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Paleo
Prospectors

For 25 years, Paleo Prospectors has provided our clients with the opportunity to hunt for their very own fossil specimens throughout the Western United States. In addition to guiding services, we have discovered and donated to nonprofit museums dozens of rare specimens. If you love dinosaurs as much as we do, and are interested in planning your own dinosaur fossil hunt, be sure to check out our website at paleoprospectors.com

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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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