Arrowhead Hunting: Large Benton Time.!!

[@dougalexander7204]

Awesome possum, pumpkin pie... Like much your channel. Stay awesome.

[@Theditchwalker]

Thanks I appreciate the comment Doug

[@JamesRobertSmith]

You guys have a great eye for spotting relics. That's the key. One of my older brothers is like that, as was my dad. They could spot things that 99% of people would walk right past. It's a talent.

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

We have nothing like the wonderful finds you show us here in the UK but thanks to you and others who take the time to film and put on KZbin we are able to learn about how the ancient people used what they could find. I am in awe of their skills and I love watching you find the artifacts. Thank you so much, I have always loved history and mostly what items were used and what they were made of. Take care, good luck 🍀 and happy hunting Mary-Ellen UK

[@Theditchwalker]

+M Johnson Well said Mary Ellen...I'm glad you enjoy and learn from my vids..It is gratifying to know that I bring enjoyment to people like yourself ...Thanks for your comment ..it means a lot to me...cheers from America

[@chasecarter1170]

This is a timeless video of what I'm sure is a really great memory for you. I never get tired of reliving it with you man. Fkn the kill!

[@HeartbreakerRelics]

Great hunt guys. Congratulations! Makes me want to get in a creek.

[@Theditchwalker]

+Heartbreaker Relics Thanks Spike....Good luck to ya'll

[@ljannesister762]

man,I am in seventh heaven following you down these creeks.This is my hobby of hobbies ,a killerJasper !!

[@dyanthis]

About the only channel I go back and watch all the videos over again. That Buffalo River chert Benton is so fine!

[@Theditchwalker]

I appreciate it bro....thanks for commenting

[@flintman5433]

Once again you two have reached beyond awesomeness with a great day of successful hunting the past !CONGRATS ON THAT SMOKN BENTON AND LOST LAKE DRILL !!!!!

[@Theditchwalker]

+flintman Thanks man...Some great stuff coming out for us lately....Good luck out there

[@smokeeater8387]

Yes sir! That's exactly why you keep going back! It always surprises me when someone pulls a drill out of a creek and it's not busted up. Good luck on the next excursion, looking forward to more of your vids.👍

[@Theditchwalker]

+Smoke eater Thanks my friend.,we are blessed with some of the best hunting grounds in the country as far as condition goes...these sandy and soft clay bottoms are very gentle on the artifacts....I've pulled many pieces out that people questioned their authenticity lol...Thanks for your views and comments man

[@smokeeater8387]

Yeah no doubt that the soft creek bottom helps out a lot. That's one of the things I love about your vids, you guys pull out some real dime pieces! You gave me more confidence in the creek hunting and I actually finally found a couple not that long ago, they weren't perfect but my first two creek finds so I was stoked.👍

[@johnwatkins3901]

Very cool, your channel really sheds light on just how much history we ignore and walk on every day without giving it any thought

[@Theditchwalker]

Very good point....relatively few people know what can be found by walking streambeds and looking down...the land was inhabited 10,000 plus years and they lost or left behind a lot of things.Thanks for your comment

[@tomahawkjoe134]

Great finds boys. Keep up the good work. I always look forward to your videos. I haven't had much luck creek walking so I love to see how its is supposed to be done.

[@Theditchwalker]

+Tomahawk Joe Thanks man...we will certainly do our best...we have found that smaller tributaries running into a small bottom with higher land near are great spots for Archaic period relics...

[@lazychop6774]

Awesome video. Thanks. I never had a chance to do arrowheads hunting but would love to. Wish i have my own creek. Watching your video gave me serious arrowheads fever.

[@Theditchwalker]

They're out there waiting... best of luck to you

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Great arrow heads finds well done

[@greatbasinman]

Lost Lake drill was one fine consolation prize for your buddy, two fine artifacts for both of ya, killer day!

[@Theditchwalker]

+greatbasinman sure was....surprised the heck outta me when he found that...for a day that started out so bad ..,it turned out sweet..:)....Thanks and good luck

[@arklat]

These artifacts are interesting, because they have not been touched by people for thousands of years. The last person to touch them may have been the person who crafted them.

[@Theditchwalker]

You are absolutely rite!

