Where in God's name are you hunting that you're finding that many in the first three weeks of January? I don't mean specific places, just what types of sites (schools, parks, homes, etc). I live in one of the oldest areas of the country and I found about 20 last year from May through December hunting old schools, old homes, cellar holes, and old parks with a good machine. My goal this year is 50 only because last year was so bad I think that should at least be an attainable goal if I play the cards right... I get that temps and ice are an issue for us more-northerly folk right now, but even in prime weather I'm not hitting anything like what several people are posting right now hunting in similar types of areas. I must be missing a piece of the puzzle somewhere!