I found GOLD in an ILLEGAL ground sluice!

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Dan Hurd

Dan Hurd

2 жыл бұрын

I discovered by accident a VERY OLD illegal ground sluice someone build right into the river bed on my Dream Claim. I am not allowed to leave it in place but I am allowed to check out what it captured as I remove it and keep my claim in good standings with the claim inspectors. Check out what gold I found!
BC Mining law says you can not modify the creak bed in ay way. I know my inspectors watch my videos and check my claims so to keep from getting untroubled for this ground sluice I will be removing it.
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This video is produced by Dan Hurd, Prospector, Miner, Teacher and KZbinr, as part of his KZbin channel based on educational videos about gold mining, gold panning, prospecting, rock hounding, and mineral collecting.
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Пікірлер: 4 000
@goldmemberr
@goldmemberr 2 жыл бұрын
Dan is a reincarnation of himself from a past life when he installed the sluice box so he could come back as Dan Hurd and rediscover his installation.
@stinkyfungus
@stinkyfungus 2 жыл бұрын
Nah... previous life Dan is a grizzled old sourdough that "don't need any of this high falootin' city slickin' fancy pants stuff, by tarnation" A mule, a pan, and pick n' shovel would've been his tools... oh, and a fabulous floppy hat, mustn't forget a hat.
@merrilymreid
@merrilymreid 2 жыл бұрын
Could be! Haha!
@bluelinearcheology2427
@bluelinearcheology2427 2 жыл бұрын
lol
@PaulRosenow
@PaulRosenow 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm how can I sluice this river. I know, I'll just install a sluice in a past life before the regulations exist!
@RedfishInc
@RedfishInc 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that astroturf under the grid isn't that old. Not sure how old Dan is but my guess is this sluice was placed within the last 30 years if not more recent.
@wtcashel
@wtcashel 2 жыл бұрын
We all have a friend like Dan. He's a highly intelligent man with tons of natural curiosity, and a SORE BACK!
@swaldron5558
@swaldron5558 2 жыл бұрын
And sore knees!
@danielsimpson9650
@danielsimpson9650 2 жыл бұрын
All Dan's are fairly intelligent with natural curiosity lol. And most definitely sore joints from said curiosity
@austinduvall2422
@austinduvall2422 2 жыл бұрын
I am that friend in my group and I must say my life is fulfilling. ❤️
@sixsixpks
@sixsixpks 2 жыл бұрын
Quit bustin his cheeks then!
@unionboy5276
@unionboy5276 2 жыл бұрын
I'm that friend
@keithfavorite9703
@keithfavorite9703 2 жыл бұрын
Good day Dan! You have brought me a lot of joy through your gold panning adventures. I have recently moved to B.C. form Colorado. This place is magical! My wife just got me a gold panning kit so I can explore this beautiful landscape. I am heading to the cayoosh panning reserve today my very first pan! I want to thank you for inspiring me to get out and have some fun! Maybe one day I could join you on an expedition so I can learn from a grand Master prospector. I look forward to seeing all your future videos thank you again for all the tips and wisdom you share with all of us with the fever!
@AuntieBoo422
@AuntieBoo422 2 жыл бұрын
He's like the Bob Ross of the prospecting world and it makes me so happy in my soul.
@moonbug1963
@moonbug1963 Жыл бұрын
you are right. and mine tooo!
@greghampton7048
@greghampton7048 9 ай бұрын
Me to he’s so cool to
@shukshinite
@shukshinite 2 жыл бұрын
Thank KZbin algorithm, thanks for making me interested in gold prospecting
@xxsatsukiyamixx_1769
@xxsatsukiyamixx_1769 2 жыл бұрын
Man you don't even know what you've stumbled on. This guy. Dan is great. Funny, good content. Not begging for subscribers. Hope you got a good amount of time. He doesn't have a bad video. Hope you enjoy all of his old videos too. This is part of my Sundays.
@MadMarlin1964
@MadMarlin1964 2 жыл бұрын
I 2nd what @matthew said.
@jameslogan8114
@jameslogan8114 2 жыл бұрын
Auto play after Joe Rogan podcast.
@austinsimmons4450
@austinsimmons4450 2 жыл бұрын
Right
@grafitorecargado
@grafitorecargado 2 жыл бұрын
Until this day i never think that KZbin Prospectors was an actual thing. i usually just get rust restoring videos on my recomendations
@thomasblaylock8528
@thomasblaylock8528 2 жыл бұрын
This was my first time watching, I was impressed on how hard you worked after a open heart surgery. Plus you were a likable guy. I will be back to watch again.
