When it comes to public land elk hunting and over the counter elk tags in Colorado, a few overused phrases come to mind. "There were way too many people hunting in our unit." Or, "We saw a bunch of sign but no animals." Public land and over-the-counter hunting can be very frustrating if you aren't … Continue reading Tips For a Successful Elk Hunt in Colorado
I’m pleased to announce that our very first Rocky Mountain Prospector of the month is Randy Witham! I’ve had the pleasure of getting to prospect with Randy and also have him as a mentor. A very large portion of what I know about prospecting and mining, I’ve learned from Randy. Randy is a very prominent … Continue reading Rocky Mountain Prospector of the Month
If you’ve caught the gold bug, you’re probably searching the internet frantically trying to figure out what you need and how to get started. In this article we’ll discuss every thing you need to know in order to get out there and get you some gold! Most people end up going all out, spending tons … Continue reading Gold Prosecting 101
There are dozens of Paydirt sellers stationed all over the world. They range from eBay sellers to large businesses that have really made a name for themselves. For those of you that don’t know, "Paydirt" is a bag of gold concentrates (black sands/blonde sands and fine gold) that have been salted with various amounts of gold. … Continue reading The Truth About Paydirt
There are various ways to recover fine gold from black sand concentrates. The four primary methods or devices used are panning, Gold Wheels, Blue Bowls, and Miller Tables. They’re all effective to varying degrees but only one stands out on top. Here is a description of each method and its effectiveness. PANNING You can take an … Continue reading Miller Tables For The Win-Fine Gold Recovery Methods
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