I found MORE illegal ground sluice with GOLD!

I discovered MORE very old illegal workings on my Dream Claim. This Illegal ground sluice was built right into the bedrock of the river bed. Here in BC, Canada it is illegal to modify the river bed in order to capture gold. These old time miners secretly build a gold capturing sluice right into the bottom of the river bed capturing the gold traveling sown this river. Check out what I found in this illegal ground sluice.
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[@alargecookie]

Ah, the memories - the original ground sluice video from 6 or so months ago was my first Dan Hurd video, been happily down the rabbit hole ever since.

[@Sk8rdad420]

Ha ha me too.

[@627hjc]

me too!

[@chrisschaper8165]

Me and you both. Love him now

[@jennifertimberlake6522]

Me too lol

[@Makana535]

yep me 6

[@grimzombieapocalypse1484]

As a guy that lives in BC, if Dan Hurd ever wrote a book about places that people can go and just pan without claims on their own or places to go look for gems, or even how to best find info for claims or info that is relevant, well I would pay top dollar to read his book.

[@beez1717]

Who would watch Dan pan an entire pan from start to finish without any speeding up like I would? I love hearing the sound of the river and the sloshing of the pan. It's so relaxing!

[@VyseInglegard]

Dan Hurd Prospecting ASMR channel when?

[@markedwards5282]

Dan the man

[@markedwards5282]

I follow u on every adventure

[@asher114]

Honestly bro. I always get so disappointed when he doesn’t show the panning process

[@echognomecal6742]

@@VyseInglegard My thoughts exactly :)

[@ShrikeZone]

Cleaning up the environment earned you my subscription today.

[@chadf1034]

I've never panned a single nugget in my life. That sound of it hitting the pan still makes me smile though.

[@beckyelliott2871]

The sound of gold hitting a gold pan sounds greater when it is your pan!

[@simpleman7516]

17:47 what is the projection image on the mountain above you dan ? Looks like a creepy ufo or orb but interestingly almost looks like a Black Sun logo. Surely it can't be a sun beam or something? Any scientists in here

[@jamesbowman617]

You left Rick alone with the nugget box. You brave. I’d be swinging my metal detector by his pockets on accident just to check 🤣

[@AdmiralAdam100]

Every time you pan I have noticed you taking the time to look at the beautiful scenery. It's easy to get lost in the work of finding gold but so important to realize that's not what truly matters.

[@kiwiking76]

Dan Hurd just wanted to thank you for unlocking my passion for gold prospecting. You caused me to move to Colorado in search of adventure.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

“I feel like my canoe’ing muscles are getting stronger!!” The most Canadian thing I’ve heard in years!

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Hahahahaha 😂 should see me now, running like an 80 horse merc 😂

[@kill3st]

Hanging out with Dan Hurd must be an incredible experience!

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Yes what a day with the beard of knowledge!

[@mattgrov9068]

Bring Rick on more he’s almost as fun to watch as you Dan 🤙 thanks for the great content!

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Thank you so much! That was a lot of fun

[@Allenar4]

@@renegadeprospectors2079 your small back and forth quips with Dan were fun. Agreed you should collab again. I'm definitely checking out your channel now

[@kimberlylott1459]

Lol Rick is funny he got “gold fever “ quick. Can’t blame him. Much love from Minnesota 💖💖💖

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

I sure did! 😂 my first piece from cayoosh

[@treequux3996]

Can you imagine what the river banks would look like if ground sluices were legal?

[@user-oo3vz2gt6v]

More cleaned up and organised?

[@hanreality.7266]

Bit of a mess, I reckon!

[@aaronhopkins6697]

Total Destruction of the environment.

[@judithfairchild8620]

The scenery is worth the watching and cleaning up the the area is very much worth the effort. Thank you for sharing.

[@_215Juice]

Claim inspector here, any gold found can be sent to me for inspection. 😂😂💀💀 Dan is the best prospector on KZbin.

