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  1. Steve Herschbach
    Sorry to hear, but good to know. Thanks for the report!
  2. Steve Herschbach
    Great ring find - you earned it!!
  3. Steve Herschbach
    Interesting thing about the Gold Monster is it was designed for Africa and I have to assume the vast majority are sold there. And while the machine has done well in the U.S. I get the impression the Aussies have generally decided it is not up to their mineralization? Whatever, the point being that unless a company has some kind of African distribution network then producing an accessory coil for the Gold Monster might not be a great idea.
  4. Steve Herschbach
    Nice to see a little local gold - somebody needs to give that kiwi guy some competition - good job Norm!!
  5. Steve Herschbach
    I believe the concept would work fine where all the processing gets done in the coil itself, and the phone is just a tuning or reporting mechanism. Many Deus owners get everything set up, then put the controller in their pocket. With a properly designed machine you don't need to look at the screen every minute. This is inevitable and is going to happen. It really is just a matter of who does it "right" before anyone else.
  6. Steve Herschbach
    I hear you Tom - new stuff is always preliminary information, subject to change. Speaking of which, here is the new White's Goldmaster 24K specifications page - a work in progress and it will be updated and corrected as new informations comes out. http://www.detectorprospector.com/magazine/steves-reviews/whites-goldmaster-24k-r164/
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    Rege-PA just reported on the DP Forum that a new White's detector is on the way - the White's Goldmaster 24K. I have put a specification page together for the new model and will update it as information becomes available. In short it looks like an updated and slimmed down version of the GMT put into the new MX7 packaging. There is now a backlit LCD display with target id information, advanced ground tracking technology, dual tones, and more. The new Goldmaster 24K comes with both rechargeable batteries and a battery holder for eight AA batteries. The stock coil is the 6" x 10" DD and there is a two coil package option with the 6" x 10" DD and a 6" round concentric. The White's Goldmaster 24K announcement is so new that there are sure to be changes and updates to this page very soon - all information and specifications are subject to change! Check out the new White's Goldmaster 24K specification page Detailed Review Of White's New Goldmaster 24K White's Goldmaster 24K & GMT Compared New White's Goldmaster 24K metal detector
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    And target id, dual tones, volume control GMT lacks, etc. The White's Goldmaster 24K announcement is so new that there are sure to be changes and updates to this page very soon - all information and specifications are subject to change! White's Goldmaster 24K Product Specification Page White’s GMK Thread on White’s Detector Forum This is the detector seen and rumored back in March...
  9. Steve Herschbach
    Join Mike as he talks with Dilek Gönülay, International sales and marketing director for Makro/Nokta metal detectors. Recorded June 26, 2018 Listen to "Dilek Gonulay from Makro/Nokta" on Spreaker.
  10. Steve Herschbach
    Crescent Creek Gold Panning Area Evidence of early hand mining exists on Crescent Creek and suction dredging has been done on the upper parts of the drainage. Crescent Creek is available for recreational panning from the bridge on Quartz Creek Road to its junction with Quartz Creek (Map). Although adjacent to a Forest Service campground, the creek is on state land. For updated information regarding this site, contact the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Mining Division. You can access the area by turning onto Quartz Creek Road off the Sterling Highway, 7.4 miles southwest from the Seward-Sterling Highway junction at MP45. Bear left at intersection for 2.7 miles to the Crescent Creek bridge. Turn left past the bridge into the Crescent Creek campground (Map 5). For day use, park in the day use parking area. Crescent Creek south of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula Fine gold is disseminated through the clay-rich, boulders and gravels along Crescent Creek, just south of the campground. The gravels form an alluvial fan, where the creek exits nearby mountainous terrain. That creek portion, stretching for 600 feet below the bridge, produces