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TREASURE HUNTERS’ CODE OF ETHICS
LETS PRESERVE OUR TREASURED SPORT!
    Laws governing the use of metal detectors are becoming more 
and more common. In many countries, the use of metal detectors 
is illegal or severely restricted. Don’t let this happen in your area. 
ALWAYS get permission to hunt on private property. 
ALWAYS leave a site cleaner than you found it. Take at least some 
trash with you or, if you can, take it all. 
ALWAYS  fill  in  your  holes  neatly  whether  you’re  in  a  city  park 
or  remote  wildernessness.  Leave  the  land  as  it  was  before  you 
disturbed it. 
ALWAYS obey all laws relating to treasure hunting. 
ALWAYS return valuable property if you can locate the original 
owner. 
ALWAYS  do  whatever  you  can  to  give  the  hobby  of  treasure 
hunting the good image it needs and deserves.