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TARGET RECOVERY
Once you’ve identified and pinpointed a 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.
Generally speaking, beachcombers do little if any damage to
the environment while recovering targets. However, if you plan to
use your IMPULSE on lawns or in parks, your target recovery method
can be very important. Two of the most successful methods are
illustrated in a separate booklet enclosed with your IMPULSE.
Reminder: 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. Sandscoops designed especially for
beachcombers and shallow-water treasure
hunters are available at metal-detector outlets.
2. Divers use a variety of recovery tools,
depending on the condition of the seabed or lake
bottom. A sturdy dive knife will suffice in packed
mud or small rocks. Most divers prefer to use their
hands in loose sand. Professional treasure hunters
often use an air hose fed by a surface compressor
to blow away loose sand, gravel or mud.
3. For land recovery, a sturdy hunting knife with a
5-inch blade will suffice in most soils. A high quality,
double-edged “survival” knife is an even better
choice (and more expensive) because it will be
almost impossible to bend or break.
CAUTION: Using a jack knife without a locking
blade is a good way to lose a finger.
4. A heavy duty, blunt screwdriver is commonly
used for shallow targets where digging or
“plugging” are objectionable.
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