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Question about basic rules for working claims 1638 1
Started by wgmccarthy99@gmail.com
Hey there, I'm a new guy that's excited to work some of the claims around my area and beyond! I remember seeing some sort of list of rules to follow on claims, but can't find it anymore. I also wanted to ask one thing in particular. I went to a claim today and was able to find a high bench up from the river that I wanted to work. Is this allowed I would be taking down buckets to the river to run through my sluice. For some reason I remember reading a rule that sounded like it said I could...
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by William Hall  21 Sep 2020 06:48 PM |
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Newbie, crevicing tools 1951 2
Started by smkymntnrider@gmail.com
I have my sluice, pans, classifier, shovel, waterproof mini detector, and mining/gem hammer. What other tools do I need to have to start putting in work towards crevices
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by Warren Mccarthy 21 Sep 2020 01:53 AM |
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New York Tri-State Area 1467 0
Started by jgironesr50@gmail.com
I have only been prospecting for the last two years and I'm still a greenhorn. I would like to meet up with fellow prospectors/rock hounds to enhance my knowledge, learn better techniques and explore the east coast (mostly my area of New York - Putnam County). I only have limited weekends to enjoy life with peace of mind in this wonderful fashion. Any help, tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. One of my motto's is 'I'd rather be moving a few tons of rock by hand, than do what I do...
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11 Sep 2020 05:12 PM |
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29 Replies and 7599 Views
Help Prospecting in Ohio 7599 29
Started by dirtmaidtoshine@gmail.com
Hello! Would anyone want to go prospecting in southwest Ohio, Little Miami, or StoneLick or even go to a Claim I'm a Greenhorn, but try like hell! Anyone been to these areas If so, any luck Any advice I've been going to Little Miami about once or twice a week. Haven't found anything yet! Ige been watching YouTube videos. Trying to learn! Any help would be much appreciated!
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by David Smith 07 Sep 2020 06:55 AM |
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15 Replies and 14124 Views
HOMACK 1-3 Idaho Springs CO Claim 14124 15
Started by Ryanmahan5@gmail.com
Can anyone tell me some information about Homack Claim i went to the claim today and there was a no trespassing sign on this gate i have the gpaa permit cards wasn't sure if i was able to be on there
Thanks
ryan
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by Brady Noonan 27 Aug 2020 02:08 PM |
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37 Replies and 23657 Views
Online mining guide 23657 37
Started by randysnugget7@gmail.com
When is the online guide available to use And how and where does one get access to it
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by Kirk Dys 22 Aug 2020 04:15 PM |
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Legal Equipment on a GPAA claim in Alaska 2256 2
Started by dsevernsgrant@gmail.com
I have a quick question reference legal mining equipment in the Chugach National Park Alaska. The land is federal and specifies prospecting with hand equipment only. The discussion does not reference private claims in the park. So does this limit us to hand equipment only on a GPAA claim within this park or should I contact The Park Rangers I will contact the claim owner as in this one case I know who it is. This is not always the case. Thank you Daniel.
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by Daniel Grant 19 Aug 2020 11:43 AM |
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8 Replies and 2263 Views
Southern California on Arizona border 2263 8
Started by Axiomologist@axiomologies.org
I own 30 acres in California. I did not buy it for prospecting, but after a few rockhounds and one friend who used to be in mining came out, I have been looking at it with new eyes. I know there were two gold mines above my property the last closed either late 50s or early 60s. I also know the markers for gold are there and the land is virtually untouched. And it's covered in multi-layers of magnetic black sand. So I have been panning samples i brought into town with me (during this co...
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by Ronald Wilson 17 Aug 2020 07:22 PM |
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2 Replies and 1707 Views
Ohio area 1707 2
Started by jjjcvt@att.net
I'm interested in finding a place to go panning and maybe meet up with another person or few to pan. I'm very new to this and only have panned a couple times with no luck. I work and l live in Buffalo area and would like to take my camper some place to camp and pan for a few days. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. John
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by John Cummings 16 Aug 2020 08:46 AM |
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Places to pan 1018 0
Started by michaelschmitt938@gmail.com
Trying to find places in the ga area that do paning not by the bag
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14 Aug 2020 08:39 PM |
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5 Replies and 3748 Views
Regulations on mini-sluice use in Idaho 3748 5
Started by Danieljellis5@gmail.com
I'm quite new to prospecting and would like to check if anyone knows off hand if a mini-sluice (same as one sold in GPAA store) being used with a battery powered recirculation system would be legal to use onsite at the river in Idaho Looked on some government websites for Idaho and could not find specific mention of that particular kind of set-up. This would be public access along the Snake river near Riggins, ID.