[@soowzy]

Thanks for showing me the beauty of BC. A treat watching you enjoy that nature. Truly the most gorgeous landscapes I have ever seen.

[@SnowTiger45]

By my math, you actually found $1.31 as opposed to $1.30 .... Plus a 1.3gm, Heart-Shaped Nugget which is a beauty. The shape alone adds value. WTG. It was hard earned but you also did your claim and most importantly, the environment a huge service. Thanks for that.

[@fuckyoutube5584]

Plus the metal if they scrap the grates

[@beez1717]

I know this is going to be awesome because of course it is. There is NO bad or even okay Dan Hurd videos. They are all amazing :D

[@70acres]

Dan, your joy is infectious! I can't help but smile watching you do what you love. God bless!

[@blazzin42]

You taught my wife years ago at mount boucherie, she recognized your voice while watching your video she says HI!!! (Katie Bumstead) , these videos seriously makes me want to try and get my hand on a claim myself!! Love wat hing your videos Dan thank you for your work making these videos to enjoy them!!

[@Danhurd]

Hi Katie

[@sueyoung2115]

Thanks, Dan, for taking us along. I got long covii and still can't maneuver in that kind of terrain. I moved to Florida a couple of years ago and today I found a tub full of black sand and big garnets in my container that I never processed from up North. Yippee!!!

[@RubbishFPS]

Thats your prize for moving to the dirtiest state in the country with a total disregard for public health and safety. Congratulations.

[@michaelwood211]

Thanks Dan for cleaning up others"trash" . That's a cool nugget, it's good you got something for your efforts. You've got some great friends to assist you. I love your content. You've earned my subscription many times over.

[@edwardlewsey3954]

It's so nice just seeing you sitting by the river with such amazing scenery!

[@statewench2828]

Thank you Rick for all your help. It's good to see strong men at work

[@Dustin-kb8bq]

Wow Rick! So cool to see all the best BC gold boys working together.

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Awe thank you Dustin!

[@lisamiller2227]

That nugget was pretty cool, looked like a heart shape, it would definitely make an amazing pendant, cos who doesn't 💜 gold

[@simpleman7516]

17:47 what is the projection image on the mountain above you dan ? Looks like a creepy ufo or orb but interestingly almost looks like a Black Sun logo. Surely it can't be a sun beam or something? Any scientists in here

[@marksoftime]

@@simpleman7516 assuming you’re actually being serious: It’s just the camera reflecting the sun. It’s called lens flare

[@annettestoel7379]

Thank you for all the hard work cleaning up that mess. You deserve a a great big hug and a nugget !

[@hellshade2]

you just gotta love Dan! the guy has so much energy and enthusiasm! everytime i watch one of his videos i get the urge to get up and do something.

[@haleyhoudini]

I'm so thankful there are people like you who are thoughtful and ecologically-minded. Your willingness and dedication to restoring a natural space I'm sure inspires many! As an ecologist (whose passion is conservation and restoration along the entire rocky mountain range and the sagebrush steppe), my heart is warmed by your care for the environment. You're putting in souch effort when I think a lot of people would just leave that sluice there. You're awesome!!!

[@LoveShaysloco]

dan that's one of the reasons why i love your vids for you try to be as eco-friendly as possible. like making it as back to nature had it before you or with your gold detector making a 1 foot sized hole vs dozens of foot size holes for the same amount of gold

[@ratrap1984]

I was born in the 80's. Thanks for making me feel old.

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

The moment I heard Nirvana and Our Lady Peace on Rock 101 oldies radio station, only then did it really hit me. We’re getting old! Hahaha

[@gregjones3453]

Thanks for sharing your video Dan and Ricky. That old sluce is very interesting👍

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

Watching this makes me so jealous of the guys in the original gold rushes. God imagine the amount of giant nuggets they'd find all the time

[@sclavian]

You really shouldn't be, it's nice to reminisce about the past but most of them were miserable and died or got robbed before they could get Rich

[@dingus6317]

I’m jealous of the shovel salesman

[@doylemccandless7160]

Thanks for sharing Dan. It is always exciting finding things from the past. More Rick, he is a plus! Heavy pans Dan!

