Metal Detecting Hunts in Missouri
Missouri is one of the stronger hunt states in the Midwest. The Show Me Pro/Am in Greenville bills itself as the "World Series of metal detecting" — a three-day format with morning and evening hunts that returns every March. September brings a double-header: Mo-Kan Search & Recovery's national open hunt in Lathrop (running since the 1970s) and the Midwest Coinshooters' open fall hunt at Turner Camp near St. Louis.
Upcoming hunts in Missouri
Mo-Kan Search & Recovery 49th Annual Treasure Hunt
Sep 20, 2026 — Lathrop, MO · Seeded hunt · From $25
49th annual national open hunt at the Antique Show Grounds, Lathrop, MO (off I-35). Hosted by MoKan Search & Recovery.
Midwest Coinshooters Annual Open Fall Hunt
Sep 27, 2026 — Imperial, MO · Seeded hunt · $100
Annual open fall seeded hunt by the Midwest Coinshooters and Historical Club (St. Louis area) at Turner Camp, 1700 Turner Camp Rd, Imperial MO. Open to non-members. Hosted by Midwest Coinshooters and Historical Club.
Show-Me 4 Pro/Am Treasure Hunt 2027
Mar 19, 2027 — Greenville, MO · Seeded + natural · From $150
4th annual Show-Me Pro/Am treasure hunt at Otahki Lake KOA campground. Hosted by Show Me Pro/Am (Independent).
Recent hunts
- Show Me Pro/Am 3 — Mar 27, 2026, Greenville, MO · Seeded hunt · hosted by Show Me Pro/Am (Independent). Third installment of the self-described 'World Series of metal detecting' at Greenville City Park.
Recurring hunts to watch
Everything here recurs: Show Me Pro/Am each March (Show-Me 4 is already scheduled for March 2027 at Otahki Lake), Mo-Kan's national hunt each September (2026 was the 49th — the 50th anniversary hunt in 2027 should be a big one), and Midwest Coinshooters' fall open every September.
Detecting in Missouri: the short version
Organized hunts are the easy way in — the host has already secured land permission, and that's most of what your entry fee buys. Outside events, get landowner permission on private ground and check state and local rules for parks and beaches before digging. Seeded hunts are the friendliest start for beginners and kids; natural hunts reward experience. New to organized hunts? Start with the guide to metal detecting hunts and the FAQ.
Nearby states with listed hunts: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee. Listings come from the DigRallies directory — dates and fees are checked against the hosts' own announcements, but always confirm with the host before traveling.