Finding Multiple Gold Nuggets at the Dream Claim!

[@michaelcato9255]

The best part is you get some great quality time with your dad. That is worth more than all the gold! The gold is a nice little bonus though.

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Dan, I think it is great that you get to have your dad there working with you. You are making memories to enjoy in your future. You may not be getting rich, but you are learning every step of the way. Take care

[@gyvren]

I gotta say, I LOVE the relationship you have with your pop. Y’all’s positive energy is awesome. I feel the same when I’m doing something with my dads.. I wish I could see them more often. ❤️

[@andyanderson2143]

Im working to create this kind of relationship metal detecting with my father, Dan-n-Dad is such an inspiration lol

[@randym8963]

Absolutely agree, I'm doing the same with my son, which we show on our YT channel. Link in my bio. I love when Dan has the whole family out... money and gold will come and go... memories are forever

[@geraldbrunckhorst8291]

I see some really super newly released gold, even in the quartz matrix. Here in Montana we will be looking uphill for the source when we see that. Have a great time and good to see your dad at it with you.

[@OpenSpaceWellness]

The two videos you've put out on this operation are a couple of my favorite. Love the small scale stuff. Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️🌲

[@ClareBrawne]

Hey Dan if you're going to get a small excavator get a 35g then your enclosed and have heat or ac. And a radio!

[@Danhurd]

My current trailer can’t take it

[@MattHemmer]

In areas I detect, that have big nuggets, you really have to dig everything including signals that sound like or show iron. I’ve had some of them turn out to be huge nuggets, or nuggets that were under, or next to the iron. In areas with a ton of iron trash, it’s not worth it to dig it all, but in this instance I’d have dug the iron target in the pit. Discriminating iron makes total sense in really trash filled areas, but not here.

[@shaunwilson1084]

Dan Im so glad to see you and your Dad hanging out. Bring a me joy I miss my Dad.

[@danhodgins4015]

Amazing how an ordinary floor mat with some simple wooden dowels going across catches 95%+ of your gold! The rest of the sluice is probably not necessary at that location. Awesome series on your machine mining at this spot this year Dan, really enjoyed it!

[@matthewdroz5613]

You can use go pro mounts for the rollcage, or wear a hardhat with a camera mounted on it. The more level the machine is, the easier it will be to run, to constantly level yourself out. Looks good though dan!

[@tnexus13]

I'd be nervous about GoPro mounts and head protection. It's how Michael Schumacher got his serious head injury for anyone who didn't know.

[@Danhurd]

With me on this trip I had 3 tripods, 2 clamp handles n mounts, one chest mount and one head mount. But the issue was to use any of them I would have had to take time away from mining and spend it on filming and/or camera set up.

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

Gold at an all-time high…and Dan is finding the nuggets. The only nuggets we have here in San Francisco anymore are green and hairy. 😂 Dan. come visit me in San Francisco and show me where to find the good gold! 💪

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

Well done. A good amount of gold. I am amazed at how clear the water in the river is. It would be a great day just sitting and watching the river flow by. 😊

[@bethsands7665]

Your gold sleuthing adventures with your energizing music is spectacular.

[@josepbadu]

Finding gold---deadly...working with Dad, having a good time finding gold, priceless (from a Newfie!)

[@robinjeffryes2575]

Looks good to me as long as it works and your finding the gold that's all that matters Rob from California.

[@MrGoesBoom]

Always nice to see vids with Dan Hurd and Dad Hurd. Thanks for uploading

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Thanks! Loved this adventure.

[@Mynameis7nad]

You should get a backhoe attachment for your bobcat. It will pay for itself in rentals quickly.

[@RobPoleij]

Yourcontent is very entertaining and educational Dan. Thanks from The Netherlands. Keep digging the good stuff. 😊

[@LostCylon]

While Dan's not about pure gold, his channel is. Gold, gems, mineralogy, *CLAIMS, * prospecting, the equipment and basic usage, the visual apeal of getting out there (For some of us that can't anymore) and his basic *GUSTO* of it all. Dan has hit on gold with his channel, experiencing his actual fevor and excitement. Most channels fake it, he's the real deal :)

[@quarter-py4nr]

Excellent video! Good father, son time . Cherish the moments/memories. They pass quickly.