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by Joseph Pike 11 Aug 2020 12:29 AM |
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SOUTHERN NEVADA 1526 0
Started by dianapenuel@gmail.com
I RECENTLY RETIRED AND WANT TO USE GOLD RUSH BUCKET WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER BUT HAVE NO IDEA WHERE WE CAN GO. WE LIVE IN SOUTHERN NEVADA (LAS VEGAS) AND CANNOT TRAVEL FAR. CAN ANYONE HELP WITH INFO WE ARE DEFINITELY NOT PROFESSIONAL GOLD PROSPECTORS BUT WANT TO GET OUT AND LEARN. THANKS!
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30 Jul 2020 05:23 PM |
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ohio greenhorn for family 1345 0
Started by nnookgirls@fairpoint.net
Hi All, I just received my membership cards today. I am trying to plan a trip for my family to give prospecting a try. I was wondering if someone could suggest the best place for a family of greenhorns to give it a go. Also since I am sure many people go to the leased or owned sites is there really any gold left there to find Thanks Rod
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29 Jul 2020 09:17 PM |
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1 Replies and 1427 Views
Hello and a question 1427 1
Started by cedwards105@aol.com
Hi fellow prospectors! I just joined the GPAA today. Can I start panning on GPAA claims right away, or do I have to wait until the membership card and permit arrive in the mail
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by Joe Meyer 29 Jul 2020 08:11 AM |
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5 Replies and 2770 Views
Plumas county claims 2770 5
Started by billsshadow@comcast.net
Hello guys and gals. I'm new to gpaa. I caught the gold bug almost 25 years ago when a coworker of mine asked me to attend an outing with him. It was just he and I that went. We went up to el Dorado county somewhere between placerville and Georgetown California. It was a snipping trip and we hiked in to the area he and his partner were working. They stashed their gear at the site so I was going to use his partners stuff but he had apparently gone up and removed his stuff so I wasn't able to get ...
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by bill hansen 26 Jul 2020 08:16 PM |
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28 Replies and 53736 Views
Black Sands 53736 28
Started by jlenterprizesllc@gmail.com
Is anyone capturing & processing black sands I have read there is gold/silver trapped in the black sands & it can be released if processed. Is this feasible
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by Tanzania Lucas 26 Jul 2020 04:16 PM |
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1 Replies and 1809 Views
Lost Dutchman Mining Assoc Membership 1809 1
Started by gjbailey@sbcglobal.net
We have a LDMA membership for sale/transfer $3000 that includes loads of equipment. 7 dry washers- two air with gas motors, 3 are electric puffers, 1 is a back pack, and 1 is hand operated. Also included sluice box, suction tube, pans, stainless steel spiral concentrator, two metal detectors, One gold and 1 Beach, 5 gal water and gas jugs, lots of support equipment, and camping equipment. Some of the camping equipment includes 4 folding cots, propane heater, propane lanterns, folding chairs, gri...
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by Jeffrey Gray 23 Jul 2020 07:49 PM |
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21 Jul 2020 10:09 PM |
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LDMA Membership for sale/transfer 3395 4
Started by gjbailey@sbcglobal.net
We have a LDMA membership for sale/transfer $3000 that includes loads of equipment. 7 dry washers- two air with gas motors, 3 are electric puffers, 1 is a back pack, and 1 is hand operated. Also included sluice box, suction tube, pans, stainless steel spiral concentrator, two metal detectors, One gold and 1 Beach, 5 gal water and gas jugs, lots of support equipment, and camping equipment. Some of the camping equipment includes 4 folding cots, propane heater, propane lanterns, folding chairs, g...
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by Burt C Greenfield Jr 21 Jul 2020 02:11 PM |
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6 Replies and 1460 Views
When does the Gold Prospectors Mag ship? 1460 6
Started by joe.jem1098@gmail.com
Not sure what category to post this in, so I'm putting it here. I see July/August of the magazine is online now. When does the hardcopy ship
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by Joe Meyer 19 Jul 2020 12:12 PM |