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Better late than never, or still a pipe dream? 6672 2
Started by Cpc1to3@hotmail.com
My days as a prospector came about suddenly, when my wife and son presented my first gold pan and bag of paydirt for my 26th birthday (October 2014). They had observed my love for geology through stories of picking quartz out of my Uncle's Arkansas driveway, to cracking open fossilized ferns and mushrooms picked from Shadow Lake, IL. I often watched 'Gold Rush' with them, and dreamed of being a genuine miner. Not knowing of the immense world of small-scale mining, I was quick to abando...
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by Scott Bulkley  20 Mar 2015 12:21 PM |
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Dredging in Az 4645 0
Started by JUSTINPOWELL101@GMAIL.COM
Do I need a permit to use a 2' dredge in a river in the king man area Called Blm the said I would need a action plan and also to test the site and will take months. Please help justinpowell101gmail.com
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13 Mar 2015 02:15 PM |
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1 Replies and 3556 Views
new member question 3556 1
Started by jhilligoss1972@yahoo.com
Hi All,
I am a brand new member and i was going through all the materials i have recieved. Is the prospecitng permit and membership card the same thing I have my lifteme membership card and LDMA card but i dont see anything specifically labeled GPAA prospecting permit. If its not included in your starting materials can someone tell me how to register for it
Thanks for your patience!
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by Paul Louly 13 Mar 2015 12:59 PM |
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5 Replies and 7225 Views
So I downloaded some maps from goldmapsonline... 7225 5
Started by macsheadroom@gmail.com
So I downloaded some maps from goldmapsonline.com and the Lode and Placer claims are all around my campsite. Can I dig and pan anywhere in the boxes
Thank you for your time.
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by DENNIS JANKA 12 Mar 2015 12:13 PM |
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6 Replies and 6862 Views
Looking for tips and advice 6862 6
Started by kyleclay@msn.com
Hello all,
I'm a new member and new to prospecting. I was looking for some tips and advice on where to start my first adventure from the photo below.
In this photo the water flow is from left to right.
Thank you in advance for any info.
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by DENNIS JANKA 11 Mar 2015 09:23 AM |
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0 Replies and 2694 Views
Highway cuts 2694 0
Started by worldavi@gate.net
When driving through various secondary roads in the west, especially like Nevada I always see very interesting ground where the highway was actually blasted through hills/mountains in order to lay the roadbed. Has anyone ever tried checking these cuts for possible veins or exposed gold bearing material. Do you think that these guys working these road construction areas in the past ever uncovered gold I am tempted to pull off in a safe area and hike onto these areas si...
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08 Mar 2015 05:02 PM |
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0 Replies and 2742 Views
Cloudcroft nm 2742 0
Started by Luv2teamrope@gmail.com
Has anyone had any luck finding color around cloudcroft nm
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07 Mar 2015 12:07 PM |
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4 Replies and 8359 Views
rio grande???? 8359 4
Started by alexurias1984@gmail.com
I been going to my ranch in mexico for the past 2 years and always see black sand everywhere. just join gpaa and just was wanting to know if anybody had tried the rio grande or rio grande area. might have to take a chance next time I go and go to the mountains and pan in the creeks see if I have any luck. I know there are lots of crystal formations in the rocks and granet. ( not valuable crystals I don't think) going to spend some time to see if I find anything. I will let yall know wh...
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by Alejandro Urias 05 Mar 2015 08:12 AM |
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1 Replies and 3269 Views
Change of plans 3269 1
Started by maabos2013@gmail.com
Hi all,
We had plans for another claim but that fell off the deep end. So, since we already have the trip planed and things paid for I want to see if anyone had any more info on the Nancy's claim in placer county Ca. other then what is in the member book. We may just go there instead but would like a heads up if anyone can help with this area.
Thanks Mary.
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by WILLIAM HALL 04 Mar 2015 03:38 PM |
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1 Replies and 5312 Views
Moab Claim 1 Information - Is there even gold? 5312 1
Started by ryan.weidert@gmail.com
Hi all,
After a trip to Arizona to dry wash before the rains, I stopped by the Moab 1 claim (page CL-159) on my way home to check it out. Having worked within 20 miles of the site as an exploration geologist for uranium I was surprised to see a gold claim there, as it is out in the sandy, silty, sedimentary lands, as far as one can see. The guidebook states that 'We had this claim tested and it gave off loots of gold flake', which really piqued my interest. I did a LR2000 search and foun...
