My field finds from 4/22

[BrettCo124]

Hi all,

Here are some of my finds from yesterday. Walked 20,000 steps which is 9.4 miles with a couple of buddies.

For a field that needs rain desperately, and had a nice film of dust all over the top of every square inch of it, we did not let anything get past us.

Oh, also, I’m completely burnt all over my arms and neck. Wear sunscreen. It’s no joke. Unless you want to look like a jackass like I do. Wear gloves if you decide not to wear any, it really helps it to stand out more.

 

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[ptsofnc]

Nice lookin finds! Like the hammerstone! That's a lot of walking!

 

[Shorewalker]

Very nice! I've never walked a field before. How did it compare to a river?

 

[BrettCo124]

The field I was on really needed rain. It was actually my first field too. I’m used to rivers and creeks. The fields produced much more than I’ve seen or found in a river. Although I always enjoy searching the rivers too. Without rain, it’s hard to see what’s on the field because it can be hidden under a small layer of dust.

 

[arrow86]

Nice finds , Iv always kinda had a love hate feeling when it comes to fields .... nothing like a freshly plowed field when it’s raining which is great in the summer time or rite after a good rain. A nice quartz point will stand out like it was placed there yesterday but than the hate part when you pick it up and it’s broken with that unmistakable break from the plows / discs. Don’t get me started on no till ..... lol

 

[bsit1361]

Hard walking and very dusty. Still came out with a couple finds. Had a good day.

 

[BrettCo124]

Nice finds , Iv always kinda had a love hate feeling when it comes to fields .... nothing like a freshly plowed field when it’s raining which is great in the summer time or rite after a good rain. A nice quartz point will stand out like it was placed there yesterday but than the hate part when you pick it up and it’s broken with that unmistakable break from the plows / discs. Don’t get me started on no till ..... lol

It really is different. I love going to the river to search. But the fields are so nice too. Do you go when it actually rains? Or right after? We are waiting for a big rain to flatten it out. Wonder how it would be after a little bit of rain.

 

[arrow86]

It really is different. I love going to the river to search. But the fields are so nice too. Do you go when it actually rains? Or right after? We are waiting for a big rain to flatten it out. Wonder how it would be after a little bit of rain.

I don’t necessarily plan to hunt in the rain but if it’s warm out I’ll walk around in it. The more rain the better but any rain at all should reveal some even if it just clears that light dust off the top so I would definitely look after any rain .... only so much time before crops start popping up.

 

[joshuaream]

What’s above the quartz side notch point?

Looks like copper.

 

[ptsofnc]

The field I was on really needed rain. It was actually my first field too. I’m used to rivers and creeks. The fields produced much more than I’ve seen or found in a river. Although I always enjoy searching the rivers too. Without rain, it’s hard to see what’s on the field because it can be hidden under a small layer of dust.

When you do get about .8" of rain or more, try to get back to that field quickly before anyone else. Bet you'll have some good success.

 

[BrettCo124]

What’s above the quartz side notch point?

Looks like copper.

It’s what we believe to be the base of a Kirk. Would have been a killer if whole. Paper thin and razor sharp.

 

[BrettCo124]

When you do get about .8" of rain or more, try to get back to that field quickly before anyone else. Bet you'll have some good success.

We are anxiously awaiting rain lol. We can’t wait to get back out there.

 

[arrow86]

That piece is different looking ( Kirk)... any chance of close up pics ... maybe profile pic , what material do you think it is?

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, red arms and light hands makes for a wondrous fashion statement.

 

[rock]

Field walking imo is easier to find artifacts but most are just pieces in my area. They dont plow much anymore just use the disc which only goes down about 3 inches and will cut them rite in half at least the big ones the small stuff usually makes it through. But the fields use to get plowed so many different ages can be found still. I find Historic to Early Archaic in the fields I look. Nice finds but just be prepared to find many broken ones.

 

[bsit1361]

That piece is different looking ( Kirk)... any chance of close up pics ... maybe profile pic , what material do you think it is?

I held it. It looks almost like feltsite. Not exactly sure. I have a point of same material. Not quartzite. I’ll