Nevada state parks continually seeks ways to provide recreational opportunities. Follow the frontage road on the sw side of i80 until you turn right towards that range of mountains. We all decided to meet at rye patch and hunt for goldfor about a week on locationfrom 10 thru 17 may. I have several 20acre placer claims in section 8 of 32n 32e in rye patch.
Northern nevada gold prospecting metal detecting for nuggets. Rye patch, placerities, sawtooth, rabbit hole, and rosebud districts are the most productive for a prospector with a metal detector. The tamdc sponsors different events through out the year including a gathering of all the member clubs at the treasure expo and treasure hunt in a selected texas city. Nov 16, 2015 this video shows the recent metal detecting trip i made. Metal detecting competition hunt etiquette and integrity.
This page will list events of interest to metal detectorists, if you know of an event that should be listed on this page email me. All that attend can take part in a planned metal detector hunt for prizes, see demonstrations and get handson instruction, hear knowledgeable speakers, and practice the art of. Gold bug, gold bug pro farret at gold minelab eureka gold and so forth. I have an opportunity to buy some claims that have been locked in since the 60s and so am looking to sell a few of my section 8 claims to help pay for these moreexpensive. I am in rye patch area quite often, and there is quite a bit of land available to hunt out there. As the coil of a metal detector is moved back and forthkeep the coil to the soil. No restrictions on digging tools, sand scoops are ok. Our tours take groups to england, rural virginia, historic beaches, and the deep south. The annual rye patch nugget shoot attracts visitors from across the country and across generations who enjoy metal detecting in the great outdoors. Open hunt 2018 open hunt 2017 members hunt 2017 open hunt 2016 member hunt 2016 open hunt 2015 member hunt 2015 open hunt 2014 member hunt 20.
Gold is found where it has been found before and it has been found at rye patch before. Metal detecting rallies in the uk so no metal detecting rallies will appear on this page. My passion is metal detecting the warmer climate deserts of the southwest during the winter months in pursuit of gold nuggets and meteorites. The district can be reached by taking the rye patch exit off interstate 80.
The gentleman talking about finding the musket ball got me started in metal detecting in. The rye patch nugget shoot is a free metal detecting hunt put on by gpaa of northern nevada, reno detecting, and the nevada state parks department. May 2224, 2020 swath 32 nd annual hunt patriot games, richland wa. Bill owns some claims in the rye patch area of nevada, a wellknown gold area.
Well be in the blythe area on friday morning and willing to go up to quartzsite for an afternoon of nugget hunting. Metal detecting tips as we are going to rye patch this info should be of interest. For more information about rye patch state recreation area click here. Kids metal detector hunt rye patch state park river bend camp ground area. Whites electronics was lucky enough to attend the 2016 rye patch. D365 ultimate seeded club hunt tips detecting365 metal. Detecting on youtube detectorist spotlight 1 may 2018 admonish the metal.
Metal detecting tips as we are going to rye patch this. I highly recommend if you see claims for sale in rye patch especially. Held at mountain creek preserve, corner of nursery and hunter ferrell road. The act of competing between individuals using ones skill, ability and metal detectors to seek a prize or prizes. Presentation will be on pressed pennies by nina mcdonald. Perhaps the best known goldfield in the united states is the rye patch area near imlay. Register at treasurenet the original treasure hunting. If you would like your detecting event listed contact us. Clubs, hunts, and events friendly metal detecting forums. Mar 28, 2012 gold detectors available through ken walls about 15 minute drive from reno, nv. You pay a registration fee for the main events and often an extra fee for optional events. I have several 20acre placer claims in section 8 of 32n 32e in rye patch, nv right next to mt.
In 2018 we awarded 22 metal detectors, 61 gold coins, many other great prizes, and 5,954 silver coins were seeded in the hunt fields. The occasional lucky prospector can still find a gold nugget. Program director and hunt chairman are appointed by the officers. Rye patch, nv mining claim higrading gold prospectors. For those that metal detect and prospect in rye patch, nv, please. I was hunting with beaker my metal detector and rex my.
So we my group puts on the event as a group cancelled the event. Known for its famous chevron gold, a unique form of crsyalline gold nuggets, rye patch has been mined extensively over the past several decades. We are planning on holding a 2020 nugget shoot at rye patch state park next year. Austin metal detecting club veterans day open hunt. Hunt rules for ivhrra national treasure hunt all participants must abide by the metal detectors code of ethics city park detecting rules apply, fill all holes. Hunt fliers will be mailed out shortly after the february club meeting.
Ivhrra national treasure hunt metal detecting illinois. Metal detecting competition hunt etiquette and integrity update. The gold placers at rye patch, nevada are well known by gold prospectors who hunt with metal detectors. Midstate metal detector annual hunt july 26th 28th, 2019 23rd annual hunt, july 26, 27, and 28, 2019 location. Clubs, hunts, and events page 3 friendly metal detecting. Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing on a 22mile long reservoir created by a dam on the humboldt river. Home detecting on youtube beach metal detecting hunt its been days. The nearest motels are in lovelock and winnemucca respectively about 30 miles from park. Drywashing in areas of historic diggings will also produce some good gold. Bash competition hunt 2005 story 3 discovery of exquisite bronze statue story 4 upstate new york coin cache discovery story 5 metal detecting in large cents land again story 6 detecting with rodney in new york state story 7 detecting in russia. Competition metal detecting hunts are usually held in public parks, at ocean beaches and on privately held. Prizes such as silver coins are buried in the hunt field along with tokens redeemed later for mostly valuable prizes. Metal detecting, rock and gem hunting, relic hunting.
