Tried to post this on my status but doesn't look like it took so will post again...
I am 99% sure I found a meteorite while metal detecting...
Last Sunday while detecting on private property (with permission) I got a really strong hit on a rock. I w
Read more…Once i get my truck to pass smog. Lol. Im heading to i-bar rd im about an hour from sonora so im hoping to go as often as i can afford the gas. I got a guzzler. Its a 90 f250 4x4 with the 7.5L460 ci. So its not too easy on the wallet but runs good. S
Read more…I grant that this is a gold prospecting forum, and it may sound like I'm being a heretic, but I like to think outside the box and as such I like to keep my options open as far as valuable minerals.
Do folks on this forum prospect for minerals of va
Read more…Not sure if you all read this or not,http://elkodaily.com/news/local/forest-road-battle-rob-bishop-hearing-raises-new-questions/article_8ea313de-6d22-11e1-9bf5-001871e3ce6c.html but I believe it is worth the time to read and submit comments to the su
Read more…When first starting out, the greenhorn prospector ( beginner ) may have a bit of trouble in securing a location to do some prospecting. There are a few ways to find a place. You can do some studying, find out areas that have known gold occurenc
Read more…The other day I reported that I found some gold. I know several people were speachless. But it is ok for you all to breath again. I struck out. It was all fools gold in the rock. Not a flake of real stuff. Took it to a guy that had a slick little mac
Read more…anyone know what happened to the OGH site??? It is speculated that because of what someone wrote it was shut down..also a reminder to all what you write can be taken out of context by the green machine and used against us.....miners that is......
I w
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Heres an idea everyone can put to use.
Still new to this site so may not get the photos up, if not will try again.
Make a cloth bag just large enough f
Read more…Woke up this morn thinking someone was knocking at the door..then i realized my little friend was back..this went on for a few weeks last spring...been going on 2+ hours this morning..Poor Fella LoL!!!...KK
Read more…As we throw all our gear into the back of the vehicle heading to the great outdoors, with visions of making the next big strike, how much thought goes into planning for the unforseen? It is a big world out there with lots that can happen. We a
Read more…so why cant i use a trash pump for a dredge pump if i have to use a jet flare or a suction nozzle to prevent the material from entering the pump anyway? been wondering for a while ...some one help me out. and which would be better for a sandy area t
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I'm new to prospecting and have been out panning several times this year. I am comfortable with my ability to separate materials with a pan now and would like to purchase a sluice box. I don't want to rush in and purchase one that is too expensiv
Here is a copy of my comunications with the BLM reguarding these changes.
"This change was just brought to my attention by a fellow prospector.
I can't seem to find any info showing the new fees.
Can you provide an actual cost per 20 acres?
Please fi
HEY IS THERE ANY OF YOU MEMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN TO THE COLORADO RIVER THE ARKSANSAW WE ARE THINKING ABOUT A DREDGING TRIP THERE IN APRIL AND WONDERING IF ANY MEMBERS KNOW ABOUT THIS AREA .... THANKS WILL
Read more…Some places that gold can be found are in desert enviornments and other such places that are far and away from sources of water. These are usually well off the busy traveled highways. These places have been eroding gold from lode deposits from u
Read more…I came across these in my creek awhile back and decided to take a closer look tonight. Is this a normal occurrance for gold? I looked at both under a microscope at higher magnification and saw that the upper left piece has a red crystal (garnet?) "
Read more…Yes, another Blue Bowl tip. Over the years I have watched every video & read every post on all the forums on Blue Bowls but I have never seen this idea or seen it used but it works great. This is for those that run their BB on top of a bucket in a tu
Read more…Ted We have until April 15th to get word to them, and I alone am only one voice. The closed routes are marked on one end and don’t really make sense I know. Attached is some info please get your comment to the BLM ASAP. Attached is a map of the area,
last weekend i was at a friends house having dinner. after dinner we all retired into the family room. we were talking about different things just chit chatting when his 5 year old son came with a frizbe full of clean kitty litter and started playing
Read more…Lets have a moment of silence for all the people stuck in traffic, on their way to the gym, to ride a stationary bike.
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