You'll Never Believe what I Found Sifting this Spring for Arrowheads Civil War Surprise

I decided to take the kayak to a very impressive spring that I found years ago in North Georgia to do some sifting for Native American artifacts. I found quite a few signs of Indian activity and a bunch of 1800s artifacts, however, the most surprising find was a civil war scabbard tip. I found it after moving several large rocks at the spring mouth. I have a feeling this site will continue to produce for quite a while. Hope you enjoy the video.
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[@ZachByrd]

To see part 2 to this video click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaemp5ywn82fhtk

[@harryasstruman3101]

I was hoping you found my missing sock

[@stephen8433]

My Dad and I used to go out with his metal detector and we had a lot of fun. He died in 1996 and I will be 75 years old in September and can't get out in the woods any more due to my health so I was very happy to find your channel and remember what fun it is to be out there either using your metal detector or looking for Native American artifacts.We looked for them also. I subscribed and thumbs up. Steve

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks Steve!

[@stephen8433]

@@ZachByrd Do you live in Alabama as I do?

[@ZachByrd]

I live in Georgia

[@stephen8433]

@@ZachByrd Thank you. Good luck with the storm coming your way. Steve

[@stephen8433]

@@ZachByrd 10:4.

[@johndeere8594]

I’ll bet those civil war soldiers were glad to see that spring.

[@tominman2994]

My step brother n I were in NM caving near our house. We got in about 15ft when we heard an eerie screech much deeper in. We left immediately but searched the surrounding area. We found lots of deer sized bones and scat! That's when we left and never returned. After several days of pondering, we figured we found a mountain lion den. Scared us both for weeks

[@ZachByrd]

That's wild for sure

[@carrieeasley3995]

This is something I’ve always loved doing. Exploring creeks to their source, arrowhead hunting, etc. Now I’m too old and disabled to do much, but every once in a while, my body will cooperated with me and off I’ll go! Good video. Look forward to the next one.

[@ZachByrd]

Next upload is tomorrow around 8 AM eastern time.

[@geoffreybudge3027]

Yeah damn it 😂

[@elliotschneider5643]

I used to spend hours in the creek on my parents farm. Found all kinds of cool stuff.

[@stevepotter7448]

That spring is absolutely gorgeous.

[@chrisshinlever2440]

Never went looking for arrow heads like this i usually walk the tn river when its down ,and find them like crazy especially after a couple good rains ,on time I found a good one and went to the water to wash it and found my biggest spear point in 3 inches of water just waiting on me ,man its a adrenaline rush for sure

[@davidharris4030]

I assume you know you could be gambling on picking up stuff on the Tennessee river. I know I live close to Chickamauga and I love hunting but found out it was illegal. I hunted for years on private property but scared to hunt on the Tennessee. I see people do it all the time but I would be the one they would make a example out of.

[@diogenes5381]

Freedom! There is no substitute for enjoying the adventure of making pleasant discoveries on your own.

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks so much!

[@fjb4932]

"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness "

[@shooter3083]

That is one cool spot! Congrats on the scabbard tip too. Looking forward to part 2 !

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks!

[@kathyscallan7307]

Look forward to going back to that beautiful cave. Love these adventures 💕

[@dannpd1955]

Bring you a mirror from a compact and you will have super bright flashlight when you need it. Just reflect the sun to the back. Thanks for the video..

[@mikealsleben4671]

As a land owner of property people trespass on. I hope he had permission. It's even a better feeling to find something and have a clear conscience knowing you didn't steal it! Or break the law finding it. Sometimes you just have to ask.

[@ZachByrd]

I'm clear as far as permissions go.

[@mikealsleben4671]

@@ZachByrd Great! ! On future vidios vocalize that. That totally changes my thought process and makes my viewing experience totally positive of your adventures!! Thanks so much for clearing that up!!! Pressing subscribe!🤣

[@redflint7651]

It's old trash and rocks lol good luck trying to get someone charged with theft .

[@johndavid8815]

As long as he stays in the creek, he is in public domain in Georgia 😊

[@mikeschmidt3382]

@@johndavid8815is that true? I have seen barbed wire blocking creeks when it goes from public to private property. I wonder how that can be allowed? There are cows on the private property.

