Chats and Forums

Alberta Metal Detecting Forum - Bulletin board for enthusiasts to discuss their finds and offer advice on equipment.

California Metal Detecting - Provides general discussions, help for beginners, information about bottles and collectables, announcements, a list of treasure buddies, and classifieds.

Coinist's Metal Detecting Web$ite - Forums, XLT custom programs, Explorer Settings, tips and hints, research center and links to other sites.

Detecting and Collecting - Browse the boards or post messages about finds, hunting tips, stories, and photography.

DFX Only - Dedicated to users of White's DFX metal detectors. Photos, tips, and a forum for questions and comments.

Find's Treasure Forums - Features bulletin boards for hobbyists to discuss latest or past finds, their equipment, tips and hunting strategies, buy/sell/trade items, GPS and digital imaging.

From the Land of the Bluenose Metal Detecting - Forum where enthusiasts can meet to chat about their finds, trips and tips.

History Hunters - Forum and articles on all aspects of treasure hunting and metal detecting. News, photographs, reports and advice.

Insurgent Gopher Hunters - Post messages about metal detecting, relics, artifacts, bottle collecting and other treasure-related topics.

The International Metal Detecting Group - Bulletin board features enthusiasts' discussions of finds, tips and trips.

Kinzli's California Metal Detecting Forum - Bulletin board for West Coast hobbyists to discuss their finds and share tips.

Metal Detecting Equipment - Forum to discuss experiences with any make, model or brand machine or accessories.

Metal Detecting the Southwestern Deserts for Placer Gold - Features message board where electronic prospectors can discuss outings, equipment and new finds.

Michigan Metal Detectors - Forum to share stories about finds and exchange information about equipment and events.

Midwest Treasure Hunters - Forums to discuss finds, get help with researching sites, and post your photos.

Minelab Explorer Users Community - Lists tips about the Explorer. View photos of other members' finds or post your own. Post or reply to messages on the forum board.

Minelabowners.com - Place for owners and prospective owners of Minelab metal detectors to meet and chat.

The New Treasure Depot - Multiple forums to discuss finds and equipment. Includes a library, classified ads and calendar of events.

Olde's Metal Detecting Forum - Message board for hobbyists to discuss finds, announce events and place classified ads to buy or sell equipment.

Outbackdetecting - Offers a place for enthusiasts to discuss finds. Includes a members' list and registration agreement terms.

South Florida Treasure & Metal Detecting - Forum to discuss finds, equipment and events.

TH'ing Forum - Message boards and a chat room to discuss finds and share information about equipment.

THunting.com - Features message boards, searchable directory of clubs and enthusiasts, news and articles.

Tone-Depth - Discussion board, chat, links, contests, tips, tricks, and techniques. Stop by and join the fun of finding treasure.

Treasure Hunters of Canada - Forum where enthusiasts can report about their finds, discuss equipment and share tips.

Treasure Quest - Metal Detecting - Features forums, auctions, and a club directory. Search for a treasure pal.

The Treasure Spot - Multiple bulletin boards for enthusiasts to share tips and write about their trips and finds.

TreasureBoards.com - Forums to discuss metal detecting, relic and water hunting and prospecting. Includes calendar of events, legal issues and current news of interest to hobbyists, and a classified section.

TreasureNet - Includes forums, events database, historical photos and resource links.