METAL DETECTING & TREASURE HUNTING ASSOCIATION
BUCKEYE SEARCHERSDiscover Hidden History. Join the Hunt.
Metal detecting is real-life treasure hunting—and you’re invited.
The Buckeye Searchers
finding treasure
The Buckeye Searchers Metal Detecting Club is a group of hobbyists who enjoy exploring, discovering lost items, and uncovering pieces of history right here in Ohio and all over the world. From reuniting people with long lost treasures to uncovering rare coins and jewelry, our club is always discovering something interesting!
Whether you’re brand new or experienced, you’re welcome to join us.
what is metal detecting?
Metal detecting is a fun outdoor hobby where you use a metal detector to find objects hidden underground.
People often discover:
• Coins
• Jewelry
• Historic relics
• Lost personal items
It’s part treasure hunt, part history lesson, and part outdoor adventure.
Featured finds
jan b
After digging plenty of “53” signals that turned out to be cans, Jan B. almost ignored another one… but something told him not to. Good thing he didn’t because he discovered something special. Out came my first gold, a stunning Merovingian fibula! He said, “Safe to say, I’ll never skip a “can clip” signal again.
Drew W
Drew W. was detecting a spot after a ton of rain came through, which means metal detecting gold. He was using his trusty AT Pro when he found his first-ever seated coin. It was a 1876 seated Liberty Quarter! He says, “This find made my year so far.”
mike h
While relic hunting a private horse farm near Falmouth and Fredericksburg, Virginia, the finds were already good with bullets and relics coming up. Then a strong signal about 8 inches down revealed something special for Mike. He discovered a pre-Civil War sword belt plate found with his AT Max!
He said, “It took a while for my heart to slow down after that one. At 73 years old, I’m still out there swinging every chance I get. Growing up in the heart of so much history makes every hunt feel like stepping back in time.”
What we do
We Find Treasure
reuniting lost Valuables
There’s nothing quite like returning a lost item to its owner. From wedding rings to family heirlooms, our members have helped reunite people with items they thought were gone forever. It’s more than just finding metal—it’s restoring memories, telling stories, and making someone’s day in a way they’ll never forget.
Treasure Hunting & Discovery
Every signal could be something incredible. Whether it’s an old coin, a forgotten relic, or something completely unexpected, metal detecting is real-life treasure hunting. Our club members regularly uncover pieces of history hiding just beneath the surface—proof that amazing discoveries are still out there waiting to be found.
Exploring Local History
Metal detecting brings history to life in a hands-on way. From old homesteads to public gathering places, we explore areas where people once lived, worked, and played. Each find connects us to the past and helps preserve pieces of local history that might otherwise be lost forever.
Learning & Sharing Together
Whether you’re brand new or experienced, there’s always something to learn. Our club is built on sharing knowledge, helping beginners get started, and celebrating each other’s finds. It’s a welcoming community where questions are encouraged, skills grow quickly, and friendships are built along the way.
What Drives Us
The Buckeye Searcher Mission
Our mission is to create a welcoming community of detectorists dedicated to learning, sharing, and exploring—while preserving history, respecting the land, and helping others recover what they thought was lost forever.
Why Join A Club?
Metal detecting is more fun—and easier to learn—when you’re part of a group.
Benefits of joining:
• Learn faster from experienced members
• Access group hunts and permissions
• Make friends who share your interests
• Stay informed on rules and best practices
Upcoming Events
april 9 - meeting & annual auction fundraiser
Meeting will be an AUCTION FUND RAISER! The auctions are big fund raisers for the club and help us make the picnic and Christmas party big successes. So, please bring donations that sell well including detecting supplies, diggers, coins, coins supplies, old bottles, detecting magazines, jewelry, military items, etc.
Oh, and bring lots of money too!
We will have the Finds of the Month contest, regular raffle and 50/50 raffle. Remember, you get a free raffle ticket for each Find of the Month entry.
We also will be selling tickets for the New Gold/Silver Special Raffle! Grand Prize will be a 1/10 oz gold eagle. The prizes also include three 1-ounce Silver Eagles and two silver Half Dollars have been added. See below for pic of the prizes (before half dollars were added). Tickets will be $1 each and sold ONLY in $20 increments with two free tickets for every 20.