Fossil Fish Collecting BONANZA from Fossil Safari in Wyoming! (Fossils of the Green River Formation)

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 2020
  • It's fossil fish. And even MORE fossil fish!
    We travel just north of Kemmerer, Wyoming to Fossil Safari (part of the Warfield Quarries) to collect the incredible fossils of the famous Green River Formation situated in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. Owner Rick Hebdon and quarry assistant George Putnam treat us to a fantastic day filled with fish fossils, fossil extraction techniques, and geological education that will thrill any fossil seeker.
    Collectors and museums all over the world proudly showcase the exquisitely preserved fossil flora and fauna from this jaw-dropping lagerstatte. Layers of hardened lime mud interspersed with volcanic ash contain millions upon millions of fossil fish, bats, lizards, birds, plants, crocodiles, snakes, and more.
    For more information about Fossil Safari (Warfield Quarries):
    www.fossilsafari.com/
    www.fossilsafari.com/warfield...
    To contact Rick Hebdon at Fossil Safari:
    warfosq@silverstar.com
    Phone: 307.883.2445
    Google Map Link to this incredible fossil location:
    bit.ly/2NLyCoA
    Printable map to Fossil Safari (Warfield Quarries):
    www.fossilsafari.com/pix/Map.pdf
    To contact George Putnam (Creative Creations - Fossil Preparation)
    821 So. Main Street, Kemmerer, WY 83101
    Phone: 307.877.3366
    Google Maps Link: bit.ly/3dNfxNm
    For more information about the Green River Formation:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_R...
    geology.com/articles/green-ri...
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Komentáře • 48

  • @saltymat2052
    @saltymat2052 Před rokem

    Awesome me and my dad are going to try and book a trip out there!

  • @pinebeltrelics8055
    @pinebeltrelics8055 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video Randy!!! Always enjoy watching your content and editing magic!!! Still waiting to see you guys!!! 👍

    • @rockhoundingusa8207
      @rockhoundingusa8207  Před 4 lety +1

      You guys are always so encouraging. Hopefully we will be down your way in August. Get those creeks and ridges ready.

  • @Gingerwalker.
    @Gingerwalker. Před 11 měsíci

    We are going there in less than 2 weeks. I am so stinking excited. Living in MN we have no fossils so this is a fulfillment of a life long dream for me.
    How much material do they let you keep and do they charge to cut down the slabs to make them into smaller sections? Any helpful tips or information is very much appreciated.
    Thanks for the great video.

  • @shullln
    @shullln Před 2 lety

    George is an Awesome guy. Very knowledgeable. It's only a 20 min detour on the trip from Jackson Hole to SLC if you plan it right.

  • @HeartbreakerRelics
    @HeartbreakerRelics Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic video as always Randy! This is now on my list of things to do. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @cvx2dog549
    @cvx2dog549 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the great video. This has been on the top of our bucket list. We’d better get there this year as life is short.

  • @goingaboutmyfathersbusines4359

    Looks like a lot of fun..great video..really enjoyed

  • @cooperwilliams9140
    @cooperwilliams9140 Před 3 lety

    Soooo sweet! I love the greenriver formation!

    • @rockhoundingusa8207
      @rockhoundingusa8207  Před 3 lety

      It is a phenomenal location. We can't wait to return to dig the famous 18-inch Layer at night.

  • @Yuditbaz
    @Yuditbaz Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing mother nature Ty. i share. much love all

  • @utahrockz3305
    @utahrockz3305 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video! Thank you!

  • @Eli-hs5sr
    @Eli-hs5sr Před 2 lety

    want to go here also

  • @JenniferTacbas
    @JenniferTacbas Před 4 lety

    Wow! What a cool place! Thanks for sharing.

  • @adventurearchaeology
    @adventurearchaeology Před 4 lety +1

    Looks like a fun place to visit! Ill have to put it on my list!

    • @rockhoundingusa8207
      @rockhoundingusa8207  Před 4 lety +1

      You will not be disappointed! Such a great location and great people.

