Prospecting & Detecting
Tips for Detecting Old Hydraulic Pits
October 2012 by Ray Mills
There are several counties around Shasta County that offer very good gold detecting. Many of these locations are old hydraulic pits. While detecting these old pits over the years I have come up with some ideas on how to go about hunting them.
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The Basics of Exploration Leases and Contracts—Part I
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California State and US National Panning Championships
Over 200 panners competed in this two-day event to decide who was the best of the best.
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