Finding more Raw Gold my Dream Claim.

[@Desphexian]

Whenever i feel down, i turn to Dan. That always makes me feel better!

[@jcouch1993]

Same, he always manages to make me feel a bit better. He's just so chipper and happy naturally.

[@20PINKluvr]

He always has an upbeat attitude. Love it

[@josephdill3776]

I was sooooo depressed in the fall and I watched almost all of his videos to avoid settling into feelings of dread.

[@woandy4542]

@@josephdill3776 microdose magic mushrooms. You're welcome

[@josephdill3776]

@@woandy4542 totally agree. It’s difficult in Ohio but when I’ve tried it, it’s been a miracle!

[@robertstanton1668]

As a fellow heart patient, I'm glad to see you able to work so hard. Keep it up. We only get stronger when we challenge our bodies.

[@raybaca7387]

I have no heart and im able to watch these video's

[@goldmemberr]

@@raybaca7387 🤣

[@jedpeeler4199]

I have had two heart attacks. I outwork my employees. Keep up the good work, Dan!

[@AHighManBerPig]

Dan! Your haters are just a loud minority my friend. Believe me, the majority of us just love seeing you do what you love to do. :)

[@byerboys2607]

Yep I like watching all his stuff gold prospect n of all sorts and the gem and rock hounding is what I like the best that’s only bc that’s what I like to do as well as some metal detecting along the way 😊😊😊😅😅 so yeah the haters are gonna hate regardless and as you said they are the minority around here even tho they are commenting hate comments or disliking the video those are still comments and interactions so that just helps his videos good or bad they still helped him and they watching the video helps as well so what ever they comment or do as far as the like or dislike it don’t matter they still helped and added a few cents to his pocket lol let em hate is what I say

[@karlschuman7464]

Hi,

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

Dan would be the cheerist presenter on KZbin

[@kevinreno8436]

I don't know Dan. That piece looks another like the other piece.

[@JamesMiller-wg7mf]

Dan, I've watched your videos for years. Your material, approach, narration is enlightening and entertaining. Ignore the trolls, don't give them the time or attention. God Bless!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Yup, I don't get it. Why frag this guy? He seems to be good dude. His videos are great. He does find gold, and I assume makes some money from KZbin, so why troll him with nasty comments? Gold and all the other stuff he looks for is expensive. You actually don't need to find that much to live comfortably. If you found an once of gold a week, you would live pretty good. People are basically no good. This is exactly how You Tube should be used. Dan Hurd does it the right way. He teaches and entertains at the same time.

[@jeffepstein4138]

@@jimbennett2795 Can't just sit back and enjoy the show Jim? Pity. Advertising is here to stay, Jim. How else would you know what's available to buy? As far as Dan's income from his show is concerned, shame on you, Jim. I pray to GOD ALMIGHTY that during a live stream Mr. Dan finds a 47 lb. 'nugget' under the last rock he ever has to flip, and I'm there, on my side of the tv screen, to watch it all go down! Rediscover the thrill, Jim. I fear you're missing out.

[@darylmortlock1986]

His material is very mediocre. Hides it all behind drone shots

[@rambo-cambo3581]

you people are so negative

[@nicholen9007]

So, he’s successful at what he loves? .. What a sell out. Don’t hate. Love watching your videos!! 💚

[@mikeday5776]

Just a quick note to say thank you. Your positivity, good humour, and hard work have been an inspiration. I’m laying in a hospice bed, and fortunately I have few regrets in my life. In my youth I did lots of wild sports and, very luckily, married the love of my life. I have three children, and six grandchildren, all of whom I love dearly. All that being said some days, especially when the pain is hard, are a little difficult to cope with. You and two or three other UTUBERs are like an injection of sunshine. It means a lot and I just wanted to say thanks.

[@glenyscross8179]

God bless you. Sending prayers and strength to you and your family 🕊🕊⚘⚘🌿🌿

[@noneofyourbusiness614]

Dan, Don't ever let the trolls get to you., Continue following your heart, I think you are right where you are supposed to be friend.

[@CanadianGoldMining]

yes calcite is calcium carbonate... very exciting ... Locally, erratic mesothermal vein-type mineralization consisting of native gold and minor arsenopyrite and pyrite occurs in a gangue of quartz and carbonate. (minfile ) ... epic video Dan !!!

