Wyoprospector Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Just met Kevin Hoagland out here at Jack Ass Flats. He had a guy with an Ultra Light investigating a new claim out towards other GPAA Claims. He flew over the perspective site and took a video for possible ingress points. Kevin said it's much better to have a guy with eyes on the ground than using a drone as they have done in the past. I told Kevin it reminded me of the Gyro Copter guy from Road Warrior, he laughed and said he thought the same thing. Can't wait to get out to some new claims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertpilot Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) Why wait for GPAA? Just go out and stake your own. Edited October 25, 2018 by Desertpilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Yep, A birds eye view sure is handy but boots on the ground are needed for the hard bits. You wouldn't do much good with manned flights in mountainous stuff. Things get to squirrely in the thermals and drafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 There is absolutely ZERO benefit, practical, or positive result using a drone to prospect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMc Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 7 hours ago, Wyoprospector said: Just met Kevin Hoagland out here at Jack Ass Flats. He had a guy with an Ultra Light investigating a new claim out towards other GPAA Claims. He flew over the perspective site and took a video for possible ingress points. Kevin said it's much better to have a guy with eyes on the ground than using a drone as they have done in the past. I told Kevin it reminded me of the Gyro Copter guy from Road Warrior, he laughed and said he thought the same thing. Can't wait to get out to some new claims! C'mon, there's no gold on those claims! You said so yourself, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyoprospector Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 17 hours ago, BMc said: C'mon, there's no gold on those claims! You said so yourself, no? Sorry did I leave out that it is a not yet a claim, but an area that is promising and had a positive dowsing test. For what that's worth . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyoprospector Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 17 hours ago, adam said: There is absolutely ZERO benefit, practical, or positive result using a drone to prospect. They were using the aircraft to inspect the area for trails, roads etc. Claim isn't much good if no one can get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMc Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, Wyoprospector said: Sorry did I leave out that it is a not yet a claim, but an area that is promising and had a positive dowsing test. For what that's worth . Oh, a (potential), REAL claim! Cool. All funnin aside, it is pretty cool and always gratifying to witness a transitional spark of positivity where once none was apparent . . . Just a cautionary note though, if you hang out around Kevin very long, you may end up actually finding gold, maybe even on an existing claim no less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 20 minutes ago, Wyoprospector said: They were using the aircraft to inspect the area for trails, roads etc. Claim isn't much good if no one can get to it. If I were a serious prospector, I'd actually prefer a claim that's almost impossible to get to as opposed to one that's easy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyoprospector Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 59 minutes ago, Morlock said: If I were a serious prospector, I'd actually prefer a claim that's almost impossible to get to as opposed to one that's easy. Exactly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 ON CLUBS, if a club membership is used as intended "to further your education" it can be worth a bunch and was for me..... Don't care what club and we were all new once and getting into areas with gold to get the old grey matter bubbling and thirsting for more lead this old fool to mucho oro over near 30 years Once you figure out "WHY" you are there (club claim) it starts making sense...... READ!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 12:30 PM, Morlock said: If I were a serious prospector, I'd actually prefer a claim that's almost impossible to get to as opposed to one that's easy. I share a tough to get to claim with a buddy near Stanton. An ordinary 4x4 will not get you within a couple miles. Just wish there was gold there, lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Edge ... Question begs to be asked ... no gold? Why are you there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mike Furness said: Edge ... Question begs to be asked ... no gold? Why are you there? So far have found just enough to keep me frustrated.. Biggest piece maybe 1/10 of a gram. but yet its everywhere. Ive tested every little drainage, and they are numerous, from east to west and all but one hole contained gold. I haven't yet sampled the southern area of the claim but if I do find a pocket, well yippee kiyay! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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