@curbyourshi1056
@curbyourshi1056 2 жыл бұрын
He has indeed earned your subscription today!
@SFS-DAWN
@SFS-DAWN 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@katydayton222
@katydayton222 Жыл бұрын
Just like to take a moment to say how much I appreciate how beautiful that piece of river is, thank you for sharing!
@sherrywaligurski5614
@sherrywaligurski5614 2 жыл бұрын
New watcher. I’m absolutely fascinated by mining. As someone previously said he’s an old soul in a new era….but still mining old school. I have never done this but looks fun…hard work. Thanks Dan!!
@DarrenMalin
@DarrenMalin 2 жыл бұрын
great to see a man enjoying his pass time. The simple joy on your face with each discovery makes me smile. Thank you Sir :)
@robertallenmcdowell
@robertallenmcdowell 2 жыл бұрын
The relentless torrent of the river and volume of water passing by every minute is amazing to watch. Nature is very humbling once you grasp what it can do.
@if66was99
@if66was99 2 жыл бұрын
Built the Grand Canyon. Ground rising up, river rushing down. We're all just little specks on the surface. Like Dan's "pickers" or flakes.
@jimmyjohns6516
@jimmyjohns6516 2 жыл бұрын
As humbling as it is we can destroy that so the river better feel humble
@StasisG
@StasisG Жыл бұрын
When he time lapses throwing the rocks at first it looks like he just launches them to the stratosphere. Its his ultimate technique
@jacobkiser4661
@jacobkiser4661 2 жыл бұрын
Woah you can see the amount of scrapping that picker has taken over the yard from all the debris passing by! That’s phenomenal and shows that gold will stay trapped even if things scraped past it at one point or another.
@mikelyle6690
@mikelyle6690 Жыл бұрын
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@mikelyle6690
@mikelyle6690 Жыл бұрын
Hjb
@DanOKC
@DanOKC 2 жыл бұрын
The mystery is fun but the beauty of the river is overwhelming.
@thorstenrusch8652
@thorstenrusch8652 2 жыл бұрын
Just a year ago he had a heart op and now he´s moving rocks. Great recover, stay fine pls :) (As always an amazing video! Ty)
@mrnobody-yq2nm
@mrnobody-yq2nm 2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed soon as you pulled out that grinder! Need more happy folks like yourself there! Thanks for dropping some of your happiness for the rest of us folks!
@kramsdrawde8159
@kramsdrawde8159 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe because he doesn't spend time in the stench of filthy crime and rat ridden city.
@galacticfederation9064
@galacticfederation9064 Жыл бұрын
Its a pleasure watching you prospecting. You always make me smile with your pleasant deminor and happy go lucky attitude. Love from Ireland.
@TheFriskySquid
@TheFriskySquid 2 жыл бұрын
It will be really interesting to see what's left caught in those grates. Can't wait for part 2.
@casper135
@casper135 2 жыл бұрын
Part2 ? When
@jppagetoo
@jppagetoo 2 жыл бұрын
I love a fast moving moutain stream. The sound, the smell, the fresh moist air, waterfalls, all of it. It rejuvinates my soul. I am far from gold country, but the videos of the streams and rivers is half the reason I am here.
@truck6280
@truck6280 2 жыл бұрын
It produces negative ions , in large amounts . Same with himilayan salt lamp. Makes you feel good. Same with the ocean.
@StrokeMyLovePump
@StrokeMyLovePump 2 жыл бұрын
Salt lamps are a ridiculous gimmick, which do nothing but light up a dark space. Rivers and rain on the other hand, do that for sure. I grew up in the Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee, lots of rivers and falls. No gold though, I've looked.
@ingolorenzo4158
@ingolorenzo4158 2 жыл бұрын
Which country are you from
@paulsuprono7225
@paulsuprono7225 2 жыл бұрын
@@ingolorenzo4158 ?
@disneygal200016
@disneygal200016 Жыл бұрын
That river is beautiful! I live in AZ and miss that kind of nature. You’re a lucky man. 🍀
@NChillbilly
@NChillbilly Жыл бұрын
I would have loved kayaking that river back when I was paddling. Looks like a blast and with higher water could be some good rapids. The blue water is unreal. Your enthusiasm made my day. What a great hobby. I hope you find the mother lode.
