Recreational Prospecting ???

Dakota98 wrote:
Any Forum members here, that do this ?

I use a Gold Bug II here in Idaho, as the terrain & type of gold found here is more conducive to this type of metal detector. I've also done high-banking in years past along with panning of course & even built my own gas powered gold vac, but haven't gotten a chance to use it yet.

What regions do you prefer to hunt? I've hunted Idaho, Oregon & Nevada.

Would anyone be interested in meetings / outings either here in Idaho or otherwise ?

Damn, I wish Spring would get here !!!!! :M

Would like to hear from anyone interested.

I hunt the beaches of Florida, east and west coast, as well as the Treasure Beaches (where I'll be camping starting tomorrow).

I use a Garrett AT Pro detector, a long handled scoop and a Garrett ProPointer.

Haven't found any gold nuggets, but have found plenty of gold and silver rings and chains, as well as watches, cell phones, metal toys, pull tabs and bottle caps.

I've also camped and hunted the diamond and crystal mines in Arkansas, and searched for gems in New Mexico. So far, the best and most valuable finds are from the Florida beaches.

Bill