I only go out hunting/digging when I've got money to spend. I pass on a lot of questionable stuff, but overall I generally haul back lots of loot. When I go out I don't restrict myself to game hunting, and that's why I find so much. Why drive around for a few hours, hitting over a dozen spots but only look at games?

To me, Friday is the best day. Most places are open for a little longer and many locals go out on Saturday morning, so I get early pickings. Generally there's at least one thing to pick up everywhere.