Best time of year to prospect

[sammytheseal]

Hey guys. Just starting out and I live in aus. Wondering if time of year has an impact on my findings. Is it hard to pi k stuff up in moist ground?

 

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[63bkpkr]

Weather to or whether not to

The best time of year to prospect is when you make the time to do it. There has to be a desire there!

So I take it aus means Australia? Here in the U.S. the right time should not be too hot or too cold, NO snow on the ground, the river/stream/creek/crik not too high or fast. Heavy rains or "rainy season period" are less comfortable to be out in, to down right ugly to be out in. Though some rain is ok. Mud, go home IF you can get through it to go home otherwise, just sit it out unless it is just going to continue/get worse and then you gotta get out regardless.

Knowing the weather and keeping updated on what the weather is going to do or not do is part of knowing the right time to go prospecting. This varies from location to continent but it remains a truism. Then being prepared for the expected weather is crucial. If you are out when it is close to a change of seasons then you must somehow be prepared for both seasons so, dealing with only one season at a time is a good thing IF it works for you. There may be a better time of year to go as some animals may not be out yet? There may be a better time of year to go out as the weather is milder, kinder and easier to deal with?

So as you can see the answer I am giving is not a direct answer as I feel it depends on several related elements some of which might not apply to Aus.

Welcome to Tnet, plan ahead about what you are going to do, learn from those who already understand prospecting in your area, any clubs there? Best of Success....................63bkpkr

From what I've seen of prospecting in Aus. the ground is hard as rock so it might actually be easier when it is wet but not real wet?

 

[Hard Prospector]

Some have said detecting over slightly damp soil(not wet or soaked) can increase depth and sensitivity when searching for small gold, this subject might make for a good thread.

 

[Hoser John]

After the rains--before the heat sets in and turns the ground into hard rock making it miserable to dig. Around damp creek sides all the time,but rattlers luv it there also so err on the side a caution-John

 

[Steve Herschbach]

I prospect whenever the ground is not frozen!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Hey guys. Just starting out and I live in aus. Wondering if time of year has an impact on my findings. Is it hard to pi k stuff up in moist ground?

I think it is a lot easier in most ground. - Good Luck!

 

[vpnavy]

The best time of the year for me is whenever I can get out sammy!

 

[sammytheseal]

Thanks peeps. I'm super keen. Had a detector for a week now Nd every nite iv been throwing stuff around the yard trying to have it spot on. I can't wait to get out there

 

[killian110]

Anytime. Even a bad day propecting beats a good day at work.

 

[goldentruth]

It's funny. 3 weeks ago we had rain and the cold still hurt your fingers, Now here in North California in past old 49'er area it has heated up. Yesterday it was 107 today it's 111 temp! I'm sweatin in my boots just going outside and the sun heats up till 8PM-Dusk. Looks like early hunting till it gets hot then I'll throw myself in the creek, lol