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Early sign up bonus: If we receive your down payment by October 1, 2025, you get a $100 per person discount!
Special rates apply to the following categories (one discount per person):
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Youth 14 and under- $600 dollars off the adult price, depending on the week
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4 x 4 discount: Participants who bring out a 4 x4 and help us provide transportation to our other guests not in their party will receive a $100 gas voucher (Collect in person when you join us!)
Student Scholarship Program
We have a limited number of generous scholarships available for college and mature high school seniors (>18) who would like to learn more about paleontology and participate in actual digs. Some schools will offer independent study credits for participation. Please contact Devin at 616-443-7814 to learn more about our scholarship program.
Address to send checks to: Paleoprospectors LLC; c/o Devin Schindler 3333 Wildridge Dr Ne Grand Rapids Michigan 49525
Paypal: Paleoprospectors
The price includes 6 nights lodging (double occupancy), all meals, transportation to and from the fossil sites, fossil identification services and expert guiding. We will also supply you with rock hammers, fossil extraction tools, walkie-talkies, glues and everything you need to extract and protect your amazing finds!
Cancellation Policy: If you have to cancel for any reason, please let us know within 30 days before your trip date. You have the option of either having us return your deposit or roll it over to the following year. If you cancel within 30 days of the start of your trip you will forfeit ½ of your deposit and we will roll the remaining balance to the following year.
Questions or issues with payment? Send Devin an email or call him: (616) 443-7814
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2026 Session 01 — GLASGOW, MONTANA
GLASGOW, MONTANA
Sun June 14 - Fri June 20
NEW HELL CREEK RANCH ALERT(!) plus Judith River. We have landed a new Hell Creek Ranch to add to our outstanding Judith River Ranches. Folks who sign up for this week will get the best of Judith River, Bearpaw Shale (Ammonites!) and Hell Creek formations. The ranch is compact and ideal for people who like to hike and explore in relative solitude.
$2275 adults · $1675 children 14 and underNo slots available
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2026 Session 02 — NEW RANCH ALERT!: JORDAN, MONTANA
NEW RANCH ALERT!: JORDAN, MONTANA
Sun June 21 - Fri June 26
A new Hell Creek Ranch near Fort Peck with museum-worthy specimens, channel exposures, bone trails and what appears to be a largely intact Triceratops skull.
$2,350 Adult · $1,750 Youth under 15No slots available
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2026 Session 03 — BAKER, MONTANA
BAKER, MONTANA
Sun June 28 - Fri July 3
One of our most productive Hell Creek ranches ever. This huge ranch has produced several unique and amazing specimens and is also a great ranch for artifacts.
$2,350 Adults · $1,750 Youth under 15No slots available
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2026 Session 04 — BAKER, MONTANA
BAKER, MONTANA
Sun July 5 - Fri July 10
Student dig week. Scholarship opportunities are available for students interested in hands-on field experience, and the program is also open to older participants.
Scholarship program available4 slots available
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2026 Session 05 — NEWCASTLE, WYOMING
NEWCASTLE, WYOMING
Sun July 12 - Friday July 17
Lance Creek / Oligocene formations across nearly 50,000 acres with channel and microsite deposits, T-Rex teeth, bigger bones, theropod material, skulls, tortoises and Saber Tooth Cats.
$2,250 Adults · $1,650 Youth under 15No slots available
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2026 Session 06 — NEWCASTLE, WYOMING
NEWCASTLE, WYOMING
Sun July 19 - Fri July 24
Explore fossil-rich channel and microsite deposits, plus a day on a huge Oligocene formation ranch that has produced numerous skulls, tortoises and Saber Tooth Cats.
$2,250 Adults · $1,650 Youth under 154 slots available
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2026 Session 07 — NEW RANCH ALERT! LUSK, WYOMING
NEW RANCH ALERT! LUSK, WYOMING
Sun July 26 - Fri July 31
Split the week between new and established Oligocene ranches that have produced numerous skulls, tortoises and even Saber-toothed Animals.
$2,150 Adults · $1,550 Youth under 155 slots available
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2027 Session 01 — STUDENT DIG WEEK. BAKER MONTANA
STUDENT DIG WEEK. BAKER MONTANA
June 6th-12th
Student dig week with hands-on field experience and a generous scholarship program. The program is also open to older folks who want to experience a professional dig.
Scholarship program available17 slots available
#02Fully booked
2027 Session 02 — GLASGOW MONTANA
GLASGOW MONTANA
June 13th to 19th
Judith River, Hell Creek and Bearpaw Shale ranches, including ammonites. The compact Hell Creek ranch is limited to eight people and is a strong fit for hikers who enjoy relative solitude.
$2300 adults · $1700 children 14 and underNo slots available
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2027 Session 03 — BAKER MONTANA
BAKER MONTANA
June 20th to 26th
One of our most productive Hell Creek ranches ever, with unique specimens, beautiful hiking country, solitude and great opportunities for artifacts.
$2,375 Adults · $1,775 Youth 14 and underNo slots available
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2027 Session 04 — JORDAN MONTANA
JORDAN MONTANA
June 27th to July 3rd
Two Hell Creek ranches near Fort Peck with museum-worthy specimens, extensive channel exposures, bone trails and what appears to be a largely intact Triceratops skull.
$2,375 Adult · $1,775 Youth 14 and underNo slots available
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2027 Session 05 — NEWCASTLE WYOMING
NEWCASTLE WYOMING
July 4th to 10th
A mix of exploration, Oligocene discoveries and highly productive channel deposits across nearly 50,000 acres of fossil-rich land, including T-Rex teeth and theropod material.
$2,275 Adults · $1,675 Age 14 and under17 slots available
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2027 Session 06 — NEWCASTLE WYOMING
NEWCASTLE WYOMING
July 11th to 17th
Explore established and fresh fossil ground with channel and microsite deposits, plus an Oligocene ranch known for skulls, tortoises and Saber Tooth Cats.
$2,275 Adults · $1,675 Age 14 and under12 slots available
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2027 Session 07 — LUSK WYOMING
LUSK WYOMING
July 18th to 24th
Split the week between new and established Oligocene ranches that have produced numerous skulls, tortoises and Saber-toothed Animals.
$2,200 Adults · $1,600 Age 14 and under7 slots available
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