I find my *Biggest Gold Nugget* in 3 years, for the Challenge!

After teaching MrBeast how to gold pan, I was challenged to find a big gold nugget within one week. I could not find one in North Carolina, so a flew home to my Dream claim where I knew I could find gold nuggets. Five days in, and we discover the second largest nugget I have ever found. Challenge accepted..... Challenge Completed!
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[@patchvonbraun]

I'm envious that your dad is still around. I loved all the adventures that my dad and I used to go on.

[@thekodanator]

I'm with you. I have a greater appreciation for my own dad when I get to see people still enjoying time with theirs.

[@leighanncronin6905]

Me too

[@kylealexander7024]

Meanwhile, I haven't talked to my dad in decades. Mainly cause he is a manipulative POS. Wish I could had this kinda relationship instead.

[@StaceNyourFace]

I feel ya. I wish my dad was still around too. ❤

[@tommcstacker4216]

I love my ol' Dad.

[@erod4668]

Whoa I think this Mr. Beast guys channel is really gonna blow up now with this collab! 😅

[@jeffgrill7214]

Thank you for always being honest with your viewers. Been watching for about 2 years, and was lucky enought to talk to you a few times on your live releases

[@Gardeningchristine]

Congratulations Dan! How fun! Sometimes a deadline makes us work just hard enough to get it done hey.

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

What a beautiful and blessed time you're having with your dad! The gold nuggets are great too. 😊

[@260grew]

Dan....what an awesome video...great seeing you and Dad bonding, the enthusiasm, the scenery and the Gold....one of your best and I've been subbed since your school vid days...nice to see another video when the weather is warmer.

[@billpaullin6527]

Dan this is awesome, thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Great job

[@peggymckenzie6754]

Congratulations on your find! Great to see you and Dad are in sync. Precious moments.

[@dennisstewart9245]

great job Dan love watching your videos, keep up the good work cheers

[@kirkfeatherstone6944]

2 yards an hour 😂, love you're videos, when I worked my parents Gold Mine on the south fork koyukuk river 450 miles north of Fairbanks Alaska, we ran 7 yard buckets every few minutes, I worked 11 weeks per year, 150k, was my pay, which was fine with me, even though our land assayed at 600 per cubic yard, this was back in 1982-87

[@outdoorloser4340]

Do you still go there?

[@kirkfeatherstone6944]

@@outdoorloser4340 no, parents are deceased, my son passed away in Alaska in 98, my wife last year, I am retired living in Pennsylvania, I have many good memories, however if I was a bit younger, I know a few spots that could make anyone a millionaire in a matter of a few months in Alaska ❤️

[@AshDenArt]

WOW! I remember when you had only a few thousand subs. Way to go, man. Keep that up! 💯

[@reallypeppers]

I need prospecting in my life. Thanks for sharing Dan!

[@ironhorse7588]

Always love to see your videos especially ones with family

[@duanedodson1]

Excavators are fun, I grew up around them and still get excited every time I get an opportunity to run one. They are gods gift to shovel pushers.

[@CptFUBAR]

My mom and dad really fell in love with the Australian and Yukon Gold shows on our local programming. But those have recently been discontinued, and my mom has absolutely loved all of your and Jason's videos! Thanks for being such a fun and positive channel that I can share with my family.

[@jongordon6132]

Always enjoyed thank you Dan😊

[@Jml-oz1vj]

I watch both the channel constantly, and I can easily say this is the best collaboration I’ve ever seen on KZbin. I just wish Mr beast video brought more viewers to your channel because, no matter what video you watch I CAN NOT stop watching.

[@michaelkerr5745]

Great content as usual and I echo the comment on how fortunate you are to still have your dad!!

[@TheMiningChannel]

Good call on installing those wooden riffles (nugget traps) up top on the GoldHog matting.

[@RobertAlberti]

10:40 I trust you know what you're doing, but I worried that if the chain had not come off that rock it might have pulled the bobcat over.

[@48thstateprospecting]

I saw the same thing happening lucky the Chain came of or Dan would have been launched into the hole because I doubt if he was wearing the seat belt you have to wear them while operating or one mistake and your maimed or dead

[@Domarnett]

Yeah, I worried about that too. I’ve seen a few machines topple over the years. Luckily no one was hurt, but it happens so fast. Definitely have to think things through before hand when working through obstacles, because once you jump into action there is no time to turn around…

[@PaulDunen]

your teaching of geologly and mapping the way it moves im learning,im in australia almost ready to go,not sure where to start

[@dimagiojimenez514]

Awesome! Especially spending that time with your dad!

[@user-de2dk6qp1z]

Dan has the will of a Miner...Great Job

[@OpenSpaceWellness]

Congratulations!! Great nugget to win a challenge with. Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️🌲

[@stephenpublicover8818]

Dan, I am glad you found that neice Nugget! For only 4 -5 yards of pay, not bad& you got better with the Escavator!! lol, Great video!👍✌

[@AnnoyedCorgiPuppy-nr6ei]

Dan you are such a nice guy, very smart man when it comes to that field, good luck 😁

[@laskyland8526]

From Bust to Banger! Good Gosh!!! Great work guys!

