Code of Ethics

I WILL abide by all laws, ordinances or regulations that may govern my search, or the area I will be in.

I WILL respect private property and not trespass or do any metal detecting without the owner’s permission.

I WILL not destroy property, buildings, or what is left of ghost towns and deserted locations.

I WILL fill in all my excavations and holes no matter how small or remote the location.

I WILL never dig in a way that will damage, be damaging to, or kill any vegetations.

I WILL appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources, wildlife, and private property.

I WILL not litter, always pack out what I pack in and remove any trash that I find or have dug in my search.

I WILL leave all gates and other accesses to land as found.

I WILL not tamper with signs, structural facilities, or equipment.

I WILL conduct myself with thoughtfulness, courtesy, and consideration toward others always as a representative and member in good standing of Detector’s Unlimited.

I WILL be a good ambassador to the hobby of metal detecting, including helping beginners, not disturbing other detectorists or non-detectorist.

I WILL not remove, but document and report the discovery of items of significant historical value to a local historian or museum in accordance with the latest legislation.