[@shawngroom7931]

That's EXACTLY the way I see it!!!

[@BM205]

That's one of my favourite parts of it!

[@arklat]

@@BM205 These people had to fashion what they needed. No Lowe's, or Walmart. If they needed a knife, they chipped one out of rock. Amazing people. Real survivors. They are how we got here.

[@BM205]

@@arklat I'd love to go back and see how when and why the old ones before us used the artifacts we find and see some of the (organic material) artifacts that were forever lost to time.So much knowledge could be learned.

[@SuperKasper333]

Beautiful!! Thank you for taking us along!

[@Theditchwalker]

My pleasure...I love walking up on things like these and turning my camera on....most people don't realize what treasures are in creek beds

[@sharonneal7195]

I used to hunt in TX and Ms I have the fever again watching this!!!!

[@rockytoprelics76]

Heck yeah man! You fellas don't screw around! Always killer pieces being found! Those are some fantastic points!! Love that Benton! That is a dream find! Congrats and good luck!

[@Theditchwalker]

+Rocky Top Relics Thanks RockyTop...Sure was glad to get back on a big one...:)I actually went up the wrong feeder.,I was headed to a different feeder and went up this one by mistake...funny how things happen sometimes....As always.,thanks for your views and comments..Good luck

[@straubdavid9]

Two thumbs-up for those beauties! Tnx 4 sharing.

[@Theditchwalker]

+David Straub Thanks David....Always a pleasure my friend

[@pinecorey]

Unbelievable finds. OMG finds is what they are. Thanks for sharing.

[@qcypointhunter]

Ya had a real good day in the creek . That is an awesome Benton , large and great condition ! That red jasper point is a fine ,point too. The Lost Lake drill is a killer find !! Thanks for the hunt shares and cleanup look . GL & HH to y'all ---Butch

[@Theditchwalker]

+qcypointhunter Been to 2 creeks before that and nothing doing....You just never know what's gonna happen the next creek you get into after a rain here...Always a pleasure Butch...Good luck back to ya friend

[@richardkjelsrud242]

What a dandy of a blade, great drill fine day. Just started watching THE DUTCH WALKER I'll go walkin any ditch with you if you took me to those honey holes. Hunted down in Nevada once my friend who never been before found 3 4in blades perfect. Like to go back some day but I'd come hunt down your way too after watching you in that ditch. Great videos Hooked line and sinker.

[@Hopewellmj]

Those are absolutely sick - dang! would have been a lifetime find for me. Congrats and thanks for the video!

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

Wow that Benton is a screamer. Congrats on that pull!

[@Theditchwalker]

Appreciate it

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Beautiful just beautiful. Boys I bet y’all can not wait for deer season to end again.

[@indiantrace371]

Comeing from you... and I have NOT even progressed two seconds into the footage of this video... I know you find rich pieces in your land! After reading the description (which I always do first) I knew you must have been blessed again. Now... I always like those strong points such as Shannon's find at :40. CLASSIC is right! What a strong Benton find! Just as strong is finding/seeing it after 4-5 thousand years(?) where it has been sleeping day after day!!! Thank you for making the effort to film the time!

[@Theditchwalker]

+Indian Trace Appreciate it Trace.....Was a good feeling when I walked up on that big boy...:)..Best of luck my friend

[@indiantrace371]

Indeed!! We both play our part... live strong and keep moving forward!

[@fallsgrave]

That is some critical flint right there! Great stuff, yet again!

[@Theditchwalker]

+fallsgrave Thanks man....some good stuff coming out for us lately...Best of luck

[@christianarcheologyarrowhe2200]

Always love watching y’all videos and finds we not far from yall

[@douglaswilliams99]

Great artifacts. That drill is amazing! Thanks for the view.

[@Theditchwalker]

Thanks man...My pleasure

[@archer5722]

Theditchwalker were did y'all the arrow heads?

[@douglaswilliams99]

South Carolina

[@albumble6078]

douglas williams '

[@bobhendricks3316]

Congrat's on a fine point and finds , thanks for Sharing the hunt

[@Theditchwalker]

+Bob Hendricks Thanks Bob..always a pleasure ..Good luck

[@creekdalton]

Awesome finds, guys! Congrats and thanks for sharing the hunt.

