Hunting AMAZING Montana Agates and Petrified Wood | Rockhounding out West for River Treasures

[@AgateAngler]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! Hope you enjoyed the video. I'll be hanging out in the comment section for the next hour or so as I do some school work. Anyone else doing some rockhounding this weekend?

[@rockinwitht9948]

Yes!! I’m on Vancouver Island and will be going to a couple places today. My nephew found a few fossils in the Englishman River the other day; he was very excited!! Trying to keep the excitement down so I can see clearly lol!!

[@hukeaz]

Weather permitting🤙🏽 Can you recommend some good spots to stop in billings for a good quick hunt?

[@AgateAngler]

Sounds like an awesome place to hunt. What sort of fossils?

[@AgateAngler]

Sorry about lockdown, but glad we can keep you sane during these crazy times. Take care of yourself.

[@AgateAngler]

I'd recommend any of the fishing access points that you see along I-90. Or In town you can check out Riverfront park, Norm's Island, or Two moon park.

[@alinareese8461]

What a great adventure! So good to see my husband out there with my son!

[@AgateAngler]

Why hello dear wife!

[@winnievanorden1]

@@AgateAngler you two are so sweet!!!

[@tere11]

Congrats on completing med school! Thank you for immediately spraying your finds! I enjoy seeing the beauty of these so quickly!

[@AgateAngler]

My pleasure, I know that's how I'd prefer to watch if I was watching.

[@malinda8668]

You are so fortunate to have a place where you can find such great specimens of petrified wood. Really great.

[@AgateAngler]

I know, we are very lucky! How is that display piece looking?

[@malinda8668]

@@AgateAngler It is fantastic! Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to own such an awesome piece.

[@annemariemayr3576]

A lot of interesting Agatpieces, but sometimes you dont see the other pieces also interesting.... You could open yor own market, make also juwelry....you have a lot of beautiful agatpieces...good luck for you and your dog...🥰👍👍🖐🙏🐕🍀🍀

[@emilydeshazer6898]

You should do a little tour of your rock collection someday!

[@jasonpatton1224]

Awesome finds Agate anlger and the river is beautiful.

[@AgateAngler]

It sure is! Glad you enjoyed!

[@margiebrown7436]

Congratulations on graduation!

[@AgateAngler]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Augkiyoo]

You deserve more subscribers cause your videos are calm and satisfying to watch 😌✌️

[@AgateAngler]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@themidwesternrockhound388]

Really cool agates and petrified wood.

[@AgateAngler]

Absolutely, we're lucky to have such material. You getting out to hunt this weekend?

[@themidwesternrockhound388]

Agate Angler no but I did a lot last week I have a video coming out about it today so if you want to see that you can check it out it is a premiere at 2:00 pm

[@AgateAngler]

@@themidwesternrockhound388 I'll do my best to check it out.

[@themidwesternrockhound388]

Agate Angler cool thanks for the video

[@kimbain4368]

I live in central Oklahoma and it cracks me up to hear people call 85F at this time of year "hot", when our week-long forecast predicts we'll be above 100 for the next week. 85 is springtime for us. Still I guess it's all relative. People in Arizona are probably laughing at all of us. I'm a huge dog-lover and love to see Kip chasing the stick with such gusto.

[@AgateAngler]

True, it is all very relative. We do get up in to the low 100's by the middle of summer, which is VERY hot for us, but I grew up in Florida, so I know it gets much much hotter. Thanks so much for watching!

[@virginiarocks]

Wow! Stunning. Such pretty and interesting stones! Thanks for sharing.

[@AgateAngler]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cynthiakoepke2649]

Your style of hunting is by far the Best❣️ Reminds me of my childhood Learning what everything was and rock hounding ... Turned into life long love 🥰 The area you are at is very similar to where I used to roam.... Made Me Smile

[@AgateAngler]

Hello Cynthia, thank you for that wonderful compliment. I am so glad that you enjoy the videos and happy that they make you smile. Have a great weekend.

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Dang Alex! So many good ones I could go on and on... That big jasper-agate in the beginning had me drooling from the start tho! And that last piece of pet wood with the agate seam...one of the nicest pieces I've ever seen😍💕 I need to move next to the Yellowstone🐾

[@AgateAngler]

I know.... honestly, I feel kind of spoiled by this river. What we find is just breathtaking! And yes, that petrified wood piece really was special. I'm planning to tumble it. How are you? Any big weekend plans?

[@MarlainaAtkins]

@@AgateAngler I'm doing well, thanks! Keeping busy. Working today. But I plan on posting my giveaway video this weekend and probably cutting up more rocks. Can't go hunting at the moment till I buy new heads for the engine in my Yukon...blew them a couple weeks ago😣

[@rockinwitht9948]

You found some beauties!!!!! I loved the agatized petrified wood!! What a great day !!! Looks like you and Kip had a very fun day!!

