notmeee Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hello all I have recently moved to Tucson from Reno NV. With the weather so nice here I have been getting itchy to get out and try some desert prospecting, but I don't know where to go. I would like to find a place to go that is fairly close, 30 miles or so. I have also searched for a local supply store with no luck yet. Most of my adventures have been in northern California. I would also enjoy tagging along with someone who is experienced in desert prospecting, as I only really know what gold looks like I don't know about the the many other treasures that the Tucson area has to offer. Any tips are greatly appreciated.Well off to the book show and hopefully a mineral shop or two. Thank you.Justin L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Hi Justin your best bet would be to join the Desert Gold Diggers DGD it will run you $35.00a year they claims fairly close to Tucson within 45 minutes. I don't know what your looking for as far as supplies go but you may have to make a trip to Phoenix. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmeee Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thank you way2cool for you reply, joining a group sounds like my best option. As for equipment I was looking for a place to find books and maps of the area specific to gold gem, and mineral hunting. I would also like to pick up a rock hammer and a glass vial, hopefully at a local mineral shop.Soon I will learn how it's done in the desert (lots of sun block and water to drink).Thank you again. Justin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burta Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hey Justin L, Call Wes Morey at 323-0071 he has every thing you need in his shop. Nice guy to boot. AL.C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmeee Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thank you very much Al, I am going to be in that part of town tomorrow anyway so that will work out great. I might head out to Oracle too if I get out of the house early enough, and don't run into any state trust land road blocks like today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 and don't run into any state trust land road blocks like today Were they looking for a permit or were the roads closed off? The permit is $15 - $20. Permit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmeee Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 The gate was open, they wanted a permit. $20 for the family not so bad considering my locations are going to be even more limited without it. Are there restrictions as to prospecting and mineral hunting on state trust land. The terms & conditions page has a short list of rules. Will I need any additional permits. Well Oracle will have to wait until tomorrow.Thank you Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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