flat to ragged, slightly crystalline, flakes up to 2 mm in size. Clay-rich gravels are best for holding gold. The south side of the creek has mining claims. Because of king salmon spawning, Crescent Creek is only open to suction dredging from May 15 to July 15 with a free ADF&G permit. Old hydraulic workings on claims can be seen just south of the Crescent Creek trailhead. Respect active mining claims located on the upper portions of the creek, above the bridge. Crescent Creek Public Mining Site Here are a few simple rules and guidelines that all recreational gold panners must know: Recreational gold panning on the Chugach National Forest consists of the use of hand tools, panning, sluicing, and suction dredging with a 4-inch or smaller intake hose. You must follow all National Forest rules, such as camping limits, discharge of firearms, and use of trails. You can find regulations in Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), with general prohibitions in part 261. Review these regulations before you go gold panning. You can find copies of these regulations on the Internet and at Chugach National Forest offices in Anchorage, Girdwood, Seward, and Moose Pass. You can use gold pans and hand tools-fed sluice boxes year round in the streams listed in this booklet. No hydraulic mining or use of earth-moving equipment is allowed. Work only the active stream channel or unvegetated gravel bars. Do not dig in stream banks! You are not allowed to build structures, cut trees or dig up archaeological, historical, or paleontological objects, nor are you allowed to obstruct others in their recreational pursuits. If you find those objects, please report them to the Chugach National Forest. Suction dredges (4-inch nozzles or smaller) are permitted from May 15 to July 15 only. Remember that permits are required. The Kenai Peninsula is home to brown and black bears. Stay alert and avoid bears whenever possible. For more information, get Bear Facts from the U.S. Forest Service or Alaska Public Lands Information Centers. The water is cold and you can expect to get wet— after all, the gold is in the water. Wear insulated waterproof boots and gloves. Wool clothing can keep you warm even when wet. Bring extra clothing and dress in layers. Keep Alaska green, do not trash or litter. Many places have a $1,000 fine for littering. Follow Leave No Trace principles. Good luck and good prospecting! Most of the information above was derived from GOLD PANNING, Guide to Recreational Gold Panning on the Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, Alaska (2018) found here - See the full text for more information and details.
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    Sixmile Creek Gold Panning Area Early prospectors named Sixmile Creek because the creek was about six miles up Turnagain Arm from Cook Inlet. Gold was discovered in Sixmile Creek in 1895. In the 1930s, hydraulic mining was attempted. In recent years, there were several small suction dredge operations. Sixmile Creek has produced up to 2,000 troy ounces of gold, mainly in the area just below the confluence of Sixmile and Canyon creeks. A withdrawal bounded by the east bank of Sixmile Creek and a line 200 feet west of Hope Road’s centerline, is available for recreational panning—0.7 miles to 5 miles north of the Hope Junction (Map). Sixmile Creek south of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula Sixmile Creek flows through a broad glacial valley with numerous gravel bars and some bedrock exposures. Park at mile 2.4 on the Hope Road, at the pull-out on the east side and follow a steep trail down the road embankment to Sixmile Creek (Map). Gravel bars along this stretch of creek contain flat flour gold and occasional small flakes. Pans have produced 15–20 fine colors of flat, well worn gold. The south end of the gravel bar nearest the road is best, especially on the downstream side of larger rocks. Panning gravel on bedrock downstream from the bar can also produce gold. A rough trail from the north end of the parking lot will reach these sites that are best accessed during low water. Rusty-colored quartz float along the creek sometimes contains pyrite (fool’s gold). Suction dredges (4-inch or smaller) are only allowed from May 15 to July 15 with a free ADF&G permit and a ADEC permit ($25 annual fee). You can find good panning at mile 4.3 on the Hope Road (not shown on map). Pull out on a short side road into the trees and follow the trail to Sixmile Creek. You can find gold on point bars to the east and old channels next to the