[@AgateAngler]

Thanks so much! We had a fantastic time to be honest. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend.

[@christhompson4270]

Awesomeness 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@AgateAngler]

Thanks Chris!

[@oaktree3]

I love learning about these rocks as you find them (and Kip made me smile!)...thank you for letting us experience these trips with you.

[@AgateAngler]

Our pleasure!

[@sharonbendtsen3421]

Really beautiful finds👍

[@AgateAngler]

Thanks Sharon! So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@sarejen6868]

That is great you'll be Graduating in August, Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your finds!

[@AgateAngler]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@aarongraham1061]

I am so glad when I see you, Kate, or Theo put out new posts.

[@AgateAngler]

It's our pleasure! We just love hearing from you guys!

[@SamsonsamSim]

Wow! Some really nice finds! Thanks for sharing! And I love the glow!

[@kimbain4368]

I also love to see petrified wood. It's magic, to me. I'm an avowed tree (and nature) lover with a degree in horticulture and landscape design , who also loves stones of all kinds. To think that wood can turn to stone is quite something, to my way of thinking. I don't understand the science of it, and indeed, don't think I want to. Thanks for sharing your finds!

[@jeannemiller1702]

The yellow rock with the agate veining is, I believe, Mook jasper. Jewelry people call it mookite. It takes a nice polish since it is in the nano-quartz family. I enjoy your channel very much.

[@AgateAngler]

I won't spoil anything for you, but it is technically no longer wood by the time I pick it up, but rather a sort of casting of wood with minerals that took place over thousands of years.

[@AgateAngler]

Good to know! Thank you!

[@CityRockhounding]

Awesome finds today man! Congrats on graduating! That's exciting!

[@phyllisalippert-kelly524]

Florida rockhounder here... love to see your great outdoors & especially the beautiful agates & petrified wood❣️

[@AgateAngler]

Hi Phyllis! Thanks for watching and commenting on the video! What sort of stuff do you find in Florida?

[@kerinholmstrom250]

Some of the prettiest pieces of petrified wood that I've seen or cut, were cut cross-grained. It exposes the agattizing & or opalization within the wood structure. One I saw was a single cut, polished & laid out it looked like angel wings. Very beautiful!!! 👍🇨🇦😁💕

[@AgateAngler]

I agree with you 100%. The wood mixes with agate/opal are simply stunning. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend.

[@TheoKellison]

Awesome video, buddy! So awesome to see the Yellowstone down again! That jasper early on is just too cool! That petwood with the agate vein is too cool! Fantastic finds!

[@AgateAngler]

You got that right! We'll have to plan our kayaking trip soon.

[@tammyhavens8504]

Loved seeing the yellow jasper with the band's and the petrified wood!

[@AgateAngler]

Absolutely! Aren't they just beautiful? Thanks for watching and commenting Tammy. Have a great weekend.

[@lauramarti7548]

You sure found some beautiful pieces of petrified wood! My rock excursions this summer have just been to the local landscaping supply. I go there to buy small boulders to reinforce the creek bank in my back yard, and while I am there, I hunt the piles for cool rocks. I have found some awesome pieces, but to my knowledge, we do not have petrified wood in central Wisconsin. So, I really enjoy watching you find it!

[@nataliekidd3744]

You had a lot of success that dAy!

[@AgateAngler]

Amen to that!

[@nataliekidd3744]

We live in Helena! We can take you down to canyon ferry to look for agates and petrified wood!

[@AgateAngler]

Natalie, Thank you! I'll let you know if I end up down there. Things are on hold right now due to the pandemic!

[@cyndycyndyfinnell1537]

Amazing finds. Loving the videos.

[@rockreader4298]

Wow! So many great finds! Lucky day for a rock-hounder and his dog, finding and fetching. : )

[@AgateAngler]

It truly was! Thanks for watching!

[@leaannlamoure2754]

Every time you say you are wrapping up in like Nooooo! Lol. Awesome videos! Love to watch!

[@AgateAngler]

All good things must come to an end! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@bhbritt54]

Dude I really enjoy your videos!!!

[@AgateAngler]

Thanks so much Brooks! Hope you are doing well, my friend.

[@bhbritt54]

Agate Angler Doing well! I’m trying to share your videos on our Facebook page, Montana Moss Agate Collectors. There are a lot of videos now on Yellowstone River adventures!

[@cherioldbearcollector5337]

Beautiful dog and area, great stuff. I hit the subscribe button and am looking forward to new videos.

[@AgateAngler]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

Guess we may have to be patient, that’s difficult really looking forward to seeing what’s inside those gorgeous rocks. Stay safe, be vigilant and as always a pat for Kip.❤️👵🏻🇬🇧.