[@mm6705]

You should look into automotive/motorcycle content creators, there are all sorts of go pro mounts for your helmet, or to put on the vertical bar of the equipment you are running, chest harness mount...and now there are self stabilizing 360 * cameras on an adjustable pole, that you can easily edit where in the complete sphere of video feed you want to display for all sorts of wonderful shots.

[@Austin_Wingfield]

Dan makes me happy

[@iandale]

Lovely stuff… keep digging. From the UK

[@bobboyington5106]

Very cool Dan, you should get a bracket to go on the crash bar on the machine for a go pro

[@susanturcotte3176]

Dan, I just love you and your family! Watching this 'second part video,' I just chuckled at your dad's reactions and statements! 😂 His way of making you and all of us wait to see the top nugget trap, was anxiety and anticipation rolled into one! Tee hee! It made my day, thank you so much! 😊 I have to agree that this gold nugget challenge was an interesting and costly one. However, as you said the experience of it was priceless along with awesome gold nugget results! I'm not sure about BC's requirements for being a heavy equipment operator, but I would bet that the majority of operators don't ever get the chance to learn and have to pay someone to teach them. For the amount of money it cost you this was a cheap experience that you can build upon for future projects. Thus I will say that you accomplished so much for very little investment overall. Big congratulations and hugs to you my friend. 🤗 Give everyone a hug from me and let them know how much we support you all. Thank you for sharing your adventures and knowledge. I can't wait to see what you post next! In the meantime, I'm thinking about the river's blue waters as the nuggets are washed in the pan. Blessings from Alabama ❤️

[@jimholliman2822]

Great video Dan. A little more fun than watching you pan which is fun. Nice to see your dad along.

[@d.andysprospecting]

Beautiful gold up there, I love the character it has!

[@Bawamba]

Should have 3 gopros, 1 facing the pit when you dig, one facing you, and one facing the station where you put all the dirt to find the gold :) Just attach them to the steel on the excavator. Then you can cut videos from where your dad stand, where you dig and when you dump it, and you can talk to one :)

[@Danhurd]

With me on this trip I had 3 tripods, 2 clamp handles n mounts, one chest mount and one head mount. But the issue was to use any of them I would have had to take time away from mining and spend it on filming and/or camera set up.

[@bobhidley9037]

With a wireless Go-Pro cam (or comparable) on a small tri-pod, you could set it up to watch you operate the excavator.

[@WillF1980]

The gold on the rocks are beautiful

[@GOLD_FEVER]

The nuggets are gorgeous! Love the red quartz on the one!

[@ZmbiBglz]

What about 3 or 4 mounted gopros? Then you pick up your regular camera for the stuff you'd normally film.

[@melin1969]

i watched another channel doing this the other day , wasnt in the same country so different rules and regs applied to his operation but basicly doing same thing , other than he was discharging straight back into the small river and boy can i appreciate why dan doesnt or is made not to

[@s.d.iprospecting4359]

Hey Dan i bet if you mount an electric vibration motor onto the hopper that would greatly increase the rock sliding into the grizzly section and they are very affordable.

[@sarahmcdonough9251]

Nice gold! I can't believe how amazingly clear that river water is! So beautiful 😍

[@whartonoutdoors7493]

If you owned your own machine you could add mounts for cameras and just switch them on and capture footage as you work.

[@SL-ye4ur]

You did well filming add the dream Clan! I love that you have a mix now of a little bit more volume plus some good old panning can't wait to see you guys do some digging in the spring

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY. After seeing Jason clear out his mine it's good to see British Columbia again.

[@Hamza-B3]

Yesterday’s spike in price was a welcome surprise. We are approaching the all time high 🙃

[@michaelhawkins8566]

@Danhurd the way around controlling the machine and still making your video is a head gear set up for your go pro it makes it hands free

[@rodneyhaley1734]

Dan I own a Gold monster and I find gold on Manuel Mode not Auto, I went over a nugget on Auto 1 like you and it didn’t pick up the Gold but when I turned it down to the last Manual Mode it was picking up very small Specs of gold

[@mbraden66]

Have you heard of a terracotta heater? It's basically two terracotta planter pots one a size smaller than the other. A bolt, couple of nuts, washers, long burning candle and bricks. Put the bolt in the smaller pot with the pot upside down, bolt coming through the bottom going up. Put a washer then bolt. Then put another bolt but leave a couple of inches space, put another washer then the bigger pot on top. Then secure the top pot with a washer and nut. Put the bricks on the ground, candle in the middle, light the candle then put the pots on top. The terracotta will get really hot from just the candle and will burn however long the candle will. It will warm up a large area. Might be enough to keep some things from freezing. Just a thought.

