Crystals and Herkimer Type Diamond Hunting Near Payson Arizona

Crystals and Herkimer Type Diamond Hunting Near Payson Arizona

This is a fun video about looking for and finding crystals near Payson and Diamond Rim which is a public collecting spot. Digging is only allowed from October 1 to February 28 each year so we were surface hunting this trip. We will be going back in October though! There are few places in the world to dig this type of crystal and Payson Arizona is one of them.
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40 Comments

  1. Outdoorwally on February 28, 2023 at 9:14 pm

    We went for real herkimers yesterday. Did well. Wish I could show you my collection

  2. Rick Messina on February 28, 2023 at 9:15 pm

    Oh my.. looks interesting what can be found. Thanks, guys….

  3. Smithsgold on February 28, 2023 at 9:15 pm

    good stuff

  4. Scott Pearce on February 28, 2023 at 9:17 pm

    Good to see you pair of kids enjoying time together 👍🏽👍🏽

  5. Tamara and Domenico on February 28, 2023 at 9:18 pm

    I always bring a garbage bag and as I go along I pic up other peoples trash. Its unbelievable to me the amount of trash slobs leave laying around. Sickening. I say a $10,000 fine (like in MA) would be a great start!

  6. Clayton County History Hound on February 28, 2023 at 9:18 pm

    Enjoyed watching. Great looking specimens. Looking forward to seeing your return when you can scratch a little deeper. Good luck, happy hunting and take care.

  7. Armando Dominguez on February 28, 2023 at 9:20 pm

    I know what you mean mr. Nugget shooter if you could please let the people know if they’re going to pack it in pack it out thank you and I appreciate you

  8. in likeflynn on February 28, 2023 at 9:21 pm

    Pricks leaving rubbish is what has shut us out of places here in Oz Bill.
    Wont be able to go anywhere soon

  9. Andy on February 28, 2023 at 9:22 pm

    Nice video . I love Arizona

  10. Topher Hoskins on February 28, 2023 at 9:22 pm

    Is it safe to get here in a car? The roads looked pretty smooth.

  11. Normdétection on February 28, 2023 at 9:24 pm

    Nice little treasure ! Thank!

  12. GS Prospecting on February 28, 2023 at 9:28 pm

    wow that’s was cool fam. something new for me. GOLD SQUAD OUT!!!

  13. Mobius Prolix on February 28, 2023 at 9:30 pm

    If you guys want to go around looking for mushrooms I would suggest getting up on the rim near Potato Lake. Even on the drive back to Blue Ridge Reservoir. Fantastic places to adventure during mushroom season.

    Cheers and good luck on your next adventures!

  14. I BRAKE FOR BEDROCK on February 28, 2023 at 9:30 pm

    Hell Bill,
    The way its going it will be 110 degrees up there in October ha ha …..I have found some mind blowing crystals there in the digging season. Nice area

  15. Michael Barry on February 28, 2023 at 9:30 pm

    Looks like you are enjoying your retirement, I’m 4yrs away from mine and I’m going to be just like you, keep em comimg

  16. 48th State Prospecting on February 28, 2023 at 9:30 pm

    Nothing better than the sound of wind in the pines I replayed that part 5 times can’t believe the digging season after November you could hardy scratch the ground there with a backhoe it would be frozen solid not to mention having to possibly move snow first. For those that do go to dig don’t forget to bring a screen just like gold classification makes it easier great video and finds thx for sharing see you in the next one 👍🏻👊🏻

  17. milesnn on February 28, 2023 at 9:35 pm

    Sweet adventure such a beautiful area awesome finds wow they will look sharp once you clean them up awesome thank you

  18. PAPAROUS whats in the dirt on February 28, 2023 at 9:37 pm

    It’s the same here go out in the woods and find loads of garbage and I remember when you never saw
    that, people use to clean up and take it with them.

  19. Rick Reimer on February 28, 2023 at 9:39 pm

    Very pretty Crystal’s! Thanks for taking us along!

