Look for arrowheads near major water sources in east Texas.
Few things are more fun than looking for Native American artifacts. Arrowhead hunting is enjoyed by hobbyists and archaeologists alike in east Texas. According to the Lone Star Junction, the Caddo and Karankawas tribes were known to have settled in east Texas. Locate arrowheads by visiting specific areas in east Texas where Native Americans were known to inhabit.
Instructions
1. Discover the specific area(s) in east Texas where American Indians were known to live and hunt. According to the Texas Water Resources Institute, areas near former and present springs and other major sources of water in Texas are good places to find Indian artifacts such as spearheads, arrowheads and pottery. Search areas near major springs, creeks and rivers in east Texas, including the Sabine, Neches and Trinity river, to increase your odds of finding arrowheads. Visit the Google Earth website to locate major springs, creeks and rivers in east Texas.
2. Travel to the springs, creeks and rivers immediately after a heavy rain. Arrowheads are more visible after a heavy rain. According to Native Way, it takes at least 3 inches of rain to wash artifacts from soil, so don't look for arrowheads until its rained a decent amount.
3. Contact the property owner and ask permission to search for arrowheads on the property before entering an area and looking for arrowheads. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, you cannot look for or take arrowheads on state property unless you have a permit from the Antiquities Committee. Also, you cannot search for or take arrowheads on private property unless you have the consent of the owner.
4. Examine the ground very slowly and carefully. Walk in a straight path and make narrow sweeps of the ground. Arrowheads can blend in easily with the ground, so be vigilant when searching the ground for the artifacts.
5. Use a small gardening shovel or stick to dig arrowheads up and out of the ground if they're partially buried. Most arrowheads lay evenly on the ground and don't require excavating. Dig a few inches around the arrowhead and lift the soil to prevent accidentally chipping or damaging the arrowhead.
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