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Helena, Montana Area 166 2
Started by Copter1doc@yahoo.com
Trying to learn the rules of the area. Would like to team up with someone for a little knowledge, but also to put my wife’s mind a ease from going out alone ( limited phone coverage a times). I’ve got detectors, sluice and the will to learn, get dirty and wet when necessary. Most of all have some fun and get a little GOLD. Not looking to get rich just put some color in a pan. Would like to learn to trust my detector for gold also.
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by Jim Carli  01 Dec 2021 05:43 PM |
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196 Replies and 182919 Views
What is the best place to buy pay dirt from 182919 196
Started by cowboybrj81
I was wondering if anyone has a preferred place to buy pay dirt to pan with where you will find good color. I ask because my 5 year old daughter has become bitten by the gold bug and I want to help 'cultivate' her understanding of the trade. I my self am green at it all but have a couple trips planned with family and friends to go on a couple GPAA claims. I want the pay dirt to make sure my daughter finds something. Just looking for any suggestions. Yes I know this ...
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by David Felt 01 Dec 2021 12:27 PM |
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by Michael Woods 29 Nov 2021 04:01 PM |
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1 Replies and 359 Views
Anyone from boise 359 1
Started by stevecallihan7@gmail.com
I'm new to prospecting, I wanna do a lil dredging in boise. Any recommendations
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by Michael Woods 29 Nov 2021 03:47 PM |
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5 Replies and 521 Views
Dry washing near Randsburg 521 5
Started by cgtorina@gmail.com
Hello all new guy here was considering dry washing near Ransburg California. Tried using the BLM MRLS maps to ensure I don’t go on someone’s claim.. for me it has not been user-friendly and was wondering if someone knows of a place or how to use the MLRS system. Every time I touch the map and move it it jumps to another location/state. If someone’s considering going out this weekend let me know if you would like an extra shoveler.
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by Richard Almo 29 Nov 2021 12:36 AM |
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3 Replies and 196 Views
Membership Card - possession requirement? 196 3
Started by butchpetty@yahoo.com
Was surfing through the forum and passed by this statement in one of the post: “make sure you have your card in possession.” The problem: I’m in Arizona but from Texas. I recently joined, in Arizona, and my mailbox is in Corpus Christi. I’m two days away from checking out my first GPAA claim. I just assumed that the official membership confirmation info that I received from GPAA on my phone was all I needed to have handy. In my opinion that is as good if not better than a “card”. Am I right or ...
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by Arthur Petty 23 Nov 2021 05:44 AM |
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4 Replies and 211 Views
Claims closed in error 211 4
Started by waugh1198@gmail.com
If you are holding any claims, get on MLRS and check the status. Two of my claims that happen to be listed in the guide have been listed as closed for non payment off maintenance fees. The small miner waiver was sent in July and recieved (certified return receipt). From what I can find out, some waivers were incorrectly entered in the system, and then MLRS automatically listed as closed. BLM says they caught most of them, but some have apparently slipped through. The issue is goi...
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by BRIAN WILLIAMS 22 Nov 2021 11:23 PM |
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2 Replies and 336 Views
Interested in suggestions of where to go. 336 2
Started by jd88047@gmail.com
Being elderly and disabled my wife and I would like to go now the weather has cooled down. I live in New Mexico and anything within a tank of gas is game for us. Have a few pans for panning but would like to just metal detect also. My Nox800 and F75 is most likely not up to the task. Would like mine tailings and such. We have five small dogs we would like to bring as we dont want to kennel them. If there was a hotel of cabin that would work as I do not want to subject my wife to any more inc...
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by BRIAN WILLIAMS 17 Nov 2021 09:38 PM |
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15 Replies and 1256 Views
Friends of Placer Pete 1256 15
Started by stevesgolfer@outlook.com
Hi All From March 17th to March 21st we will be having a outing out at the claim. Come on out and enjoy the fun as we dry wash and metal detect for Placer Pete Gold! Spend a day or more with us. We will also be working with a small group of greenhorns on Friday and Saturday in dedicated classes to learn how to read the claim to dry washing / metal detecting through clean out and weighing your gold! Contact us for details on the classes. There are only 4 spaces left in these dedicated classes. ...
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by Steve Scukanec 09 Nov 2021 03:34 PM |
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0 Replies and 232 Views
Seeking experience 232 0
Started by jay16910@gmail.com
Hey guys! I'm curious if there is anybody else from rock springs, green river WY or close enough to go out with. I'm 100 new to this but super excited to learn. You can only watch so many videos and read so many books before it's time to just go do it. I would love to find somebody that would let me tag along with them to show me the ropes and throw some experience my way.
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04 Nov 2021 10:22 AM |
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0 Replies and 411 Views
Coker Creek 411 0
Started by postalpotter@gmail.com
Living in New Orleans the closest places for me to prospect are AL, GA., TN., I did some panning in NC. earlier this year and found a little. Was going back in Dec. and while looking online many articles referenced a GPAA claim on Coker Creek in TN. The articles were written in 2019 and the claim is not listed in the 21 Mining Guide so I am assuming that the GPAA no longer has the claim. I was wondering why and if it is not in private hands might I get the coordinates so I could check out the l...
