Gold Panner's Guide to Idaho by Tom T.H. Bohmker
The Ultimate Guide to Idaho Gold Prospecting, Mining History & Public Gold Locations
Whether you're searching for placer gold in the Boise Basin, exploring the legendary goldfields of the Salmon River, or uncovering the rich mining history of the Idaho Panhandle, Gold Panner's Guide to Idaho by Tom T.H. Bohmker is one of the most comprehensive prospecting references available for the Gem State.
Written for both beginners and experienced prospectors, this detailed field guide combines practical gold panning techniques, gold geology, historic mining information, and extensive location data to help you plan successful prospecting trips throughout Idaho. The guide features approximately 200 pages, 80 detailed maps, including full-color fold-out maps, hundreds of gold-bearing locations, and even a complete reprint of the classic 1946 publication Gold in Idaho.
Perfect For
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Beginning gold prospectors
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Experienced prospectors
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Recreational gold panners
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Metal detectorists
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Placer miners
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Rockhounds
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Outdoor adventurers
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Idaho travelers
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Mining history enthusiasts
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Treasure hunters
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Prospecting clubs
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Geology students
What You'll Learn
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Where to find placer gold throughout Idaho
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Gold panning and sluicing techniques
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Basic gold geology
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How to locate lode and pocket gold
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Research strategies for finding productive prospecting areas
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Historic Idaho mining camps
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Famous Idaho nugget discoveries
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Idaho's mining history
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Planning successful prospecting adventures
Features
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Written by Tom T.H. Bohmker
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Approximately 200 pages
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80 detailed maps, including full-color fold-out maps
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Covers hundreds of gold prospecting locations
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Gold geology primer
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Gold panning and metal detecting techniques
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Historical mining stories and photographs
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Complete reprint of the classic 1946 reference Gold in Idaho
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Easy-to-follow format for field or home use
Benefits
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Discover productive public gold prospecting locations
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Learn proven techniques for recovering placer gold
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Understand Idaho's geology and historic gold districts
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Plan trips with confidence using detailed maps
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Improve your prospecting success through expert research strategies
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An excellent reference for both beginners and seasoned prospectors
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Idaho prospecting kit with:
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Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest
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Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
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Garrett Gold Panning Kit
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1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA
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Gold Classifier Screens
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Snuffer Bottle
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Gold Collection Vials
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Prospecting Pick
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Crevice Tool
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Handheld GPS
Specifications
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Title: Gold Panner's Guide to Idaho
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Author: Tom T.H. Bohmker
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Copyright: 2012
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Format: Paperback / Spiral-Bound (varies by printing)
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Length: Approximately 200 Pages
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Maps: 80 Detailed Maps (including Full-Color Fold-Out Maps)
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Language: English
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Subject: Idaho Gold Prospecting, Gold Geology & Mining History
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful prospecting starts with reliable information. Gold Panner's Guide to Idaho has become one of the premier references for Idaho prospectors by combining practical field techniques, detailed maps, mining history, and proven research methods into one easy-to-use guide. Whether you're planning your first trip to Idaho's famous goldfields or expanding your knowledge of the state's historic mining districts, this book is an essential addition to your prospecting library.
By Tom T.H. Bohmker Copyright 2012 200 pages, fold out full color maps. Contains history, how to pan and sluice, gold geology primer, information on how to pan and test lode and pocket gold, maps showing 100's of locations, stories about small time gold mining, and a complete reprinting of the 1946 classic reference work “Gold in Idaho”.
