Are there any laws surrounding treasure hunting?

Every square inch of property in the United States is owned — by an individual, group, corporation, governmental body, etc. And, there are definitely laws that have been written to apply to various treasure hunting situations. Each state has its own statutes concerning where you can and cannot search and whether you may keep the treasure you find. You must learn these laws, and remember that they can be changed at any time. For more info on Responsible Metal Detecting.