[@stevetanner3953]

Aquachigger would love that one

[@robertjackson323]

Please do not go into a cave without someone else present I lost my best friend when he could not wait on me I am 70 yrs old and have been sorry since it happened 50 yrs ago yesterday

[@ZachByrd]

Sorry to hear about your loss

[@sonnypate6808]

When you sift again go down stream from where you found the scabbard tip. Natives would source their water after it had time to filter through the sand and gravel. Just a tip from a dude who's done this for 56years.👍☮️

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks man!

[@pgrasspendergrass5286]

Thank you Mr Pate

[@jameyayers9045]

Liked and Subscribed. Best video I've seen in a while. I have never seen a cave/spring that beautiful ever. Gave me the itch to go sift a couple of buckets here in a bit at my spot.

[@ZachByrd]

Right on! Thanks so much!

[@Rehsmj2012]

Holy crap Zach, that tip is awesome.

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks!

[@ExploringAlabama]

Dang man whodathunkit!! You better go back

[@joeyhammonds9940]

Ready for round 2. Keep em coming.

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks man

[@richardperkins6132]

Congratulations on your civil war relic. If you found that in that Creek then you will defently find other civil war relics. Great video my friend. An that cave will produce some great relics as well. Can't wait to see part two an what you find. Good luck on your next adventure in the creek an the caves. As always safe and happy/hunting.😁👍👍

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks so much!

[@seansmith1756]

After a good rain is a ideal to finding a lot.

[@jesusramos1440]

My older friends, never say your too old,.get a buddy to go with just in case.but get out there .peace &. Love to all detectorists ,for relics, artifact, and bottles.

[@u.s.militia7682]

Carry a little army shovel with ya. Also go to your local printing office and buy you a few USGS maps. They’ll show you were every old structure used to be and where springs and caves are too. Be sure to get the key to the map as well. Try to get them waterproofed if you can. I’m gonna sift through the creeks and rivers of Saltville Virginia this spring. It’s where two Civil War battles were fought. Can hardly wait. 🇺🇸

[@lindagreen1105]

AQ gold mine Zach. No telling how many hundreds of years humans and animals have gone to this water hole.

[@ZachByrd]

For sure!

[@sidneybazemore2449]

Amazing spot, thanks for sharing.. can't Wait to see what finds you there in the future

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks

[@alabamadirtpirates3767]

awesome great place

[@metalman7393]

at 4.20 if u look just above your left pinky is a carved duck head. These effigy rocks of birds are always around spring caves

[@ThomasSmith-os4zc]

That metal thing looks like what goes on top of a flag pole. You should save that Crockery.

[@65stang98]

that looks like its almost a cave system completely flooded by the spring. would love to see if it would be possible for someone with diving equiptment to go deeper

[@johnniecarter3013]

What a spot brother!!

[@jaws2858]

Dang brother you got me hooked!

[@183charlesspiva]

Good find, will be more I think.

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks!

[@donaldbell173]

Very cool place!

[@mikebrase5161]

Federal scabbard tip. Nice find.

[@HeartbreakerRelics]

What an awesome spot! Everything that comes out of that spot is cool and interesting! The cave itself is just beautiful but the scabbard tip is incredible! Can't wait for the next trip.

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks man!

[@jasondk5127]

That's so cool you found that tip!

[@Prosecute-fauci]

Watching you toss jasper and agates out of your sieve just kills me. I wish I could find stones like that locally

[@ZachByrd]

I don't know much about stones and agates, sorry.

[@jonespilates]

I'll be waiting for part two, good area.

[@ZachByrd]

Part 2, 3, 4 and 5 are already uploaded on the channel

[@JJX921]

Hell yeah!

[@Ayerlooms]

Very cool man

[@sondra_h7604]

All those colored rocks are just as cool too! 😃 great video” lots of interesting finds!

[@sondra_h7604]

Btw… that’s beautiful country where you’re at! Specially in the beginning with the country home off in the background! That Spring cavern? your digging in is incredible.

[@geoffreybudge3027]

Looks a bit like private property . Something about that cattle gate hanging there 😂😂😂

[@waso122463]

Yeah you need three lights and see if you can get your kayak up in there.