[@kerzwhile]

Its soooo awesome you have your Dad with you!! ❤😊

[@susanturcotte3176]

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO DAN! That was a mighty fine pan you ended up with! Incredible gold nuggets, with the best scenic view anyone could ask for! You are so blessed to have this claim; I am picturing monster nuggets in the near future! Great to see dad out there, too! I know he had as much fun as you did (other than the wicked cold). Hugs and blessings from Alabama ❤️

[@garywalker9753]

Enjoy your adventures. God Bless you and yours.

[@texaswader]

Well done Dan. What I would give to hang out with my Dad a few more times. Treasure his company my friend.

[@beansdad70]

Great gold Dan! Excellent excavator operation, you picked that up quickly. You are correct, that is absolutely beautiful country!

[@jk-76]

That home-made highbanker is KILLER!

[@carlwalton8910]

Love your enthusiasm and your tutorials. Great video. Keep up the great work. Please say "Hi" to your Dad.

[@dangermouse2977]

Glad you have /use a tailings pond to filter the water out before it seeps back into the flow.

[@Laser2120]

You know when things are serious when you take your dad along ! A nice bit of gold to end the year on, well done !

[@davidedgar2818]

How did you keep this under wraps for this long???? I would have been screaming to the winds with this!🤐

[@budrohammbone2806]

DAN ! How can you not take a fly rod to that river ? And the Gold ! Happy to see that You rose to the challenge.

[@Chlorate299]

Always nice to see Dad Hurd in action!

[@calvincraft2580]

Hi Dan, im a subscriber for a while now and enjoy your vlog.I hope you find so much gold, you'll need the machine to lift it. God bless you and all the best!

[@ericstarszak2076]

awesome nuggets and such a sweet operation with your Dad!

[@williamscoggin1509]

Wow, what an unexpected surprise, a Tuesday evening video from Dan! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💰

[@19Philza87]

Looking forward to seeing the major workings with the trommel on that claim Dan 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-id3uz9gs9u]

Way to go , Dan!

[@scottmcgill6795]

My kid loves Mr Beast. I enjoy him, but man i really love this channel right here and i have for a while. Getting to share these with my kid because Dan was on Mr Beast makes me a happy man. Thanks as always Dan.

[@nocapyoulackn3594]

Awesome Dan nice spot you got there buddy 💪

[@danacataldi5119]

Very exciting episode. Loved it.

[@leighanncronin6905]

Dan, we love videos with your dad...I'm pretty sure he has a fan club❤😊

[@thomasanglin1751]

Congratulations Dan great find...

[@matthewtracy8744]

Good gravy that was an amazing pan of gold!!!! Wow man! Thats awesome!!

[@CORE1.8MINISTERIES]

Good job dan. I really love your channel. By the way I'd love to get some ocean picture stone for beads

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Spectacular gold prospecting work... solid 🇮🇩⚒️⛏️💎👍👍

[@stephfran9761]

Dan, WTG, and what an amazing helper!!

[@freddking4389]

Well done Sir! Love seeing that GOLD!

[@islandfish1094]

Dan great job It’s a lot easier to dig over the blade

[@DarinsCards]

Very fun, can’t wait to see the next video for the final two days

[@NSP70]

Dan: You have the best gold prospecting show out there. Thank you for bringing the fun and discovery to the screen. Keep it going!

[@ledflashflight5903]

Thats awesome dan!

[@KnowMi_]

As long as you run CAT controls on the Mini-X you should be fine. Equipment is super fun and easy to get the hang of.

[@forg0tten]

Hell ya Dan we knew you could do it. 🙌🙌

[@jasonwcoleman250]

And there's the "Welgcome" intro that you started the channel with, and I keep waiting for!!!

[@chevy383jt]

It's cool that you get to spend so much time with your dad. My dad is an extreme workaholic, even though he should have properly retired by now. He's so all over the place, it's difficult to align my available time with his so we can hang out.

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

Well done Dan and congratulations.

[@kylealexander7024]

It would be super cool if u put the time of day and the temp in a corner for us to know what ur doing better. Cold makes every job harder but also makes hard work less sweaty. Idk about working in sub freezing temps though

[@nicklasschmltt6959]

Sweet . Exciting pod cast.. and Burrrrrr

[@artfact2]

I can relate. Working on an archeological dig, with constant running water, on my knees washing sand and pebbles in the freezing rain were some of my most miserable days.

[@cosmicinsane516]

Lol the excavator is a beast to learn at first, but I’m sure you know now that now. After a day or two you’ll start getting the muscle memory or whatever and it’s a lot of fun.

[@goldensadventures1229]

Well Done Dan way to bring it in for the home team!