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Woohoo!

[@solasslym3]

I just found you this morning; you're a joy to watch. I wish you many more years of health and adventures!

[@swissington8472]

Does anyone see Dan shredding the theme tune with epic drone shots and great scenery when the intro starts or is it just me!? Can't wait for that video!!

[@castmaster84]

If those guys put that amount of work into this claim imagine how much gold they pulled out that claim. They did a good job with that sluice system.

[@tybertimus]

Yeah it may not get much action now, but who knows how much the river has changed since it was installed. That's a lot of effort, I assume they knew it would be worth it.

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

@@tybertimus Yep, a lot of work went into that sluice.

[@OneOfDisease]

They might not have gotten much gold and they abandoned it because of that.

[@twodudesonedredge]

Great video Dan. The lengths old timers went to get gold is nuts. Especially considering the price of gold then compared to now.

[@jameschristian8117]

Hi Dan thats what i love about watching ur videos u r willing to teach the oldest to the youngest ,, great job man ,great job... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Reodor_Felgen]

So glad i found this channel, great content and love the personality you have Mr Goldbeard!

[@jamesprentice914]

Hey Dan ,burn the carpet in a metal pan or cast iron skillet to recover maybe a little gold like George, Buzzard,Massie,in Alaska! Enjoy your videos,put crazy Paulie in more ,fun times!

[@dennisshoemaker2789]

Dan thank you for sharing your adventures! I like the idea that you hire local people to help you. When I was a kid I did odd jobs and I was hired by an older man to do yard work. The time I spent with him helped shape me as much as my parents and school. I would not trade that hard work for any amount of money in the world. It was like being with a funny grandparent every weekend for 3 or more years. That being said, Rick is funny and adds to your video as well. Keep it up!

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Awe thanks! Funny Dan and I are only 5 years apart 😂 we both old! Hahahaha but yes I loved working for my neighbor as a kid, I learned so much from that man! And Dan as well, very educational day for the both of us

[@brucecunningham2944]

Another great or grate lol video from Dan. Super exciting to watch. Thanks for helping pass the time Dan

[@terrybrady1644]

Looks like your prospecting buddies community service is fulfilled 😀 thanks Dan’s friend 😀

[@X3r0.]

As a fellow BC resident I really enjoy watching your videos because it brings me back to travelling around the province and enjoying the natural beauty we are blessed to have. The fact that you are ecologically minded is a bonus, and you bring fun an education along for the ride. Thank you for your content as always , & definitely bring Ricky along more if you can ☺️🖤✨🖖🏻

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Thank you 😊 yes more days with Dan ahead for sure!!! :D

[@X3r0.]

@@renegadeprospectors2079 I’m terrible with names , I do apologize 😳🫢

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Ricky is just fine 😌 I was named after Ricardo and Lucy’s baby, lil Ricky 😜

[@X3r0.]

@@renegadeprospectors2079 bahaha that’s fantastic 😃

[@anisenkrill6179]

Setting a great example for modern prospectors and getting some nice gold while doing it. Thanks Dan!

[@pokemike2618]

Good job on the reclamation man. Keep those rivers clean! Love what you do Dan!

[@whirledpeaz5758]

I must say the most pleasing parts of the video are just the sound of running water while you're panning.

[@jasonlinhart3300]

Just watching your Arkansas trip. I'm from Arkansas and am just starting to metal detecting. Artifacts have been my thing till now. Keep doing a great job.

