Metal Detecting Hunts in Mississippi
Mississippi's listed event is a relic hunter's seeded hunt done right: the Tri-State Coin & Relic Hunters Club's annual Leon Johnson & Paul Kennedy Memorial Open Relic Hunt in Booneville, now past its 20th year. The club plants genuine Civil War-era style targets — CS buckles and the like — for a one-day October hunt in the state's northeast corner.
Upcoming hunts in Mississippi
21st Annual Leon Johnson & Paul Kennedy Memorial Open Relic Hunt
Oct 17, 2026 — Booneville, MS · Seeded hunt · From $100
One-day seeded Civil War-era relic and coin hunt hosted by the Tri-State Coin & Relic Hunters Club in Booneville, MS. Planted items per the official flyer: 2-piece CS buckle, Shaler bullet, ~5,000 bullets, raker spur,… Hosted by Tri-State Coin & Relic Hunters Club.
Recurring hunts to watch
The Booneville memorial relic hunt is an annual October event — 2026 was the 21st. The Tri-State club posts the flyer with the planted-item list on its website each summer.
Detecting in Mississippi: 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: Alabama, Arkansas, 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.