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Yaoimutt |
hunting locations near st. louis?
Dec 12 2007, 2:43 AM EST
i live in st. louis MO and was wandering if anyone knows of any treasure hunting locations around st. louis? (like, with in a couple hour drive of it.)
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magicwheenie |
1. RE: hunting locations near st. louis?
Dec 12 2007, 5:43 PM EST
Check into pre-european (American Indian) history. Like today, St. Louis is and was a major crossroad and trading location between the northern hunting tribes and the southern farming tribes. I'm not certain if indian artifacts constitutes treasure to you or not, but it might be worth looking into.
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ModerndayEdison |
2. RE: hunting locations near st. louis?
Dec 28 2007, 3:13 AM EST
Pssst... how well do you know your history?Just cross the river and get off the highway. The area between the river's edge and where civilization begins is a treasure trove of old artifacts, slolen loot hidden by crooks that have long sinse died in jail, and so forth. If half of the drug dealers, pimps, and hookers in East St. Louis knew that there was million's worth of stuff just lying out there yet to be discovered... they wouldn't be doing what their doing. I would suggest finding a spot North of East St. Louis where you can safely park your vehicle for a day or two without being vandalized, stolen, or towed. And then walking to the river's edge with your metal detector and following the bank South making occational sweeps back away from the river's edge into the woods. I think you will be pleased with some of the finds you might make. Those areas are often where robbers would scuffle over loot plundered from early settlers that crossed the river in flatboats before the bridges where built. Gold coins, old gold pocket watches, guns and knives and an occational sword are not uncommon in these areas. Best of all... think of how many people cross those bridges every day and live and work in St. Louis in this modern age, and few of them even give this a second thought much less a first one. These areas are rarely traveled by foot except by your occational homeless person or hobo out doing a little fishing. And those types don't usually even think about old gold coins that might be right under their feet, or just 20 feet away from them. Take a good metal detector that can distinguish precious metals, you might find allot of junk finds such as bottle caps. But the trip and the search is worth it. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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ModerndayEdison |
3. RE: hunting locations near st. louis?
Dec 28 2007, 3:45 AM EST
Often times treasure hunters and prospectors don't like to sharenotes because it increases competition in the field. But in my case my knowledge of such places involves allot of walking, and more area to cover than I could ever hope to cover by myself. So I don't mind helping out other people that are interested in it. 1.) Forrest Park 2.) Shodoe Island (I-270 crosses it, It is the area between the Mississippi and the canal bridge before you reach the Route 3 exit. in Illinois.) This entire area used to be populated by homes and trailer parks before the flood of 1993 which pretty much whiped them all out. Good place to look if you know where the towns and houses used to be. 3.) West Alton Also ravaged by flooding in 1993, the slou areas back by the river are good places to look as well. Just follow Hwy 94 off of 367 through West Alton over the levy and around the curve to the stop sign and make a right turn, followit to the river and you will see a boat ramp and a parking area. It is safe to park there and go for a walk with your metal detector. Just don't offend the locals of the Brickhouse Slou Association which live in that area. They grow pot back there in the Spring and early Summer. The stuff grows like... well, weeds. Stick to the water's edge and display your metal detector to anyone that drives by looking at you funny... and you should be alright. 4.) Royal Landing Across Brussel's Ferry on the Great River Road. Used to be a popular party spot. Good place to look. In case you haven't noticed, I'm from the Bi-State region myself, . I sold my last Metal detector when money got tight, but I am looking to get back into it again. Maybe we should form a club? 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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ModerndayEdison |
4. RE: hunting locations near st. louis?
Dec 28 2007, 4:00 AM EST
Also, just about any park that sees allot of traffic is a good place to go metal detecting, people are always losing jewelry items in these places when they attend sporting avents near athletic fields or picnics in the park. Wedding rings, pocket knives, engagement rings, change, rare coins, and even old silver items from the World Fair at Forrest Park (That is a good place to look, but allot of ground to cover.) Also try the grounds around various St. Louis Landmarks like the Arch. Bet you didn't think of that one did you. The cobble stone streets and parking lots on Leclede's Landing, good place to find coins that had setteled between the cobble stones over time. No joke, I am giving you ideas that won't take you too far out of your way but are good places to look because of the traffic they have seen over the years. That increases the probability that you will find things that other people haven't even thought of looking for. Valuable jewelry and old valuable coins for example. Well... I have given yo more than enough to chew on for now. Happy Hunting. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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ModerndayEdison |
5. RE: hunting locations near st. louis?
Dec 28 2007, 4:24 AM EST
Just one parting note before I go... I just did think of this.While your out in the places I have mentioned, don't misconstrue Brass objects as junk finds and toss them aside. While each one in itself might not be worth much, a 55 gallon oil drum of these objects can net you thousands of dollars, and you would not believe how quickly you can fill one. Brass as a raw material at recycling centers goes for a higher price per pound than copper or aluminum. I know this because I used to work as a machinist and several of the companies that I have worked for reclaimed their scrap brass from production runs of mass produced OEM parts. Back in 1990 a 55 gallon drum of brass scrap would net you right at $6,000.00, give or take a few hundred bucks. I'm sure that number has grown since then. Back then, gold was only $269.00 per ounce... have you checked it lately? I think you might be surprized at the difference between then and now. Save your brass and copper... you can suppliment your income with the stuff. 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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TreasureLady |
6. RE: hunting locations near st. louis?
May 14 2008, 7:21 PM EDT
Is it legal to use a metal detector in Forest Park. I just purchased one and I live near St. Louis and I know it is illegal in National Parks. Just wondered what parks are okay for metal detecting. About various metals, I know people are hoarding copper pennies before 1982 because of the copper content. Thanks, Joyce Do you find this valuable? |
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ModerndayEdison |
7. RE: hunting locations near st. louis?
May 14 2008, 9:25 PM EDT
"Is it legal to use a metal detector in Forest Park. I just purchased one and I live near St. Louis and I know it is illegal in National Parks. Just wondered what parks are okay for metal detecting.The real question is, Is Forest Park a National Park? I don't think it is. Every time I go there I usually see at least one "Coin Shooter" with a metal detector looking for old coins in the grassy areas. But if your not to sure about tackleing a large park like Forest Park, there are numerous other parks scattered throughout the St. Louis area that are localized community parks. Pick a park, any park. :v) Do you find this valuable? |