creek. Sixmile Creek Public Mining Site Here are a few simple rules and guidelines that all recreational gold panners must know: Recreational gold panning on the Chugach National Forest consists of the use of hand tools, panning, sluicing, and suction dredging with a 4-inch or smaller intake hose. You must follow all National Forest rules, such as camping limits, discharge of firearms, and use of trails. You can find regulations in Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), with general prohibitions in part 261. Review these regulations before you go gold panning. You can find copies of these regulations on the Internet and at Chugach National Forest offices in Anchorage, Girdwood, Seward, and Moose Pass. You can use gold pans and hand tools-fed sluice boxes year round in the streams listed in this booklet. No hydraulic mining or use of earth-moving equipment is allowed. Work only the active stream channel or unvegetated gravel bars. Do not dig in stream banks! You are not allowed to build structures, cut trees or dig up archaeological, historical, or paleontological objects, nor are you allowed to obstruct others in their recreational pursuits. If you find those objects, please report them to the Chugach National Forest. Suction dredges (4-inch nozzles or smaller) are permitted from May 15 to July 15 only. Remember that permits are required. The Kenai Peninsula is home to brown and black bears. Stay alert and avoid bears whenever possible. For more information, get Bear Facts from the U.S. Forest Service or Alaska Public Lands Information Centers. The water is cold and you can expect to get wet— after all, the gold is in the water. Wear insulated waterproof boots and gloves. Wool clothing can keep you warm even when wet. Bring extra clothing and dress in layers. Keep Alaska green, do not trash or litter. Many places have a $1,000 fine for littering. Follow Leave No Trace principles. Good luck and good prospecting! Sixmile Creek, Alaska in 2014 Most of the information above was derived from GOLD PANNING, Guide to Recreational Gold Panning on the Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, Alaska (2018) found here - See the full text for more information and details.
  12. Steve Herschbach
    Bertha Creek Gold Panning Area An early prospector named Bertha Creek after his daughter. Hand placer and hydraulic mining began in 1902 and may have yielded up to 600 troy ounces of gold. Most gold came from the alluvial fan below the canyon. Bertha Creek crosses the Seward Highway 2.6 miles south of Turnagain Pass. Lower Bertha Creek lies within a withdrawal that extends for 1,300 feet on either side of the Seward Highway from Turnagain Pass south to Pete’s Creek. Bertha Creek is available for recreational panning from its junction with Granite Creek upstream to the powerline crossing (Map). Granite Creek, however, is closed to recreational mining because of its salmon spawning habitat. Bertha Creek south of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula Bertha Creek’s upper portion flows through a glacier-carved valley. Slate bedrock is exposed for 850 feet along the creek, beginning 150 feet above the Seward Highway’s Bertha Creek bridge. A rough trail leads up the east side of the creek. The tan-colored clay layer on bedrock is a good bet for gold that ranges from flaky to nuggety. Single pans have produced gold pieces up to 1/4 inch long. The rust-colored quartz float in the stream bed occasionally contains pyrite cubes and may be the placer gold source. Another trail leaves the highway 250 feet north of the bridge, leading up the northwest side of the creek. At mile 0.2, it passes a bluff overlooking the site where Bertha Creek exits from a narrow steep walled canyon. You can get good colors from stream gravel and fractured bedrock in this area. You can also get gold from nearby Spokane Creek (Map) and Lyon, and Tincan creeks north of Bertha Creek. The withdrawal includes the lower creek portions that are open to recreational panning. An informal pull-off where the Seward Highway crosses Spokane Creek provides parking for 1-2 vehicles. Access Lyon and Tincan creeks from the Turnagain Pass rest area. Parking, camping, and picnic sites are available at Bertha Creek Campground. No motorized vehicles off established roadways in this area. Bertha Creek Public Mining Site Here are a few simple rules and guidelines that all recreational gold panners must know: Recreational gold panning on the Chugach National Forest consists of the use of hand tools, panning, sluicing, and suction dredging