[@garymurt9112]

I think your using English, I mean I can read the words but have little understanding of what your saying.

[@danielbedinger1422]

How does gold end up in calcite? Isn't all calcite formed by precipitation or things like shells?

[@CanadianGoldMining]

@@danielbedinger1422 In a vein or other valuable hard rock deposit, there are the valuable minerals containing gold, silver copper and the like, while associated with them are minerals with no real value like quartz, calcite and such....so basically it comes up in the hydrothermal fluids .... www.cnlitereagent.com/news/what-is-the-most-suitable-process-for-quartz-vein-gold-ore/

[@RICDirector]

@@garymurt9112 yeah that was a toughie, had to slow way down for it. Basically, fluids carrying tbe minerals seemed to find cracks to go cool off in and solidify, and in that area, tended to wind up in a mix of carbonate rock and quartz. Hope that helps....🙂

[@garymurt9112]

@@RICDirector I would love to learn more about geology, problem is my memory doesn't retain things like it use too. I work in a limestone quarry and seeing all the different types of rock but at the same time knowing they all are a type of limestone, also seeing all the layers and curious on how man millions of years it took to form and how many billions of microscopic animals it took to form just a square inch.

[@steventyler8002]

“I’ve never panned gold even once but I can tell you are doing it all wrong….” -The internet. Love your videos Dan. I can’t help but be in a better mood after watching you even when you more or less strike out. Keep ‘em coming Dan!!

[@jasongrinnell1986]

That’s funny! Dan has got to be one of the most upbeat miners around. Dan makes my day a little better every time watch his videos.

[@ACCORDingtoWill]

@@jasongrinnell1986 cccc CD f

[@diegousalma]

2:53 was by far one of the best things I have seen. Not only the rocks and gold, but the storytelling!!!!!! I am subscribing!

[@CharlestonFossilAdventures]

Ignore those slammers, Dan! They're not having nearly as much as you do on a daily basis! Thanks as always for taking us along on the journey and teaching us about your beautiful corner of our planet. :-D

[@Xtino1989X]

Think u forgot to put the word fun in there lol

[@TheFriskySquid]

That flower nugget is still one of my favorite pieces of gold I've seen here on youtube. I've seen some of the largest gold nuggets on the planet (Hand of Faith in Vegas) and the flower nugget you found is just so perfect.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Now this is a name I can support! : D TheFriskySquid!

[@markfish8403]

@@insolentstickleback3266 That is a really fun & fishy name you have there as well Stickleback! Cheers to the both of you from Colorado! 🍻

[@insolentstickleback3266]

@@markfish8403 Have a fine Sunday mark fish! Pectoral bump!

[@lisat9707]

It better get autioned off😂

[@walliefister6361]

my dad once found a quarts and crystalline gold specimen shaped like a perfect cock and balls. traded it to a collector straight across for a jeep cherokee, thats my favorite nugget ever lol

[@herbertboelk7545]

Wonderful beauties! Dan, when I started prospecting, I bought some cristaline gold ore samples in different matrixes, just to know what my eyes to train for. One sample was "gold in calcite" from the north western italian alps, from Aosta. I put a part in ordinary muriatic acid and etched part of it free. I harvested wunderfut gold cristals standing on the calcite. Those crystals looked roundish alike what you are finding right now. Find the vein, get the good chunks and etch the gold free. No need for fire essay then. Have fun and stay crazy!

[@LoneStarGoldProspecting]

So long as you're being your authentic self, and enjoying the journey. Ignore the sad trolls only projecting their own lack of ambitions. Your videos are gold!

[@mulletsfishing5703]

Well said.

[@sfacets]

The gold ...was in the videos... all along!

[@gruntqueen]

You've got a good attitude and an inquiring mind, which makes following you entertaining as well as enlightening. Thanks for sharing.

[@aaronparis9304]

I like that you still share the videos weather you find gold or not. That’s keeping it real. If you keep it real, people won’t think what you do is easy. Haters are going to hate no matter what you do. Just ignore them and keep on enjoying life. I wish I was there with you.

[@drunkrussian70]

Wanted to let you know Dan that I love your videos and your energy in them. Thank you for sharing your passion with us, you crazy ole prospector you.

