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Hello Prospectors and Miners 44957 29
Started by khoagland@goldprospectors.org
Hi Prospectors,
I asked our Social Media Guru Paul to create this area within the Forum to make it a bit easier for me to see and respond to Members Prospecting & Mining questions.
There have been a number of occasions that I have missed questions that were directed to me, this is not going to be the case any longer. I can't say that I will respond immediately because of of my schedule and the fact that there are a lot of places I travel that simply do not have connectivity. But know tha...
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by Brad Lamb  21 Jul 2016 11:31 AM |
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Operating mechanical equipment near stream in California 919 7
Started by seantbush@hotmail.com
Hi Kevin, At the Gold Trails event at I Bar in May you discussed the California prohibition against operating mechanical equipment within 300' of a river or stream. I was interested in learning more and wondered if you would expound upon that topic a bit. What are the specific regs I couldn't find something that would prohibit say a dry washer operating at 275' from a stream. I have confidence in your knowledge, but I couldn't properly explain this to one of my buds in my local club. Th...
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by Tad Hamilton 02 Jul 2024 10:33 PM |
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LDMA Claim, Leadville, CO 11004 19
Started by fritzj8@yahoo.com
I am trying to find someone who has visited the LDMA Claim in Leadville, CO. I am considering upgrading to an LDMA membership, and this is the only claim I would be able to use. I don't want to waist thousands of dollars on an LDMA membership if the claim is not any good. GPAA told me there are no hosts there, which might say a lot about the claim. I appreciate anything you can tell me. Thanks,
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by Ken James 21 Jun 2024 01:33 PM |
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Gold Trails outing updates??? 4286 5
Started by jo.don2@verizon.net
Hi Kevin, I wish so bad to be able to be at this outing and wish I could join you on 1/10-11 in Lytle Creek SB ABLE 30L and the Hey Budee 10 - 1/13-14 but I am not able to. the Summitt claims you visited on 1/6-7 is some of my favorite claims - I want to hear from you about your day. Can you post an update on what you found, and what you experienced on these dates here on this forum thread the SB ABLE - I have tried this claim a few times and posted my resu...
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by Sean Bush 17 Jun 2024 11:45 PM |
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new terminology 2294 1
Started by Banquogordon@gmail.com
I was recently doing some map research on potential prospecting locations in my state. A VERY promising location showed up inside a National Forest. So I started looking into National Forest prospecting regs. They vary massively from one state to another, but all are based in the same federal statute. Apparently, it is simply how some local fellow interprets the wording. Which brings me to a term I have not heard or understand. What is 'collecting gold by hand' Now, obviously, I can...
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by Nathaniel Wilson 14 Dec 2023 02:06 PM |
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Going out to claim 1631 5
Started by LBDON173@HOTMAIL.COM
Wondering if there is a section in the Forum that one can ask if anyone will be on a particular claim on a particular day I'm going to Placer Pete on Tuesday and would rather be around other GPAA members than by myself as per my wife, who's worried about my health. Thank you.
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by Richard Brown 10 Dec 2023 12:50 PM |
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gold trails 2947 2
Started by moparmasek@gmail.com
when is this starting up and how can i watch the programs rocket member 242580. thank u
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by STANLEY SHIELDS 15 Nov 2023 05:33 PM |
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Bautista Claim gold trails... 2450 1
Started by spfrood@gmail.com
So how was it at this claim Will there be a new YouTube video or write-up on the claim's entry in the properties section Really wish I could have made it to the meet up but am chained to a desk during pretty much every weekday...
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by Scott Randall 28 Oct 2023 06:13 PM |
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Started by lacys566@gmail.com
Big thank you to the GPAA and Kevin Hoagland for a great event. Learned a ton and met some great new friends ,looking forward to the next one.
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07 Oct 2023 05:45 PM |
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Started by lacys566@gmail.com
Big thank you to the GPAA and Kevin Hoagland for a great event. Learned a ton and met some great new friends ,looking forward to the next one.
