Finding Fossils

Finding Fossils In Mississippi or anywhere takes a little bit of research and patience and will help avoid frustration. Even in a region plentiful with fossils, it can take some work to lay eyes and hands on them. The internet is by far the biggest source for research, as well as your local library. Find out the geologic history of your region to start your hunt for fossils in Mississippi. This will aid in your learning where to look as well as what type of fossils you should expect to find. Another great source is talking to family, friends and other relatives of locations that have had fossils found there. Local farmers are also a good resource to talk to. This information can help find hot spots to help narrow your search. Take careful notes and get as much detail about locations as possible. Please remember all land is owned by some one, be it Private, Business or Government, please abide by all Local, State & Federal Laws. Always get permission to search and remove fossils on a property, get it in writing if possible. In the next installment, I will go more in depth on how to pinpoint fossil locations.