Ryan123 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Anyone ever do any prospecting in the White Tank's? It's close to my house and I had some success there back in 2012 when I lived in the West Valley. Thinking about doing some metal detecting out there. Not a lot if info on the white tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm sure your state mining or geology dept has plenty of information in that area. I would contact them. Check online also and see what's there. You might be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowPoint Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I know that this may seem insignificant, but White Tanks WHERE???? Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Alaska, Antarctica, etc., etc., etc???????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Yes the White Tanks in AZ do have gold and Mike C. has found some beautiful specimens, but man in the last 15 years or so everybody and their brother has been out there shooting making detecting a nightmare especially around the old mines. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowPoint Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, Bill Southern said: Yes the White Tanks in AZ do have gold and Mike C. has found some beautiful specimens, but man in the last 15 years or so everybody and their brother has been out there shooting making detecting a nightmare especially around the old mines. Yea Bill, that just Gaul's me when you find a good spot and you end up coming home with a pocket full of lead and shrapnel due to these Frigg'n-shooters who could care less ( sometimes referred to as a "Cowboy-mentality") about how much they are filling the hills and washes full of lead and brass. They are obviously not detectorists otherwise they would be going to a shooting range that is designed for such. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomleft Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Can u metal detect In side the regional park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 5:47 PM, tomleft said: Can u metal detect In side the regional park? Again ... Have to ask the obvious ... what regional park? Each are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) On 7/17/2017 at 2:47 PM, tomleft said: Can u metal detect In side the regional park? CAll the COunty of Maricopa and ask them http://www.maricopa.gov/ http://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/white-tank-mountain-regional-park/ Edited July 19, 2017 by weaver hillbille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I know that many Arizona State Parks like Lake Pleasant do not allow detecting or at least didn't use to..... Best to check like everyone says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) Welcome to YUPPY TOWN! http://www.maricopacountyparks.net/faq/#is-metal-detecting-recreational-prospecting-allowe Edited July 19, 2017 by homefire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomleft Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 lol looks like a no no thanks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisski Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 The White tanks is Maricopa is a mixture of just about every type of land there is. I'd start by looking at this website https://land.az.gov/ to determine who manages the land you want to go to. The BLM land would be the easiest to prospect, IF NOT CLAIMED. Maricopa mining recordings are available electronically, but are not easily organized by section, township, and range, and once you find the one you want, the county charges a dollar to view the unofficial PDF. Not easy to find if the land is claimed, but Land Matters is the best resource I've found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 10 hours ago, homefire said: Welcome to YUPPY TOWN! http://www.maricopacountyparks.net/faq/#is-metal-detecting-recreational-prospecting-allowe "Q: Is metal detecting / recreational prospecting allowed in any of the County parks? A: Metal detecting is allowed in the parks; however, you may not stray off of the trails or dig/remove anything from the parks. Straying off trail, and removing items from any of the parks violates Park Rules R-109 and R-118." So why even allow metal detecting and prospecting at all if you can't remove anything from the park , as always the land of California makes no sense at all!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Just now, Au Seeker said: "Q: Is metal detecting / recreational prospecting allowed in any of the County parks? A: Metal detecting is allowed in the parks; however, you may not stray off of the trails or dig/remove anything from the parks. Straying off trail, and removing items from any of the parks violates Park Rules R-109 and R-118." So why even allow metal detecting and prospecting at all if you can't remove anything from the park , as always the land of California makes no sense at all!!! LOL, Yea you like that ? But they let you detect. Like the Forest Peeps. You Can't Dig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 3 hours ago, homefire said: LOL, Yea you like that ? But they let you detect. Like the Forest Peeps. You Can't Dig. I "Liked" you posting the info/link, not the info in itself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Forest people get REALLY PEE PEE Hearted catching you messing with the Floral and Fauna . You can dig to china in the creeks and washes as long as you don't dig into the banks. Anything else requires permits for the permit in order to get the permit to be permitted. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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