[@AgateAngler]

Will do! Thanks Heather!

[@chriswinchester7285]

Dude, you and your rocks are breathtaking! 😍

[@AgateAngler]

Glad you enjoy the videos Chris! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend. Do you get out for any hunting where you live?

[@chriswinchester7285]

@@AgateAngler my pleasure! ^0^/ thanks, have a nice weekend too. :) Yes, jesterday! :D But my finds are not as beautiful as yours. D:

[@jenniferhenry7897]

Thank u .

[@KatyDidRocks]

I watched this this morning while drinking my coffee and doing paperwork - it was just like coming along with you on the hunt! We sure have the same taste in rocks. :D

[@AgateAngler]

We sure do! Glad to be your morning entertainment. I need to do some catching up on your videos.

[@denisweimer8791]

Awesome stuff this time out! I especially like the slow scans from 19:20 - 19:35. I'm stuck down here in Houston right now, so no good rock hunting today. I was able to pause the video and do a little hunting myself! :D Almost like being there. At least it was until I sprayed water on my screen, then I realized I needed to seek professional help...

[@AgateAngler]

Denis, I definitely would not recommend spraying the screen..... but then again, what's the worst that could happen? Have a good weekend.

[@mary-anneswanson9931]

Absolutely gorgeous petrified wood pieces and that big piece of jasper was interesting. Best of luck with your schooling and here's where my memory departs ..what is your degree going to be in ? Look forward to seeing you in your next video . Til then stay safe stay healthy and have a little fun too :)

[@AgateAngler]

Hi Mary-Anne, I'm getting my Master's degree as a Physician Assistant. I'm planning on going into family practice. Thanks so much for watching. Have a great weekend.

[@silverback5033]

Hi Alex, some great pieces for the day. That appears to be a prolific area for for quite a few different type of rocks. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin

[@AgateAngler]

Absolutely it is! Thanks so much for watching.

[@mamabethamante7296]

Hi alex,i really love this video,kip is really enjoying being in the river,he's so cute,,the view ,the river,the rocks ,thier gorgeous, i can see that your channel is growing ,good luck,im really happy for you

[@AgateAngler]

Thank you so much!

[@acerone10]

Love the petrified wood the best. Watching from NE Ohio. Hey Kip.

[@AgateAngler]

Thanks for watching. Our petrified wood is amazing stuff, so I am glad you enjoy it. Have a great weekend.

[@darkseidtheboss4811]

Nice to see you again Alex 🙋 BTW I FINALLY found my first agate! It's about 2 inches long and 1 thick, light yellow/cream in color with what seems to be some slight bands that assemble fortifications and shows translucency and pits on it's surface!

[@AgateAngler]

Wow! Sounds like an awesome find! Where did you find it?

[@darkseidtheboss4811]

It actually wasn't so simple for me to find because the beach I was rockhounding at didn't have so many rocks, but I luckily found it near my vacation beach house

[@406findings]

The river is really giving off some good stuff already👍great finds Alex

[@AgateAngler]

I know! It is just rockin! Hope you are doing well Travis!

[@sherrireel5773]

Hey Agate Angler! I'm in Missoula. Great to find your channel neighbour. I hope to get out and do some rock hunting myself. Until I do, it's fun to live vicariously thru you Thanks for the videos!

[@AgateAngler]

Hi Sherri! Thanks so much for watching neighbor and I'm happy to allow you to live variously until you are able to get out yourself. I'm not sure what sort of hounding there is around Missoula, but definitely keep me posted. Have a great weekend!

[@jessiegrider529]

I'm enjoying watching your hunts. I'd love a update on how the rocks look tumbled. Have you tried hand polishing rocks? I'm wondering about hand polishing and how to go about it.

[@AgateAngler]

Hi Jessie, I put out a tumbled rocks video about one month ago. You can find it on my channel video page.

[@AgateAngler]

As for hand polishing, I don't know too much about it. It can be very time consuming, but you have 100% control over how the rocks turn out. You need silicone carbide sandpaper.

[@elidamendoza2056]

Nice rocks 👍

[@lauramarti7548]

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

[@danababcock2766]

First, congratulations on 4,000 subscribers! That jasper at 2:00 is amazing. Kip is so cute chasing the sticks. 😁

[@AgateAngler]

Thanks Dana! Glad you enjoyed the adventure!

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Save some for meeee lol. Another good day. Great vid. Too bad that yellow jasper is so fractured but still might work up well. Havagudun Mr. Alex.

[@AgateAngler]

Oh I leave two for every three that I see just for you! Have a good weekend.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

@@AgateAngler Alll righttt. lol. Thsnks

[@georginabuziak5110]

8:16 PLZ TELL ME YOU TOOK THIS HOME!!! LOL..............would love to see some of these polished and or sliced.....awesome finds!!!!

