I WILL NOT

• Destroy property, buildings or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures.
  
  
• Litter.
  
  
• Contaminate wells, creeks or other water supplies.
  
  
• Tamper with signs, maintenance facilities or equipment.

I WILL

• Respect private property and do no treasure hunting without the owner's permission.
  
  
• Leave gates as found.
  
  
• Fill ALL excavations, including beaches and in water.
  
  
• Respect natural resources and wildlife.
  
  
• Use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times.
  
  
• Always check laws, ordinances or regulations, which may govern my search before searching public sites.
  
  
• Remove and properly dispose of any trash that I find.
  
  
• Report the discovery of items of significant historical value to a local historian or museum in accordance with the latest legislation.
  
  
• Mark the site and inform authorities if I find live ammunition or lethal objects.
  
  
• Be an ambassador for the metal detecting hobby.