Texas Tech University

Amateur Artifact and Fossil Hunting Tips

Dates:March 5, 2025
Meets:W from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location:Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes 114
Cost: $15.00

There are 30 physical openings remaining.

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Please note: this course requires membership in 24-25 Abilene Membership or 24-25 Fredericksburg Membership or Jefferson Membership or 24-25 Highland Lakes Membership or 24-25 Lubbock Membership

The geology of the Texas Hill Country makes it a great place to hunt artifacts and fossils. This presentation will include advice on looking for fossils and prehistoric artifacts in Central Texas, including how to collect legally, ways to properly excavate and how to document significant finds. The speaker will also discuss his discoveries including that of a 700-year- old bison skeleton close to his home.
Fee: $15.00

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)In-Person Fee$ 15.00
Course Fee (Alternate)Online Fee$ 10.00

Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes 114

806 Steve Hawkins Parkway
Marble Falls, TX 78654

Ryan Murray

Ryan Murray has a bachelor's in mass communications from Texas Tech. Currently the editor of Texas Cache Magazine, he has written articles and appeared on podcasts discussing artifacts.

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