[@Theditchwalker]

+creekdalton Thanks Creek....A slow day turned out real well for us...always a pleasure...Best of luck

[@PaHeadhunter]

Killer Benton and Drill!! Congratulations and Good Luck!!

[@Theditchwalker]

+PaHeadhunter Thanks my friend...Good luck rite back at ya

[@GeorgeRoberts]

Darn what some nice finds! The first point, with the snapped base, appears to be a Late Archaic Barbed Var. Unknown Point.

[@teddysalad351]

wicked finds, fellas. just awesome. niiiice job!!

[@Theditchwalker]

+Chris Bennett Thanks Chris

[@lawaynepuckett2130]

Good finds Jamie.

[@SenecaRelics]

Geez... The Benton Blaster will be hard to beat.... With a sogger drill added to the stack... It would take us several hunts to end up with 7-13/16" worth of artifacts.! Well done...!

[@Theditchwalker]

+SenecaRelics Aahaha..yes it will... been a few years since a big ole Benton...Some good stuff coming out for us this season...Appreciate it and the best of luck to you two

[@denniscrocker294]

. (Biker's) chi moom

[@CaptainBorax]

Man, you find some crazy interesting pieces constantly! I used to find Mi Wok heads and beads growing up in Nor Cal, but nothing like these. Bravo, keep em commin!

[@headhunters1653]

I'm going to try to talk my dad to going tonight. This makes me want to go.

[@Theditchwalker]

+HeadHunters Heard that...be careful and the best of luck to you

[@WestCentMopoints]

That's more than a good Benton, more like fantastic Benton- Congrats!

[@Theditchwalker]

+WestCentMopoints Thanks man...Good luck to ya

[@buffarow]

That Benton knife is awesome. Can you imagine what it looked like with a bone or wood handle hafted to it? I was also surprised to see snow on the creek banks. Didn't know ya got snow that stayed on the ground in Mississippi. Great vid as usual.

[@Theditchwalker]

+Steve Row Thanks Steve...I have often imagined that...There's no snow.,that is Sand.,but yeah.,we do get a little snow that sticks from time to time here in North Mississippi...thanks for your comments

[@stevensparks9438]

awesome finds!! congratulations

[@Theditchwalker]

+Steven Sparks Thanks man..Good luck

[@jnixa1010]

That's about as awesome a day as you can ever dream of!!!

[@swampdonkeyt.v.3814]

Stellar Benton! Nice save!

[@Theditchwalker]

Thanks my friend

[@surfandturfr]

Amazing finds !

[@Theditchwalker]

Thank you

[@benstrelo7805]

Man mind blowing finds for my guess is Bakers Creek , Cresap , Lowe , Harpeth River or a kays thanks and keep up the luck on hunting

[@dirtywaterjones7232]

Holy Crap at the Smokers !! Congrats Guys ! Good Luck Next Time !

[@Theditchwalker]

+DirtyWaterJones Thanks Jonesy...Good luck back to ya my friend

[@fookme7011]

I subscribed. My grandfather used to hunt, he had about 6 ammo cases full of points.

[@Theditchwalker]

Thank you for subscribing...Enjoy my friend

[@Guycuccio3]

the big boy is my favorite nice hunt thanks man for showing

[@Theditchwalker]

+guydigger1977 Thanks Guy...My pleasure man...Good luck

[@Guycuccio3]

+Theditchwalker had to let my wife watch this video agiamo yesterday

[@Anuwabu]

You maybe should think about getting some merchandise that says "maybe we'll get back to ya" on it. Have an amazing original channel here and I know an emerging catchphrase when I see one.

[@coreyblaker1078]

really nice finds..

[@tereselapree222]

The excitement in your voice is fun to hear.

[@Theditchwalker]

People usually tell me " how do you stay so calm" lol

[@jeffbodean570]

Awesome save on them artifacts. good luck

[@Theditchwalker]

+Jeff Bodean Thanks Jeff...Good luck back to ya

[@xjackiex24]

Rewatching 😁. Cool finds

[@markcarson1844]

Wow, what a day! Great job guys

[@rockscousteau]

That is awesome man. The 4 people who gave you thumbs down on this video are JEALOUS!!!!!! Those are smokers.

