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
Show-Me 4 Pro/Am Treasure Hunt 2027
Mar 19–21, 2027 — Patterson, MO · Seeded + natural · $250
4th annual Show-Me Pro/Am, a metal-detecting event across Patterson and Greenville, Missouri with both seeded and natural hunting on 1,200 acres — including ground never detected before for 2027. Friday: meet-and-greet from 5 PM until dark at Greenville City Park, with a FREE night hunt immediately after. Hosted by Show Me Pro/Am Treasure Hunt.
Recent hunts
- Midwest Coinshooters Annual Open Fall Hunt — Sep 27, 2026, Imperial, MO · Seeded hunt · hosted by Midwest Coinshooters and Historical Club. 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.
- Mo-Kan Search & Recovery 49th Annual Treasure Hunt — Sep 20, 2026, Lathrop, MO · Seeded hunt · hosted by MoKan Search & Recovery. 49th annual national open hunt at the Antique Show Grounds, Lathrop, MO (off I-35). Limited to 100 hunters.
- Show Me Pro/Am 3 — Mar 27–29, 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.