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Vein Mountain outing 5554 4
Started by predden@ptd.net
Hi Everyone,
I am a noob! Signed up for the Vein Mt. outing in October. Have a few questions.1 I bought a Keene sluice box,a set of 4 classifiers, buckets and shovels. What else will I need in my quest for gold 2 At this claim, when you are on your own, are you digging gravel out of the river and sluicing it or are you taking dirt from the banks Yes, Im new at this. Do you have to dig deep in the stream to get to bedrock3 I am bringing my travel trailer and was told that ther...
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by TIM LEIBEL  22 Oct 2015 10:25 AM |
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Which Mat? Keene Miracle Mat, deep V or Gold Hog talon? 9866 4
Started by gbradlamb@hotmail.com
I am trying new combos of materials in my hi-banker. I am currently set up with just Keene Miracle Mat under the riffle bars.
I have not tried it yet, but, plan to at the Loud Mine Outing next week. I will bring the carpet, moss and expanded metal with me in case this turns out to be an ineffective combination.
Has anyone else tried the Keene Miracle Mat Luck or No luck
Greatly appreciate all the fantastic people in this hobby and their willingness to share t...
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 16 Oct 2015 04:04 PM |
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8 Replies and 6183 Views
New Member loving GPAA 6183 8
Started by coreyjtrillo@gmail.com
Just wanted to say HEY as a greenhorn new to the site; I have been lurking for some time now and figured it best I join and pay my respects and my dues since I have learned so much from the public area.
I joined GPAA today with a 3-year membership at around noon my time, they shipped my packet by days end and I am super ecstatic; Not often do you find an outfit that actually delivers when they say they will. Superpoints
I have put in umpteen hours researching GPAA and fina...
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by James Mcgrew 16 Oct 2015 03:40 PM |
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2 Replies and 3867 Views
Southern California Help Needed - October 13th 3867 2
Started by jlocke1970@att.net
I received an email from PLP today. I will insert below. I would ask anyone in the area ( or if you would like a nice trip to sunny So. Cal.) to PLEASE show up and show your support! We are losing areas daily.
Thanks all,
Jim
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by Jim Locke 15 Oct 2015 05:59 PM |
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4 Replies and 5885 Views
St Johns county Arizona 5885 4
Started by worldavi@gate.net
Does anyone know much about St Johns County in Arizona. I was wondering if it is known to have placer gold tried to find some info, but no better source than our well traveled members.
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by MARC ANDERSON 15 Oct 2015 08:28 AM |
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California Drought 3051 1
Started by worldavi@gate.net
Look at what is now happening in California. This is in todays news.....'With the drought entering its fourth year, anger is building in central
California at state and federal agencies, who critics say are putting
wildlife ahead of jobs, families and the food supply. Blocked by
environmentalists from pumping water from rivers onto their arid lands,
farmers blame both regulations and the agencies and activists who go to
court to enforce them. “These are communities who rely almo...
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by WILLIAM HALL 12 Oct 2015 03:23 PM |
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2 Replies and 4297 Views
Information about the Rough Knight Claim on Italian Bar Columbia Ca 4297 2
Started by ChrisGarrison16@Gmail.com
Just tryin to get more information about the Rough Knight Claim that is up I bar, wondering if anybody had any luck there recently, I went out and found it today but unfortunately could not find a path down to it, just wondering if the juice is worth the squeeze, from what i heard so far, there is a small trail to get down there, also I heard it was dangerous so I should bring a friend along, any other information about this claim would be greatly appreciated
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by TIM LEIBEL 07 Oct 2015 02:06 PM |
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beginners luck 2695 2
Started by jbeckmann6767@gmail.com
Went to a nearby creek with exposed bedrock, clays and gravel. Looked like a good place to practice with my new pan. Was not expecting any color as St. Louis Mo. is not known for gold. Couldn't believe I found a flake and 2 tiny rocks with color!
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by Jim Beckmann 01 Oct 2015 07:42 PM |
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5 Replies and 4642 Views
What size? 4642 5
Started by Jamesmcgrew@rocketmail.com
Classifiers to you take in the field with you and what size stays at home for fine cleanup As a noob I only own a 1/4 and a 1/8 mesh so they both go out with me I only sluice and pan for now. Any particular brands that are good Any to stay away from
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by LEO LORENZ 30 Sep 2015 05:30 PM |
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5 Replies and 4061 Views
How to carry membership credential? 4061 5
Started by Jamesmcgrew@rocketmail.com
Just wanted to see how most people carry their membership cards and book At first I thought I'd just put them in my wallet but I have a tendency to fall in water so that wouldn't work. Right now I just stick my cards inside my guide and stuff that in a dry pocket of my pack.
