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lorenasimon |
Want to hunt for gem stones in AZ Help!!!
Mar 11 2009, 2:55 AM EDT
i live in Surprise, AZ are there any places close to hunt for gold and gem stones that do not cost alot of money. I need your help please.lorenasimon@cox.net Also I am a first timer so also would you be so kind as to tell me what I need, like a pick ax and where I may find them if possable, if not I will find out some how. I trully can not thank you enough for all your help and some is better then none. Lorena Do you find this valuable?
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aubreyreynolds9@gmai |
1. RE: Want to hunt for gem stones in AZ Help!!!
Mar 11 2009, 5:28 PM EDT
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"i live in Surprise, AZ are there any places close to hunt for gold and gem stones that do not cost alot of money. I need your help please.You will need a small hand pick, a rock hammer, a back pack (strong enough to carry rock). If you hard rock mine you will need chisels, a small sledge and safety equipment.(safety glasses. gloves, heavy clothing and good hiking boots). A good shovel is needed in most cases. Water is a must. Read safety guidelines in Rockhounding for Dummies. The kind of equipment depends upon the type of treasure you are after. If you are interested in Gold a metal detector is a handy devise as is a gold pan and a dredge. Start out small and add equipment as you need it. A compass or a GPS are needed to keep from getting lost. Never go into the wilderness alone. If you get hurt you are in real trouble if you are by yourself. Join a local Rock & Gem Club or Gold Prospectors Association. (See new page listing clubs.) The equipment can be found online (see our classified page) some tools can be bought at Harbor Freight, or Lowes. Check out your state ,AZ, on the National Directory for sites. Bill 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
AdventureGuide |
2. RE: Want to hunt for gem stones in AZ Help!!!
Mar 13 2009, 9:22 AM EDT
The wife and I prospect in the Bradshaw's, lots of great places the Antelope Creek and Big Bug drainages have a lot of potential for the weekender. Be careful not to claim jump... nearly all of the area East of Congress is claimed by somebody. There is a large area on Lynx Creek about 10 miles south of Prescott open to public panning. Panning ONLY! no mechanical devices allowed, no sluce box or crack sucker... they'll confiscate your equipment... so I'm told.We've found some great pieces of gold ore near there... one piece assayed 36% GOLD! Lots of Pyrite and black sand so don't be fooled! I hope you can come out to Colorado this summer We'll teach you alla 'bout it! http://www.learngoldprospecting.com/index.cfm?var_file=tours/gold-tours2009.htm Happy Trails, 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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lorenasimon |
3. RE: Want to hunt for gem stones in AZ Help!!!
Mar 26 2009, 9:55 PM EDT
This was fantastic I will be following your advice and I will pick up the books too. Thank you so much I will start small and build up from there.Again thank you so much Lorena Do you find this valuable? |
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lorenasimon |
4. RE: Want to hunt for gem stones in AZ Help!!!
Mar 26 2009, 10:00 PM EDT
Is there a start map I could down load so I never claim jump. I would never do something like that ever, If I know where the claims are hun.Thank you Lorena Do you find this valuable? |
dbsagates |
5. RE: Want to hunt for gem stones in AZ Help!!!
Mar 27 2009, 12:09 AM EDT
"Is there a start map I could down load so I never claim jump. I would never do something like that ever, If I know where the claims are hun.If it is claimed there will usually be some type of markers visible at several locations. That is one of the requirements on gov land. Of course if its Pvt. just smile and ask for permission. :). But to answer your question one of the places Claims are filed is at the County Court house of the County your checking on. Hope that info helps ya. Bills Idea is also one way too. DB 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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lorenasimon |
6. RE: Want to hunt for gem stones in AZ Help!!!
Mar 27 2009, 1:54 AM EDT
"If it is claimed there will usually be some type of markers visible at several locations. That is one of the requirements on gov land. Of course if its Pvt. just smile and ask for permission. :). But to answer your question one of the places Claims are filed is at the County Court house of the County your checking on. Hope that info helps ya. Bills Idea is also one way too. DB"Bills idea is also one way too? you stopped on me LOL. I really love your messages you have a great since of hummer. You also seem like a very nice person. Do you need permission to god mine on government land? How does that work? Lorena 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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AdventureGuide |
7. RE: Want to hunt for gem stones in AZ Help!!!
Mar 27 2009, 7:19 AM EDT
Go to the local BLM or Forest Service office, prolly at the court house, and you can research all the claim locations. The BLM folks I have workde with have been very helpful.... that's also where you go to file a claim. DeLorme, makes atlases (maps) that have the private and Gov. land pretty well defined, plenty good enough for the first trip to an area. If you find a place you want to know about take that location to the BLM/FSO and look it up. Many places have been claimed in the past but never "proven up on" so they go back in the unclaimed pile. Kinda like URL's on the internet. Best of Luck! Happy Trails, Johnny 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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dbsagates |
8. RE: Want to hunt for gem stones in AZ Help!!!
Mar 27 2009, 1:31 PM EDT
"Bills idea is also one way too? you stopped on me LOL. I really love your messages you have a great since of hummer. You also seem like a very nice person.Nope God don't care if you go on his property ha. Oh government land no permission needed unless it has claims :) DB 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
