Prospecting Clubs???

[SchoolOfHardRocks]

So I think I'm at the point in my prospecting journey where I need to get a boost. I am still learning plenty with each trip, gold in the pan or not. Yet, there's only so much that you can pick up by yourself or lurking on Tnet. And I've done plenty of that in the past 9 months believe me!

Has the time come for me to join a club? I'm not sure why but I cringe at the thought of a prospecting club. Maybe I'm picturing it to be something that it's not. I just really want a buddy or two that I can prospect with, and learn from. Anyhow, if I do decide to join a club, which one??!! I live in an awkard location as I'm not living in the hills.. I'm just another "flat lander" that folks that live in the hills are usually not too fond of lol. Am I best off joining a club around auburn or mariposa?...or something closer? Any recommendations, suggestions, or offers would be greatly appreciated!

 

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[Reed Lukens]

You should start with the GPAA because they have a lot of claims in every direction from where you are. They have some really good claims up in the hills and then also some that have been worked to death. But there are a ton of great people who you will meet and it is a good place to start.

 

[SchoolOfHardRocks]

Thanks Reed, I definitley value your input.. I'll start looking into GPAA now.

 

[Reed Lukens]

We're always down there at Bass Pro and then the grand kids are in Turlock. The family came up here from Aqua Fria a few generations ago. Hornitos is another good local area. There's good gold down there close to you.

 

[arizau]

Clubs, local independents and national (GPAA), give you directions to, maps and access to their claims when you join. I like the idea of a club local to the area you are interested in. No real need to socialize if you don't want to. Just follow their rules. Access to claims add a lot of options to where you can legally prospect and can give you clues as to areas where you may find other prospecting opportunities.

 

[QNCrazy]

SOHR, I belong to a club based in Stockton called the Delta Gold Diggers. You can find them on internet and FB. We meet the first wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Eagle's Hall in Stockton. It's a great group of people with several years experience in prospecting and treasure hunting. We have a monthly outing at one of the many club claims or public access areas. Come on down and join us, you wont be dissappointed. We have several newcomers every month. Once you become a "member in good standing", 3 meetings in a six month period, you can access the club claims on your own. I personally have found good color on their claims.

 

[goldenIrishman]

Look up the local GPAA chapter in your area and find out when and where they hold their meetings. Most chapters will allow you to go to a couple of meeting and in some cases an outing or two before you join. That will give you a chance to see if it is something you want to do or not. There are also some clubs that while affiliated with GPAA do not require you to join GPAA to be part of their group. So check into all the clubs you can find in your area and I'm pretty sure that you'll find one that is to your liking.

 

[dunc]

SOHR, I belong to a club based in Stockton called the Delta Gold Diggers. You can find them on internet and FB. We meet the first wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Eagle's Hall in Stockton. It's a great group of people with several years experience in prospecting and treasure hunting. We have a monthly outing at one of the many club claims or public access areas. Come on down and join us, you wont be dissappointed. We have several newcomers every month. Once you become a "member in good standing", 3 meetings in a six month period, you can access the club claims on your own. I personally have found good color on their claims.

I am coming to the meeting on the 7th. Just moved back to the Mother Lode from L.A. and am back at it.

 

[Hoser John]

Delta Gold Diggers rock,great NON PROFIT smaller local yokel clubs MUCH better always as why enrich rich executive types(not miners) as profit based GPAA is NOT same as days of old-John

 

[SchoolOfHardRocks]

Delta Gold Diggers rock,great NON PROFIT smaller local yokel clubs MUCH better always as why enrich rich executive types(not miners) as profit based GPAA is NOT same as days of old-John

Yes sir, I'll be attending the meeting next wednesday!