[@Ilheadhunter]

Thats what its all about! Congrats guys!

[@Theditchwalker]

+Ilheadhunter That's how it goes...don't find squat for 3 weeks and BAM...:)....Thanks and good luck Marshal

[@HuntinwithHattaway]

Really cool videos man. I like arrowhead hunting too, I'm just not as good as y'all lol! I'm learning the different names of them slowly by watching your videos.

[@ridgewalkerbrian4285]

Man what a day! Awesome finds

[@Theditchwalker]

+ridgewalkerbrian Was one of those days that snuck up and slapped us in the face lol...was a horrible day before we hit this creek lol...Best of luck out there Brian

[@bobbycouch7905]

That is one fine Benton, congrats!

[@Theditchwalker]

Thanks I appreciate it Bobby

[@SnyderPointMan]

great finds guys, I like em all

[@Theditchwalker]

+SnyderPointMan Appreciate it man...Good luck out there

[@poetcomic1]

Pretty haul. I'm glad you don't show us all the chips and scrapers - it makes other videos dull.

[@Theditchwalker]

I'm pretty picky about what I film....I once sifted out 8 points without turning the camera on and thought " dang.,I should've filmed that" ...they were all tools and crude points.

[@smokeeater8387]

Outstanding brother👍🇺🇸

[@Theditchwalker]

Thank you

[@smokeeater8387]

Theditchwalker You on here now?

[@terryturner58]

Very nice!

[@Theditchwalker]

Appreciate it

[@whranch1526]

Awesome pieces

[@Obscured1972]

Great finds guys

[@Theditchwalker]

+Todd Royce Thanks Todd...Good luck out there

[@ZachByrd]

Holy smokes man! Nice finds!

[@shawncarpenter1972]

You find some of the most beautiful looking points how to anybody on KZbin...

[@Theditchwalker]

I appreciate it Shawn....been hunting over 30 years and found my groove in creeks and feeders.

[@kendrao9647]

What a wonderful point!!!

[@Theditchwalker]

+Kendra O Thanks Kendra

[@waymoreoutdoors166]

I'm not a hundred present sure but you might want to review your video. The location where you found that Benton. Right next to it looked like a little jasper arrowhead. Maybe a round base point. Anyways great find. Be safe.

[@Theditchwalker]

+Field Stomper I don't have to review it.,I know exactly what your talking about....it's a little piece of rusted up barb wire...it caught my eye too lol....Thanks for your comment and Good luck to you

[@Iwantsubsnovideos]

Great Finds

[@Theditchwalker]

Thank you

[@shawngroom7931]

Awesome finds!!!

[@Theditchwalker]

Thank you

[@skyfish1]

Wow! Very nice.

[@Theditchwalker]

+Josh P Thanks Josh

[@johnanddebfaison9936]

Those potholes sure look like ancient footprints to us.

[@Theditchwalker]

+John and Deb Faison I've never thought of that...could be

[@_BlueMoon]

That’s what I thought

[@markg1490]

How much is a drill like that worth? What a beautiful piece.

[@Theditchwalker]

About 2 or 3 hundred....appreciate it man

[@kevinbrown2630]

Very awesome man keep it up

[@Theditchwalker]

+Kevin Brown Thanks Kevin., we're sure gonna try...Good luck

[@pointfinder334]

what a day man... heck yea congrats

[@rylanstoner14]

How did those potholes form in the creek?

[@Fatdogtubeman]

Shoot! I bet that's 5" or a bit more! Wow!

[@JBdizzy]

Awesome job man!!! you saved some killers lol

[@Theditchwalker]

+John Bennett Thanks John...started out messed up..got stuck and everything ha ha....turned out good for us though...;)

[@antlerzflintfinder268]

That Benton is a SMOKER!!!

[@jessewalley1529]

Y'all find the best stuff.

[@Slippindisc]

Can you explain how you are able to determine the period these are made? Do you have a Facebook or an email where I can send you a picture of something I found? I believe it was some kind of hammer or axe that was beginning to be fashioned, and maybe abandoned. Although as it sits it could work as a kind of maul.

