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Black Sand Dry Wash 775 11
Started by lillard2765@hotmail.com
While driving around in the AZ desert last week I found a dry wash that had black sand streaks visible from the truck. At night! I had no gold mining equipment since I was there for agates. Used my hands to gather a about half a gallon of the stuff, but there is just too much black sand for my skill level of panning. I see mica and probably chalcopyrite flakes in the pan that I thought was gold at first. The wash empties into a running stream that is known to have placer gold about 4 miles from ...
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by ARTHUR WAUGH  10 Nov 2020 10:45 AM |
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Whole area appears to be claimed 764 2
Started by zooraw@comcast.net
Hello, I noticed that people are saying 'Couldn’t find a claim marker but gps confirmed. Whole area appears to be claimed.' What dose this mean I just want to make I am allowed to do some detecting and panning on LUCKY BUCK claim. I have added a link below. https://www.goldprospectors.org/testpage/GPAAClaimDirectory/Property-Profile/ClaimId/338/ctab/Reports Thank you, -Devin
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by Devin Gott 08 Nov 2020 12:04 AM |
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2 Replies and 542 Views
12 volt puffer style drywasher 542 2
Started by fotakis1@yahoo.com
Any members got any recommendations on current manufacturers of 12volt puffer style dry washers New to Arizona and looking for one to use on the claims. Thanks!
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by Jeff Martin 02 Nov 2020 10:37 PM |
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by ALTON OAKES 31 Oct 2020 02:22 PM |
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3 Replies and 636 Views
Desert Prospecting 636 3
Started by Tbone112219@gmail.com
I am looking into getting out to the desert to do some prospecting. Still pretty new to the hobby. I was wondering what others think or recommend...... I am looking into getting a power sluice and setup a water recirculating system when I go out to the desert. Taking water with me isnt an issue. I was looking at doing this setup because it is a bit cheaper to get and yes i know its more work to setup. A dry washer is a bit more expensive and less setup time to it. I was wondering...
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by Steve Scukanec 26 Oct 2020 11:20 PM |
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Friends of Placer Pete 291 0
Started by stevesgolfer@outlook.com
Hi Everyone The Friends of Placer Pete's outing is being held this week in the Bartow area from Tuesday Oct. 27th to Sunday Nov 1st. We have confirmed that Kevin Hoagland Executive Director of Development at GPAA / LDMA - Host, Gold Trails television series will be attending this outing on Wednesday and Thursday to provide metal detecting lessons and help you learn how to find gold in the desert! This outing is FREE and you are welcome to join us throughout the event. You can camp if you wish...
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26 Oct 2020 05:01 PM |
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5 Replies and 523 Views
New to prospecting 523 5
Started by rocdoc888@exede.net
Hi, I'm new to prospecting and have some equipment (purchased the Gold Rush Nugget Bucket kit) and have some other tools that I've used for gem and mineral collecting. I've also purchased several bags of 'pay dirt' from a couple of vendors, both gotten from Gold Prospectors Ass. magazines that I plan on practicing with my gold pan and the bucket kit. I'm currently working in the Bay area of CA, but my residence is in CO, both good gold producing states. I'm thinking of purchasing either a hig...
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by William Hall 19 Oct 2020 06:49 PM |
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7 Replies and 750 Views
Can I go prospect yet? 750 7
Started by wgmccarthy99@gmail.com
I'm heading out to pershing co. To hopefully get out of this smoke and also do some detecting with my new GM1000. I haven't received a card yet so I was wondering if I can work a claim out there with just Identification and knowledge of my membership number.
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 16 Oct 2020 09:34 PM |
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4 Replies and 377 Views
Saving properties and directions 377 4
Started by salcedojeff@yahoo.com
I have gone through several claims and saved directions and member reviews on prospecting but where do they go I can't find them anywhere. Is there something I need to set up first Thanks.
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by Daniel Leach 13 Oct 2020 07:13 AM |
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4 Replies and 817 Views
Permit guidelines / generally acceptable practices 817 4
Started by Mr.briancosta@gmail.com
I am very familiar with the rules and regulations of fishing fresh and saltwater so i will try to draw a parallel with those regulations. When i was first getting into fishing i quickly learned that there is a lot to learn from both the regulation guidelines and from other fishermen/women. Wondering if there is similar guidance that can be advised here on the following: -If i have a GPAA mining claim card/permit and am going on a claim to prospect....I know i need my card and mining guide ...
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 09 Oct 2020 12:16 PM |
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3 Replies and 522 Views
Washington State 522 3
Started by Jwsimodi626@gmail.com
Ive joined GPAA for forums and conversations on Washington state gold. Where is any I mean there are companies that make items directed towards recovery Cape Disappointment alone. Videos of people pulling grams a day. Yet nothing. Kind of disappointed. Am I just not correctly searching Or is this just not a state to be a member People are illegally panning at cape d all the time. Are there any people to regulate this system Its corona. Do you think rangers are going to want to ...
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 30 Sep 2020 03:53 PM |
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2 Replies and 591 Views
Recirculating system in california 591 2
Started by joshuakoontz91@gmail.com
Do you need any permit to run a hand crank trommel recirculating its own water in moving totes Or using gravity feed in a river or creek into a sluice In california or Oregon.
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 28 Sep 2020 10:02 PM |
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0 Replies and 171 Views
New to Prospecting- Oregon 171 0
Started by robertdmcgee@gmail.com
I have been going through the prospecting forums for claims in the State of Oregon. By what I have read, there aren't too many and finding very little color to make it worth while. My main concern is the accessibility of the GPAA claims in my State. 2WD vehicle as well, so that has to be taken into consideration as to where I can go. I have panned in SD in the area of Deadwood back in August, spoke to BLM there where I can pan and I had a lot of fun. 2.73g isn't too bad for a first timer. I...
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23 Sep 2020 03:08 PM |
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1 Replies and 423 Views
Question about basic rules for working claims 423 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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2 Replies and 508 Views
Newbie, crevicing tools 508 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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0 Replies and 246 Views
New York Tri-State Area 246 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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7 Replies and 843 Views
Locations 843 7
Started by alstewart59@gmail.com
Hello, I'm eagerly awaiting my first gold detecting outing, still.... I have been looking for the closest place to me in Yuma. This site says it is in California, Imperial. My question, is the Hauser Geode Beds the same as the Cinnamon Geo Beds thanks for your time. Anita
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by Anita Stewart 10 Sep 2020 03:23 PM |
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29 Replies and 3352 Views
Help Prospecting in Ohio 3352 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 12001 Views
HOMACK 1-3 Idaho Springs CO Claim 12001 15
Started by Ryanmahan5
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
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ryan
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by Brady Noonan 27 Aug 2020 02:08 PM |
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37 Replies and 17186 Views
Online mining guide 17186 37
Started by randysnugget@yahoo.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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2 Replies and 704 Views
Legal Equipment on a GPAA claim in Alaska 704 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 752 Views
Southern California on Arizona border 752 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 478 Views
Ohio area 478 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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15 Aug 2020 10:03 PM |
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0 Replies and 264 Views
Places to pan 264 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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