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

Looks like a lot of fun and work. Still, it's a beautiful spot.

[@teresajames2725]

What a beautiful location. Looking forward to next Spring.

[@freighttrainhighway]

Hit me up anytime brother man if you need a cameraman! I would love to come up to Canada to volunteer! Btw thanks so much for the ocean picture, stone sphere… was happy to support a quality character like yourself. So cool to see you work with your dad! Stay blessed

[@kenjohnson5498]

They just had an auction in Murdoc Ontario and the mini excavators went for 3800 to around 4700 Can dollar.

[@charleslatora5750]

Thank you sir. I'm so glad I saved so many samples from when I was young and my parents took me out Rock hounding. Its just not feasible for me to Go out and do any fun stuff. So I'm glad I found your channel brings back good memories of my youth and my time in the desert of California with my parents

[@EZDiggin]

Machine work is fun

[@s.d.iprospecting4359]

Seems to be paying consistent through out the bedrock layer not a bad yield.

[@me5768]

You know what they say? A bad day looking for gold is still a better day than the best day in the office

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

I'll look forward to your first report from here, next spring. It's very beautiful.

[@Talenten]

You are my nr.1 on KZbin! Lots of fun joining you digging after gold! Also learning alot! Greetings from Sweden!

[@Hybridsteel]

dan u need a gimbal for ur camera so u can wrap the legs around the cabs struts u can get go pro holders that clip to things, or u can use a head harness so u can show footage from there or even a body cam

[@Danhurd]

With me on this trip I had 3 tripods, 2 clamp handles n mounts, one chest mount and one head mount. But the issue was to use any of them I would have had to take time away from mining and spend it on filming and/or camera set up.

[@tenroy6]

You should look at maybe getting a "hat cam" so you can record easier AND it gives POV which is super cool. And if you feel like being more personal swap to the hand held. Or even look into strapping the camera along the "open box cage" around you.

[@SethWestmore]

"What's in the box!"

[@wingnutbert9685]

Maybe a few good magnetic camera holders to stick on the excavator and the sluice to film while you dig and process. Maybe a couple extra gopo's. Great vid anyhow Dan. Thanks!

[@jasonwcoleman250]

Hey Dan, can you put a mic on stage a few strategic cameras planted around the operation the next time you're machine mining? A couple cameras on the roof support piping, near the hole and one on the wash plant should be plenty.

[@Danhurd]

With me on this trip I had 3 tripods, 2 clamp handles n mounts, one chest mount and one head mount. But the issue was to use any of them I would have had to take time away from mining and spend it on filming and/or camera set up.

[@jasonwcoleman250]

@@Danhurd gotcha, I was thinking just to keep them running all day and look at them here and there during some monologue and you're covered my friend.

[@jasonwcoleman250]

@@Danhurdalso, thanks for replying, you're one of my favorites so it's nice to know I might be helping.

[@woodwoman9130]

Wow beautiful water and gold💥👍

[@Dirt47]

Don't mean to be that guy, but when you get your trommel there I'd suggest a JD35... you can still tow it with your truck and it's at least double the material in the muck bucket! Plus it's not as tippy like the 17s can be

[@Danhurd]

Unfortunately just a bit heavy for my trailer. I have been looking at the 26

[@magnusandersson6858]

Love the vids you make But a pro tipp Have the tracks other way around so you have the scraper infront and push it down a bit It will be more stable an you wont get whiplash :)

[@skrachamaniacs3878]

I’d be happy to relocate and be a cameraman for you Dan

[@GSG-lc5zm]

Hey Dan , what are those 2 green rocks on your top mat just after the first drop box?

[@richardservatius5405]

a midi-excavator, rather than a mini-excavator is much better, digs deeper, stronger. two ponds for water, connected for settling. cut down the height of the wood dam in the first box just a 1/8"? letting more go through. bring a table to make a comfortable panning table. fill in your ditch and dig where the excavator is.

[@Danhurd]

Well, where to start. Trailer I own can only carry the mini. Pond is very adaquate for the water, and natural so no surface disturbance needed. Cut down the first bar, because 100% capture rate is not enough? We had a table but for the 4 minutes panning each day, we had better uses for the table. First hole WAS where excavator was and it was so deep to bedrock we’re never hit it.