[@rockbutcher]

Hi Dan. To my trained eye, both that flower and the chunk you found in this video are dendritic, crystalline gold. Keep in mind you crushed that piece so the odd rounded edge would be expected. Both beautiful finds. I think that your premise is correct, that it came out of those veins. Sometimes one bucket load just isn't enough sample. Keep up the great work!

[@larryhaynes5705]

As a 72 year old cripple I would give almost anything to be able to do what you do. I really enjoy your videos.

[@Blue_Airis]

I love this man like I loss track of time watching him

[@clivewiddall3430]

You do more in one day on your claim that many don’t do in a lifetime!

[@cabrageo]

I think it might be worth taking out some chunks of that calcite and using acid to dissolve it. Your flower nugget is looks like it is really a crystal cluster, and good examples are worth much more than their gold value.

[@tonihall7810]

I have never understood people hating on someone . If you don’t like it…… turn it off …. I love watching you and seeing the amazing scenery. Canada on my bucket list. Love from Australia.

[@peachpixiedust]

I'm very sorry to hear you have trolls, you are so so so wonderful and your presence on KZbin is nothing but kind and incredible. I love your videos they make me so happy to see you doing exactly what you're meant to be doing :) you have such a beautiful attitude too

[@amandabyrd9349]

Ugh. Why do people have to jump on a nice guy just doing something he loves? Keep doing your thing Dan. We’re here for you!

[@GarmrNL]

Hi Dan, new subscriber here! I love your enthousiasm and the gorgeous locations you’re filming in! Currently binge watching your older videos in between the new uploads, great stuff! Best wishes from the Netherlands :-)

[@tallywacker4209]

Definitely never listen to the trolls, your videos make me want to give it all a go and just be out in the wild enjoying life, thank-you, also it will take that one tike that you strike it rich and all the haters will be jelous

[@brandonthomas2059]

Your personality and content is absolutely wonderful!! Keep it up Dan!

[@419outdoors9]

I wish I had a drone, gold clame and KZbin channel for people to bash me and my rock crusher. Keep it up Dan! Been watching you about a year now!

[@Traveling_Tiger11]

What an immensely optimistic personality! I love watching you.

[@robertsomerville320]

Woo Hoo nice to see you back on your The Dream Claim !! When it's still super cold and frozen in Manitoba I can always count on you Dan to make the days warmer. As a B.C. boy living on the Prairie, the scenery you capture on video is a joy to my heart. As is the GOLD! Cheers Rob.

[@hasmeadali7316]

Thank you for the adventure. The shiny can't hide forever.

[@FindRocks]

Dan, I’m a Native American artifact hunter and have never cared about finding gold until I found your channel. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.

[@jakemyers29]

Can confirm, you have earned my subscription today! Great content man.

[@paulsimmons390]

Dan, I have watched your antics and picture rock and enjoy your adventures. I once did my own prospecting and rock hunting in Colorado. I am 91 and can no longer get out and do such things. So I wish I could join you but Watching is almost like being there. Keep on giving us your adventures .Thank you so much and Please ignore the bad guys. they are a pain in the ---

[@marychace1011]

Two thoughts come to mind: The first is you need another person to take turns with that crusher. The second is that finding that piece of gold in the last pan makes sense as gold is heavy and sinks.

[@DaniTheGunsmith]

I was thinking he should hook an electric motor onto it and connect that to the truck's system and run it to do the crushing lol I definitely agree on the second, him carrying that tote down to the river may have agitated the material enough to cause the gold to make its way to the bottom.

[@ellanutellabella]

Dan, support to you, my 7 yr old and I love your content. Just ignore shitslingers. Money (or gold!!) Talks. And! You have a great talent and we love your online presence. The biggest treasure here is you! Thank you for your time and hard work!!

[@markg3025]

Dan good to see the gold mining adventure. I have to admit I was not crazy about the crystal mining in the US. I enjoy seeing the beauty of the Canadian wilderness over a dirt pit.

[@AG-6969]

Dan, I got agree with you! At 60 yrs old I would go rock hounding here in WA state every weekend with a handful of guys and gals all in their 20's ,30's and 40's. I may have been a few paces behind them on occasion, but I got tons of exercise and was healthy as or more than those youngsters! The gang split up and I'm now 68 and I can feel the loss of not getting out every weekend. The body will just stiffen up without that movement. Been looking for a new person to go out rock hounding with - kind feel it's a bit unsafe now to do it alone at 68. One fall without help would not be fun! And I fall a lot! Love your channel.

