Utubers

[PaleoSnow]

Exactly TomC. I have learned from my years of hunting that there are many variable factors each time i go. You have to learn what to look for and when. Sometimes the rockbars are completely silted over and you can only look for shapes, or sometimes in river rocks its color you look for, i look for edge work, serrations, anything knapped i flip, knowing they smallest glimmer out flint exposed, flipped up whole points, i always try and keep the sun to my face so not searching in shadows, look from different angles, and one of my biggest rules is to ALWAYS hunt on the way back! Ive unknowingly walked over so many artifacts on my initial search and found them as i was headed back wondering how id missed that! Its usually due to a bad angle that you miss them, or just happen to look in a different direction for a split second. I always try and cover my search area methodically too. Covering it all ill sometimes draw lines in dirt or sand to grid off where i left off or have been. And the most productive way ive found, and that has produced some of my best artifacts…..i try and go where nobody else wants to! That most “lazy” hunters just walk around, dont want to bend down, or get on their knees, or move a heavy log, dig under roots, crawl thru the limbs of a fallen tree, ect. Alot of places i go are easily accessible to anybody but ive come to learn that most casual hunters are lazy and just walking down the river bank casually hoping to find “dummies”. And i do find those as well and often in or right beside human tracks! U cant find them all!!! Human tracks don’t discourage me one bit, they tell me alot. Where they looked but more importantly where they didnt. And some just dont have an eye for them and walk past them as if were never there. But ive found that if you put in a little extra effort, go the extra mile, do a little grunt work, fight off the snakes or gators, think about what youre doing, and use the weather, sun, temperature, rain, ect to your advantage youll be far more productive as well as find the “good stuff” that you deserve! One of my best hunts was during hurricane Gustav during a torrential flood that exposed many artifacts. Not advising you hunt during hurricanes or storms, or anything but i was much younger and braver then, JUST much wiser now! Hopefully this helps someone. We all started somewhere and have learned so much through the years and we continue to learn with each outing and thats what i enjoy about this hobby. You cant find them all and youll never know it all. But you will continue to find more and you will always get wiser. Just be mindful of where you are, your surroundings, laws, hazards, and continue to have fun, safe, memorable outings with pictures and stories to share with the rest of us. Good luck

[Bullheadtee]

Their are a few that dont plant artifacts on their AquaChigger Gigmister Hoover boys you can usually spot a planted artifacts a mile away

[SurfaceHunter]

Yep

[B.Rubble]

Hawking Lithics?

[SurfaceHunter]

I'm watching one right now. Called Take it Easy. Wish I could find a hunting partner like that

[B.Rubble]

Arrowhead guy from central Indian?

[SurfaceHunter]

My wife makes fun of this one guy I like watching him cause he does a lot of creek walking. I'm sure you will recognize this. Thank you Great Spirit

[SurfaceHunter]

He is pretty good i did notice he got out of the last ditch pretty fast when he saw the cottonmouth lol.

[B.Rubble]

Yes I have watched their channel I like it also I watch commissioner Tom and Rocks Cousteau who hunt’s along the Ohio river he finds a lot of really nice artifacts and has a huge collection

[Kentucky point]

Mudstompers is a great channel, with two guys hunting the Ohio River in Kentucky and Indiana. They find what I call, the "everyday hunters finds". Crude, broken, honest pieces, but very once in a while they pull something neat out.

[tomclark]

The more you look the more you build up your brain's catalog..so when you see it, it will register. When you look you are scanning unless you are on all fours and that is often done and recommended hahaha. People looking for a classic perfect point may not see what is right in front of you. Your mind looks at colors, textures, lusters. BITS of artifacts. Materials. More often = More finds. Keep looking down. Be an expert for your local sites. Someone from the beaches will not see what you see in a gravel bar and you wouldn't see shell stuff on a site loaded with shell. Same with walking sites loaded with material and rocks. With that said I've said to myself more than once, "Today I find a plummet" and I did LOLOL!

[Hal Gorges]

I like Cousteau,

[B.Rubble]

I love to watch those guys

[flintguy]

I enjoy them as well. Hopefully he will get back out there soon. Haven't heard any updates.

[Havenhunter]

I’ve always enjoyed watching Seneca Relics. They’re honest hunters who nit only enjoy the hunt, they enjoy laughing with and at one another. Unfortunately one of them is battling leukemia and the hunting is on hold.