Geologists were on hand to talk about the formation of gold and silver in its natural form. The area is located west of the rye patch reservoir, about 45 miles north of lovelock in pershing county. More information about program scheduling may be obtained from either park staff or kiosks. Advanced detecting techniques detecting concepts 19 oct 2014 clark rickman. I called gerry mcmullen in boise, idaho and upgraded to the minelab gpx5000 and scheduled my 3day training session at rye patch, nv. Sep 15, 2018 the rye patch state recreation area, gpaa of northern nevada reno inc. In a competition event rules are necessary so that all participants in an event have an equal opportunity to seek the prize. Individuals with developmental andor physical limitations are invited to enjoy all of the recreational activities of nevada state parks. Hit a patch of weeds, and found an old penny patch with 2 large cents. But they are having a childrens detector hunt this september.
Most of all, i enjoy the hunt of metal detecting, sharing detector knowledge and helping other learn to become successful with their detectors. Metal detecting rallies have a page all of their own here. It will have literature for the location with directions, and will have hotel listing from the closest town. Rare claim in rye patch, nv gold prospectors association of. See more ideas about metal detecting, metal and metal detector. Cowtown treasure hunters club is a member of the texas association of metal detecting clubs. North east metal detecting this forum is for new and experienced treasure hunters, historians, collectors and prospectors to share experiences, photos, news, finds, make new friends, and to ask questions about the metal detecting and prospecting hobbies. I then pulled up gerrys metal detectors web site and read the article on how to become a successful nugget hunter and was sold. How to hunt for gold nuggets with a metal detector in nevada. The rye patch state recreational area, gpaa of northern nevada, and renal prospecting and detecting club. History hunts offers metal detecting tours in the united states and england. This video shows the recent metal detecting trip i made. Located a few miles west of rye patch reservoir and east of majuba. I have to admit, as i detect primarily to enjoy history, the.
Digging is strictly prohibited, except in beach areas edgewater beach, euclid beach, villa angela beach, huntington beach, perkins beach, wallace lake, and hinckley spillway area only, where metal detecting is permitted during the nonswimming season only from october 1 to may 15. Westcoasters famous rendezvous hunt riverside ca sept 28, 20 saturday rye patch nugget shoot. Gold detectors available through ken walls about 15 minute drive from reno, nv. Participants can participate in a planned detecting hunt from 10 am to 3 pm saturday. A prospectors expedition for gold nuggets in nevada. We provide guided small group metal detecting tours on wellresearched, historic, private properties though partnerships with landowners. Metal detecting vacations tours in the united kingdom. Be sure to bring your sunscreen, folding chairs, water, batteries, metal detectors, pin pointers, snake guards, hat, and a smile. Its a free event that attracts people from across the world and across.
These events can be comprised of one or two hunts or in some cases. The rye patch state recreation area, gpaa of northern nevada reno inc. Metal detecting tips as we are going to rye patch this info. May 21, 2016 bill owns some claims in the rye patch area of nevada, a wellknown gold area. The quartzsite metal detecting club super hunt is this saturday. Browse thousands of messages related to treasure hunting, archaeology, history, metal detecting, relic hunting, caches, sunken treasures, shipwrecks, buried treasures, gold prospecting and more. History hunts metal detecting tours, vero beach, florida.
Tom and lina larry hanging out 2016 100 acres nice and spread out mikestill metal detecting after the event 2016 crowd is gathering. Will be hosting the metal detecting event on september 27, 2014. While down at rye patch, i started noticing that most of the prospectors who were finding the large deep nuggets all seemed to be using minelab pulse induction. Section 8 is one of the most soughtafter sections in all of nevada. My passion is metal detecting the warmer climate deserts of the southwest during the winter months in. Considerable gold has been found here, often in nugget form, and easily found near the surface with metal detectors. If you would like to request additional support or accommodation, please call the park system headquarters at 775 6842793. The park also serves as a popular base camp for offroad vehicles, ghost town exploration and gold prospecting.
Yesterday, my wife jessica and i participated in our first club hunt, the annual middle tennessee metal detecting club picnic and hunt. Nevada state parks frequently asked questions state parks. Events posted on august 1, 2015 august 5, 2015 by prospectors. Location lehigh memorial park 1150 e walnut st oglesby, il 648. Charles garrett memorial metal detecting hunt calendar of. Fast track to become an active member of gpaa of northern nevada reno. In addition to going to the bureau of land management, you can visit the websites for the nevada bureau of mines and geology see resources.
Oct 19, 2014 d365 ultimate seeded club hunt tips advanced detecting techniques detecting concepts 19 oct 2014 clark rickman yesterday, my wife jessica and i participated in our first club hunt, the annual middle tennessee metal detecting club picnic and hunt. International coin shooters open treasure hunt sponsored by beaver county coinshooters august 24th, 20, industry, pa email. Our clients are taught the history of the lands and are able to choose from multiple properties. To be considered an active member of our corporation you will need to have attended 4 meetings within the preceding 12 months and maintain a 4 meeting attendance within a 12 month period. Metal detecting competition events hunts are usually sponsored by a metal detecting club or hosted by hobby related manufacturers and retail businesses. Five fun hunts, the gold hunt will feature a dos peso for every 2 entries. One of the best places in nevada to search for nuggets is rye patch state. Must be a club member to register and attend this hunt. Rye patch recreation area has plenty of camping spaces. Gold prospecting in nevada gold panning travel nevada.