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by PAUL BADAME 02 Mar 2015 10:02 PM |
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0 Replies and 2634 Views
first gold show 2634 0
Started by rqjr2002@msn.com
I went to the mesa gold show this weekend. I liked it alot. I am a little sad though that I didnt win any of the raffles. I did learn alot though. cant wait for next time
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01 Mar 2015 02:47 PM |
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1 Replies and 4290 Views
Fine gold recovery equipment 4290 1
Started by jhilligoss1972@yahoo.com
With all the different systems out there it is a bit overwhelming on which one is a good place to start. Blue bowls, spiral panning wheels, gold cube, mini sluices..... I've even heard that some will mix their black sand with vinegar in a rock tumbler for 24 hrs. then combine it with salt and heat it I'm sure each one has its pro's and con's and probably a lot is personal preference, but does any one type stand out above the rest Ultimately after all the resea...
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by PAUL STRAUB 27 Feb 2015 05:10 PM |
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3 Replies and 5756 Views
Want to get the kids outside away from t.v. and see the real world 5756 3
Started by geniehall34@gmail.com
I have three sons 10, 8, and 6 week old. My two oldest and wife want to go panning for gold but have no idea where to go. I am very glad the kids want to go panning, it gets them away from the t.v. You can't learn everything about life from the t.v. and internet. We live in Candler North Carolina. If anybody has any ideas where I can take the family it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
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by PAUL STRAUB 27 Feb 2015 02:26 PM |
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1 Replies and 3609 Views
buying a claim 3609 1
Started by lwh172@yahoo.com
where can I find information on buying a claim, the do's and dont's I am looking for something in New Mexico or Ariz. Just a placer claim where I can take my grandson
Thanks
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 24 Feb 2015 06:09 PM |
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3 Replies and 4471 Views
Brand New to prospecting 4471 3
Started by josephmdent@yahoo.com
Hi, I am brand new to gold prospecting. I am in Southern California for a few weeks and wanted to try some panning and sluicing. Does anyone know any good spots I could try. I have been watching videos to help me learn and I am very excited to start any help that you could give would be very much appreciated thank you.
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by Paul Louly 23 Feb 2015 09:09 AM |
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5 Replies and 5236 Views
GPS recommendation 5236 5
Started by ivan@ivan5.net
Looking for a GPS unit for off road any good units
Please give make and model number.
Thanks Ivan Tucson AZ
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by James DeTour 22 Feb 2015 08:37 PM |
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1 Replies and 5777 Views
dredge/high banker 5777 1
Started by k_sutton3@yahoo.com
I think I would like to buy a 2 inch dredge/highBanker combo. Does anyone have any advice Do they work well Is there a brand that stands above the rest Where the best place to purchase one I'm grateful for help. Thanks !!!
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by FLOYD DRAY 22 Feb 2015 06:08 PM |
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6 Replies and 13138 Views
lode and placer claim overlaps 13138 6
Started by rshafersr@gmail.com
i've searched thru the BLM sites and can't find any reference to the legality of prospecting for placer deposits inside the borders of and active lode claim. i'm interested to find out if, by filing a lode claim, that gives the owner of that claim the right to ALL forms of gold deposits within the claim boundaries. if not, then wouldn't it be interesting to sample for placer and if found then file a placer claim on the same property....
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by Craig Campbell 22 Feb 2015 03:28 PM |
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3 Replies and 6360 Views
Prepping my green pan 6360 3
Started by lauriespicer27@icloud.com
I saw an article on prepping a newly obtained gold pan earlier this year in the pick and shovel gazette. With my membership I received a new gold pan and would like some input as the gazette has come up missing. My wife obtained some concentrates for my anniversary present and I was hoping to get some practice in while the weather and work schedule hinder prospecting in the near future. Thank you in advance for your help and Happy Holidays. Dave
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by Craig Campbell 22 Feb 2015 03:21 PM |
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5 Replies and 5283 Views
much to learn 5283 5
Started by lghickeysr@live.com
Hello fellow miners and future friends.
I am new to ALL of this sort of thing.
Looking forward to meeting new people and going to new places.
I am curious to know where someone would go to sell any of the gold that is found.
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by Craig Campbell 22 Feb 2015 03:16 PM |