- Land/Shallow Water Search
Mike Baker
Cost For My Service
I work on a voluntary reward basis if the lost item is recovered (reward amount based on what you think is fair and can afford). If the search is unsuccessful, I would only ask a small fee to help cover travel costs to distant locations. “At the end of each year, I will add up all rewards received and give 50% to the Central Vermont Humane Society”
Search Types
Land, shallow water and snow. Using modern metal detecting equipment, I search for jewelry at beaches, parks, lakes, ski areas & private yards. If lost in a public area, call ASAP! Can also search for long-lost jewelry if approximate location is known.
Please visit my blog for pictures and stories from some of my searches.
Search Locations
Washington, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Addison, Grand Isle, Caledonia and parts of Rutland and Windsor counties. I prefer to stay within a 75 mile radius of Barre, Vermont, but certainly willing to discuss locations further away.
Mike Baker's Bio
I am a FT carpenter, been an outdoorsman for nearly 50 years and have metal detected as a hobby for several years. I have found many valuable and sentimental items, getting great satisfaction when seeing the tears of joy when I return a lost sentimental item to its owner. I love hearing “oh my God, I can’t believe you found it!” When metal detecting, I am very persistent and methodical, sometimes even setting up a grid system.
Mike Baker - Recent Blog Post
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Found Wedding Ring in Northern Vermont (2025)
6/21/25 I got a voicemail on 6/16 from a lady whose husband had recently lost his wedding ring. He is a farmer who works 7 days a week and covers a lot of ground around their huge farm. His wife did some absolutely incredible detective work to try to narrow down the area that he […]
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Special Watch Found at VT Ski Area (2025)
3/14/25 I got a phone call February 26th from a woman whose daughter had lost a very special watch while visiting a Vermont ski area on February 8th. She was walking through a parking lot at the end of the day and was looking for her car keys in her backpack. She had put her […]
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Engagement Ring Found in Vermont Snow (2025)
2/23/25 I got a call yesterday from a couple who had lost her engagement ring in the deep powder snow. They had recently purchased a beautiful farm in Central Vt and were out enjoying a little Winter exploration of the 400 acres. When they stopped for some lunch, they discovered her ring was missing. They […]
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Found Cellphone Deep in Vermont Snowbank (2025)
2/14/25 At work today, I got a call from a guy who needed help finding a cellphone. So, we made arrangements to meet at his driveway as soon as I got out of work. His driveway was very long, steep, and zigzagged up the hillside. He had been out doing things in the driveway while […]
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Found Cell Phone Deep in Snowbank (2025)
1/31/25 Got a call from a teenager’s dad last night. The night before, his daughter had rushed out to move her car so the snow plow guy could do their driveway. Her phone was in her pj bottom’s pocket at the time. She went back inside and realized her phone was missing. By then, the […]
Mike Baker - Testimonials
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you truly are a one in a million person... (2025)
I would like to say a big, thank you to Mike. My husband and I are very grateful that you took time out of your day to come and help us find his ring. You are very generous and kind.
Man to help others and not expect nothing in return, but the happiness that you bring them from finding something that they lost, you truly are a one in a million person and you were able to find his ring, which I never thought i would see again. You were able to find, the ring that meant so much more, then words can say so all I can say, is I appreciate you and thank you for everything that you do. Not only for me but for everyone else that you have helped, and we’ll continue to help.
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Thank you! Thank you so much for finding my ring... (2024)
Thank you! Thank you so much for finding my ring it hasn’t left my hand in 20 years for more then a since Joe gave it to me. I can’t express how much it means to me it was found. Ericka Reil
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Mike is a friendly, kind and generous guy (2019)
Hi Friends & Neighbors,
This week, I met a very generous and special member of our FPF community! His name is Mike Baker and he is a member of "The Ring Finders", a group that helps people find lost metal objects of all kinds!
I contacted Mike to get help finding an electronic car key which I lost some time ago on a friend's property. We had searched repeatedly but could not find it!
Mike came over on a cold evening, head lamp and metal detector in hand. Even in these conditions, in a short time Mike had located my key! And the most amazing thing is that he does not charge for his service! Instead, he accepts donations, without obligation, the lion's share (and often all of which) goes to the Central Vermont Humane Society, Over the years, Mike's service has generated many donations for his favorite animal rescue and adoption charity.
Mike is a friendly, kind and generous guy who deserves our thanks and support in his efforts to serve our community and our animal friends
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It is because of you I have my rings on my finger again (2018)
Hi Mike!
I can’t thank you enough for your kindness and generosity! I couldn’t believe how quickly you dropped everything to come meet us, the amount of time you put into the search, and your perseverance against the biting bugs. It is because of you I have my rings on my finger again. They are of great sentimental meaning and it wouldn’t have been the same if our insurance had replaced them. Thank you again and again and again!
My warmest gratitude,
Heather
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My wife and I call Mike the Ring Whisperer. (2018)
It is funny how sometimes things happen and you end up meeting a great person who has a passion for helping others.
I lost my ring in a snow covered parking lot at work. My wife stumbled upon Mike Baker, the ring finder online while we tried to figure out where to rent a metal detector.
We contacted Mike and he immediately showed up to help us as we all knew more snow was coming and could make finding the ring even harder.
I quickly realized what a nice and genuine guy Mike is.
He made pretty quick work of finding the ring and then we talked for a few minutes about how much he enjoys his craft.
While the relief of being reunited with the ring was a pretty great feeling, being reminded of unique people like Mike being out in the world was equally refreshing.
My wife and I call Mike the Ring Whisperer.
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My wife and I call Mike the Ring Whisperer. (2018)
It is funny how sometimes things happen and you end up meeting a great person who has a passion for helping others.
I lost my ring in a snow covered parking lot at work. My wife stumbled upon Mike Baker, the ring finder online while we tried to figure out where to rent a metal detector.
We contacted Mike and he immediately showed up to help us as we all knew more snow was coming and could make finding the ring even harder.
I quickly realized what a nice and genuine guy Mike is.
He made pretty quick work of finding the ring and then we talked for a few minutes about how much he enjoys his craft.
While the relief of being reunited with the ring was a pretty great feeling, being reminded of unique people like Mike being out in the world was equally refreshing.
My wife and I call Mike the Ring Whisperer.
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Mike is so kind and so helpful…I was so happy I cried!!! (2016)
I don’t quite know how to thank Mike. I lost a ring that had belonged to my mother that on Mother’s day, I passed along to my daughter. There was so much emotion tied up in the this ring with the connection to my lovely mom! I hunted for six hours on my own, digging through the gardens where I had been working, hunting through, bags of grass seed where I had been planting grass, and sifting through dirt I had dug. I rented a metal detector and came up blank. I called Mike and he kindly came as soon as he could. We spent an hour or two retracing steps and I was beginning to give up hope as I thought that I had looked pretty thoroughly….. Then we heard the beeps and Mike pulled this ring out of the dirt – in a place where I had looked three times! I was so happy I cried!!! It feels like a little part of my mom and I am so happy to be able to pass this on to my daughter. Mike is so kind and so helpful…! I am sure that he has many great stories to tell. Wonderful person!!!
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