Chats and Forums

Alberta Metal Detecting Forum
Bulletin board for enthusiasts to discuss their finds and offer advice on equipment.
http://members3.boardhost.com/amdf2/

California Metal Detecting
Provides general discussions, help for beginners, information about bottles and collectables, announcements, a list of treasure buddies, and classifieds.
http://forums.kinzlicoils.com/

Coinist's Metal Detecting Web$ite
Forums, XLT custom programs, Explorer Settings, tips and hints, research center and links to other sites.
http://66.51.97.78/index.html

Detecting and Collecting
Browse the boards or post messages about finds, hunting tips, stories, and photography.
http://detectingandcollecting.com

DFX Only
Dedicated to users of White's DFX metal detectors. Photos, tips, and a forum for questions and comments.
http://www.dfxonly.com

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.
http://www.findmall.com

From the Land of the Bluenose Metal Detecting
Forum where enthusiasts can meet to chat about their finds, trips and tips.
http://www.voy.com/98887/

History Hunters
Forum and articles on all aspects of treasure hunting and metal detecting. News, photographs, reports and advice.
http://historyhuntersinternational.org

Insurgent Gopher Hunters
Post messages about metal detecting, relics, artifacts, bottle collecting and other treasure-related topics.
http://www.ighunters.net/

The International Metal Detecting Group
Bulletin board features enthusiasts' discussions of finds, tips and trips.
http://members3.boardhost.com/Charles.C/index.html?1016482352

Kinzli's California Metal Detecting Forum
Bulletin board for West Coast hobbyists to discuss their finds and share tips.
http://cadetecting.proboards4.com/

Metal Detecting Equipment
Forum to discuss experiences with any make, model or brand machine or accessories.
http://members5.boardhost.com/MetalDetecting/index.html

Metal Detecting the Southwestern Deserts for Placer Gold
Features message board where electronic prospectors can discuss outings, equipment and new finds.
http://www.nuggethunting.com

Michigan Metal Detectors
Forum to share stories about finds and exchange information about equipment and events.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganmetaldetectors/

Midwest Treasure Hunters
Forums to discuss finds, get help with researching sites, and post your photos.
http://treasure82.tripod.com

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.
http://groups.msn.com/MinelabExplorerXSusers/welcome.msnw

Minelabowners.com
Place for owners and prospective owners of Minelab metal detectors to meet and chat.
http://www.minelabowners.com

The New Treasure Depot
Multiple forums to discuss finds and equipment. Includes a library, classified ads and calendar of events.
http://66.111.106.194/

Olde's Metal Detecting Forum
Message board for hobbyists to discuss finds, announce events and place classified ads to buy or sell equipment.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/9943/

Outbackdetecting
Offers a place for enthusiasts to discuss finds. Includes a members' list and registration agreement terms.
http://outbackdetectin.netfreehost.com/

South Florida Treasure & Metal Detecting
Forum to discuss finds, equipment and events.
http://www.voy.com/92635/

TH'ing Forum
Message boards and a chat room to discuss finds and share information about equipment.
http://www.thingforum.com

THunting.com
Features message boards, searchable directory of clubs and enthusiasts, news and articles.
http://www.thunting.com/

Tone-Depth
Discussion board, chat, links, contests, tips, tricks, and techniques. Stop by and join the fun of finding treasure.
http://groups.msn.com/ToneDepth

Treasure Hunters of Canada
Forum where enthusiasts can report about their finds, discuss equipment and share tips.
http://members3.boardhost.com/treasurehunter/

Treasure Quest - Metal Detecting
Features forums, auctions, and a club directory. Search for a treasure pal.
http://www.treasurequestxlt.com/

The Treasure Spot
Multiple bulletin boards for enthusiasts to share tips and write about their trips and finds.
http://www.mytreasurespot.com/

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.
http://www.treasureboards.com

TreasureNet
Includes forums, events database, historical photos and resource links.
http://www.treasurenet.com/