[@PopsBarnCatMafia]

I'M THINKING THAT the crusher might be even more effective and even beneficial if it were mounted, or had a mount for a stationary bicycle. Exercise & crush while feeding it rock all at the same time. lol 🐂🤠🐂

[@bumblebeedragon6133]

A bicycle setup would save the back. Legs are typically 4 times stronger than arm muscles and have longer endurance. The con would be you would not be able to backpack it into a site. It would only be able to use at the hitch. However for our wonderful Dan, would love to see a easier one for him to use.

[@PopsBarnCatMafia]

@@bumblebeedragon6133 lol... It was said as a joke... I'm thinking maybe Peloton could do something with it. Ha ha ha

[@stinkyfungus]

You aren't wrong... but it would take a fair bit of shade tree engineering to rig up some sort of converter that will take the rotary motion of a bicycle axle and convert it into an up and down linear motion to actuate the crusher. You'd need to build some sort of miniature oil well pump jack i think.

[@brockius9146]

It is a pleasure you watch you having so much fun. I keep your videos on while I work to keep myself low stress.

[@stone_enchantress]

✨🙏✨ thank you for the wonderful adventure Dan

[@ginaallen3797]

People who try to drag you down are just sad with their own lives, not yours. They are just jealous. I loved this prospecting video. You learned a lot from this trip. Hope that seam turns out to be full of gold. Peace.

[@jefftruax77]

Dan... I loyally watch and have watched every video you have made... Would love to visit ya and spend a summer helping out and camping on your claims... Your videos are fanstastical and wonderful... The people with trolling comments are mearly jealous lifeforms who have nothing better to do than critize someone's great work... Again awsome video as always

[@incredible5587]

you are one energetic due the enerrgy that i can feel thru the PC from you lmfao. seriously tho great content and attitude just found this station

[@jessa9069]

Ah Dan we love you and your love of life. My partner and I watch you all the time and think what you do is awesome! Down with the trolls. 🤘❤️

[@TheAl6244]

Dan thanks for intertaing us all. It doesn't matter if you fine gold or not its the buzz you get when you do fine gold. New Zealand

[@fredbuchanan2560]

The flower nugget is beautiful. QUESTION: Do you ever have problems with wildlife? (Bears, mostly...)

[@treadwell8481]

Bears get along just fine with Canadians, its the Americans that they take issue with.

[@rogerdudra178]

@@treadwell8481 Taste different.

[@davidgilbert2998]

@@treadwell8481 Canadians are sister kissers

[@kiampp]

The last rocks were those from the rusty quartz spot. And that would be first crushed and in the bottom of the crush. So it could be that the last pan would be from the last rusty spot.

[@sandyposey8074]

Great video Dan! Such beautiful scenery and doing what you love to do, who could ask for better?

[@insolentstickleback3266]

OH MY GOODNESS! That is the most satisfying bustification ever! Great product Crazy Crusher Guys!

[@orsud1890]

hello my friend beautiful place very very beautiful very good prospecting magnificent result ✨👌

[@tommoxjr]

To me, the flower nugget looks more like a “face hugger” nugget!

[@angrydingus5256]

I was thinking that as well haha

[@insolentstickleback3266]

LOL yesssss I should have read the comments before I said the same thing, most definitely a scary lil face hugger : D

[@kenlowder6932]

Looks like a dead scorpion

[@markhepworth7822]

Xenomorph gold!

[@SmoothAerosol]

Hello again Dan, I completely agree about having fun even if you’re not finding the gold. I was out panning yesterday and ran into an older guy that joined me in my walk up the creek and he recommended a spot for me to dig and it wasn’t the great spot he thought it was going to be and he started apologize to me for recommending a not so good spot but I had to stop him and tell him it’s all good, that’s just part of the fun. I was just glad to have some company and get some advice from someone with more experience than I have. Every trip is a new adventure and I love it all.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Glad to see the gold back. I have to be honest the crystal stuff is not for me. The first couple of videos were impressive but I personally lost interest but thats fine I am just happy to see you make content you enjoy.

