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A trowel, knife or small spade are good tools for recovering targets.
Once a target has been located, clear the surface of loose material and check again for a signal. If there is no signal then the target is amongst the surface material. In this case, search the surface material until the target is located. If the target is still in the ground, check again with pinpoint.
The aim, when digging, is to leave the area of ground exactly as you found it. Using a sharp tool, cut a neat portion of grass or soil and place it on a plastic sheet. This prevents the material being scattered around and allows the hole to be refilled.
Ask for permission before searching on private property.
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