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How do i find good spots to go fossil hunting- and how on earth do i determine if a rock has a fossil within, or IS a fossil?
75millionyearsago posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
Mostly the title! I live in northern New Jersey- i’m aware that NJ used to be heavily submerged, and is host to many locations where you can find marine fossils such as ammonites, trilobites, and other small marine invertebrates- however, i have no clue as to how i can effectively search for and find fossils. I’ve gone to some dried river beds, dug in the banks, layered rock, and panned- but i realize that i dont quite know what i’m looking for. How do i determine if there is a fossil within a rock? How do i find good hunting locations? What are some of the key giveaways that a rock may contain a fossil or series of fossils? And how can i identify sedimentary rocks properly, so i know i’m looking at the right types?- 4 replies
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hello I am very new to fossil hunting I have only hunted about ten times so far but I am loving it. I have already found several different fossils. but none that are close to me so far. does any one know of any places near macon ga. with high potential or any tips in general for me. I have took my son with me for the first time a few days ago and he loved it. just any most knows or locations near my area because truly I know almost nothing about fossils the little that I do know so far has come from youtube.
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What part of the stream should I look for in order to find the most fossils?
Fossilian posted a topic in Questions & Answers
Hello, I am going fossil hunting in a stream called Big Brook in NJ. It's mostly a stream ankle high. So I was wondering where should I dig and sift to find the most fossils? Should I dig deep? Should I go where all the rocks are? Should I dig on land? Thanks.