with a 4-inch or smaller intake hose. You must follow all National Forest rules, such as camping limits, discharge of firearms, and use of trails. You can find regulations in Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), with general prohibitions in part 261. Review these regulations before you go gold panning. You can find copies of these regulations on the Internet and at Chugach National Forest offices in Anchorage, Girdwood, Seward, and Moose Pass. You can use gold pans and hand tools-fed sluice boxes year round in the streams listed in this booklet. No hydraulic mining or use of earth-moving equipment is allowed. Work only the active stream channel or unvegetated gravel bars. Do not dig in stream banks! You are not allowed to build structures, cut trees or dig up archaeological, historical, or paleontological objects, nor are you allowed to obstruct others in their recreational pursuits. If you find those objects, please report them to the Chugach National Forest. Suction dredges (4-inch nozzles or smaller) are permitted from May 15 to July 15 only. Remember that permits are required. The Kenai Peninsula is home to brown and black bears. Stay alert and avoid bears whenever possible. For more information, get Bear Facts from the U.S. Forest Service or Alaska Public Lands Information Centers. The water is cold and you can expect to get wet— after all, the gold is in the water. Wear insulated waterproof boots and gloves. Wool clothing can keep you warm even when wet. Bring extra clothing and dress in layers. Keep Alaska green, do not trash or litter. Many places have a $1,000 fine for littering. Follow Leave No Trace principles. Good luck and good prospecting! Bertha Creek, Alaska in 2014 Most of the information above was derived from GOLD PANNING, Guide to Recreational Gold Panning on the Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, Alaska (2018) found here - See the full text for more information and details.
  13. Steve Herschbach
    Coiltek and Nugget Finder would seem to be the obvious options.
  14. Steve Herschbach
    Unless you are looking for a new pulse induction beach detector there appears to be little chance of anything else happening this year. From this thread about the new pulse induction detector in the works: ”Yes, there is a new PI in the works, that is no secret. It's not on my bench, rather it's designed by our guy in France, Alexandre. The electronics are done, we're just trying to get a decent (& waterproof) mechanical enclosure designed for it. At FTP, that's not a fast process, but neither is anything else we do. Spring is out; Summer is highly unlikely; Fall, maybe. No promises.” Carl Moreland, First Texas I am interested in one of these myself and hope they make it out the door before December. If not, no worries, there is always next year. There are new coin and gold type detectors in the works and have been for some time, but no hint that they will show before next year. We can always hope they will surprise us though - fingers crossed!
  15. Steve Herschbach
    A select list of online resources that will aid any prospector looking for gold or other valuable minerals in Alaska. Alaska Mining Information Portal This is your place to start for mining claim information, rules, regulations, and permits. Alaska's Mineral Industry Reports Yearly snapshots of Alaska's mineral industry, full of clues as to where the action is throughout the state. Placer Deposits of Alaska by Edward H. Cobb 1973 USGS Bulletin 1374. An inventory of the placer mines and prospects of Alaska, their history and geologic setting. Metalliferous Lode Deposits of Alaska by Henry C. Berg and Edward H. Cobb 1967 USGS Bulletin 1246. An inventory of the lode mines and prospects of Alaska and their geologic settings. Significant Metalliferous Lode Deposits and Placer Districts of Alaska by Warren J. Nokleberg, Thomas K. Bundtzen, Henry C. Berg, David A. Brew, Donald Grybeck, Mark S. Robinson, Thomas E. Smith, and Warren Yeend 1987 USGS Bulletin 1786. This report is a compilation of the significant metalliferous lode deposits and placer districts of Alaska. Mineral Resources of Northern Alaska by the Mineral Industry Research Laboratory edited by Lawrence E. Heiner and Ernest N. Wolff 1969 M.I.R.L. Report No. 16. This is the final report on the work authorized on July 29, 1967, by the NORTH Commission. The purpose is to inventory mineral resources in northern Alaska and to delineate favorable mineral areas, insofar as possible. Placer gold sampling in and near the Chugach National Forest, Alaska