JJZDAUGHTER Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Wanting to go nugget hunting somewhere around phx area.Anyone know of any good areas not to far from phx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hi Amanda,Best bet is to join a club like GPAA or Roadrunner Prospecting Club to get access to areas to hunt when learning the ropes so to speak. Many areas well known like Rich Hill etc. are almost completely under claim making hunting near impossible without a club membership. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisski Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Those clubs have monthly meetings that will help you learn the ropes. They also have outings where you can get hands on learning. I know the GPAA has quite a few claims that no matter what area of the valley you're in, there's a claim within a day trip. GPAA has access to claims across the country, and Roadrunners is local to AZ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJZDAUGHTER Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks guys for the info..I was thinking that myself.I'll check into it.. Again thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newriverblake Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I like dredging the C.A.P. where it crosses the I 17 north of Happy Valley rd. My partner and I have done good there you should check it out ?. Or maybe the Roadrunner prospecting club might be better. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I like dredging the C.A.P. where it crosses the I 17 north of Happy Valley rd. My partner and I have done good there you should check it out . Or maybe the Roadrunner prospecting club might be better. Lol.Dork! you let the secret out! JezTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulder dash Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Come to the outing in gold basin in a few weeks. Good people, good laughs, great food. Oops it is a 4 hour drive from phx but maybe catch a ride. Are you a seasoned miner or a newbee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdigger Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Big plus on the outing , more info and lots of help and advice plus great friend to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampstomper Al Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Four hours away is a no-brainer to me..If I stopped to pick up Skip first n then we hauled it straight through we could be therein just over two days.. Well, just over for me, just under for Skip.. If I was that close I'dalready have 20 lbs of brisket waitin' to be smoked n pulled for BBQ..You should go if at all possible, JJZD..Swamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 For those of you that knew good ol' JJ (John Stanwix) this is his daughter and yep she has decided to try what her dad loved so much.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJZDAUGHTER Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks everyone for you help..I'm new at all this but I think I'll really enjoy it and the people I'll meet along the way....;). Like Bill he's been there for me since my father passed away....I Love ya bill southern... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulder dash Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Because you're a girl and I think girls who detect are awesome. I strongly recommend investing in the 20 year old vlf detector the fisher gold bug 2. Importantly get a few lessons. See you at the outing !!! A few of us are union approved gold bug 2 field instructors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJZDAUGHTER Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 I went to table mesa yesterday and used lobo supertraq metal detector.But only found metal caps and some old ring to a metal pipe..they have everything blocked off with trespassing signs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJZDAUGHTER Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 For those of you that knew good ol' JJ (John Stanwix) this is his daughter and yep she has decided to try what her dad loved so much....;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Z Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I went to table mesa yesterday and used lobo supertraq metal detector.But only found metal caps and some old ring to a metal pipe..they have everything blocked off with trespassing signsI go to Table Mesa all the time and all the GPAA Abby claims are accessible from there you just need to know how to get to them.... The blocked off areas are state owned land there which is in the beginning. After thet it's all BLM Land and wide open. Basically follow table mesa rd on the west side of I-17 and at the third left you can make there is a small sign that says to turn left for the "OHV Staging Area" (Nice clean bathrooms there if needed) go past that and at the top of the first hill on the left is a good place to start...... There are many places to go and GPAA Claims are not far past that on the other side of the Aqua Fria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJZDAUGHTER Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 I go to Table Mesa all the time and all the GPAA Abby claims are accessible from there you just need to know how to get to them.... The blocked off areas are state owned land there which is in the beginning. After thet it's all BLM Land and wide open. Basically follow table mesa rd on the west side of I-17 and at the third left you can make there is a small sign that says to turn left for the "OHV Staging Area" (Nice clean bathrooms there if needed) go past that and at the top of the first hill on the left is a good place to start...... There are many places to go and GPAA Claims are not far past that on the other side of the Aqua FriaHave you found anything there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Z Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Very little..... Maybe .$.50 worth but both times was in the same wash about 1/4 mile apart but i am still fairly new with a lot to learn....especially sampling first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujack Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Joe Z, the GPAA dropped those claims this Sept. It was do to not to many people using them and the owners of the claims died off. It is now open land unless someone else picked them up. The GPAA only kept Abracadabra 19 and 20. All Calamity claims are gone (open land). This according to GPAP Phoenix chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Z Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Joe Z, the GPAA dropped those claims this Sept. It was do to not to many people using them and the owners of the claims died off. It is now open land unless someone else picked them up. The GPAA only kept Abracadabra 19 and 20. All Calamity claims are gone (open land). This according to GPAP Phoenix chapter.Wow..... I'm glad you brought that to my attention and will need to look further into it as i live very close to this area..... I never see anybody prospecting these areas and just take a chance now with some small metal detecting being sure to stay off State Land which is a big no no. Thanks again for the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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