[@owenisilluminati1529]

What's some advice for where to look in creeks

[@Theditchwalker]

smaller tributaries off main creeks that run into higher ground

[@cjhmfang2326]

Are you from Mississippi? If so I am to and a good spot to go is the back waters of grenada while the spillway is drained.

[@robertayoder2063]

Coolest creek finds I ever saw

[@Theditchwalker]

Thank you....been doing it a long time

[@campcookhenry]

Did they use those really big heads on arrows or spears

[@cabooseabs6864]

it sounds like you know what you're talking about. I'd love to hear some more history about the points if you find.

[@Theditchwalker]

Thanks Rob...I will get into that more in future vids...thanks for commenting

[@fredferguson7254]

Amazing finds! Congrats! Should I walk all streams around here? I didn't know if it would matter if a stream is natural or man made but I would love to find more points. I feel I may have been looking in the wrong places.

[@Theditchwalker]

+Fred Ferguson Appreciate it Fred....Yes.,you should walk all the streams you can....I prefer streams that run out of higher ground into bottom land...there will usually be artifacts coming out somewhere within the elevation change...Keep in mind there does not have to be a visual site against the creek for it to produce artifacts....Many early to middle archaic sites are flat or have been silted in and are not visible......You never know where or when artifacts will enter the stream....Thanks for your comment and the best of luck to you

[@fredferguson7254]

+Theditchwalker Thank you for the advice. I'll be walking all streams for sure!

[@Theditchwalker]

My pleasure man...Good luck

[@rrockrain1067]

Excellent !

[@mikenicoll220]

Just started watching these videos, do you sell them or do they end up in a museum .in uk most finds have to be registered and can be bought by museums or dealers .fery interesting to watch 👍

[@michaeljennings1627]

Not to be a downer, but did anyone else notice that pulling the Benton didn't stir up any dirt? The others I understand, cuz they were in flowing water, so you might not see it, but the big one was in a still pool. Just thought that was wierd.

[@Theditchwalker]

Michael Jennings it's all real... trust me

[@michaeljennings1627]

Theditchwalker Fair enough. Thanks for the reply. Keep hunting.

[@tuledude89]

Wow I wish my ditches produced like that

[@jessewalley1529]

Me too

[@Theditchwalker]

+tuledude89 Heard that...I couldn't imagine living away from my ditches lol...Best of luck my friend

[@socialisthater4726]

Sorry but I don't get it, just started watching a few of these videos - these 'perfect points' have been made thousands of years ago? and yet they are found in stream beds with other rocks etc just laying on the top or just underwater! ! And no damage?

[@Theditchwalker]

+Socialist Hater That's rite..People don't realize that this can be done. Creeks erode into these ancient campsites depositing the artifacts into the stream bed.Keep in mind that the artifacts stay where they are for thousands of years until they're eroded out...or they may be locked up in creek deposits for long periods of time..I get lots of comments about no or minimal damage.,people don't realize that the creeks here are clay and sand and are very gentle on the artifacts...Thanks for your comment

[@Mr400babies]

That 2nd one could be from an atlatle dart. It seems about the right size. If so, it could be very old indeed.

[@Theditchwalker]

+Kieran Moore that is a sharpened down Lost Lake knife from the early archaic period...thanks fot your comment

[@coyotekillermiller]

I definitely want to be you when I grow up !!

[@Treasurehunter4life]

killer big congrats

[@Theditchwalker]

+Treasurehunter4life Thanks man....Good luck

[@wolffo999]

totally badass!

[@reginamathews2001]

Do you know by the different shapes what game or war tips were used?

[@Theditchwalker]

Yes and method of manufacture defines age

[@Niagara-b5l]

I’m listening to your accent, and have to ask what state it is they your are in ? Nice finds by the way ...

[@Theditchwalker]

Mississippi

[@Niagara-b5l]

Theditchwalker oh very interesting. I’m from Southern Ontario Canada , within 20 miles north of Niagara Falls Canada. My finds aren’t as impressive, but what you’ll see in my videos is a good reflection of what we find up here....

[@kinglobster4172]

Good work

[@Theditchwalker]

Thank you