dsaavedra Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Hello, my name is Dave and I'm a new fossil hunter from Maryland, USA. I have always been interested in fossils, in fact - when I was a young kid I wanted to be a paleontologist when I grew up... that didn't quite pan out. I created this account in 2013 so something must have rekindled my interest at that time - but this is my first post. My interest has been yet again rekindled over the past month or two and I have developed an obsession with shark tooth hunting. I have been fossil hunting a total of 4 times in my adult life - all within the last month - and I've had some great finds including 2 megalodon teeth (well, one was a chubitensis I think). Shark tooth hunting has been just about all I can think about for the last month and I have done a lot of lurking on this site. I thought it was time I made my first post and introduced myself. None of my friends have an interest in fossil hunting so I thought I could meet some people with similar interests. If anyone is looking for a fossil hunting buddy in Maryland please reach out! I live close to the Calvert Cliffs and have 2 kayaks that I use to get from spot to spot - I'd love to go hunting with someone who has a little more experience. I'm planning to spend a lot of time on the beaches during the upcoming winter. My other primary interest is kayak fishing in the local area - I would be happy to trade some fishing knowledge/spots for fossil hunting knowledge/spots In my mind I see a lot of parallels between fishing and fossil hunting and it is no surprise why both appeal to me. Not too long ago I ran across this quote about fishing and it really resonated with me, I think it applies completely to fossil hunting too: "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope". Hopefully this is an acceptable introduction post, and thanks for reading. One of these days I'll try to put together a few trip reports so I can be a contributing member instead of just a lurker Thanks, Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawTooth Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Welcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Welcome. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Welcome from Illinois, belatedly. 1 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Welcome to the Forum. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaavedra Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! Look forward to meeting some local fossil hunters :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Welcome from South Carolina! Shark teeth is what got me hooked as well. Fin Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Hunter Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Welcome from Texas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilnut Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Welcome to the Forum. Are you aware of the Calvert Marine Museum in the Solomons. They have an excellent Fossil Club. You could meet some experienced fossil hunters there. Happy hunting to you. If I was younger (81) I would have taken you up on your offer. But my hunting days are over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 13 hours ago, dsaavedra said: One of these days I'll try to put together a few trip reports I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaavedra Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! 1 hour ago, fossilnut said: Welcome to the Forum. Are you aware of the Calvert Marine Museum in the Solomons. They have an excellent Fossil Club. You could meet some experienced fossil hunters there. Happy hunting to you. If I was younger (81) I would have taken you up on your offer. But my hunting days are over. Yes, I've been to the Calvert Marine Museum a few times over the years. Usually just as "something to do", but now that I have a real interest in sharks teeth I'd like to go again. It didn't occur to me that they'd have a fossil hunting club, thanks for the suggestion! Edited November 12, 2022 by dsaavedra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjfriend Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Welcome from Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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