2016 Rye Patch Nuggetshoot

[Nevada Brian]

25 minutes ago, gambler said:

To anyone, do you think there will be any camp sites left by friday? for tent camping.

Gambler, From what I remember from last year, the campground below the dam fills up quick, not sure about the others, but you may get lucky.  Also, the local mining clubs reserve the group campground which is where the potluck is held Saturday night, but I don't know how they determine who stays there or occupancy limits.  Below is a paragraph from the link:

http://parks.nv.gov/parks/rye-patch-state-recreation-area/

Camping: The river campground below the dam has 22 units, a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. The campground on the reservoir's west side has 25 units, a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. There are also undeveloped campsites along the reservoir that can be reached by boat or primitive roads. Camping is allowed in these areas unless otherwise posted. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced.

Brian.

[Sourdough Scott]

Got word from the president.  He said the group camp is for our members first. But if there is room left, anyone attending the event can stay there in the group camp.  Im heading out Friday morning,  but got a friend saving me a spot in his campsite. The lower campsites are better. 

[gambler]

well thanks for the replys,  but it's a crap shoot huh?  I guess I can stay in reno, and drive down saturday. unless you guys think only 50 people are coming to this shindig.

 

[Sourdough Scott]

Gambler, we are expecting 400-500 attendees.  But most do drive in the morning of the event.  There will be a campsite somewhere there for you. But it just might not be a prime one close to the bathrooms or have trees. So I wouldn't not worry about having a camp. 

[gambler]

Ok thanks again. 

[Sourdough Scott]

Our guest speaker Ray Mills has had to back out, for a friend in need. So we are looking for another guest speaker. Anyone on here up for that ???

[Sourdough Scott]

1 week away until the event. Mark your calendars.  Hope to see some of you there.

[Sourdough Scott]

Updated Agenda for the 2016 Rye Patch Nugget Shoot. 

(Guest speaker for Firday night has canceled.)

Agenda for the 2016 Rye Patch Nugget Shoot.
No entry will be allowed into the hunt area before the start of the Hunt. No exceptions.
(The organizers can change/add to the agenda at any time without notice.)
September 16th
Ray Mills is speaking Friday night at the Ramada. (Canceled)
September 17th
8:45 am
Direction signs placed to hunt field.
9:00 am
Nugget shoot sign in begins at the hunt field.
9:30 am
Demonstrations - Tesoro and Whites will both have reps that will be demonstrating.
Kellyco has advised the Fors Gold Detector is available for demonstration.
Help with your metal detector by our experts.
9:45 am
Rules for the hunt announced, Sponsors announced and thanked.
9:55 am
All metal detectorists line up for start of hunt.
10:00 am
Metal detecting hunt begins.
10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Guest speakers on the half hour or hour depending on how many we end up with.
11:00 am to 2:45 pm or the food runs out.
Grill Sergeants Tasty Tri-Tip sandwiches combo for a donation of $9.00, Foot long Jumbo Dog combo for a donation of $5.00 - drinks for a donation of $1.00
3:00 pm
Metal detecting hunt ends
3:15 pm
Prize drawing begins.
5:30 pm
Pot Luck Dinner in the lower campground, River Bend group area. Grill Sergeants Tasty Trip-Tip will provide main dish. Special note, this has always been a little late in starting. Food goes fast so be early and ready to eat. Bring plates and utensils please we will have some and chairs to sit on.
6:00 pm or when we are ready. (Done eating)
Auction off of Select Wines. These wines were donated to GPAA of Northern Nevada Reno as a fund raiser so be generous when bidding, especially if you like the event. Each bottle of
wine will have a reserve price - if that price is not met the bottle will be held for another auction.
8:00 pm
Suggested end time of Pot-Luck Dinner. Always runs late. Help in clean up would be appreciated.
If you are staying and would like something to do the following is what has happened in the past, no guarantee the following will happen. These outings on Sunday and Monday are not part of the Metal detector hunt, just something some people like doing and are inviting you along.
Sunday September 18th
Day trip to gold field usually happens. Time and meet location is announced at the Hunt Field on Saturday and at the Pot Luck Saturday night.
8:30 am
The organizers will be cleaning up the hunt field, tables, garbage, signs, chairs and shade structures so forth. If you can we would appreciate the help.
Monday Sept 19th
The last couple of years we have had a tour of a local mine. Start time 9:00 am. Not set up yet, if it does occur we will announce it Saturday.
Thank you
GPAA of Northern Nevada Reno
Reno Prospecting and Detecting Club
Rye Patch Reservoir Recreation Area.
The Park Rangers at Rye Patch State Park.

[nvchris]

Looking forward to attending this fun event!

 

[fredmason]

Scott, I bet you have some fun tales to tell...you could do it!

fred