  20. Everything Metal Detecting on February 28, 2023 at 9:39 pm

    I live 30 minutes from the Herkimer diamond mine here in New York state where the name "Herkimer diamond" originated.
    People say it’s a lot of fun doing it and it’s fairly cheap I’ve never tried it I’ve been wanting to get my wife to go and give it a try I think it might be fun! As much as I love finding gold here in New York state I’m not allowed to keep it belongs to the state! Don’t get me wrong I can find it but I have to turn it in to them! Millions and millions of acres of wilderness here in New York state with rivers everywhere to possibly find gold in but it’s hard to see the point in doing it.LOL
    Love the look on Tammy’s face when she found that crystal! Made me excited just watching her! LOL

  21. Chuck Gentles on February 28, 2023 at 9:41 pm

    Thanks Bill for another great video. Isn’t that area around Happy Jack? Nice collection you two have found and not even be able to dig. Thanks for sharing one of your adventures with us and taking us along.😎👍👍👌👌⛏⛏

  22. Lloyd Davidson on February 28, 2023 at 9:42 pm

    Great video Awesome area have a wonderful trip Bill & Tammy

  23. Doc Hunter on February 28, 2023 at 9:45 pm

    I DON’T UNDERSTAND THE CLOSURE REASON. "TO PROTECT WILDLIFE" WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN? BUT THEY AREN’T PLAYING ON THE FINES AND PENALTIES FOR SURE. STAY SAFE Y’ALL!

  24. troy hicks on February 28, 2023 at 9:47 pm

    Graph I picked up over 200 bags of garbage on blm land last year and this year is way worse !

  25. Richard Billin on February 28, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    Always enjoy watching your adventures hurry up 2021 so want to visit Arizona

  26. Tomoko's Enterprize on February 28, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    Good to see you up in the shade my friend. On our "crown lands" the fines run from $500 to $10,000 and up for littering. Hard to enforce though as our bush roads are extensive and their manpower is already stretched. Those stones are amazing.Certainly worth the effort.It’s always a treat to see you two my FRIEND. Take care now eh !

  27. Mark Treadway on February 28, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    Looks like fun, but I surely don’t understand the "digging season". I understand seasons for hunting, and in Alaska they have seasons for gold dredging to protect the salmon fisheries, but I don’t get it for digging crystals….

  28. Mike Furness on February 28, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    I can almost smell the Pines from here! Went out this morning just south of Mayer for about 4 hours 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. before the heat of the day pushed me out. No gold.

  29. wyproud1 on February 28, 2023 at 9:49 pm

    Great video

  30. Jerrett Featherston on February 28, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    I keep thinking of the trash, it has to be a sin of the soul, not to respect the land. It is my Second or third time to watch the video, the song “How a Great thou art” keeps coming to mind.

  31. Ma Wi on February 28, 2023 at 9:54 pm

    I’ve thought of going to the woods with an empty trailer bed just to bring trash back. That would make nugget shooting worthwhile. But nuggets are nicer.

  32. William Baker on February 28, 2023 at 9:57 pm

    Anytime you can get out and "scratch around" is still better than vegging out. Nice specimens.

  33. Kevin Hubbard on February 28, 2023 at 10:00 pm

    that would be cool , you two did good great vid

  34. Anthony Chacon on February 28, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    Crazy Bill!! Jus had a flash back to that place..me and my chick where there a week ago and love it!! Geodes,Jaspers and Crystal’s ….u get to talkin to the locals up there…they might even point you in the right direction for great spots to hound around!! I’ll definitely be back up after the first for more adventure up there!! I was jus as excited watching u 2 finding minerals!! Keep a Eye out there for Bigfoot!! 🤪⛏🤪🤪🤪⛏🤘🤘🤘🤘

  35. John Marlin on February 28, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    Great video Bill . Hurry up Monsoons !!

  36. STABBIN CABBIN COWBBOY on February 28, 2023 at 10:02 pm

    Yeapppp Times Have Changed NS
    “Lots of Trash Everywhere”
    Nice Big AZ Gems 💎 🧊🔮
    👍🏻🤠🇺🇸

  37. Dragonfly Digs on February 28, 2023 at 10:03 pm

    That place is cool! Love seeing the different places you go to! The crystals are beautiful! The tiny two sided one will make a beautiful necklace! Thanks for the adventure! Be safe and HH 🎧⛏

  38. David Carlisle on February 28, 2023 at 10:06 pm

    Nice hunt my friend 👍

  39. Lee Duncan on February 28, 2023 at 10:10 pm

    good show bill

  40. Ma Wi on February 28, 2023 at 10:11 pm

    You’re not real serious about gold as you are about enjoying your life. Makes you even better.

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