Gold prospecting on the Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) in Yuma is a complex issue due to its primary purpose as a military training range.
While portions of the BMGR are open for public recreation, there are significant restrictions and dangers to be aware of.Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know: (more…)
In this video, we are on a private gold claim just north of the city of Yuma Arizona. Besides using some of the world’s best gold detectors, the gold prospectors are also using drywashers, gold trommels and recirculating sluices.
Gold nuggets were found with the detectors, a good-sized picker was found sluicing and lots of fine gold was found drywashing. (more…)
March 2020 Yuma Arizona gold prospecting trip.
Using a high tech GPS drone to save time on gold prospecting trips.
This video was made in early March around Yuma Arizona. This weekend the daytime temperatures were in the upper 70s and dropping down to about 50° in the evening. It’s really a great time to get out to the desert and prospect for gold. (more…)