[@jjaxs1571]

You have to get into bodybuilding

[@jefftruax77]

Hey dan... There's a winch system that is really kool... It works with a power drill... Simple but works well for boulders... I have seen it on another prospecting channel

[@manguy746]

I love the wide shots of you panning by the river..so peaceful

[@scottfortune9016]

Yeah, beautiful. I agree!! Oddly enough my thought was, that would be a beautiful place to die. Lol

[@mytwocoins]

Thanks for cleaning up after the ol timers Dan. Great day to be out in nature.

[@chriscache1673]

Going to school for Applied geomatics. Love these videos, im a new prospector but so far of the dozen places I sampled all give gold, seem to be a natural, I like to give you some of this credit dan, I've watched so many of your videos and you make the subject very interesting, more so than it already is. Thank you.

[@chriscache1673]

Who knows, may be your claim inspector some day haha

[@eidiotwind2084]

I hope your helper got paid well! He did a ton of lifting!

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

I did very well, and an ocean picture stone chunk too! 😮

[@galenflynn398]

Thank you Dan and help

[@SCARED.PTSD.DAD...]

I love coming to your videos you're such a nice humble man thank you for your kindness in your videos and teaching I am learning a lot.😊

[@noahprice1250]

Liked it and haven’t even seen it yet lol, I know it’ll be good though! Pre-viewed like!

[@Kadath_Gaming]

#MeTwo

[@markstopkey4085]

Dan, asking you a question. I am a Rockhound from years ago with my mother and father. Question is, have you ever heard of routilated Topaz? I have a very interesting gem I found in Colorado back in the 70's and it looks very much like a Topaz but it has striations in it and I can't find any information on routilated Topaz. It is quit large and has very good clarity. I would like to send you a picture of it.

[@Ice_Karma]

I'm not Dan, but it seems that "rutile/rutilated topaz" doesn't actually contain rutile, like rutilated quartz does, but instead limonite? Try using your favourite search engine to look up "rutile topaz" or "rutilated topaz", and for a Gemological Institute of America report about the stones, try searching for "gia rutilated topaz misnomer".

[@lylehopson9573]

Very interesting Dan, love the scenery,your helper did an amazing job.awesome video

[@iamwonderFil]

these are so interesting, ill watch every single one you find. please find more.

[@gd2234_]

Have you told the story of how you got into panning for gold? I feel like it would resonate with peopl

[@jeffbybee5207]

His father who is still with him occasionally appears took him as a child and I think in his 30s he took it up again to get back in shape he is great

[@elimalbeuf236]

I think Dan only shows us a small portion of the gold he pulls out of his claims. Good way to keep the claim jumpers out of his claims.

[@user-ny7vz9fh5y]

ye he never really seems to find much but buys up massive claims

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Aw, man, just the one?! Damn! Well, it still looked like a nice day! Thanks again for bringing us out to your claim, Dan! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@GSProspecting]

Great job all around fam. Keep on having fun getting that au and living the dream fam. Gold Squad Out!!!

[@Divig]

Must say that I am pretty happy that there were no massive heaps of nuggets in the sluice. It shows that in addition to it being illegal, it is not worth it.

[@Beregorn88]

It is NO LONGER worth it, especially if you leave it unattended for years...

[@tommcstacker4216]

...those big ol' nuggets could have been removed off camera! Just kidding.

[@jam2190]

Speaking on legal or not, most likely if an inspector was to find it, before Dan, chance Dan could of caught the blame for not removing it!

[@speakingscripts]

Rick (RenegadeProspectors) did so much work! Amazing partner to have on your team! And your team on the previous video was fun also. These have been a fabulous 3 video series! And you are so much fun to watch, don't change, your style is so flawless, your videos so awesome to watch! Thank you so very much!!!

[@markstopkey4085]

Dan, I love your respect for the land!

[@vickiolson1198]

Dan, I need to know if you have ever felt strange while you were in the wilderness, doing what you do....sort of like a feeling of being watched? I am a follower of bigfoot researchers and have photographed huge 14 inch footprints here in Wisconsin.

[@howardandrus8828]

good to see Dan, thanks.

