The purpose of this thread is to help the newbies out there develop the skills and techniques required to locate sites independently. 5 years ago when I decided to get serious in this pursuit I realized that the only way to enjoy the steady diet of quality fossils I so desired would be to get out and do some prospecting. The following list is a general guideline. Perhaps other experienced collectors could weigh in with tips and techniques I may have omitted. 1. Buy the basic geo and paleo r