by R. B. Hoekzema and S.A. Fechner 1986 U.S. Bureau of Mines Information Circular 9091. This report summarizes the Bureau's placer gold studies in the Chugach National Forest. Evaluation of selected lode gold deposits in the Chugach National Forest, Alaska by R. B. Hoekzema, S. A. Fechner, and J. M. Kurtak 1986 U.S. Bureau of Mines Information Circular 9113. This Bureau of Mines report describes the history, characteristics, distribution, and mineral development potential of 21 lode gold deposits in or near the Chugach National Forest. Gold Placers of the Historical Fortymile River Region, Alaska by Warren Yeend 1996 USGS Bulletin 2125. The Fortymile River region in east-central Alaska has a long and colorful history as the site of the first major gold discovery in interior Alaska. Alaska Resource Data File Descriptions of mines, prospects, and mineral occurrences in the Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) are published for individual U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000 scale quadrangles in Alaska. These descriptions were compiled from published literature and from unpublished reports and data from industry, the U.S. Bureau of Mines, and the U.S. Geological Survey and other sources. The database contains 7,288 records. Fineness of Gold from Alaska Placers by Philip S. Smith 1937 USGS Bulletin 910-C. Alaska placer gold ranges from more than 970 fine to slightly less than 565 fine. A Summary of Gold Fineness Values from Alaska Placer Deposits by Paul A. Metz and D.B. Hawkins 1981 Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Gold fineness values for Alaskan placer deposits were calculated using mint return production records. BLM Alaska Mining and Minerals Federal Mining Claims Information For Alaska Updated 2015 Placer Mining Claim Owner's Guide For Validity Exams On BLM Managed Lands In Alaska Updated 2014 Alaska Resources Library and Information Services (ARLIS) Generally Allowed Uses on State Land State of Alaska Mining and Land Factsheets Alaska Mining Laws & Regulations Booklet Updated 2014 Fine Gold Recovery of Selected Sluicebox Configurations by University of British Columbia, G. W. Poling & J. F. Hamilton The Use of Radiotracers to Evaluate Gold Losses at Klondike Placer Mines by Randy Clarkson/NEW ERA Engineering Corporation February 1990 Placer Gold Recovery Research - Final Summary by Randy Clarkson/NEW ERA Engineering Corporation December 1990 Placer Examination Principles and Practice by John H. Wells 1969 BLM Technical Bulletin 4
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    There have only been a few metal detectors that are real classics, and the White's MXT is one of them. One of the first truly "do-it-all" detectors that pulls its weight equally well for many uses. I am going to take a lot of the credit for popularizing it as a gold nugget detector. I got to run the first MXT at Ganes Creek - actually one of the first MXTs anywhere - and it was like the perfect machine for the place. I advertised it as such and it did indeed become the machine of choice at Ganes Creek for several years. That in turn led to a steady flow of incredible nugget finds from Ganes Creek, with Gerry and his yearly visits playing a prominent part in that. My own 6.85 oz "Ugly Nugget" was found at Ganes in 2002 setting the stage for it all, and creating a nice bookend for my story Thirty Years with White's Metal Detectors - 1972 - 2002 Great subject - thanks for posting Gerry!
  17. Steve Herschbach
    Depth gauges are calibrated to coin size objects so this really only applies to coin detecting. For me at least no matter the detector is use, coins are either shallow or deep. I can call deep coins with my Equinox no problem. In my soil any coin over 5” is deep due to mineralization. They are edge of detection range results that sound weaker and I can tell I am at the limits of detection range just by the sound of the initial signal. Going to pinpoint confirms it’s a deep “small” target as opposed to the shallow stuff, which squeals. There is not any nuance as far as intermediate depth targets, but I don’t worry about that because for me intermediate still means shallow. But deep versus “not deep” has been an easy call for me with Equinox based on audio alone. I consider depth gauges to be secondary to audio and so don’t pay much attention to them myself. Most of my nugget detectors have had no such thing so maybe that is why I tend to ignore them. That’s not to say the depth gauge could not be better. My CTX was far superior to Equinox in that regard.
