How about one of you meteorite guru's addressing this question of legality? Not only is it difficult to see through all of this hollywood fog but when you do ask the proper entity the answer might not be what you were expecting. BLM, dept of archeology, mining, the Smithsonian etc.. I suppose this is about money or just being plain old sneaky huh! One thing for sure, you had better not get caught in a known strewn field here in the U.S.
Then I see this meteorite hunter show on TV and they barely scratch the surface discussing the limitations of metal detecting or meteorite gathering here in the states. Even a hammer stone might be the property of the state, its freaking ridiculous.
If things keep up politically here in the great 48 then you'll be seeing me soon. Dont worry I'm one of the hard workers not the whiners:-)
Nice Video,looks like we kind like the same thing, If you really are into meteorites check out our new association (kansasmeteoriteassociation(dot)weebly(dot)com) we will have our new you tube channel up and running soon. I'll be subscribing as well. Keep the videos coming.
@Agremen Dont waste your money. I bought a 400 dollar detector 4 years ago then got caught using it on BLM public land and almost got arrested a few years back. Not only is digging illegal but collecting ANY artifact from public land is also illegal. These shows never mention this and always show people selling meteorites as if everyone is doing it...
Well, I'd be really careful "collecting". Astronomy is my hobby for over 20 years now and I have done my homework on this.
@Agremen I hope people here in the states make themselves aware before jumping into this seemingly mundane activity before they are deemed felon science and artifact robbers. I've read horror stories about people caught metal detecting, something you never hear about. I laugh each time I see a metal detector commercial because the only legal place to detect is right were everyone and his uncle detected and picked over yesterday.. like public parks and beaches, the rest is off limits.
@guitarplayer4real I agree:) but if i ever find some historic artifact i will report it for sure :)!Ive done research btw on it and if you ask permition to go on private places and they agree your fine!P.S sorry for my typo i am not english..
i wish i found a little chunk of meteorite... ive always wanted to own one. my backyard is all landfill i guess so when i was little me and my bro would dig up my lawn in search of gold and stuff like that. never found anything other than chunks of coal though. and a knife. and some bones... and 2 of my dogs puppies that died that my mom burried. lol
A buddy and I found a beach with pieces of graphite nodules laying only on part of the beach. They are starting to come up underneath, it seems, like I was suppose to find them. There are thousands of these pieces scattered that we haven't found yet. Of course we haven't a clue where this meteorite sits. It's not a very large area where the pieces are. These pieces I have are barely magnetic. Thanks for the great video!
Hi! NICE WORK! i've always wanted to be a meteorite hunter. My family purchased some land in Southern Colorado in the southern San Luis Valley on the boarder of New Mexico. I know a lot of meteorites have been found in the area. I was thinkin about buying some detection equipment. What devices do you use?
Check my website under meteorite Q&A and I talk about what type of equipment to use. This song and all of them are originals, written and performed by my nephew.
@meteorfright What about these collecting/ gathering laws? I have been over and over this... I see sites like yours then I begin asking the correct entities and they all tell me its fully illegal to detect, dig and /or collect any artifact from the ground.
Are all Dry Lake Beds a good canadate for meteorite hunting? Great Clips very inspiring. I collect all sorts of stones and just relocated from the Midwest to NV deserts and need a good fun hobby to get me outside.
woah, cool. so cool. i thought i found a meteorite a few months back. turned out to be iron smelting. bad times. really want to find the genuine article now though so i'll be staying tuned!
Most meteorites are worth from between $1 and $3 per gram. Thats almost $500 to $1500 per pound! However, those are the most common type. Some rare meteorites have been sold for $1000's per gram!
Hey Ruben! I too am interested in meteorites. How cool would it be to find one! Could you tell me how to find one (what areas are likely to hold them, how do you recognize them?) Please click reply at the bottom of this when you get the chance to answer so that I get an e-mail that you replied.Thanks for your time!P.S. great video!
