TARGET RECOVERY
Once you have identified and pinpointed your target, your
objective is to recover it quickly and neatly, leaving virtually no
trace of your excavation. There are almost as many ways to do
this as there are Treasure Hunters. Whatever works for you is good
enough as long as you don't break any laws, damage vegetation,
or leave uncovered holes.
Whichever method you choose, remember that responsible
treasure hunters take pride in their ability to leave soil and
vegetation intact and undamaged.
Recovery Tools
1.
A heavy-duty, blunt screwdriver is commonly used
by expert Treasure Hunters and is the tool of choice
for cut lawns.
2.
A sturdy hunting knife with a 5-inch blade will do
the job on most other soils. A high-quality double
edge "survival" knife is an even better (and more
expensive) choice because it will be almost
impossible to bend or break.
CAUTION:
Using a knife without a locking blade is a
good way to lose a finger!
3.
A narrow garden trowel will work in loose or wet
soil.
4.
Several excellent digging tools are made just for
the Treasure Hunter, and specially designed sand
scoops are available for beachcombing.
5.
A thin, dull probe is the preferred tool for precise
target location.
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