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16 Oct 2021 10:19 AM |
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1 Replies and 369 Views
Coordinates 369 1
Started by hickman.michael@hotmail.com
How can you find the corner post coordinates to a claim instead of just the ingress and center
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 06 Oct 2021 02:27 PM |
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2 Replies and 462 Views
Mini gold trommel 462 2
Started by lynchhj88@gmail.com
I was wondering what websites I can go too to find a mini portable trommel I've seen the gold cube set up with the trommel attachment but I've seen a lot of videos with mini trommel that are portable with wheels. If anyone could help it would be much appreciated thank you!
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 05 Oct 2021 01:56 PM |
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7 Replies and 1088 Views
Colorado requirements to use claims 1088 7
Started by chucktoyne5@gmail.com
I new to this I would like to have my ducks in a row before I head out. I will most likely be vising southern Colorado claims. Do I need a habit stamp from game and fish. How much notice will the blm require and what do I need to give them
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by David Holley 01 Oct 2021 08:37 PM |
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1 Replies and 340 Views
Goldbug 2 340 1
Started by geroldpersonett@gmail.com
Two Goldbug2’s For Sale $600.00 I’ll pay for shipping. I’m wanting to sale my two Goldbug2 metal detectors, the both have the 10” and 6.5” coils, and I’ve found gold with both of them. Being it doesn’t seem like I’ll be able to head to AZ or southern CA anytime soon I’ve decided to start metal detecting parks and schools again and plan on getting a Minelab Equinox 600 or 800. I’m a big fan of the Goldbug2 and would like to sell them together so who ever ends up with them would have a backup when...
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by GEROLD PERSONETT 21 Sep 2021 01:29 PM |
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1 Replies and 478 Views
Washington State 478 1
Started by micah.hanley@gmail.com
Hi all! New member/new prospector here from Skagit County in Washington. Safe to say that I'm a pretty terrible prospector thus far. I've found a tiny bit of gold, but I've still got a long way to go. Anyone here from Skagit County I'd be interested in meeting up with someone experienced who I could talk to. Lunch is on me! Happy to meet you all, Micah
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by David Goddard 20 Sep 2021 09:24 PM |
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0 Replies and 267 Views
Chaffe 267 0
Started by postalpotter@gmail.com
Have yet to make use of my membership. I thought I was going to be able to get by with a monthly subscription. I now know better. I'm planning on making use of my membership the last week of September in Chaffee Colorado. Would like to meet a few members get a few pointers on how to make best use of my membership. Clean-up's done (for me) its time to get out of New Orleans.
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18 Sep 2021 03:17 PM |
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3 Replies and 649 Views
Rough Starts 649 3
Started by bjamnoon@gmail.com
My 2nd year as a GPAA member, Still having issues with joining a chapter or group that does metal detecting and prospecting. Any ideas on how to join one that isn't expensive I live in Houston, Tx. Thanks for reading.
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by Mark Taylor 17 Sep 2021 06:32 PM |
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11 Replies and 1088 Views
GPAA Claim Boundary Coordinates 1088 11
Started by atvxing@yahoo.com
I can barely navigate this forum. It clocks and locks up. I have brand new equipment and gigablast speed. Problem not on my end. Where do we get the GPS coordinates so we can map the boundaries, of the claims This website only provides center. Saw a You Tube vid last night talking about a guide. Is that being mailed to us Sent 2 e-mails to people on the contacts page and got no response. Please help.... Thanks....
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by Christopher Satkowski 17 Sep 2021 11:44 AM |
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10 Replies and 782 Views
No Properties in Virginia 782 10
Started by dogmom@k9dejavu.com
I just joined and was shocked that there are no properties in Virginia to explore. Where I live near Goldvein Virginia there are a lot of old gold mines in the area. I expected there would be some sites within the state. I also would like to find a person to go out with. If you live in Virginia and need a prospecting buddy contact me. I have found few areas that are public land near old gold mines, I used a metal detector around one today but the metal trash was impossible to work around. I wil...
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by Josh Shaver 09 Sep 2021 02:05 PM |
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5 Replies and 607 Views
Is this Real? 607 5
Started by rs500cat@icloud.com
This online site shows prospecting somewhere in the Indonesia area. The finds look outlandish, I am trying to decide if they are real. Does someone with a knowledge of geology have an idea if this is real or fake Thanks, Ron
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by GEROLD PERSONETT 08 Sep 2021 06:29 PM |
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04 Sep 2021 11:56 AM |
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11 Replies and 1758 Views
Greenhorn any hints on llano txt 1758 11
Started by draxisorig@yahoo.com
Hey guys newbie here looking for any help on reading the river here in llano tx. I am new to gold prospecting and I know it’s very fine gold down here. But from what I’ve learned about gold over the past year I just can’t figure this place out lol. Any tips or trick y’all have would be greatly appreciated
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by SHANE MASON 31 Aug 2021 11:18 PM |
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4 Replies and 643 Views
SD & WY 643 4
Started by postalpotter@gmail.com
I caught the fever. I now have a detector, a sluice, a pan and the urge to go. My first trip as a GPAA member will be to SD ,& WY. If there's anybody that reads this from the local area. I'd like to know which claims have running water in them and which one would be the best for a newbie to start out at.
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by SCOTT REAUME 31 Aug 2021 11:02 PM |