Relic Quest: A Guide to Responsible Relic Recovery Techniques with Metal Detectors by Stephen L. Moore

The Ultimate Field Guide for Responsible Relic Hunting & Metal Detecting Success

Take your relic hunting skills to the next level with Relic Quest: A Guide to Responsible Relic Recovery Techniques with Metal Detectors by renowned historian and relic hunter Stephen L. Moore. This comprehensive guide is one of the most respected resources available for relic hunters, combining decades of field experience with practical instruction on research, recovery techniques, historical preservation, and ethical metal detecting. Originally published by RAM Publishing, this extensively illustrated reference has become a must-have addition to the library of serious detectorists.

Spanning more than 500 pages and featuring over 1,000 color photographs, Relic Quest teaches readers how to locate productive relic sites, conduct historical research, select the right equipment, recover artifacts responsibly, and preserve important pieces of history. The book covers relic hunting from the Civil War, American Revolution, Texas Revolution, Colonial America, frontier forts, pioneer settlements, old homesites, and even underwater relic recovery.

Perfect For

• Metal detectorists

• Relic hunters

• Civil War enthusiasts

• American Revolution historians

• Colonial history enthusiasts

• Treasure hunters

• Archaeology enthusiasts

• Beginning detectorists

• Experienced detectorists

• Historical researchers

• Outdoor adventurers

• History preservation advocates

What You'll Learn

• Responsible relic recovery techniques

• Historical research methods

• Selecting the right metal detector and search coils

• Site reconnaissance and planning

• Proper digging and recovery methods

• Artifact identification and preservation

• Hunting Civil War camps and battlefields

• Colonial and frontier relic hunting

• Old homesite and farmstead detecting

• Underwater relic hunting basics

• Ethical detecting practices and landowner relations

Features

• Written by Stephen L. Moore

• Comprehensive guide to responsible relic recovery

• More than 1,000 color photographs

• Hundreds of field tips and techniques

• Practical research strategies

• Equipment recommendations

• Historical background for major relic-hunting eras

• Extensive bibliography for further study

• Easy-to-follow reference format

• Approximately 510–532 pages, depending on edition

Benefits

• Learn proven relic hunting techniques from an experienced author

• Improve your research before ever entering the field

• Recover artifacts safely while preserving historical context

• Better understand relic identification and site selection

• Gain confidence using modern metal detecting equipment

• Build a strong foundation in ethical and responsible detecting practices

Recommended Accessories

Complete your relic hunting library with:

• Hardcore Beach Hunting by Gary Drayton

• Eastern Treasure Hunting by Chet Blanchard

• Ghosts of the Glory Trail

• Ghost Towns of Route 66

• Garrett Metal Detectors

• Garrett Pro-Pointer Pinpointer

• Finds Pouch

• Premium Digging Tool

• Handheld GPS

• Field Notebook

Specifications

• Title: Relic Quest: A Guide to Responsible Relic Recovery Techniques with Metal Detectors

• Author: Stephen L. Moore

• Publisher: RAM Publishing

• Publication Year: 2011

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: Approximately 510–532

• Illustrations: More than 1,000 Color Photographs

• ISBN-13: 9780981899190

• Language: English

• Subject: Metal Detecting, Relic Hunting & Historical Artifact Recovery

What's Included

• One copy of Relic Quest: A Guide to Responsible Relic Recovery Techniques with Metal Detectors

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we believe relic hunting is about preserving history as much as making great finds. Relic Quest provides the knowledge, techniques, and ethical guidance needed to become a more skilled and responsible detectorist. Whether you're searching Civil War camps, colonial homesites, frontier settlements, or historic parks, Stephen L. Moore's detailed instruction and real-world experience make this one of the finest relic hunting references available for beginners and seasoned treasure hunters alike.

Relic Quest, by Stephen More and available through authorized Garrett dealers (it is mostly based off information obtained through the author and features the teachings of the famous Charles Garrett), founder of Garrett Metal Detectors. Again, it is based off finding items with a metal detector. It has over a thousand color pictures of relics, coins, and amazing detector finds.