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Hello Prospectors and Miners 32461 29
Started by KHoagland
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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Started by Docbart92
Just curious if there is any information on running a recirc system to get beach gold in California I’ve tried looking it up and it’s just a bunch of old pages with old information and even looking it up on CA gov websites doesn’t have anything in black and white saying you can’t. Just want to make sure I’m not breaking a law that may or may not exist since nothing is easy to find when it comes to California.
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by DON GREENO 20 May 2019 12:27 PM |
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camping 122 2
Started by a1dirkscience@aol.com
witch california claims have tent camping as it is at least a 3 to 4 hour drive one way for me. any help would be great.
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by Dirk Verhoest 18 May 2019 05:48 PM |
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guest workers? 318 2
Started by paulust
Has GPAA ever considered a program to link GPAA members looking for a different experience with small scale mine operators. There are lots of us from the east that vacation out west that would be willing to provide free labor in exchange for the experience of being on a real operation. GPAA's role could be as simple as providing the forum for the parties to connect and maybe develop a liability disclaimer for members to sign that protect the mine operator. Just an idea to throw out there that mi...
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by Tim Paulus 25 Mar 2019 12:08 PM |
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Started by paulust
Has GPAA ever considered a program to link GPAA members looking for a different experience with small scale mine operators. There are lots of us from the east that vacation out west that would be willing to provide free labor in exchange for the experience of being on a real operation. GPAA's role could be as simple as providing the forum for the parties to connect and maybe develop a liability disclaimer for members to sign that protect the mine operator. Just an idea to throw out there that mi...
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24 Mar 2019 11:09 AM |
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Started by paulust
Has GPAA ever considered a program to link GPAA members looking for a different experience with small scale mine operators. There are lots of us from the east that vacation out west that would be willing to provide free labor in exchange for the experience of being on a real operation. GPAA's role could be as simple as providing the forum for the parties to connect and maybe develop a liability disclaimer for members to sign that protect the mine operator. Just an idea to throw out there that mi...
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24 Mar 2019 11:08 AM |
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Mining in pa 85 0
Started by thecow15823@gmail.com
Just wondering what is al aloud I know panning and someone told me a high banker as long as you have a sediment pond. Does that pond have to be man made or could it be a plastic tote
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19 Mar 2019 08:17 PM |
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2 Replies and 149 Views
Can I bring a friend 149 2
Started by 420rottenapple@gmail.com
Just joined gpaa and I was wondering if I can bring a non member friend to one of the claims
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by Matthew Schultz 19 Mar 2019 07:32 PM |
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1 Replies and 95 Views
“Where’s the Gold” feature in Gold Prospectors Magazine 95 1
Started by realbillmccoy@gmail.com
Hi Kevin, I’m new and have only been around long enough to receive two issues of Gold Prospectors Magazine. The March/April 2019 edition contained a feature you wrote, titled “Where’s the Gold” that I thought was excellent. In my humble opinion, occasional success is what will keep members engaged and attract new blood into the hobby. And the ability to efficiently located viable ground is key to having a good time and also one of the most difficult problems for the new prospector. ...
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 18 Mar 2019 11:57 PM |
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6 Replies and 255 Views
Tickets for Puyallup Show 255 6
Started by mikee
Really I have to join facebook to get tickets to the gold show in Puyallup There is a reason I don't use Facebook (and will never use it again). Is there any other way to get the tickets or am I out of luck
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 06 Mar 2019 12:27 PM |
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Three Fault 226 2
Started by Donwmill
Kevin, in the gazette you mentioned an upcoming video on getting to Three Fault. Is this video available somewhere. If so, where can I find it. Also, did you find any gold there Any tips for finding gold on this claim
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by Don Miller 03 Mar 2019 10:37 AM |
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Prospecting Oregon? 406 2
Started by Jaron Yankovich
I am a recently new member to GPAA. I have prospected in Washington state and go by the gold and fish pamphlet which lays out all of the regulations pretty well and are required to have the pamphlet on your person which is your permit/ HPA. For Oregon I am having trouble finding rules and regulations on prospecting and mining. Like what practices are legal vs illegal and times of year you can use certain equipment and such. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find this info And if the...
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 20 Feb 2019 04:48 PM |
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Started by Lombardi
Hi Kevin I would like to join the claims crew. Bernadette Lombardi beelombardi gmail.com
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 11 Feb 2019 11:37 AM |
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claims and drones 392 2
Started by blackchipjim
Hello Ken, I was reading your exploits on research of the claims with drones and sympathize with your frustrations. If I may be so bold is to ask what brand were you using. I have a dji spark and was a little hesitant to use it in the desert to research the claims because of the same problems you stated in the pick and shovel gazette. You can PM me if it is out of order to ask you questions of paticular products that you use in the field. Thanks for all your work here at GPAA.
