re: Metal Detectorists - sharing finds....how?

I'm sure there's a boilerplate permission form for something like this.

Research the property ahead of time to find out who the property owner is. Make sure the person you get permission from is the owner of the property, and have them sign something to that effect. Ask for permission and ensure the owner that their yard will be in the same condition as it was prior to you entering the property. If they say no, offer the owner a % share of any profits of the findings

Be wary of underground utilities, sprinklers, septic, etc...if you damage them, you're liable

Make sure to take before and after pictures of the condition of the dig areas. Take pictures of any finds and where you found them.

Essentially, do your homework on the properties, have your terms in writing and have them signed & fingerprinted by the owner. Then document anything and everything you alter in their yard.





Take this with a grain of salt. I have no experience whatsoever in this field, but most of this is common sense