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NOTICE: Active GPAA Member Chapters 10406 19
Started by dixiedesertdigger@gmail.com
So I notice under the Community Section there are only 5 'Active GPAA Member Chapters listed. But I recall when I purchased my GPAA Membership there were a ton listed, I think there are some (alot more than 5) also listed in the Miner's Guide. Frankly, I think I recall choosing to have some portion of my membership fees to be allocated to a chapter near me that appeared on the list (I vegely recall) but have never heard from any chapter since. After attempting to gain knowledge here, on a claim ...
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by Vince Emery  18 Nov 2016 07:46 AM |
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BLM Permits? 4068 1
Started by chris@northpines.us
So a good friend of mine has given me permission to prospect on his claim.
Am I responsible for getting any permits from BLM or Forest Service to work on this claim or is the claim owner (my buddy) responsible for these
I'm just a casual prospector here in Arizona.
I don't want to get sideways with either of these agencies and get my equipment confiscated. I've heard some horror stories about these guy's.
Thanks --------------------------------
Chris
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by Benjamin Crain 17 Nov 2016 02:46 PM |
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NEW GOLD RUSH 16654 27
Started by travnix82@yahoo.com
So the new season of the gold rush started on Friday the 14th of October. My wife and I watch the show pretty religiously, but I was wondering does any one else feel the need to get out and prospect/mine more after watching an episode OR is it just me
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by JEFF STONE 16 Nov 2016 12:30 PM |
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4 Replies and 7506 Views
Hardrock Mining in Northern Washington State 7506 4
Started by kevin@gillas.com
I have access to a 1900's hard rock mine. I've been through the tailing piles, assed several locations plus have old surveys of the area that have shows .05 oz/ton. There is quartz veins that have been worked, several pyrites including arsenic and lead, there are hot rock everywhere, only after breaking up the hot rock there is nothing. The audits are over a 100ft. I've found no history on what was found on this claim. The claim is not road accessible, so I do n...
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 13 Nov 2016 11:16 AM |
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6 Replies and 5913 Views
The New Country leadership 5913 6
Started by worldavi@gate.net
With the election results now final, we can look forward to having a government that will be 'more' for our interests. The dredging issue should be appealed so that it will go to the US Supreme Court, and there with the new justice being appointed, it will have a great chance to prevail. Whether you personally like the guy or not Trump is going to do good things which will benefit us. I for one don't care what the guy said or did in his past as a private person. Thats the PAST. We need to look f...
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by LEO LORENZ 13 Nov 2016 09:59 AM |
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5 Replies and 8344 Views
Sluice versus Suction dredging 8344 5
Started by kevin@gillas.com
To Dredge or Sluice
I have worked a few GPAA claims. The latest one out of Boise outside of Boise. I meet the manager of the Boise GPAA claim. He was a great guy and took time off of his dredging to help out.
Is a suction dredge worth the money My existing sluice only picked up a few flakes over several hours of sluicing from the bank area. It is hard to sluice out of the creek with a hand sluice.
1 1/2, 2 or 3' sluice
Thanks for all the hard work...
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by Kevin Gillas 12 Nov 2016 10:01 PM |
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5 Replies and 6781 Views
Randsburg gpaa claim 6781 5
Started by dsabbo@sbcglobal.net
A long time ago I seem to remember a GPAA claim just down the road from LDMA camp near Randsburg, CA - does this claim still exist or is it long gone I can't seem to find anything in guide book. I can't wait for 2017 schedule of gold shows. Thanks in advance,
Dennis Saboe
dsabbosbcglobal.net
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by Benjamin Crain 11 Nov 2016 05:12 PM |
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8 Replies and 7144 Views
Which is best for Nugget Shooting, Bahde 10-14 or Hoppy 1-4? 7144 8
Started by dixiedesertdigger@gmail.com
So regarding my Gold Basin Arizona trip this month, I early on in my planning selected the Bahde 10-14 Claims out of the Claims Guide and have completely been focused on it in my research. Today I went back to make sure I hadn't missed any Claims we have in the Lost Basin. Well I didn't miss any Lost Basin Claims but I did somehow miss the Hoppy 1-4 Claims in the Gold Basin. So, now I am wondering if anyone would have any advice for someone (me) who is planning on Nugget Shooting with both a VLF...
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by Shane Edwards 09 Nov 2016 07:47 PM |
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7 Replies and 8775 Views
NEW POST: GPAA Forums Strategy 8775 7
Started by dixiedesertdigger@gmail.com
I get nothing but Crickets on so many of my posts LOL... So I just keep talking to myself until someone else joins in... Conversation on the GPAA Forums requires a good strategy. Perhaps I post bad questions i.e. Anyone in or near SW Utah who Metal Detects I mean, I already knew there probably wasn't LOL... OR, Any intel or feedback on the Bahde Claims in Gold Basin Arizona Well, that was actually a good question in which a few members, mostly new like me had some intel. Anyways, if anyone is...
