Before you start.

 So, you want to start looking for some rocks. There are a few things you should know and do first to make the hunt more rewarding. The number one thing is to find out if it's legal to pick up a rock in your area. Yes I said legal. In some states you can get in big trouble for just picking up a relic, so know the laws of your area. My second piece of advice, is to join two organizations. The Arrowpack, and the AACA. Both free. The people at these sites will help you more then any books you can read on the subject of relics, And if you plan on buying any artifacts, !! BEWARE !! There are as many, if not more fake artifacts on the market then real ones. Most of which have  fake ageing techniques. you can save yourself a lot of money and heartache with the help of  the members. Next, always remember to keep detailed records of each find. You want to log who, when, where, and how you find each relic. This makes it easier when you need info. an a relic, or you ever sell the relic. A buyer will want to know all the information they can get. 

 What to look for.

 Now you are ready to look for relics. Do you know what you are looking for? 90 % of the relics you find are not going to be the "classic arrowhead" you are used to seeing. This was a mistake I made when I first started hunting for relics. The more I looked at other peoples finds, the more I started finding. (A few examples of overlooked relics). So keep your eyes open for the out of ordinary...

Where and How to look.

 Where to look, is region specific. I have not had the opportunity to look for relics in other regions as of yet. One place to look that is nation wide, is plowed fields. Anywhere that a crop is, or has been planted. Some of my most productive hunts has been in bean and corn fields. (A few field finds). Another place to look would be any construction site where the dirt has been dozed or moved in one way or another. I have seen some dandy collections owned by heavy equipment operators.

Depending on your area, old camps, creeks, Rock shelters, and such are productive. Each type of site is hunted different, depending on the Federal and State laws of your area. You must also take into consideration, ! ETHICS ! If you plan on doing any digging of any kind, Think, and research the site first. Find out if the area is a ancient burial  or a ceremonial site that might raise moral concerns amongst the relic community and the Indian counsel  . When searching for an area, the things to keep in mind are simple. What do you need to survive. The same applied to people of yesteryear. Food, water, and shelter. When you find an area that would have supplied these things, chances are you have found an area where you will find relics. 

A few rules to make hunting relics more enjoyable. 

Always ask permission when hunting other peoples land.

Never hunt Federal or public lands.

Report any finds of human remains to the proper authorities.

Never sell a modern made relic as ancient.