[@AgateAngler]

Oh I Took it home. Don't worry.

[@georginabuziak5110]

@@AgateAngler pretty sure that was some kind of Jasper and it was awesome! : )

[@RUDIYANAMJL16]

Wowwww...a lot of agate if in my area are very rare

[@laurieowen8696]

Beautiful finds. Excited fir youty and your rotation and graduation! Sleep becomes a privilege, not a rite. 🤣 I've been out 2x's this week already and found some awesome jasper, seam agates and fossils. Take care of you!

[@AgateAngler]

It sure does Laurie! Thanks for watching! Have a great weekend. Sounds like you are finding some great stuff as well!

[@Zookysmom]

With the river currents that strong, watch your dog! We almost lost our lab into a fast current!

[@criddyboy1968]

another great hunt,wish i could do that here in the UK but so few locations,at least i get to go along with you

[@AgateAngler]

Maybe one day! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@RagnarRocks]

Ragnar ❤️ Montana Agates

[@patriciamckean4186]

Wondering about that jasper with bands," paint agate"? I'm not sure 🤔 congrats on your upcoming graduation after the rotation. Mabe you can do some hunting near Helena and post it later.

[@susiecraddock3147]

The one at 14 min is freaking awesome! Did you ever cut open by chance?

[@deegingerkid]

Wow. Some gorgeous stuff here. That pet wood with the agate seam is STUNNING. One of your pieces still in host rock kinda looks like common opal. I find it in Oregon, do you see any? Great vid, man. Best wishes on the remainder of schooling! 💪💪

[@AgateAngler]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. I don't think we get a lot of common opal on the Yellowstone, but it is not unheard of. Have a great weekend.

[@cloebrooks7049]

Best of wishes with schooling! Always look forward to new vids :) safe travels

[@AgateAngler]

Thank you Cloe! And Thank you for watching.

[@aliscrystals2349]

I love yo so much

[@AgateAngler]

Appreciate it....

[@margaretgilbertson1118]

You had one of those days that can be hard to top. I kept thinking oh there’s his best find for the day but the next one would be even better. Is this the normal time frame for the river to be flooding?

[@AgateAngler]

Haha I know what you mean, because I was saying the same thing over and over to myself! Have a good weekend Margaret.

[@bellaheywyd]

what are some recommended places to rock hunt in mississippi?

[@margiebrown7436]

Have you ever slabbed petrified wood and if so, do you have any problems with it breaking?

[@AgateAngler]

I actually have not really slabbed anything yet. It is on the to do list.

[@kalenzambrano9016]

Have you ever used a ultraviolet flashlight to find agate?

[@AgateAngler]

It is on my bucket list for sure! In fact, I'll probably do it in a video later this summer. Have you done it?

[@kalenzambrano9016]

It's on my list as well. That would be a cool video.

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Just make sure it's a shortwave uv light! Agate and opal will only fluoresce under shortwave. Standard black lights are long-wave UV and only a few minerals will fluoresce under long-wave, like calcite and yooperlites. I found one with both long-wave and shortwave on eBay for $40. Cheapest I've found.😉🐾

[@mountianbreed5493]

Question never really went rock hunting since a kid . Have you tried at night with blue green it red drop. Lights . Trans lucent ir semi trans should glow Maybe not thought hit me watching your channel for the first time peace . Hey brother do what you love it's called freedom

[@majecal1]

@4 min...maybe part of a vertebrae...?

[@AgateAngler]

MAYBE!!!??? I'm such a noob, so I often have no idea. Thanks for the idea though.

[@shesridindirty]

I’m from Edmonton so I find a lot in the North Saskatchewan river near the bridge in Devon, I love to hunt where they build bridges cause the excavator digs up deep fossils and I search the gravel dump sites, I find the best petrified wood and clam fossils, you can find petrified wood anywhere if you know where to look, safe travels friend. Ps you should do a show and tell with your viewers so they can send in pics or videos of thier rock finding finds..I’ve got so much petrified wood....some are in the shape of logs

[@AgateAngler]

Sounds like you find some amazing stuff. I am actually doing a video later this week showing off some viewer mail, but I'll consider your suggestion for the future. Thanks so much for watching!

[@aarongraham1061]

congratulations on your upcoming graduation.

[@AgateAngler]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MsSandraCGL]

Are you from Canada, aye?

[@MsSandraCGL]

I know that the blue color in rocks is copper

[@GravelBarHopper]

I need to make a trip to Montana. 😎

[@AgateAngler]

Yes sir, you really do!

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

I will be up there around Oct. or Nov. if the creek don't rise lol. I hope it is Oct. but we will see when the new granddaughter gets out.

[@agnaldissimo-ecletico1391]

You adoro jaspe