[@idigdaytona4478]

We caught an eel in a spot like that as a kid. It had no eyes. We figured it came from an under ground river. You may want to catch one of those fish and see if they have eyes.

[@ZachByrd]

That's wild for sure

[@johnelsberry7213]

yea you did it, and when you went under the 5 strand gate across the branch, you were trespassing!!!!!!

[@mikealsleben4671]

Yup I was thinking that too. As a land owner and having people trespass often.. I can't get too excited about trespassing and the removal of artifacts.. And videos doing that. But, maybe he had permission. Just saying..

[@ZachByrd]

No trespassing. Why would I trespass and post the video online? Thanks for watching.

[@bradsmith8486]

Look at how many different types of rocks and other material in that sift

[@andrewcannon2468]

Wow brother what a super cool find I hope one day you do get a chance to go caving and get to see what's off in there there is a spring that I found in one of the small towns where I grew up Walker county Alabama where it's like they mined out the spring back in the day because there was coal in it

[@CalvinsCorner72]

I thought I saw a green garden water hose in that cave hole. Oh boy! I guess the detectors are coming back! Wow a brass Final. Congratulations that’s awesome. Like the hillbilly beard 🧔‍♂️ son. 🤘

[@ZachByrd]

Haha. Thanks man

[@bobray7193]

To the money Stone in lake George New York

[@anthonymessina2834]

Why don't you build a sifter out of PVC pipe? It would be so much lighter than that wooden one. That wood gets water logged and gets heavy.

[@derekmartin1581]

Best video yet !!

[@drkennedy611]

Nice find!

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks man

[@aqua1082]

I bring a really tough net bag with me for sifting. Light weight and fits in your pocket

[@ErlefromVa]

Beautiful scabbard tip buddy, and a great looking hole my friend ! Can’t wait for those return trips!

[@rodneythurmanjr597]

You can do it! Captain. Lol.

[@michaeldoucetsr.8704]

With all that mineralized rock there, you might auta bring a gold pan and see what you can find smaller than your sifter. Good luck.

[@bobspizza7444]

A metal detector would be cool in that area. Never know what you might find

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Great video nice to see some nice finds coming up

[@davidkrohn1970]

Looks like a property gate to me

[@jaggranny4651]

We just moved to a place with a creek, cant wait to sift my sand on the bottom

[@jamieneal4274]

Cool find

[@denniscoughlin7437]

So just walking thru the woods and end up falling into a hole to your death! Crazy area.

[@CoquenaVs]

Is there another video of you going back out to this cave ? Can you hide trail cams in this area to see what's coming out of the holes and of the cave, that's crazy how it's opened up! Your videos are so intriguing! I wanna see this cave again !!

[@ZachByrd]

I have several videos on this cave. One in which I belly crawl inside

[@HalsPals]

This is the first video that I've seen of yours. I didn't hesitate to subscribe. I look forward to see what's in those caves...

[@kickapootrackers7255]

Thanky,good vid.

[@artifactaddiction]

Just found your channel and Subbed ya! Pretty dang cool adventure right there! Only god knows what you’ll pull out of that spring! Best of luck from us!

[@justinreynolds8826]

Look at the topographical map of the area and I would be digging the closest high ground to this spring and then you’ll find the old really good stuff.

[@je8480]

The last of the Mohicans😏

[@mattandrews8528]

Unfortunately if we try to do that around here that would get you sent to jail or a HUGE fine just for even catching you looking for them. Which is ridiculous.

[@ericcharles6134]

where?

[@mattandrews8528]

Florida

[@GT_Racer347]

So cool 👌

[@stanbarrett5552]

Can't wait to see what else you find!! Yes Sir, I've been threatened with divorce for not leaving the cave, creek, plowed field when I should have been somewhere else. 🤣🙄

[@ZachByrd]

Haha. I hear ya man

[@dennymac4198]

So ya reckon that'll do it?

[@reporter2078]

Grow up. Your marriage is more important than finding old junk.

[@petermorgan3744]

@@dennymac4198 If that doesn't work you may want to try buying a new pickup truck and deer hunting for the entire season!! It worked for me!! I hope this helps!!

[@patmadix172]

Nice finds

[@sheltdog8463]

Legend has it that the Indians hid a lot of silver back in them caves before they were removed off that land.