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by james pavli 06 Feb 2019 10:29 AM |
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Anti Dredging legislation 293 3
Started by WildWendy48
I was just informed by a local GPAA member that the states legislators are at it again. They are proposing legislation tthat would totally ban all motorized and gravity suction dredging in Washington State. It had it's first reading in both houses yesterday 01/17/2019. We need to get the word out and get everyone to write to their legislators to get this stopped as soon as possible.
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 21 Jan 2019 06:59 PM |
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Mining Guide Claims 250 2
Started by jimwhite
Hi Kevin, I am a GPAA member and noticed a claim in my mining guide (Dickinson 2) that has a Member Report from an LDMA member of the same name. Since it is in my mining guide, is it safe to assume that I am allowed to go on that claim Guess I'm not clear on how the 2 different memberships relate to one another. Thanks for the clarification!
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by JIM WHITE 14 Jan 2019 06:30 PM |
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New Claim - San Miguel 728 3
Started by Wyoprospector
Kevin, there are no reports on this claim. Have you been there, any advice Heading down next week. Last claim visit before my 3 yr membership expires.
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by STANLEY SHIELDS 05 Jan 2019 08:40 AM |
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Gold fever episode. 1006 1
Started by stananvergie@aol.com
Was searching for an episode where a fellow named Ralph/ I think. He was showing how he processed his concentrates. Found in a secret spot near L. A. California. He worked under a carport next to the house and had awesome amounts of gold. Also mentioned giving black sand for around the rose bushes. It was close to the episode we talked about not to long ago ' The Concrete Jungle'.
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 11 Dec 2018 01:54 PM |
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Question on new claims book 19525 1
Started by ralex2@cox.net
On page of responsibilities it listed when you go out to one of our claims we need the following Must have your GPAA Prospecting Permit Only one I found on the site was for the State of AZ
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by WILLIAM HALL 23 Oct 2018 03:55 PM |
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Access to 4 Star Group Claim . Has the access to this claim been resolved ? 527 0
Started by Super Sluice
I want to go visit the 4 star group claim in Clark County Nevada... Last forum entries regarding this claim stated that access road had a no trespassing sign.
Can we or can we not access this claim , I do not want to go out there and be denied access.
Thanx for your help in advance...
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19 Oct 2018 11:49 AM |
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Why bother asking Kevin anything, he doesn't answer 30106 53
Started by Stumbletown Miner
Why bother asking Kevin anything...He doesn't answer...This is a forum to ask questions...and they never get answered. If I took the time to create an 'Ask me a question' column...I would at least try and answer the questions.
What's it been 2 months 3 months since Kevin's posted anything When was the last time he was even here Take a little pride in your own website. No wonder only three or four people are on this website at any given time. The people w...
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 12 Oct 2018 02:28 PM |
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Good claim to visit from the mining guide 33735 6
Started by 24kmining
Good afternoon Kevin,
I am looking to take a trip to one of the claims in the mining guide, ( my first one )! My choices are AZ,CA,or OR. I would prefer a claim that will be semi warm that time of year. I just want to know if you had any info or know wich claims have really good gold to pan and sluice. A claim that has fairly easy access to and is in a relativly safe area. Im planning a 4 day trip and plan on renting a jeep too.
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 30 Jul 2018 08:28 AM |
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Rye Patch, NV Best Time to Metal Detect? 1531 0
Started by jfrdallas
I've read about Rye Patch, and know I need to 'know before I go' about WHERE to prospect (avoiding claims), but WHEN is the best time to go there since we'll be traveling from Tennessee, most likely through Texas first, then north.
Thank you,
Jim and Frances Rinehart
(First time posting a question...hope this is in the right place)
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10 Apr 2018 10:25 PM |
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Started by jlocke1970
I was curious of any input on the new Makro brand Gold Racer. On paper it looks pretty good for a novice 'nugget shooter'.
I have been trying to decide on a good vlf detector for nugget hunting. I have some (but NOT a lot of detecting) experience. I have looked at the Fisher Gold Bug 2 and the Whites GMT, now I run across this Makro brand ( European , I believe). Stats look good and what I have been able to find online review wise also looks promising.
Opinions
Thanks !
Jim
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by JEFF MCCLENDON 30 Mar 2018 12:19 AM |
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Let's hear something from the LDMA properties! 15872 3
Started by TCieszki
I am new to the forums here. I've been a member since 2010 and will post much more here on the forums. I would sure like to see up to date reports on the LDMA claims. The forums reserved for the individual properties are listed below. Some have been neglected for a year or more. What kind of a message does that send to the new members here.... or prospective members Since having recent surgery, I will be more active and report more often. Maybe (at least) a monthly report from the claims so new...
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by Terrance Cieszki 03 Mar 2018 01:32 PM |