First hunt of the year and I broke my rule, I went out with temps below 40. You people shamed me into it...and I'm glad!!! Under about 7in of snow/dirt I dug a Chicken hawk!!!! I looks exactly like the one I found a few years back. It also has a sweet shank! This one was in another town, miles away from GW's parade route.
Only 90 min hunt and I also dug a musket, tombac, and a completely wiped copper.
Thanks!
PS I don't know if it will be better or worse if I get that crud off, any advice would be helpful!