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by WALTER EASON 09 Nov 2016 09:19 AM |
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3 Replies and 6493 Views
New guy here 6493 3
Started by plumberkris@gmail.com
Dropping in to say howdy to y'all Got my pack in the other day and where heading up to the hills to see what we can find. All I got now is a few pans and some tools.
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by Shane Edwards 06 Nov 2016 11:44 AM |
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8 Replies and 8778 Views
Notice of Intent and/or Plan of Operation 8778 8
Started by chris@northpines.us
I'm a GPAA member in Arizona and I am a high banker using a Goldwell Sluice. I have been reading my 2014 Mining Guide. I am wanting to work some of the GPAA Claims here in AZ. My question is, does my membership in GPAA include a blanket notice of intent and/or Plan of Operation for all GPAA claims in AZ Or, do I personally need to file for these permits for each claim I intend to work Just curios about what my membership includes. Any...
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by TIM LEIBEL 06 Nov 2016 05:20 AM |
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by Jean-Claude Roget 03 Nov 2016 03:07 PM |
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12 Replies and 9172 Views
New Member with the fever 9172 12
Started by rbdnn1@gmail.com
Hello all
Just joined the club and a straight up noob prospector, looking forward to starting a wonderful hobby and to be learning as i go. Just bought a Garrett AT Gold and all the fixin's. Can't wait till the MG gets here. I've read just about every post and every bit of info and history i can get off the internet. Just glad to be here.
I'm 46 and live in Monterey county
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by Matthew Cunningham 01 Nov 2016 03:36 AM |
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3 Replies and 6811 Views
Another reason Partners are SOOOOO important 6811 3
Started by crashcrain@gmail.com
You got your gear, your rifle, and you know exactly where you are going and are doing nothing but pussy-footing it down to a crick . But all of a sudden at 1/2 mile per hour your four wheeler hooks a rock, that sends it into a rut, and sends the 4 wheeler straight up the side sending you flying. You remember the pain of your head and back hitting the rock,,,,
And then you come too with you pinned under the 4 wheeler with it still running, You manage to turn ...
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by ADAM ANDREWS 31 Oct 2016 10:18 PM |
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9 Replies and 7147 Views
BLM Leased ranchland 7147 9
Started by Smaservices1@gmail.com
I was curious to know if anyone know if you can file a claim on blm land leased to a ranch. one ranch I know of has about 43,000 acres most of which is mountainous desert. Do you need permission from the ranch to file a claim or prospect on blm leased land or is it considered Private land
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by WALTER EASON 31 Oct 2016 07:50 AM |
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4 Replies and 12528 Views
Arizona BAHDE 12528 4
Started by bjoebill23@gmail.com
May plan a trip to Arizona to the BAHDE claims. Does anyone have any input on these claims There are several in this area and I have never been.
Thank You
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by KENNETH LEONARD 26 Oct 2016 10:46 AM |
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New Forum - what are those dots 9235 8
Started by ed@braggfamily.com
I couldn't find a forum to post, so I'll post here in hopes of everybody being able to see it and it may be beneficial to new members.
1. What are those dots below a users name (1-6 dots, yellow or green) What do they mean
2. Why is there no 'General Discussions' forum for general Gold Prospecting or GPAA / LDMA discussions that don't fit into other forum categories
3. Everybody knows that the GPAA forums are very user UNFRIENDLY and sluggish and most likely the cause for lack ...
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by Ed Bragg 15 Oct 2016 09:04 PM |
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Dissolving Ore? 34424 6
Started by crashcrain@gmail.com
So I have some medium grade ore, real hard rock stuff, not the soft stuff you get in Georgia or the Carolina's. I by hand pulverized these rocks down and then placed the sands into Muriatic acid thinking it would dissolve most of it down. I placed it in fresh acid 3 separate times over a month. Once I panned the remaining tailings I had a mixture of gold and pyrite, about 1/3 gold and 2/3rds pyrite, but now I am stuck.
What is the best way to separate the two
Do I swit...
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by Travis Nix 15 Oct 2016 01:19 PM |
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3 Replies and 6631 Views
Age limits? 6631 3
Started by s.britch@lafilm.edu
Is there an age limit for for taking young kids out mining on a GPAA claim I have a 4 year old daughter and 8 year old nephew. Would they allowed to go out with me Or would they have to have their own membership Thanks.
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by Sam Britch 14 Oct 2016 09:05 PM |
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5 Replies and 8861 Views
Pumps 8861 5
Started by tpleibel@gmail.com
So 3 years in and it us time to look at a highbanker/dredge combo. What is the difference between a clear and a trash pump And which is better to use As in easier and will genererally last longer
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by WILLIAM HALL 04 Oct 2016 03:41 PM |