Thanks for the comment! I'll be posting a video on or before Aug. 4th, 2007 that will show everyone for the first time how and where to find a meteorite. Then I'll post one new adventure every month or so that will also show step by step how to do this.
Meteorites are very rare, some even more so than diamonds or gold. Meteorite Hunters find meteorites by (1) Going to areas that are likely to hold meteorites. Then (2) By being able to recognize them. We are currently filming as much footage as we possibly can of real meteorite expeditions. If we get enough interest, some of the footage may be used in a "How to Hunt Meteorites" video. If not, then the footage may find its way onto You Tube or TV or my website or ?
I had some issues with my skin a few months back. It seems that my skin had become very sensitive with all of the sun exposure that I recieved from years of meteorite hunting. However, thanks to my dermatologist
How about one of you meteorite guru's addressing this question of legality? Not only is it difficult to see through all of this hollywood fog but when you do ask the proper entity the answer might not be what you were expecting. BLM, dept of archeology, mining, the Smithsonian etc.. I suppose this is about money or just being plain old sneaky huh! One thing for sure, you had better not get caught in a known strewn field here in the U.S.
guitarplayer4real 2 months ago
Then I see this meteorite hunter show on TV and they barely scratch the surface discussing the limitations of metal detecting or meteorite gathering here in the states. Even a hammer stone might be the property of the state, its freaking ridiculous.
If things keep up politically here in the great 48 then you'll be seeing me soon. Dont worry I'm one of the hard workers not the whiners:-)
guitarplayer4real 2 months ago
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Nice Video,looks like we kind like the same thing, If you really are into meteorites check out our new association (kansasmeteoriteassociation(dot)weebly(dot)com) we will have our new you tube channel up and running soon. I'll be subscribing as well. Keep the videos coming.
Doug
dougmyersinc 1 year ago
but seriouslly a metal detector wouldnt help?
Agremen 1 year ago
@Agremen Dont waste your money. I bought a 400 dollar detector 4 years ago then got caught using it on BLM public land and almost got arrested a few years back. Not only is digging illegal but collecting ANY artifact from public land is also illegal. These shows never mention this and always show people selling meteorites as if everyone is doing it...
Well, I'd be really careful "collecting". Astronomy is my hobby for over 20 years now and I have done my homework on this.
guitarplayer4real 2 months ago
@guitarplayer4real IDk if the laws are different in canada but in 2 years of public digging ive never got arrested!
Agremen 2 months ago
@Agremen I hope people here in the states make themselves aware before jumping into this seemingly mundane activity before they are deemed felon science and artifact robbers. I've read horror stories about people caught metal detecting, something you never hear about. I laugh each time I see a metal detector commercial because the only legal place to detect is right were everyone and his uncle detected and picked over yesterday.. like public parks and beaches, the rest is off limits.
guitarplayer4real 2 months ago
@guitarplayer4real I agree:) but if i ever find some historic artifact i will report it for sure :)!Ive done research btw on it and if you ask permition to go on private places and they agree your fine!P.S sorry for my typo i am not english..
Agremen 2 months ago
i wish i found a little chunk of meteorite... ive always wanted to own one. my backyard is all landfill i guess so when i was little me and my bro would dig up my lawn in search of gold and stuff like that. never found anything other than chunks of coal though. and a knife. and some bones... and 2 of my dogs puppies that died that my mom burried. lol
blackestskyline 1 year ago
i found 2 meteorites. Big one. big as LD-13
shti1423 2 years ago
Kudos to you Ruben! You show the beauty of meteorites.
Highly enjoyable video. Greg in Wisconsin
stardustme 2 years ago
holding something in ur hand not from this world is a pretty awesome feeling.great vid !
Manewalis 3 years ago 4
A buddy and I found a beach with pieces of graphite nodules laying only on part of the beach. They are starting to come up underneath, it seems, like I was suppose to find them. There are thousands of these pieces scattered that we haven't found yet. Of course we haven't a clue where this meteorite sits. It's not a very large area where the pieces are. These pieces I have are barely magnetic. Thanks for the great video!
spiritprofessor 3 years ago
I once saw the neon pink dome of a smoldering meteorite a hundred yards away from the highway but my chickenshit brother didn't want to stop the car.
gnostiteauton 3 years ago
good vid
stinam481 4 years ago
Great vid!