[@christhompson4270]

I love the river so much beautiful scenery, great piece of gold and change lol. God bless, take care and thank you for sharing your beautiful countryside 🙏🥰👍👏❤️🌈

[@joshuajackson6442]

Your first nugget is Heart Shaped!

[@bradnunn9127]

Love his enthusiasm for life.

[@jandjprospecting7711]

Good job on taking care of the environment the world needs more people like you

[@ronaldkoon1925]

Dan, an amazing video. Thank you for your environmental awareness. Your videos are realistic and have value!

[@madmod]

Its pretty fun to get off a days work and get to sit and pan with Dan

[@wakeupidiotsnow2611]

Say Hey to Rick We know he worked hard in getting to the bottom of that sluice! Great team work and video!

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Thank you!!! Dan did too, he’s a super hard worker

[@idahogreen2885]

Dan, your heart and purpose seem so pure....im sure that they really are. But you need to know that people respect and long for character like you possess. 💚💚💚💚💚

[@beestoe993]

Wow! What a neat claim! Liked and subscribed, love the energy!

[@iwakoz4305]

Congratulations both of you 💪 Good job!

[@EZDiggin]

Glad you were able to get that ground sluice out of there Dan.

[@samdowdall5232]

LOVE Ricks enthusiasm!!

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Woohoo! 😝

[@robertordewald8678]

From the coins you found in the sluice I would say you actually mind the miners that were there before you. Just a thought. You certainly do have a lot of enthusiasm and excitement in what you do! Thanks Bob from Virginia USA

[@TheBlackops1080p]

Yes hire Rick Full time 😆Love his enthusiasm lol

[@jeffwomack5821]

Nice nugget. Rick is more machine than hired help. He worked his butt off. Digging with tools and fingers

[@juliesaye6183]

“Beard cam!” Still one of my favorite Dan-isms!

[@ChickenFarmTawamangung]

Thank you for this educational opportunity

[@lordsethos2000]

well that was fun. i just spent an hour+ watching prospecting. so relaxing yet so exciting. sheesh. subscribed

[@RubbishFPS]

I saw your video and was like 'Oh thats grate!" Im always grateful for a new video :)

[@jamesblack1011]

Just the intro earned my subscription mate funny guy love the energy. Hope I'm this energetic at your age. Fantastic and great upload too.👍🏻

[@janicerook8912]

Looks like the guys who built that sluice left a message....nothing but loose change in this creek...!Happy prospecting , Dan

[@RobbyB-Poppin]

@8:56 "And the better side of Rick...I mean uh, no uhhhh!" 🤣🤣🤣 Agreed

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

Hahaha

[@christopherleblanc9599]

thanks for the clean up , huge respect,

[@goldbunny1973]

Its nice to see this process continued to the end, literally. Rick's done a great job, that's hard work! I tend to think of the "Old Timers" as 1800's grizzly guys shooting each other when someone gets outta line, rather than the 1980's Star Wars & Saturday Night Fever disco dancin' Generation : )

[@hellocollegejason198]

I appreciate that you take care of the environment

[@b.o.b3461]

I’ve noticed you make a point to stop and take in the scenery every time you’re panning, you’re are a wise man.

[@jd5061]

I'm glad your cleaning the grates out of there. I'm sure it's costing you more to clean it up then your make off that spot. Glad to see you have more energy this time then the last time you were at this spot. Keep sharing and enjoying life.

[@smallnepal8604]

Great seeing Rick! Looks like a fun day.

[@renegadeprospectors2079]

And what a day it was, woohoo! 🙌🏼

[@BillMulholland1]

Great video Dan. Thanks🍻👍

[@diecastdragstripracing5297]

I'm just waiting for Yosemite Sam to come out of the mountains "I'm, Chillicothe Sam, the roughest, toughest, rootinest, shootinest claim-jumper that ever jumped a claim, and I'm-a takin' over your claim! So get-a goin' a-fore I puncture your hide." Cheers for the video. 🍻