  18. Steve Herschbach
    Sadly everyone in the detector industry seems to put out problematic product these days. Quality control is now industry problem number 1. I do watch all the manufacturer forums on many websites, and more then ever it appears a minimum 6 month wait on new product is advised to let new purchasers find the bugs, which hopefully then get fixed. There is not one genuinely new metal detecting product that gets released that does not seem to go through this, and pinpointers are no exception. I have had more hardware failures with Garrett than any other brand. Their service is exemplary - it has to be - but their quality control is rather poor. Lots of units seem to work but fail in short order, which points more to poor design/cheap components that work long enough to get out the door, and then fail. The new XP pinpointer has had ongoing issues, and I was surprised to see all the failures with the new Fisher pinpointer. I mean, if these guys can't make reliable pinpointers, how are we to trust the detectors?
  19. Steve Herschbach
    Go someplace with easy digging, like a sandy beach of sand or wood chips around playground equipment. Go aluminum detecting. Aluminum and gold read the same, and your goal is to find the smallest aluminum you can find. The smaller the aluminum you can find, the smaller the gold you can find. If you concentrate on learning to find the smallest stuff, the big stuff will take care of itself. This is also a good time to get a scoop and practice recovery technique. Many new people waste too much time recovering tiny targets. To give you an idea - aluminum cans have a square opening tab held on by a tiny aluminum rivet. People tear the tab off (why, oh why do they?) and so we find all those. Big easy targets. My nugget detectors let me find the little rivet! You are chasing whisper signals and it does take significant expertise. Remember, you are practicing finding small gold. Don't get frustrated you are digging aluminum - that is the goal. If you dig enough, gold may appear in the form of jewelry. Inevitable really if you do it enough. Tip On Metal Detecting For Gold Nuggets Nugget Scoops
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    Welcome to the forum!
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    More information about "Public Mining Sites, Parks, Tours and Other Attractions"
    This is a list of areas open to the public where you can search for valuable minerals in the United States and elsewhere. Many of these locations are free of charge. Others are private mines that charge a fee and yet others are club sites that require club membership. Most of the locations listed are places where you mine the material at the source yourself. Other sites have material you can mine or sort through that has been collected for you. Finally, some of these listings are not sites where you can mine but that may be of interest nonetheless, like old mines of historic interest and museums. A key concern for many is access to places without fear that they are accidently going to be on mining claims or breaking some sort of rule. Many people have families and so areas are desired that are suitable for both the young and the very old. Ease of access is important. Many people are tourists who want to experience some local history and who may know almost nothing about prospecting and mining. Areas that are clearly defined and with easy to understand rules are important. The focus of this section of the website will therefore be to list sites set aside specifically for public mining. Some states have very little information other than general rules and vague hints about where you might prospect. Links are provided to that information to at least get you started. Be cautious working in these states until you have more specific information. Always check the links for the latest information from original sources as things change constantly and material here can easily be out of date. If you have suggestions for additions to this list please contact me with your information. If a site has been listed here and should not be, please notify me to have it deleted. Alaska - Arizona - Arkansas - California - Colorado - Georgia - Idaho - Indiana - Michigan - Minnesota - Montana - New Hampshire - New Jersey - North Carolina - Oregon - South Carolina - South Dakota - Utah - Vermont - Washington - Wisconsin - Australia - Canada - Italy - New Zealand - Scotland Alaska Akau Alaska Gold & Resort (Fee) - New detect for gold operation near Nome, Alaska. Bertha Creek Panning Area - In the Chugach National Forest south of Anchorage. Cache Creek Cabins - Gold panning and dredging on Cache Creek near Petersville. Caribou Creek Recreational Mining Area - On Glenn Highway east of Palmer. Chicken Gold Camp (Fee) - Gold panning, suction dredging and a real bucketline dredge at Chicken, Alaska. Crescent Creek Panning Area - In the Chugach National Forest south of Anchorage. Cripple River (Fee) - The GPAA operation near Nome. Crow Creek Mine (Fee) - Near Girdwood south of Anchorage. Possibly Alaska's most popular public mining site. Dalton Highway - Gold around Wiseman in the Brooks Range. El Dorado Gold Mine - Two hour mining tour near Fairbanks. Ganes Creek Gold (now closed) - World class nugget hunting locale near McGrath in Interior Alaska. Gold Fever Prospecting - Opportunity to run large suction dredges near Chicken, Alaska. Hatcher Pass Public Use Area - Scenic public mining area along the Little Susitna River. Independence Mine State Historical Park - Gold panning at historic old mine. Indian Valley Mine - Historic mine location on Turnagain Arm. Jack Wade Public Gold Panning Area - Non-motorized only in the Fortymile River region. Kennecott National Historic Landmark - Once the largest copper mine in the world. Nome Beach - The famous gold beaches of Nome, Alaska. Nome Creek - 60 miles north of Fairbanks, 4 mile stretch of creek open to hand mining methods. Petersville Recreational Mining Area - Remote but road accessible site north of Anchorage. Resurrection Creek Panning Area - Popular public mining site near Hope, Alaska. Sixmile Creek Panning Area - In Chugach National Forest south of Anchorage. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve - Gold pans only! Arizona Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum - Once known as The Queen of the Copper Camps, Bisbee is nestled among the Mule Mountains, an area world renowned for the diversity of its minerals and the wealth of its copper. Lake Pleasant Park - Gold Panning. Lynx Creek Mineral Withdrawal Area - Gold panning and metal detecting for gold. Arkansas Crater of Diamonds State Park (Fee) - The largest diamond ever found in North America was found here. Maybe you can find one larger yet! Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine (Fee) - Dig your own quartz crystal in an operational crystal mine in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains. California Auburn State Recreation Area - Search for gold on two forks of the American River. Columbia State Historic Park (Fee) - Various fee panning opportunities. Empire Mine State Historic Park - The Empire Mine is the site of the oldest, largest, and richest gold mine in California. From 1850 to its closing in 1956, it produced 5.8 million ounces of gold. That 5.8 million ounces of gold would fill a box 7 feet on each side. Himalaya Tourmaline Mine (Fee) - Dig for amazing multi-colored tourmaline crystals! Keyesville Recreational Mining Area - Pan, sluice, dredge and dry wash for gold. Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park - Gold panning along Humbug Creek. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - Gold panning along the American River. South Yuba River & Merced River - Now closed to dredging but open to panning, sluicing, etc. South Yuba River State Park Project - "Hands and pans" only. Strike It Rich Adventures - Gold panning and mine tours. Colorado Arapahoe Bar - Panning and sluicing at Wheat Ridge, CO. Cache Creek - Non-motorized mining in the BLM Cache Creek placer area. Clear Creek Canyon - Recreational prospecting at Clear Creek Canyon Park. Fairplay Beach - Panning at Fairplay, CO Phoenix Gold Mine (Fee) - Pan for gold at Trail Creek near Idaho Springs. Georgia Allatoona Lake - Pans and shovels only. Consolidated Gold Mines - When you visit, you will be taken on an underground tour of the gold mine by our friendly, knowledgeable staff. Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega was the site of America’s first gold rush. After the tour you will do some gold panning, and gem grubbing. Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - The Dahlonega Gold Museum, located in the old Lumpkin County Courthouse, offers visitors a look at the mining history of Georgia. Gold coins minted in Dahlonega and nuggets – one weighing more than 5 ounces – are on display. Idaho Emerald Creek Garnet Area (Fee) - Look for rare star garnets, found in only two places on earth. Indiana Gold in Indiana - General rules. Michigan Gold in Michigan - Potential locations. Minnesota Gold in Minnesota - General information. ads by Amazon... Gold in Vermont - Information and locations. Washington Gold in Washington - Information and locations. Wisconsin Gold in Wisconsin - Rules and tips. Australia Fossicking and Gold Panning in the Northern Territory - Search for gold, gemstones, crystals and semi precious stones. Gold Prospecting Australia (Fee) - Metal detect for gold in the Australia outback! Museum Victoria - Museum Victoria has an extensive gold collection. The majority of the specimens are from the Victorian and Western Australia goldfields although representative samples from many localities are present. Victoria was famous for the large gold nuggets which were prolific on some of the alluvial goldfields. Unfortunately most of the large nuggets have been melted down, although the Museum has a selection of models of historical and recent nugget finds. Perth Mint - Gold of every description is on display, and watch a gold bar being poured! Queensland Fossicking Guide - Prospecting and metal detecting in Queensland. Sovereign Hill Gold Museum - Discover the beauty and power of gold through one of Australia's most impressive presentations. The Gold Museum houses an extensive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, alluvial deposits, gold ornaments and coins. Canada Britannia Mine Museum - Historic copper mine and museum in Britannia, BC. Dredge #4 at Dawson City, Yukon - Dredge No.4 is located 12.3 km (7.8 miles) up Bonanza Creek Road just outside Dawson City. A tour allows you to explore the massive machine, the largest wooden hulled, bucket line gold dredge in North America. Free Claim #6 - This gold claim is situated “6 above Discovery Claim” on historic Bonanza Creek, in the Klondike Area. It was staked by F. Ladouceur in October, 1896, not long after the famous discovery about half a mile downstream. The Klondike Visitors Association now maintains the claim and visitors are welcome to pan for free and keep the gold that they find. Goldbottom Mine Tour (Fee) - Pan along Gold Bottom and Hunker Creeks. Klinker Opal Property (Fee) - Dig your own opals near Vernon, B.C. Italy Biella Gold Prospectors Association - Purpose is to promote and spread the hobby of panning for gold in Italy. New Zealand Gold Fossicking Areas - Sixteen areas have been set aside in the South Island where anyone can freely enjoy recreational gold mining without the need for a mining permit. Scotland Museum of Lead Mining - The Museum is unique in Scotland as it is the only former lead mine open to the public. Gold panning lessons are also available for a fee. Scottish Gold - The gold found will have lain untouched and unseen since time began! Panners have been finding gold here since the sixteenth century and your day will introduce you to the skills that they used.
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    Park 1 is lower frequency weighted, less sensitive to small stuff. Park 2 is higher frequency weighted, hotter overall both to small stuff and large. Multi-IQ Frequency Weighting Differences Between Park & Field Modes Is Park 2 The Magic Mode?? Park 2 Compared To Field 1 Or Field 2? Park 1 & Field 1 versus Park 2 & Field 2
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    All the forums get slower in the summer so replies are slower coming. I am the ultimate boring guy. I tend to use Park mode to hunt parks for coins. I use Gold Mode to look for gold nuggets. I would probably use a Field mode in the U.K. and a Beach mode at the beach. Why? Because I think the defaults are rather well designed for their intended uses and so I go with the flow. That is not to say there is anything wrong with experimenting and using whatever works best, no matter what it is called.
  24. Steve Herschbach
    Those hip and knee replacements are scary stuff. I know people who wonder why they waited, and others that were pure hell. I’m glad his is working out.
  25. Steve Herschbach
    If I was wanting a nugget detector new for as little as possible both the basic Gold Bug and Minelab X-Terra 705 Gold can be had for $499 new. To get lower you would need to go used. I see used Gold Bug Pro units going for $250 on eBay. Metal detecting for gold is not nearly as easy as you might imagine, and hard enough when you have a decent detector. I would avoid the temptation to get a cheaper coin detector. Frankly, you would be better off with just the gold pan. Thanks Simon for posting the link to my updated nugget detector guide - that was half my day yesterday and just what this thread needs!
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