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the best arrowhead hunting books
If you enjoy hunting arrowheads or collecting other Indian artifacts, one of the best things you can add to your arrowhead collection is a solid how-to guide.
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If you are a beginner, you may be wondering where exactly to start looking for Indian arrowheads. Or maybe you have already found the first artifacts from him and now want to learn more about identifying arrowheads. Either way, a quality reference book can answer many, if not all, of the questions you’re looking for answers to.
There is no better time than now to get a good book on Indian arrowhead hunting and start planning your next arrowhead hunting trip.
Below is a list of the most recommended arrowhead books I’ve been able to find. Of course there are others, but I have also taken into account what the cost of these books is for you. The books I’ve listed here are not only full of information and tips for hunting arrowheads, but they’re also very affordable.
I hope you find this list of the best arrowhead books useful!
Complete list of the best books on hunting arrowheads and Indian artifacts
1. Arrowhead Adventures: The Ultimate Guide to the Search for Indian Artifacts
If you really want to learn how to hunt arrowheads, whether in a stream or in the woods, you must check out this book. It is written by expert artifact hunter, William Bauer.
Inside his book, he goes into much more detail and teaches you everything you need to know to find arrowheads, even on your first outing!
He takes his years of experience and practice and shares all his knowledge with his readers. Don’t miss out on this amazing resource! is hands down the best arrowhead hunting book available!
2. overstreet’s official price and identification guide for Indian arrowheads, 15th edition
If you really want to know how much your arrowheads or other Native American Indian artifacts are worth, then there really is one more place you should take a look. and that’s in the official overstreet indian arrowhead identification and price guide.
the overstreet guide is the bible of arrowhead collecting. is an encyclopedic guide to Indian arrowheads found throughout the continental United States, as well as Alaska.
The Overstreet Guide not only helps you determine the value of your arrowhead collection, it also helps you learn, in detail, the history of the arrowheads in your possession.
The guide is packed with pictures and drawings to help you easily identify the arrowhead. then after identifying what type of arrowhead it is, it will help you determine its quality and what you would expect to pay or have someone else pay for the arrowhead.
the overstreet guide features over 12,000 point images from 10 different geographic regions. You’ll gain an understanding of arrowhead types, manufacturing, classification, materials, and values.
is a massive reference that is unmatched on the market and is the most respected book on arrowheads and arrowhead values.
3. Arrowheads and Stone Artifacts, Third Edition: A Practical Guide for the Amateur Archaeologist
This practical and practical guide for surface collectors of arrowheads and stone artifacts is designed especially for amateur archaeologists and people interested in learning how to study and collect artifacts safely and responsibly.
The author of Arrowheads and Stone Artifacts reveals valuable advice on where to look for artifacts, how to identify artifacts, where collecting on the surface is allowed, and how to start and care for your own collection.
With over fifty photographs and illustrations of common and rare artifacts, this book is the perfect addition to the libraries of amateur archaeologists interested in preserving and interpreting the remains of a prehistoric culture.
4. arrowheads: a guide for beginners
the following description from amazon.com
How were Native American arrowheads made? where can they be found? how were they used? This book answers all these questions and many more. This new edition has valuable information for the beginning collector, artifact replicator, and arrowhead hunter, including tips on how and where to find your own artifacts, illustrated segments on the anatomy and life cycles of arrowheads, and a complete glossary.
Also included is a beginner’s introduction to how flint arrowheads were made (using ancient and modern flint knapping tools including heat treatment, water treatment, pressure flaking and percussion flaking, useful tips, notches, rifling and much more). also contains information on crafting artifact types other than arrowheads.
There’s also a section on arrowheads made from other types of materials (including bone, antler, metal, wood, and more). Also featured are some common types of replica and fake flint arrowheads that all beginning arrowhead collectors should consider before purchasing.
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There’s even a brief price guide for the prospective arrowhead buyer. In addition, there is information on how arrowheads were mounted and used on arrows, atlatl darts, knives, spears, blowgun darts, and even drills. Also included is information on displaying, creatively cataloging your collection, and even illustrating your own arrowheads. This manual is a great introduction for any beginning arrowhead enthusiast!
5. yes, you can find arrowheads!
Based on the description of this book, the author of this book on hunting arrowheads is confident that after reading it, you will have the knowledge to find arrowheads. he goes on to say that the only reason he might not find them is because he didn’t spend enough time hunting arrowheads.
He goes on to say that given enough time and the right places to hunt, anyone can find arrowheads. In this book, you’ll be shown how to find those good spots. he will teach you the basics of searching for arrowheads in an easy to understand way, step by step.
“find your first arrowhead and you will know why so many are addicted to this hobby.”
final thoughts
If you’ve been thinking about learning more about arrowhead collecting or artifact hunting, then having one of these highly recommended books in your arsenal will be incredibly helpful.
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I’m sure you’ll enjoy any of the books mentioned in this post. And if you have a friend or loved one who has expressed an interest in looking for arrowheads, then consider buying them one of these books as a gift. they will appreciate it!
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