Alaska Metal Detecting

Alaska offers some of the most unique and rewarding metal detecting in the United States – from gold rush country to remote wilderness beaches. Rules vary significantly by land type across Alaska’s vast terrain, and many areas require specific permits or are off-limits entirely. Always check with the relevant land management agency before detecting, respect Alaska Native cultural sites, and fill your holes.

Metal Detecting in Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington

Jason Smith’s guide to the Pacific States covers laws and permits, gold prospecting opportunities in Alaska, beach detecting in Hawaii, and the rich history waiting beneath Oregon and Washington’s soil.

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