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

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

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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.fossilsafa...
www.fossilsafa...
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.fossilsafa...
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.o...
geology.com/ar...

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@HeartbreakerRelics 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rockhoundingusa8207 4 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to take you guys up there. We would have a BLAST!

@pinebeltrelics8055 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rockhoundingusa8207 4 жыл бұрын

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

@shullln 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@cvx2dog549 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@rockhoundingusa8207 4 жыл бұрын

It will be well worth it. Thanks for stopping by our channel.

@goingaboutmyfathersbusines4359 2 жыл бұрын

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

@adventurearchaeology 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rockhoundingusa8207 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Yuditbaz 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing mother nature Ty. i share. much love all

@rockhoundingusa8207 3 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you stopping by and the encouragement!

@saltymat2052 Жыл бұрын

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

@cooperwilliams9140 4 жыл бұрын

Soooo sweet! I love the greenriver formation!

@rockhoundingusa8207 4 жыл бұрын

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

@bodge6886 3 жыл бұрын

That would make a fantastic family day out 👍

@rockhoundingusa8207 3 жыл бұрын

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???

@Gingerwalker. Жыл бұрын

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.

@utahrockz3305 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you!

@Eli-hs5sr 2 жыл бұрын

want to go here also

@robertevans8024 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rockhoundingusa8207 3 жыл бұрын

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

@JenniferTacbas 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a cool place! Thanks for sharing.

@rockhoundingusa8207 4 жыл бұрын

I just wish it was about 1500 miles closer to my hometown.

@1planters 2 жыл бұрын

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

@davidmurray9844 3 жыл бұрын

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

@WyoCoyote 3 жыл бұрын

Probably around august or July

@davidmurray9844 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@davidmurray9844 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AlexandrePinheiro- Жыл бұрын

What state USA?

@JenniferTacbas 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rockhoundingusa8207 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@peter990099 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@lordkirbyray 4 жыл бұрын

SO WILD!

@rockhoundingusa8207 4 жыл бұрын

Plenty of fish and no worms had to drown.

@lordkirbyray 4 жыл бұрын

@@rockhoundingusa8207 No worms were harmed! :)

@johndaut2838 3 жыл бұрын

The other quarry is cheaper $75 half day.

@lynnscott8286 3 жыл бұрын

Why so many fish in one location?

@rockhoundingusa8207 3 жыл бұрын

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

@STHFGDBY 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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. ?