I'm a Newbie to all of this and have had one question that I have not been able to find an answer to. I understand that you might be reluctant to share some of this information so please feel free to share what you are comfortable with.

My wife and I are going to be pulling up stakes within the next year and plan to travel around to all of the claims, so thought I would ask. Forums Search Forum Search Advanced Search Topics Posts Unanswered Active Topics.

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Author Messages TROY STUTSMAN Greenhorn Posts: I would like to know if it is still possible to earn a living from prospecting. I would like to hear from those who are doing just that. Thanks for your time and help in this matter! May you always find color in your pan! With gold being as expensive as it is, it doesn't take much color to add up to a nice chunk of change Of course there are.

Some of these guys u see on claims with rv's do just that. Next time u see an old beat up rv, go talk to the person and they'll more than likely be more than helpful,and point u in the right direction for color. So, one can expect to be frustrated from time to time. Research is the key to prospecting.

Claim A does not have the same amount of gold as claim B. Even during the gold rushes, most people packed up there bags and went home broke. A lot of prospectors it's just a hobby. I wouldn't quit my day job just yet! But, i would and will once I find an area that I can find at least 2 oz's a week.

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Most of the miners I've met on the claims get about 5 grams a week. I'd be good with that. Then again, it's all about the person.

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Thanks for the reply and I agree with you whole-heartedly. I hope to hear from others living the lifestyle of a prospector. Have a great day! Yes you can but mining is like any other trade when you want to make money.

This is not college but some could be, mostly it is research and finding a good location and knowing how to develop and then extract gold from your mine. First things first though, you need to know your trade and how to handle or what to expect in finding, seasons, complying with regs and a very strong work ethic morning till night. What you are talking about is self employment and that means you need to be a self starter even when you do not have money or gold in your pocket.

Do not mean to be harsh, for me it is a lot of fun when I get out, but there have been a lot of disappointed people that thought it was a get rich quick scene and that it is not. It does allow independence and can mean a lot of good money but usually only decent living. One good tip I have learned, the easiest place to find gold is where it has already been found. Easiest to learn when you already know what kind of gold is in the area what form , easiest to learn when you surround yourself with people that become friends that know more about it than you.

GPAA is a great place to start for all of this, the chapters are a great place to accomplish most of the basic infrastructure until or when you decide to get your own claim and be on your own.

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Are People Still Able To Earn a Living From Prospecting? You are not authorized to post a reply. TROY STUTSMAN Greenhorn Posts: STEVEN REUSSER Greenhorn Posts: WALTER EASON Lost Dutchman Posts: If you notice an error in the Online Mining Guide or with claim information please add in the updated information into the online mining guide to inform other members.

Thank You Walter H.

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