Real artifact hunter.

[Momof3]

Well I was doing a bit more research on my new spot and it turns out someone who has written a pretty important book about their finds along this place lives ACROSS the street from where I park to go in..in my mind I know understand all the flint around the old road where I park and I was debating (before I knew) knocking on his door and asking him about the area!? Now what's a girl to do...assume it's been picked over!? He has thousands of artifacts.. Some paleo..(a site I've been trying to locate/ narrow down...

 

[justonemore]

Picked over? To some degree but he didn't find them all. Knock on the door, introduce yourself, share your enthusiasm and show him some of your finds. You might end up pleasantly surprised by what he may share in return. Knowledge, insight, where the best spots to look may be, what you may expect to find, what he has found. Some folks can sometimes be very generous with their time.

 

[david680]

Well I was doing a bit more research on my new spot and it turns out someone who has written a pretty important book about their finds along this place lives ACROSS the street from where I park to go in..in my mind I know understand all the flint around the old road where I park and I was debating (before I knew) knocking on his door and asking him about the area!? Now what's a girl to do...assume it's been picked over!? He has thousands of artifacts.. Some paleo..(a site I've been trying to locate/ narrow down...

Sounds to me that is exactly the one door you want to knock on.

 

[mwb76]

Knock and pick his brain and no site is ever hunted out

 

[austin]

Get the book , knock and ask him to please autograph it. Then ask your questions. Should work...

 

[Tnmountains]

Knowledge is power. Maybe they can help and mentor you some. I had many mentors and people help me. Good luck!

 

[ptsofnc]

All of the above.

 

[scruggs]

Much good advice above! Good luck!

 

[monsterrack]

Ask for a autograph, read his book and tell how much you love it, then tell him about how much you love artifacts and respect the native American culture. I bet after that he will spill a lot of knowledge about the area. Every one likes to be puffed up a little.

 

[rock]

Well I was doing a bit more research on my new spot and it turns out someone who has written a pretty important book about their finds along this place lives ACROSS the street from where I park to go in..in my mind I know understand all the flint around the old road where I park and I was debating (before I knew) knocking on his door and asking him about the area!? Now what's a girl to do...assume it's been picked over!? He has thousands of artifacts.. Some paleo..(a site I've been trying to locate/ narrow down...

Best thing I have found out is shut up and listen when he or she is talking. After they run out of breath and there is silence then ask a question or 2. Anybody with years of experience has a lot to say when they find out you are interested in their hobby. Then after all of your questions are answered (except the can I look) ask to see their collection. It might take a few trips but after they are comfortable with you and can call you by name ask if you can go look for your own. If you rush into the last question you may never get to have a look. I always try to bring a gift for them. One guy told me he loved apple fritters but his wife didnt want him to have them so I took him 2 dozen one day when she wasnt home. Everybody wants something and now I have permission to yet another property. I have many properties I am able to look on now. Good Luck and make sure you never leave a hole or trash.

 

[BosnMate]

And leave the gates as you find them.