YSITU 4 years ago
Hi! NICE WORK! i've always wanted to be a meteorite hunter. My family purchased some land in Southern Colorado in the southern San Luis Valley on the boarder of New Mexico. I know a lot of meteorites have been found in the area. I was thinkin about buying some detection equipment. What devices do you use?
PS Whats the first song in this video?
Xhell420 4 years ago
Hi,
Check my website under meteorite Q&A and I talk about what type of equipment to use. This song and all of them are originals, written and performed by my nephew.
meteorfright 4 years ago
@meteorfright What about these collecting/ gathering laws? I have been over and over this... I see sites like yours then I begin asking the correct entities and they all tell me its fully illegal to detect, dig and /or collect any artifact from the ground.
How do you get away with this?
guitarplayer4real 2 months ago
So, have you found a meteorite with some unidentified Minerals?
Legoklas 4 years ago
Yes,
Pretty much all dry lake beds have a chance of holding meteorites.
meteorfright 4 years ago
Are all Dry Lake Beds a good canadate for meteorite hunting? Great Clips very inspiring. I collect all sorts of stones and just relocated from the Midwest to NV deserts and need a good fun hobby to get me outside.
duginthedesert 4 years ago
man i'd love to have one of those rocks!!!! some real neat looking ones!!!!
phantomzone27 4 years ago
woah, cool. so cool. i thought i found a meteorite a few months back. turned out to be iron smelting. bad times. really want to find the genuine article now though so i'll be staying tuned!
machzal 4 years ago
Meteorites are purchased by, Museums, Universities, and Private Collectors to name a few. Just search meteorite on ebay and see.
meteorfright 4 years ago
Most meteorites are worth from between $1 and $3 per gram. Thats almost $500 to $1500 per pound! However, those are the most common type. Some rare meteorites have been sold for $1000's per gram!
meteorfright 4 years ago
Hey Ruben! I too am interested in meteorites. How cool would it be to find one! Could you tell me how to find one (what areas are likely to hold them, how do you recognize them?) Please click reply at the bottom of this when you get the chance to answer so that I get an e-mail that you replied.Thanks for your time!P.S. great video!
mrps21994 4 years ago
Hi,
Thanks for the comment! I'll be posting a video on or before Aug. 4th, 2007 that will show everyone for the first time how and where to find a meteorite. Then I'll post one new adventure every month or so that will also show step by step how to do this.
meteorfright 4 years ago
thanks!:)
mrps21994 4 years ago
Hi all,
Meteorites are very rare, some even more so than diamonds or gold. Meteorite Hunters find meteorites by (1) Going to areas that are likely to hold meteorites. Then (2) By being able to recognize them. We are currently filming as much footage as we possibly can of real meteorite expeditions. If we get enough interest, some of the footage may be used in a "How to Hunt Meteorites" video. If not, then the footage may find its way onto You Tube or TV or my website or ?
meteorfright 4 years ago
I have been interested in meteorites in a long time. It is amazing to me that you have found thousands. Where can I get one of these videos?
k3llyramos 4 years ago
were can meteorites be found ?
spandyclayton 4 years ago
Great video!
MrUniversus 4 years ago
Yes I'd be interested in your video. I've done some hunting myself!
fslcpapat 4 years ago
Hi, where do you hunt?
meteorfright 4 years ago
Hey Ruben Good youtube video !Sorry to hear no more day time hunting !
dwheadstone
dwheadstone 4 years ago
Hi,
I had some issues with my skin a few months back. It seems that my skin had become very sensitive with all of the sun exposure that I recieved from years of meteorite hunting. However, thanks to my dermatologist
I'm back to 100% healthy.
meteorfright 4 years ago