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by TIM LEIBEL 30 Sep 2015 04:05 PM |
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13 Replies and 6287 Views
Snakes 6287 13
Started by tpleibel@gmail.com
So I know there have been a few discussions about this. How bad is it really, is it you MIGHT get bit if you do not pay attention or you WILL be bit if you do not pay attention I mean on claims in Arizona, Nevada, California in snake areas. Also are we allowed to carry a .22 with rat shot on GPAA or LDMA claims in states where open carry is allowed. i.e. Arizona
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by joseph Loyd 29 Sep 2015 08:08 PM |
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0 Replies and 4062 Views
Detecting Metal in Rock with Falcon MD20 4062 0
Started by kevin@gillas.com
I'm out trying to figure out what type of rocks give tones on the metal detector but crush up into silver powder.
The metal detector makes sound like gold but once the rock is crushed up no metal is found. There is pyrite in the rock also and nothing magnetic. I was hoping the Falcon MD20 would do a better job at discriminating between rocks and metal.
Does anyone else have a hard time telling the difference between a hot rock and gold in the rock
See my video; https://www.yout...
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27 Sep 2015 09:53 PM |
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25 Replies and 16440 Views
ARIZONA PROSPECTING 16440 25
Started by lcgold@rangeweb.net
hi 2 dogs here i'm from montana and planing a trip this fall to Arizona never did any desert mining or prospecting and help on areas to prospect would be greatly appreciated ..
member
GPAA, NEW49ers, WMM,WMA,PLP, LAST CHANCE GOLD MINERS
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by JOHN LEAHY 23 Sep 2015 09:23 AM |
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Montana Claims Updates 4929 2
Started by the2kronks@yahoo.com
I have heard there are GPAA claims near stemple pass and scratch gravel. They are not in the mining guide but, reading on here there could be claims not listed in the mining guide. They may have been put in issues of the pick and shovel but there are only 6 issues online. Could someone help straiten me out This forum seems kind of dead on the topic of Montana considering the history and production, but im new and maybe im doing something wrong. I did get up to radersberg it was interestin...
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by Alex Kroenke 23 Sep 2015 06:26 AM |
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6 Replies and 4857 Views
Noob introduction 4857 6
Started by Jamesmcgrew@rocketmail.com
Hey all just got into this new addiction with the kids. Still tons to learn. Kids and I took a class last weekend and that sealed the deal for us. Just joined gpaa so haven't got my goodies yet but that's ok. We have reservations up at downieville this weekend to see what we can find. Sadly called Forrest service and found out hands and pans only so can't use our bran new sluice. Little about us I found my wife while I was in the Marines and we have 2 awesome kids, and a good dog. ...
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by James Mcgrew 22 Sep 2015 04:15 PM |
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20 Replies and 10884 Views
Any experience with Army Corps of Engineers? 10884 20
Started by jlocke1970@att.net
Hello ,
I was curious if any of you may have had any need to deal with the Army Corps of Engineers, in any of your prospecting forays
I am looking at trying to get into an area that is actually National Forest land.... the deal is this: The most direct (and sane) route is over a small section of Army Corps property. What I am really wondering is if any of you may know - would they EVER grant permission to pass over their land to reach another destination
I have emailed them through th...
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by Jim Locke 22 Sep 2015 12:17 PM |
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4 Replies and 10041 Views
GPAA AZ Claim Nugget Flow 10041 4
Started by chrszlpk@gmail.com
First of all I would like to say thanks to everyone at the Phoenix Chapter for their help and info. I am fairly new to gold prospecting and had worked a couple claims up in Prescott. My Question is: The grounds at Nugget Flow Claims and the surrounding area are so much different than what i work with in Prescott.. It is very hard ground and not much gravel to work with that I see, how do you work the area and the ground material to get some gold in the pan
Thanks,
Chris
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by DONAL YANCEY 21 Sep 2015 06:18 PM |
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3 Replies and 5214 Views
visiting out of state 5214 3
Started by russell_jones43@yahoo.com
Brand new to GPAA
My wife and I are going on vacation to SD Black hills do I have to contact the locale chapter to use the claims in the miners guide or is it open to all members. Do I make a courtesy call just what is the protocol fist time using the guide. Don't want to step on no toes.
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by JON STEINER 18 Sep 2015 01:34 PM |
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2 Replies and 4594 Views
Opinions on two different Detectors ? 4594 2
Started by jlocke1970@att.net
Hello Everyone;
I am sure everybody has their own opinions here.
I am thinking about the purchase of two different detectors - for two different tasks. I would like to know if anybody has any experience with either one of them and if there are any known issues
1st: Fisher Gold Bug 2
2nd: Falcon MD 20
Thanks in advance for your input!
Jim
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by Jim Locke 16 Sep 2015 04:34 PM |
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4 Replies and 5796 Views
MINING GUIDE 2014 EDITION ???? 5796 4
Started by garyschwall@yahoo.com
What's up with the 2014 edition mining guide hand book why not a 2015 edition it says in the book all way have with you a permit (GPAA) , membership card (GPAA) and last but not lease the holy grail the UP TODATE MINING GUIDE well have they not came out with a new guide Is 2014 up to date and do we get a new one every year And would they send us a big nugget to cure that gold fever!!!!!
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by TIM LEIBEL 11 Sep 2015 04:25 PM |