  • @bodge6886
    @bodge6886 Před 3 lety

    That would make a fantastic family day out 👍

    • @rockhoundingusa8207
      @rockhoundingusa8207  Před 3 lety

      If the weather is good, you can't beat it! Lots of fish...and who doesn't love to take a hammer and split some rocks???

  • @robertevans8024
    @robertevans8024 Před 3 lety +2

    WOW, this is new to me. Fascinating ! I love this kind of nature/geology stuff. How old are these fossils ?

    • @rockhoundingusa8207
      @rockhoundingusa8207  Před 3 lety +1

      There is quite a range of ages. Google "Green River Formation" fossils. Thanks for dropping by!

    • @joseywilds3133
      @joseywilds3133 Před 3 lety

      35 million, 125 million years dude

  • @davidmurray9844
    @davidmurray9844 Před 3 lety

    Wow I love it, what is best time of year to go ???

  • @1planters
    @1planters Před 2 lety

    What do you think your percentage of success is. If you put a full day in it and work are you pretty much assured of coming home with some decent if not pristine samples

  • @AlexandrePinheiro-
    @AlexandrePinheiro- Před rokem

    What state USA?

  • @davidmurray9844
    @davidmurray9844 Před 3 lety

    I’m going can’t wait a bucket lister for sure, I wonder what time of year is best

  • @JenniferTacbas
    @JenniferTacbas Před 4 lety

    What do you do for a living...music recording or editing or something? I see that soundproofing...

    • @rockhoundingusa8207
      @rockhoundingusa8207  Před 4 lety +1

      I teach Digital Media (tv, video, film) at a technical school. I recorded that section in my office at home. I have the corner treated for audio recording.

    • @JenniferTacbas
      @JenniferTacbas Před 4 lety +1

      That is super cool! I thought it was a sound booth. I used to work for a International record label, so I knew you did something along those lines with all the acoustics/soundproofing. Just curious: What program do you use for video editing? I’m about to attempt to dabble in it. Thanks!

  • @lordkirbyray
    @lordkirbyray Před 4 lety

    SO WILD!

  • @lynnscott8286
    @lynnscott8286 Před 3 lety

    Why so many fish in one location?

    • @rockhoundingusa8207
      @rockhoundingusa8207  Před 3 lety

      It was likely a lake with nearby volcanic activity. This leads to many layers of fish.

  • @johndaut2838
    @johndaut2838 Před 3 lety

    The other quarry is cheaper $75 half day.

  • @peter990099
    @peter990099 Před 3 lety

    kind of sad that i live on the other side of the world, we have our own fish areas but the regulations round here make near impossible to hunt them unless you get special permission a long time in advance and the find rates are nothing like this

    • @rockhoundingusa8207
      @rockhoundingusa8207  Před 3 lety

      We are also seeing many new restrictions here in the USA, but I am thankful that owners of private property still have a broad set of privileges for digging/collecting. Thanks for commenting!

  • @STHFGDBY
    @STHFGDBY Před 3 lety

    It's very pricey me thinks. 30 dollars for just one hour. That would cause people to work fast and probably spoil good finds.

    • @rockhoundingusa8207
      @rockhoundingusa8207  Před 3 lety +2

      Many people travel from all over the world to spend the day there. The hourly or daily rate is very reasonable considering that these are world-class fossils from one of the most fossil-rich regions in the world. If someone is willing to pay for air-fare to reach it, anything under a $100 is a steal.

    • @STHFGDBY
      @STHFGDBY Před 3 lety

      @@rockhoundingusa8207 So clearly it's not about helping families to enjoy the experience of fossil hunting, clearly it's about making money. Nobody paid to put fossils into the earth, it's a natural phenomena and somebody's making vast amounts of money from it. There must be millions of these fossils in that ancient sea bed. Did you ever consider families that would enjoy this experience but cannot afford those prices. ?

  • @sforza209
    @sforza209 Před 4 měsíci

    Damn, these dudes are super super cringe. It hurts.

  • @user-cs4wn7kb5q
    @user-cs4wn7kb5q Před 2 lety

    Грубо, очень грубо, вандалы😔