newbie in idaho

[Boarder14]

I just started prospecting and have some equipment. I was wondering what the best way to find an open claim was. I tried the LR2000 and it doesn't seem to be working for me. also went and paid for goldmaps but I hear that isn't the most accurate. Thanks for any help you can give.

Always looking for new people to go with because I usually head out alone and that's no fun. ive got pans, a folding sluice even just bought a two inch dredge and dessert fox. I would love to meet up with people.

 

[Sample Pan Dan]

Welcome to TNet and good luck

 

[Jeff95531]

Welcome Boarder15! There are a few fellow prospectors in Idaho. A lot of the regulars here are out doing what we are reading about here. Here is something to keep you busy till they get back on the board. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/metal-detecting-gold/69-bedrock-gold-mysteries.html

 

[Doitlaynstyle]

First off WELCOME!!!! And second I am in Meridian and I can offer some help and recommend that you check out and join both the IGPA and the NGPAA because their claims are gold bearing and it makes life easier being under the blanket of a group when you are starting out. See me and my pardner in action at Gold sluicebox progression - YouTube

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome aboard from the great state of Pennsylvania (USA).

You might consider browsing Sub-Forums: Idaho for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[Rob in KS]

Welcome to T-Net. There is a lot to learn here.
If I was even CLOSE to Idaho, I know who I'd want to go out with....that guy layn on his bike!! He finds gold !!

 

[Doitlaynstyle]

Welcome to T-Net. There is a lot to learn here.
If I was even CLOSE to Idaho, I know who I'd want to go out with....that guy layn on his bike!! He finds gold !!

Thanks Rob! If you ever make it out this way even in winter we can go out and find you some too!

 

[Boarder14]

Ya I've been looking at IGPA and think I will be joining shortly. I just wanna go out and learn the ropes with someone who knows what they are doing. I don't mind doing grunt work I just need to figure out what i'm doing. Youtube will only teach you so much before you gotta get out and do it.

 

[Doitlaynstyle]

Good call. Start with the nampa gpaa and go on the club outings after the monthly meetings. Good way to learn allot and go out with experienced folks.

 

[Sample Pan Dan]

Good call. Start with the nampa gpaa and go on the club outings after the monthly meetings. Good way to learn allot and go out with experienced folks.

And wether it be club or not, the first "old timer" you come across and y'all get along.... Latch on, he has tricks to teach you :-)

 

[Boarder14]

how often do they have outtings?

 

[Rob in KS]

Thanks Rob! If you ever make it out this way even in winter we can go out and find you some too!

It's sure tempting, especially today, it was 100 degrees and really humid (65dew point)
A front came thru and it's completely calm. I'm sitting here just dripping with sweat.

 

[Doitlaynstyle]

how often do they have outtings?

Once a month and it's usually a different claim each month so you can get accustomed to each. Your not supposed to go to them on your own without buying the "book" but it's only 30 bucks so all in all its not a bad deal. I'll be happy to show you where we are working if you buy the book. We actually are taking a week long trip up there starting this upcoming Tuesday.

 

[Boarder14]

thanks all for the help!