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I've been asked to start a new thread to answer some of you guys question about gold prospecting .http://www.buckeyegold.com/ This is my home chapter of the Gold Prospectors of America Association (GPAA) , It is a great orginization to belong to. If you would join it you automatically have access to over 500 gold claims to go to and prospect for the yellowstone that all men dream of .And you get to keep all the gold you find. I will be posting links and pics on here and will try to answer your questions .

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http://www.goldfeverprospecting.com/goprsu.html This link will take you to the prospectors Wishbook ,,lol , This will have just about anything under the sun for a guy to get started prospecting ,from just the basic tools on up to the big boy toys . I will recommend this guy as I have done businees with him in the past ,He fills your order and ships it out in very timely manner too.

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http://forums.ukcdogs.com/showthrea...mp;pagenumber=2

Pic of a Jade nugget about the size of my fist .

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I need to set myself up with a picture account ,,lol.

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This is where things get a little sticky . I don't have web link for all the states laws on this matter . But I do know alot of streams like trout streams in Pa. is protected same for Ohio streams with live mussels in the gravel beds . You will need to do some research in the state that you plan to prospect in . But if you know a land owner that will give you written permission to prospect in his Creek providing he owns it ,you should be OK . But that was one of the reasons I joined the GPAA , there are enough claims owned or leased from landowners to relieve a little worry from you . If you have doubts to the matter you can contact the State Dept .of Natural Rescources to help you out . But boys if you reaaly want to do this you will have do some research on your own . Idid and still do research . I've gotten gold from Alaska .Ohio,Ind., Ill., Mo. and Idaho . LOL,I have yet to find any in my home state of WVa . But that is the lure of gold ,Boys its all in the hunt for it ,,,,,If it was easy to find We would all be rich . Don't get me wrong its not easy work ,but it is a great relaxing hobby that get you out in some beautiful country ,meet new interesting people ,,that sometimes old Mother Earth will reward you with some of her wealth . Theres an Old Prospectors saying that goes "May your bottom turn yellow !!" meaning hope you find alot of gold .

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http://www.goldfeverprospecting.com/goprti.html

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If it ever warms up again. Im gonna go try and find the mother load here lol. I got me a gold pan.

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Ga. Has a rich history about gold from way back . I promise you Dawg you will find you some gold. What County do you live in Michael ? I'll look at my guide to help you out .

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Im in North Forsyth co close to Dawson co and a few miles from Cherokee co. Im in the etowah river basin.

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Im in North Forsyth co close to Dawson co and a few miles from Cherokee co. Im in the etowah river basin.

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http://geology.about.com/od/maps/ig/stategeomaps/

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http://www.prospectingchannel.com/indexPC.html

Hope this helps guys .

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http://www.buckeyegold.proboards.com/


Gold is at $1598.20 an ounce this morning,Anyone up to finding any today ?

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When Chuck came down here we found gold about a mile from my house!!!

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When Chuck came down here we found gold about a mile from my house!!!

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http://forums.ukcdogs.com/private.p...ssageid=4560275

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http://forums.ukcdogs.com/private.p...ssageid=4560275

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I need to start giving you guys some tips and hints .

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http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the...ice-of-gold.htm
Here is some info on gold .

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http://www.akmining.com/mine/recsites.htmhttp://


If anyone get the chance this year or next this may help you out .I can personally say that I have found gold,Jade ,Garnets and some low grade diamonds in some of those spots .

When it opens up it says the page can't be found ,,just go ahead and click on some of the titles they will open .

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http://www.buckabillysluice.com/

When you see old Chuck heading up a creekbed with one of these you can bet I've already found me a hot spot to work,,,lol,, Maybe one day I will break down and buy a dredge but for now this works and a heck of alot quieter ,,,lol.

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Is there any gold in eagle creek in KY? How about Elkhorn Creek both are close to me.

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Is there any gold in eagle creek in KY? How about Elkhorn Creek both are close to me.

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Is there any gold in eagle creek in KY? How about Elkhorn Creek both are close to me.

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