- We will respect private property and will not enter without the land owners permission.
- We will not destroy property, buildings or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures.
- We will not litter, always take with us what we take in, and remove all trash dug in our search.
- We will leave all gates and other accesses to land as found.
- We appreciate and protect our heritage, natural resources, wildlife, and private property.
- We will be thoughtful, use consideration and courtesy at all times.
- We will abide by all laws, ordinances, by-laws or regulations that may govern our search, or the area we are in.
- We will fill all holes, regardless how remote the location, and never dig in a way that will damage, be damaging to, or kill any vegetation.
- We will report the discovery of items of significant historical value to a local historian or museum in accordance with the latest legislation.
- We will be an ambassador for the metal detecting and relic hunting hobby by being polite and informative to those who inquire about our hobby.
- We are the ambassadors of a pastime we want to protect and we will be judged by how others act & respond.
