How To Track Metal Detecting Finds

If you’ve ever come home from a hunt with pockets full of coins, relics, and mystery objects, you know the struggle — trying to remember where each find came from and what settings worked best.

Or maybe you’ve spent all day digging, filled your pouch, and later realized one of those finds might’ve been something incredible — if only you remembered which hole it came from. Sometimes you only recover part of the history before you realize what you’ve unearthed. With Ground Score, you can drop a pin on every target so you’ll always know exactly where to go back.

Whether you’re just getting started or have years of detecting under your belt, learning how to track your metal detecting finds is one of the best ways to level up your results.

Why Tracking Your Metal Detecting Finds Matters

Every location you hunt tells a story. By logging your discoveries, you can:

• Spot patterns — notice which frequencies, modes, or soil conditions produce better finds.

• Avoid wasted hunts — no need to re-search “hunted out” areas unless you change detectors or settings.

• Build your personal archive — a digital treasure chest of everything you’ve unearthed.

Go Digital: Why Apps Beat Pen & Paper

Paper logs get messy fast — especially after a few muddy hunts. That’s where a metal detecting app can make a huge difference.

With apps like Ground Score, you can:

• Log each find instantly with photos and details

• Save your detector settings for every hunt

• Add details like target id, soil type, mode, frequency, depth, & more

• Refer your past finds to see what worked best

• Keep everything backed up and organized — no lost notebooks or blurry photos

Your finds stay with you everywhere — easy to share, brag about, or revisit.