Re: How to find arrowheads?
[Re: Billkil1187]
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02/04/18 06:25 PM
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I am no expert but I have found a few hundred here in Pa. I look for farm fields after they have been plowed and discded if possible or wait until the crops are sprouted. Search after a really good rain. I start by finding fields somewhat close to major streams or small rivers. Look for where the springs or small creeks flow into those bigger streams. Once you find that look for the highest ground that is dry and well drained. That’s where they would camp. Spring flows for drinking water bigger stream for transportation and fishing. Look on the ground for rocks and stones that look out of place or odd color. Look for anything. They usually are not just fully laying around on top. Sometimes it’s just and edge or a tip sticking out. Also look for river stones or larger stones that just don’t look right. They may be hammer stones, axes, scrapers etc. I sometimes find them just laying right on top. Unfortunately most of my best areas are housing developments now. Shame. Hope it helps just what I have found that works
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Re: How to find arrowheads?
[Re: Billkil1187]
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02/04/18 07:16 PM
02/04/18 07:16 PM
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coonlove
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High ground near streams or rivers. Learn what to look for at museums or online. Learn what flint sources are in your area and what they look like. Also other cultural remains. If you have sandy knobs in fields go on a day that the wind is blowing or just after. In good areas expect some competition. I'm a slow typer and it looks like the above post are covering the same stuff. Keep track of what you find by location. I have found broken points and then later found the other half.
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Re: How to find arrowheads?
[Re: Billkil1187]
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02/04/18 07:19 PM
02/04/18 07:19 PM
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Get permission first. Dont trespass. In Ga, artifacts are the property of the landowner. Dont steal.
Remember that in most states removing artifacts from public land is illegal.
Last edited by Swamp Wolf; 02/04/18 07:20 PM.
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Re: How to find arrowheads?
[Re: Billkil1187]
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02/04/18 07:20 PM
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coonlove
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There's a guy from New York on You tube Paleoman 52, watch a couple of his videos for material that may be similar to your area. Have fun and don't make it work.
"I'm the paterfamilias"
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Re: How to find arrowheads?
[Re: Billkil1187]
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02/05/18 09:55 AM
02/05/18 09:55 AM
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Swamp,
Enjoy seeing you're "keen eye" for artifacts!
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Re: How to find arrowheads?
[Re: Billkil1187]
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02/05/18 10:04 AM
02/05/18 10:04 AM
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coydog2
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May I ask then if there is flint like stones around your area then there is a good chance of finding arrowheads then if I understand this right.
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