Test Pit for Determining My Winter Dig Site for 2016...

[Tejaas]

I ran 4 buckets of topsoil thru the screen yesterday.

Looks like I'll be going deeper.

(Also mentioned here
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/n...81355-sifters-screens-sieves.html#post5185713

 

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[ptsofnc]

You found these with just 4 buckets? That is a great site! Good luck!

 

[quito]

WOW! Have Fun!

 

[creekhunter]

Nice test, yeah that should be a super spot!

 

[Tejaas]

Thanks guys! I'll try and keep TNET updated.

I will be shovelbumming at the test pit again bright and early Saturday.


~Tejaas~

 

[rock]

Ive never dug but if I had I would in that spot.

 

[arrow86]

Iv been thinking of digging some test pits , I have never done it before how deep do you usually go ?

 

[ptsofnc]

Iv been thinking of digging some test pits , I have never done it before how deep do you usually go ?

It really depends on a couple of things. You should go deep enough that you know that there is no point of going any deeper (when you get deep enough that it is obvious the dirt has never been disturbed in any way). Go slightly deeper than that to be sure. Keep records so you can learn the site characteristics. IF you find something unusual or significant, maybe consider contacting someone. That will be your decision/call.