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07 Oct 2023 05:45 PM |
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8 Replies and 3868 Views
Eagle Eye Claim South Dakota 3868 8
Started by sdreaume@gmail.com
Already lost the rainbow now it looks like the Eagle Eye, This is from the minutes in the local club. brought up that He, along with & AAAA have a lease agreement with the GPAA on the Eagle Eye. They are not expecting to renew the lease and the three of them would like to give the club members exclusive rights to the 80-acre claim. The claim is on both sides of the road. Estes Creek runs thru it. I removed the names of the people for their privacy. What is going on, why a we...
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 25 Sep 2023 07:17 PM |
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Upcoming Bautista Meet up Questions 2440 1
Started by srandall@hughes.net
I'm new to GPAA even though I've been off and on gold panning Central CA for about 20 years. I signed up for the Bautista Claim meet up on 18-19 October because I've never searched for gold in anyplace that wasn't a creek or river. I own 2 sluices (and a highbanker set-up), pans, and 2 metal detectors. But I don't know what to use in Bautista as I see it's a dry, desert like area and I don't own or have ever used a dry washer. I'm eager to learn during the 2 day event, but kind of prospectin...
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by Scott Parker 12 Sep 2023 11:32 AM |
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Claim Access 1952 0
Started by dgv_6454@bendbroadband.com
Hi, I am pursuing a problem that my partners and I have encountered concerning access to our claim. First, is it legal to be denied access to a current, viable, legal claim with BLM by a private property owner From my understanding you can not be landlocked. This claim is in the Libby Montana area. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Don Vedder
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18 Jun 2023 10:18 AM |
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OHIO gold 2673 1
Started by Usnavy7738@gmail.com
Found this in Richland County and am a bit curious. I am new to prospecting, past 6-8 months. Being in Ohio, obviously not much more then specs and flour gold. But this caught my eye. It was very dirty and there what looks like different types of metals possibly. It is not solid quartz as the photos may depict, more of a hard ' blue cheese' mineral. But under my kids microscope (don't judge) it certainly has a compelling argument I guess. Any help please
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by Ryan Bell 29 May 2023 07:23 PM |
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Gold Monster 1000 Gen 1 966 0
Started by ray@hbcrude.com
I attended your lecture at Placer Pete on May 20, and found it very informative. I did not bring my Monster, but checked mine when I got home and found it was a Gen1. Will all the tips you gave for the Gen 2 work on mine And do you have a video available that covers the lecture you gave on the Gen 2 Also you talked about a trsanitter/receiver for wireless headphones, but I didn't catch where I could get one.
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21 May 2023 09:11 AM |
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Gold claim 2776 1
Started by Andrew Luther
The owner of this actual property I found the name of the property on the gis website of Georgia HEATHERINGTON, NORMAN E & FRANKI But what I can't figure out is how long the lease is good for! Can anybody let me know how many more years we have on this actual lease thank you
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by RICKY JACKSON 12 Apr 2023 05:15 PM |
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Profitable Mining Techniques For California Claims 3005 2
Started by billellis@issoa.com
Hello! I am possibly considering a claim purchase in CA. I know CA has a lot of very strict rules for prospecting for gold. What methods are profitable, that are legal, in California
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 30 Mar 2023 05:06 PM |
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by Benjamin Belfiglio 22 Feb 2023 06:30 PM |
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US Claim Map 5248 6
Started by gt2c@yahoo.com
Is there a map of the United States with all the claims on it (like the LDMA has) It'd be great if it was like the old push pin style. It doesn't have to be super tight resolution - we have the claims directory on the website to zoom in with. I will be retiring in a few years and I want to retire to a place that has claims in close proximity. Such a map might also be useful to other members that have to plan travel from afar for their trips. Thanks, gt
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by Christopher Satkowski 11 Feb 2023 03:19 PM |
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metal detectors 5783 14
Started by sergprinting@sbcglobal.net
Hi Kevin, or anyone that knows about metal detectors, was thinking of getting one, but which, there are so many types. I just started crevicing past months and been doing good with what I have, using my probe & what I learned from Gary'two-toes', figuring which crevice to work. Thinking a metal detector would help to work the bedrock crevices & gravel beds, any suggestions as to which I should probably get, budget around $1,500.oo or so, would spend more if worth it. Is the one they give away...
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by Sergio Ramirez 05 Jan 2023 12:28 PM |