld North State Detectorists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jamestown, NC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Old North State Detectorists are an association of metal detecting hobbyists who work to assist individuals and others with the finding and returning of lost items at no charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.onsdclub.com\"\u003eonsdclub.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWake County Metal Detecting Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raleigh, NC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of volunteers that help local police with their metal detecting needs. They train members how to use their metal detectors and help out local folks looking for history on their land. They also help people with finding metal things they have lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wcmdclub.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.wcmdclub.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Ridge Coin \u0026amp; Relic Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hendersonville, NC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The group searches for for coins, relics, and artifacts lost in time. They enjoy researching, and recovering history one hole at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1334379503957742\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1334379503957742\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOhio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOhio Detectorists Association\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waynesville, OH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ohio Detectorists Association (ODA) is heavily involved with the community finding lost valuables for folks in our area, offering metal detecting services to Law Enforcement, and working with Historical Societies and local museums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metaldetectingohio.com\/\"\u003e https:\/\/www.metaldetectingohio.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dayton Diggers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dayton, OH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dayton Diggers has a wide variety of members with often wide areas of interest and expertise. They have members with direct archeological experience, near surface geophysical experience (such as ground penetrating radar, electromagnetics, and magnetics), and excavation experience. Members encompass all levels of interest from amateur to expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.daytondiggers.com\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.daytondiggers.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOhio State Prospectors Association\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ohio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ohio State Prospectors Association is an organization dedicated to gold prospecting in Ohio. The association was founded in January 2008 by a handful of hobby gold prospectors with the purpose of locating and securing local gold claims and quickly became a driving force of gold prospecting activities in the midwest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ospagold.com\"\u003e http:\/\/www.ospagold.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOregon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOregon Treasure Trail Society (OTTS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charlotte, NC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e OTTS is a well-established metal detecting club that meets monthly and hosts group hunts, a \"find of the month\" competition, raffles, and special events like their annual picnic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottsclub.org\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ottsclub.org\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEast Linn Treasure Seekers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Home, OR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e A community-focused club that conducts regular meetings, group metal detecting hunts, and supports local charity efforts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eastlinntreasureseekers.com\"\u003eeastlinntreasureseekers.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMillennium Diggers Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dayton, OR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e This club hosts meetings, outings, and special events for treasure hunting enthusiasts, offering educational resources and opportunities for group outings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite\u003c\/strong\u003e: http:\/\/www.millenniumdiggers.org\/\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTennessee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMiddle Tennessee Metal Detecting Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount Pleasant, Tennessee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e The club is an association of persons interested in recovering artifacts, coins, and other interesting items from the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtmdc.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mtmdc.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirginia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHAMPTON ROADS RECOVERY SOCIETY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hampton, VA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each month members discuss the best places within the community to participate in the hobby of metal detecting. Members share stories and showcase our finds. The group helps new members with the rules and regulations of metal detecting so they can benefit from the clubs knowledge of the best places to hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e h\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hrrsmetaldetecting.com\/\"\u003ettps:\/\/www.hrrsmetaldetecting.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWisconsin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Lakes Metal Detecting Club\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eBurke, WI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis metal detecting club's goal is to promote the hobby of metal detecting, educate people about metal detecting, friendship, and fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fourlakesmetaldetectingclub.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/fourlakesmetaldetectingclub.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTitletown Treasure Seekers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen Bay, WI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Membership includes monthly meetings, outings, contests, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacebook Group: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitletown Treasure Seekers \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","created_at":"2024-10-16T14:26:18-04:00","published_at":"2024-10-16T14:26:18-04:00","updated_at":"2026-02-03T15:07:51-05:00","handle":"metal-detecting-organizations-clubs-and-societies-connecting-treasure-hunters-across-the-usa","title":"Metal Detecting Organizations, Clubs, and Societies: Connecting Treasure Hunters Across the USA"}}