The Nugget Shooter’s Field Guide

Are You a Gold Seeker?

When done correctly, metal detecting for gold nuggets can be one of the most effective ways to find more gold for the time and effort you put into the search. It can also dramatically improve your ability to locate new and previously overlooked gold deposits.

The Nugget Shooter’s Field Guide is designed for nugget hunters of all experience levels. Seasoned prospectors will gain additional knowledge, techniques, and strategies to sharpen their skills, while newer detectorists will build a strong foundation and gain an advantage by learning how to recognize the signs that lead to gold.

Packed with practical information and real-world experience, this field guide will help you better understand not only how to detect for gold, but where and why gold is likely to be found.

Topics Covered Include:

• Proven gold detecting tips and strategies
• Geology and its relationship to gold deposits
• Mass wasting and how it affects gold concentration
• Metal detectors, search coils, and essential gear
• Detecting and base camp safety, including stories from real events
• Sampling techniques and hydro-shocking
• Cleaning and preparing quartz and gold specimens

Featuring 170 full-color photographs with color-coded markers, The Nugget Shooter’s Field Guide makes it easier to recognize important geological features, understand gold movement, and apply proven techniques in the field.

Whether you're just beginning your journey or you're an experienced nugget hunter looking to improve your success, this guide provides the knowledge and strategies to help you find more gold, more consistently.