[@adrianahawley7409]

Don't worry about those people that make those negative comments, watching your videos always lifts my spirits.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

Dan, have you ever experienced any strange, unexplainable sounds while out in the wilderness ? Or had any rocks thrown into the stream near you ( that were not thrown by "Pauly")?

[@goldmemberr]

Are you suggesting the infamous *skunk ape?!* haha

[@Calliber50]

You ever hear a deer growl? I was in the woods at night with no flashlight and something large moved in the brush next to me. It was very large and it growled. I roared back at it and kicked a bunch of debris in its direction. I wasn't going down without a fight. The brush exploded with sound as a large creature ran away from me crashing through the branches. For years I was terrified of whatever it was that hunted me that night. Until I saw a video of a deer growling and realized what had gotten near me that night.

[@highseassailor]

So glad you persevered to the last pan, I had fun watching you and always enjoy your great attitude. Thank you Dan!

[@ScottBub]

Who the heck is going to slam this guy for just doing what he likes doing? Whoever those people are they can go follow their heart and get put down by people. Then see how silly they sound.

[@trentonevans8574]

Absolutely a ton of content in this one that I really appreciate it’s good to see you back out there hitting it hard

[@davidcoleyart]

God bless you, Dan. I just discovered your channel recently and it's honestly helping me stay sane in these unsettling times.

[@nicholen9007]

I feel like I go on a mini adventure every time I watch your videos. Thank you for sharing your quests and knowledge! I can’t wait to someday take the things I’ve learned and quest around my neck of the woods!

[@The-skillschool]

Nice video Dan, just dropping in to say Hi from a wet muddy field in the UK. Hope the weather clears up soon

[@sarahdon3165]

I really love watching your videos your so nice you come across as a very loving person who enjoys the great outdoors. Not many people get to do a job the love ❤️ in life . But you’re living proof of how happy you can be when you do something you love . Doing a job you love never feels like working and that’s exactly how you come across. You can see and hear the excitement in your face and voice . Keep on making your videos Dan 🥰😊🥰

[@williamhenkels75]

That piece o’gold is amazing!!!! Talk about “flower gold” ha! And that picker (yes I’ll call it a picker!) looks very fresh out of quartz. Reminds me of a 16/1 piece.

[@jimmyanderson5725]

The rock crusher is so cool I’ve never seen one like it . I’m a very big fan of yours Dan I love to watch your videos every time they are on .

[@brianquirion7062]

Great video Dan that crazy crusher looks like it work's great and I like that attachment for the truck definitely a great idea for prospecting

[@ricktimmons458]

keep going Dan. nobody that quit ever found anything!

[@bobm7275]

Your optimism and enthusiasm is amazing.

[@American-Jello]

What a beautiful hike! I'd love to just enjoy the view there! I'm not a prospector, but I wouldn't be able to resist just sitting on the bank of that river and absorbing that beauty if I came across that lovely spot!

[@WheelieShinyGold]

I really liked the perseverance in this video. I might need to get me one of them crushers!

[@aaronjohnson453]

Love watching your adventures! Disregard the bummers... Your awesome outlook and joy in prospecting proves the point! Good luck!

[@NikolaHoward]

I missed the video with the gold flower - need to go back and find it... So pretty! This little one is cute! Probably not really as surprise it was in the last pan - it fell through the crush as you shook it all out I'd say! Looks like today was certainly an adventure for you :-) Do take it easy - don't want you over doing things..

[@Ice_Karma]

Wow, I have no experience with any kind of rock crusher but boy howdy, does that "Crazy Crusher" seem to make short work of rocks!

[@ickyfrupp2751]

You make me look forward to spring and adventures with my son . Thank you Dan!

[@beckscald3855]

Live watching gold panning videos before I sleep. Some reason I find them satisfying to watch. I had a dream last night that I was gold panning.....which is hilarious because I don't even think there's any gold near me.