[@MikeT]

Cant wait to see more placer action next spring

[@oldschoolman1444]

I would be getting a heated vest used for motorcycle riding, I hate being cold!

[@pprspanishgoats]

Better episode than a season of Oak Island

[@dm666master]

What if you got a saftey helmet with a gopro attachment specifically for machine mining? Like, that gopro mount lives on that hardhat and its just for when you are doing that kind of digging and maybe a lav mic? That might be more effort than its worth though i wouldnt really know

[@RecklessSavage]

i live on the llano river in texas and there is suppose to be gold here i always wanted to by a floating banker and suck from the and stuff the river floods tho idk its suppose to only be flour gold or whatever they call it

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

You're on it, just keep running and you'll find that pay streak! Good luck Dan!

[@josephcormier5974]

Well done Dan and dad this was an excellent learning experience now come spring y'all should knock it out of the park thank you for sharing this six stars

[@lady_draguliana784]

dunno what camera you're using, but if you can get a multi-mount for it that you can grip, or hook onto your body, or mount to any surface, you could likely film while mining more effectively. Adam Savage uses camera mounts that are tripods, but the legs are giant "helping hands" arms that can be posed like octopus arms. you could hook them anywhere (including off of your self) and with magnetic feet, you could mount them to your machines too.

[@Milllusos]

Dan is the man... keep it up.

[@johnstuart8511]

Looks like your Dad is McIver. Always has a quick fix. Is there a way your should modify a custom trailer. Where all folds out. (Easy setup). Think out the box. I know you can do it. Thank you for another awesome video, Father and Son. Great Team work. Regards 🇿🇦.

[@auriferous4462]

I wonder what kind of sediment this is, doesn't look like typical river gravels (?), too sharp edges, maybe it's till or colluvium?

[@gregcampbell622]

“I need a cameraman” as dad is standing right there😂 I commend you for not messing with his vibe🤙🏻

[@Danhurd]

Dad films me sometimes. But directing someone who is not a cameraperson, to get the right shots, start and stop at the right time, adjust as needed. more work than just filming yourself. It is all a matter of time or lack of time.

[@btrainbraydeboisseranc7570]

Love the content Dan bro!! Thx for all the entertainment 🚂🚂🚂

[@hobodanallanko]

That looks like the Bridge River area

[@terryshackelford712]

Lots of work but it sure looks like you were having a blast!

[@thebushbunker]

I like your tiny scale Ross box!

[@stephenshort839]

It might be a good idea for your Dad to wear Waders to make sure his legs are dry. NICE GOLD!!!😮

[@HarbDeaf]

Spending time with your Dad, priceless, priceless 💕

[@jph8266]

Great video. Glad you beat Mr Beast’s challenge!

[@SCUBASUEReynard]

Those are some sharp purple gloves!

[@pauljinkerson6359]

Well done Dan

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@vrvvrv848]

Good afternoon from south Brazil

[@nicowolters8959]

Good evening from the middle of germany

[@buscandooroartesanalmentes3823]

Great brother beautiful golden nuggets 🎉🎉🎉

[@ronarant2897]

Would it be helpful if you added two more water pipes to the ben one on each side to help better wash the pay dirt?

[@Danhurd]

It was all a volume problem. Just needed bigger pump

[@bobm5377]

Love the videos Dan!! Thanks for your hard work (and DAD) and for sharing your knowledge!

[@kinexkid]

Im surious, whats the highest elevation youve found gold in? Not pure elevation, i know youre already high up there! I mean in relation to where the rivers are currently at. Like how high above the banks

[@krystofpopela7010]

It would be interesting to have another camera running there to make a timelapse, then you can "film" everything, even when you need to operate machinery

[@jeffhaack1325]

Dream claim produces!!!

[@SCUBASUEReynard]

Good luck Dan and family have a great holiday season.

[@FransBlaas1]

Quite some landscaping services… might be another big pay receiving.. 😮😮

[@AAA_RandRR]

Great effort!! Congrats

[@dawnpierce3862]

What are the Pretty Light and Dark Blue Rocks that are in the Trays?

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

4:25 Is that a nugget washing through where the water is spraying?

[@brandonjackson1434]

Well that was fun

[@johnmallette3143]

Tkzz for sharing.,.,.,peace

[@LanaLaughsRealLoud]

Dan "Nevermind" Hurd❣😁❤

[@zachcarney3910]

the nuggets with some orange color to them, is that quartz? They look very neat.