[@donferguson7799]

Oh! I just subscribed to your channel by the way.

[@roberttburrows5827]

Lol...momma gonna be pissed if you miss the dinner bell!

[@person390]

Nice !

[@kaizerblade75]

“You should never do anything around caves by yourself “ proceeds to go in cave by himself!

[@chrisshinlever2440]

Yeah definitely not after watching ( Mr ballen )on youtube

[@radialwavellite5310]

Wonder why that hose and stuff is there, maybe you could take it out with you some time.Awsome place!

[@marvinmartion1178]

You Need a team of cavers with scuba gear! A nearby university should be involved as well. This is something !

[@fjb4932]

You get a nearby university involved and you're playing second fiddle. They'll legally steal you blind, and there ain't nothing you can do about it ...

[@florengarcia9809]

Hey Zack, I'm a Byrd too!

[@parisite99]

Blue Jays can be the most annoying bird when enjoying nature. 😆

[@OriginalMudSlinger]

cool scabbard chape mate gl&hh

[@cleggsadventures]

Very Cool place to hunt!👍

[@ZachByrd]

Yeah I love that spot

[@ronmesser9091]

You don't have to flop that paddle back and forth use a J stroke pull and push out , you can paddle on one side all day long

[@beckyjo8745]

you should bring E.A there with you and maybe Brandon to. i dont know how far they are from you but they would both love that cave thing and sifting to.

[@ZachByrd]

Yeah thats true

[@lynnerodgers4461]

EA , Brandon, Aquachigger too. He loves caves and scuba dives.

[@harryasstruman3101]

You'll never believe what I found at this spring. Water?

[@chop6604]

Make sure you have landowner permission to be on private property Trespassing fines are the least of your worries in most cases ...

[@ZachByrd]

We have permission. All good.

[@digginupthecarolinas9870]

5th time I've watched this video, LOVE IT DUDE!!!!!!!

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks man!

[@outlawhillbilly9565]

Looks like Missouri to me

[@samuelsmith5773]

Springs, sinkholes, and outhouses. Natural places people toss stuff.

[@lta6494]

Before I ever read the description I thought that area looked like home. I'm in Cartersville it reminds me of Pine Log WMA

[@ZachByrd]

I live in Euharlee.

[@lta6494]

@@ZachByrd Howdy neighbor! I found a stone I believe is an Indian artifact. I found in Boston Creek. I'll send a photo nobody can tell me what it is. Cool channel btw. Looks like it's about to rain at your house!

[@johnhowlett6]

Hey bud, in the 1st couple pan you screened out , well hate to say but looked like you through a meteorite out of the pan !!? It had burnt on the outside and rock on the inside!! ANYWAY BUD go back and see ? Detector look for it? Or look some have no metal, good luck brother! Johnnypotatoes 😆

[@ZachByrd]

Oh no! Thanks man

[@zad1107a]

Do a collab with aquachigger. He loves caves!

[@billtreadway6407]

Have underwater metal detector... Will travel! Great vid

[@waynepotts3562]

My late father in law name was Duane Treadway?

[@billtreadway6407]

@@waynepotts3562 if Duane is anywhere from the area of VA NC TN then we re related

[@waynepotts3562]

He was actually born if I'm right in Nebraska/ served in the Korean war as a Warrant officer. Had 4children Linda/Valerie/Duane/and Margaret.

[@billtreadway6407]

@@waynepotts3562 the midwest Treadways are ours too

[@richardbowers3647]

As offerings, the early Americans did place their artifacts in water, like springs, creeks, rivers. Just commenting.

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks

[@jaimemendoza8985]

That is you can see through it looks like water from the faucet

[@aaronparis9304]

First time watching your channel, it would have been nice to see that spoon.

[@ZachByrd]

Sorry man!

[@aaronparis9304]

@@ZachByrd it happens I guess. You were pressed for time so you were rushed.

[@andrewyarusso7640]

Looks like a Horseradish bottle

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Awesome adventure. That scabbard tip is an amazing find. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@barrywainwright3391]

Be careful of snakes because they like those fresh water areas. I never got into hunting rivers and streams. I go metal detecting and dump digging as my firns if hunting and occasionally magnet hunting too.