[@David-sw3on]

I found that rugged tree planting bags are also a great item to utilize if you are hauling certain heavy items such as rocks a fair distance due to its even weight distribution...just an idea👍😉🇨🇦

[@SusanRosanna]

I really enjoyed this Dan, its incredible to see just how much work goes into what you do and how upbeat you stay when things don't seem to be going your way, you sir are a personified life lesson

[@CplSkiUSMC]

I think I would take a good look at the transition area between the quartz and the calcite. That Crazy Crusher is one slick gizmo, but I bet it costs a few hundred clams. I pan a creek where the source of the gold is unknown because it's in a designated wilderness area that has closed to commercial mining since the 1800s and so no exploration has been done. I've hand crushed many samples in search of the source material so I would know what to look for upstream, but so far I've come up empty. It may be a soft material like calcite and therefor the gold is completely liberated from the material by the time it gets downstream where I'm panning but I won't know for sure until I can find a piece of gold in host rock. A gizmo like that would certainly improve the odds by enabling me to crush many many more samples in much less time. I'll have to look up the cost for consideration.

[@johnnybushman651]

You crushed it Dan , thanks for the video! Love watching and you take us to very amazing places , absolutely beautiful .

[@SMK352]

I absolutely love your positive outlook. You are awesome and screw the internet trolls. You're doing what you love. That's why you're sharing these adventures at almost 1mill while they post negative comments.

[@michiganprospectors]

Beautiful piece of gold there. I am impressed how that crusher works. I did not expect it to be that easy to use.

[@seantilson6330]

That Little Rock crusher mounted on the back of the truck is such a great idea.!! The only thing I would probably modify on this nifty little product is a little shoot off to the side underneath so that it would direct your material one way or another instead of straight down.. super cool either way.! Thanks for sharing.!!

[@keithlong701]

I’ve never panned one little speck yet, but ur videos are very informative and entertaining. Thank you for taking time to share your knowledge and thoughts

[@silentferret1049]

I do hope you keep that little flower nugget as it is cause its kinda rare to see any gold in such a unique and undamaged form like that. Gold is gold but that thing is special.

[@BTWalsh55316]

Dan! I absolutely love watching your videos! Sometimes I am amazed, sometimes I am empathetic, but I am always smiling when I watch you hunt for gold, crystals or Ocean Picture Stone. Please keep the videos coming! -- Champlin MN (where we have no gold...)

[@kennethlaibson6506]

People just don't understand prospecting ! You drill first and then you check your drill holes. That's the best way I've seen gold miners work huge claims. You're doing similar type prospecting Dan. Keep it up and 👍 Nice Vid !

[@babatumises.r.o.5568]

Díky!

[@silviadias7791]

When I saw the photo on your instagram , I thought the gold flower was made by hand! Great timing on posting this video before Valentines day!!

[@MrS1ntax]

Keep doing what your doing sir. Not everyone can love what they do. Good adventures ahead sir!

[@kegsie100]

Please ignore the trolls Dan….many many more of us appreciate everything you do my friend

[@brettc6863]

That piece of gold is crystal gold, very rare in that formation it usually sells for 3 Times the current gold price. Very nice nugget

[@quill6211]

Dan, old time prospecting is diffidently in your blood. Your videos are great to watch, keep them coming!

[@rodjewer2739]

love the outdoors, so just watching you outthere in the wilderness is worth watching. keep up the vids.

[@danielcraddock6937]

hey Dan, it's pretty exciting to see your videos and look at the scenic beauty of bc Canada. never been there before, but would like to in the future. I've sluiced, panned, metal detected, dry washed but haven't recovered much gold for my efforts. like you, I'm getting back into it after some time.

[@zackbourgault6073]

Hey Dan hurd have you ever tried using neoprene style fishing or diving gloves while panning or digging in cold water to help keep your hands warm

[@alanbartholomew6154]

I very much like your videos ! I find them informative and interesting. And your personality and demeanor are uplifting as well as entertaining. I will put you on my list of people I hope to meet some day ? Keep up the good work.

[@savetherepublic9124]

always a joy to watch you pursue your dream in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

[@xmj6830]

Haaa...the 6th pan ! The last is the best ! I think you proved the point Dan, there is raw gold in rocks. And I like the shape of them. All the best from NZ

[@EnjoyerofYoutube]

Dan, I know the trolls you encounter can seem much more numerous than they really are, because their words hurt. But don't forget that almost ALL of us deeply admire you and love your content.

[@sweettoof9002]

Dan I just love your videos…the landscape is stunning up there in Canada. Keep doing your thing.