[@keepingitkoi]

Wow Dan Hurd having a proper go on the big toys wtg bud great video 😊

[@Rockin_in_Kentucky]

Wow what a nugget! Glad you a great one for the challenge.

[@wrxs1781]

Good video, well done on the gold finds.

[@mandybrown7758]

Way to go Dan incredible job

[@mohsenaghdam3136]

Dan has lots of experience he has unbelievable knowledge ,challenging him is a wrong wrong decision

[@valerienaves]

great work Dan!!

[@pgsharrow3714]

Hey Dan ! Finally a decent looking pan of GOLD ! Yeah !

[@M4RTiJNTJE]

already 220 new people since the million. Its going fast Dan Youre already a celeberity :)

[@randygrimes895]

This is so awesome Dan!!!!!!

[@fake_leto]

Great job Dan! Video was very educational and i hope u win the mr.beast challenge buddy!

[@debcamp2359]

Glad for the surge in content.

[@FiveStringCommando]

I hope you make it back to NC for some more gold mining and maybe hunting for emeralds

[@aroncheek5092]

Nice nugget 😊 beautiful views in and out of the pan

[@NuggetBuddies]

DAN your awesome, been watching you late of this last year ish and seen many of the older film of you even teaching 😂 but Learning so much, and relating to the passion. Though only work at a Bruchis PT can't wait for next spring. Would Love to help out in the future, meanwhile trying to research Spokane area terrain and see what I could find too, though haven't found much but black sand and tiny tiny possible garnets since 2017 lol...anyways, keep up the passion and thank you for sharing all you do!!! 👏and yes ur Dad is a beast for fixing that pump in a night !! Woo

[@cptnkaos5994]

another great video San, and those nuggies were NICE

[@TinkerinWithTim]

Ever find and cool rocks in the nice n washed tailings? All shiny and clean lol

[@freshjuggalo9042]

The gold videos are fun and all but I like the Jade and gems episodes the most.

[@johnjacobs1625]

Nice Big Nugget Dan! But the time Spent with Dad is PRICELESS! Cheers JJ

[@hjemison]

I love that! Your dad rebuilt the pump in your hotel room!

[@auroraprospecting]

Great video Dan! Awesome nuggets. I love A&W rootbeer, they should bring those drive-ins back. I remember as a kid going there w family and the waitress would bring the food to the car riding rollerskates and hang the tray on the sidewindow. You have an awesome claim and happy holidays my man. 🔥⚒️💯✌️🙂🔥

[@dirtnworms6566]

10:10 Its a picker!

[@JesseCourrier]

Hey Dan run the water through some nice copper coils sitting in a fire should thaw thing out faster.. Keep up the good work love your content and wish I could find more than just agates and fossils and arrow heads on the couple thousand acres I farm in South Central MN. I ride snowmobile in Cooke City ,MT from time to time and would love to do the gold thing.

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Well done! I can’t believe we got a collab with Mr Beast! Dan hopefully your subs go way up so they finally represent your efforts and video quality!

[@youtubeSuckssNow]

He has to put "Mr. Beast" in the title to get the juicy algo hit

[@mikeblair2594]

That's so great to see Doug again. He does remind me of my dad. I'm glad you found your nugget, but if you want to up the efficiency of your plant take a blow torch to the nozzles and soften them up and squeeze them flatter. That will make the water pressure you have and jump it up significantly as its forcing the water through a more narrow slot. That should make the dirt pile at the back of the rig melt away (like Butter😉).

[@kylealexander7024]

The pump might not handle that. The higher u pump up the less pressure u get at the nozzle. Restricting the flow to create more pressure can really slow down ur flow when combined with the elevation change

[@spencebrown19]

@@kylealexander7024pressure doesn’t increase, water velocity will

[@kylealexander7024]

@spencebrown19 idk. I'd have to re study that specifically. It's going to cause issues doing what OP said

[@Rezin_8]

😂❤ learning curve 🎉 and Dad SLAYED the water pump 😂 hope all the towels made it 😂

[@s.m.aggies7220]

Beautiful scenery sounds like fun, and it's ok to spend money on Entertaining, Great Prospecting :)

[@whatdoiknow7836]

I'm a fan of your dad. He seems chill but also able to bring the thunder if needed to raise a kid right. :D

[@marken8888]

great video once again! just a quick Q here; is gold common in greenschist/greenstone areas... ? :D thanks!

[@johnshell6572]

Dan da man did it again. CONGRATS!!!

[@toddrodgers5108]

That was fun sir. Thank you blessings

[@kevinsmith1558]

Hi Dan! Next time use the smaller bucket for the excavator. You’ll have much better luck ripping through rock. Also, use the stick boom, also known as dipper boom to pull your bucket back towards you always keeping bucket as flat as possible. Think 90 degrees to 45 degrees. Enjoy you much!

[@mattsoltan4414]

congrats dan hurd wonderful job