@christinegreywolf
@christinegreywolf 2 жыл бұрын
It is so calming to hear the water running! I find a lot of gold flake here in Colorado, but no huge nuggets. Very jealous, lol.
@milktruck9345
@milktruck9345 2 жыл бұрын
I have two two minute long creek videos on my channel go listen to them.
@danielayala7789
@danielayala7789 2 жыл бұрын
No
@milktruck9345
@milktruck9345 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielayala7789 i wasn't talking to you lol.
@zacharykgwin
@zacharykgwin 2 жыл бұрын
Where in colorado? I'm from loveland.
@ShrubofJesus
@ShrubofJesus 2 жыл бұрын
@@zacharykgwin I'm in vail
@bloodofthefayth
@bloodofthefayth 2 жыл бұрын
a vaguely remember reading that a possiable origin of the golden fleece from greek mythology was putting rough wool in creeks known to contain gold in run off
@yasirjasim7703
@yasirjasim7703 3 ай бұрын
First video watching him and he earned my subscription literally 30 seconds in when he first started talking 😂❤️
@relichunter4611
@relichunter4611 Жыл бұрын
The sound of GoldMonster is how the pinpointer mode of Gofind directed conected... Congratulations of Brazil for your job.
@skippythetownie3123
@skippythetownie3123 2 жыл бұрын
The idea of claim jumpers sticks in my craw. I use cellular cameras on my property and I had one neighbor up the road who persistently liked to snoop despite being politely asked to not tresspass. Eventually what made him stop was me posting enlarged photos of him labeled tresspasser up and down the road. All of my neighbors except for him liked it and he has not been back!
@beez1717
@beez1717 2 жыл бұрын
That was a brilliant idea!
@ozone3750
@ozone3750 2 жыл бұрын
Haha that's great
@robertdelgado1385
@robertdelgado1385 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnfran3218 you talk as if you were actually there. Do you realize how big the universe actually is and if you do and you still believe the bullshit from the Bible or any other religion then you need to be in a insane asylum because there is no way that a single person is responsible for the universe existing it just is and it doesn't need to be explained and I came to here to see gold prospecting not to hear or read your crazy rants
@Corinthians-kjv
@Corinthians-kjv 2 жыл бұрын
@@robertdelgado1385 put your faith and trust in the atoneing blood of JESUS CHRIST because He paid your sin debt for you. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Make it a decision from your heart. Then you will have eternal life.
@rockkhound943
@rockkhound943 2 жыл бұрын
@@Corinthians-kjv blah blah blah
@SwirlingSoul
@SwirlingSoul 2 жыл бұрын
I expect it to be full to be honest! What else can one do but dream that it's full? It's OLD, it's in the right spot, and it's a SLUICE. It just HAS to be full! Ah, today will take forever to pass!
@MrGoesBoom
@MrGoesBoom 2 жыл бұрын
well he mentioned that it seemed someone had already been there before, so maybe it was full, but someone grabbed it all then just left it there in the hopes it would refill
@CookingWithCows
@CookingWithCows 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrGoesBoom by the looks of the bolt, no, maybe in the bottom, but then also not very recently, at least some years.
@MrJest2
@MrJest2 2 жыл бұрын
Also, it was fairly clogged up and covered for a long time, too so a lot of the more "recent" runoff probably mostly washed over the whole mess. But I guess we'll find out in a day or so when he's done editing it all and posting (as he noted, he didn't post this until all the clean up work was done; this was all activity from several weeks ago).
@dontit1
@dontit1 2 жыл бұрын
This man's spirit is beyond beautiful! Didn't have to convince me to sub. As an explorer/adventurer I can truly appreciate this soul 👏
@stanpersful4723
@stanpersful4723 Жыл бұрын
I could sit there all day listening to the water like that. So peaceful.
@emilieloveskiwi
@emilieloveskiwi 2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that you released this video after you were already finished cleaning out the top section. While watching, I was worried that the claim jumpers would come in and ruin the next part of your awesome discovery!
@jeffreywienhoff6412
@jeffreywienhoff6412 2 жыл бұрын
I don't care much about gold but I would be thrilled to fish this spot! Solitude is highly under rated.
@Ironsja11
@Ironsja11 2 жыл бұрын
I used to fish, Gold smells much better!
@weatherphobia
@weatherphobia 2 жыл бұрын
Worm guts coating both of your hands from rebating 200+ hooks. The worm guts dry, and you have a worm gut glove you can literally almost peel off in one piece. And does it smell the whole. Later, you wear real glove and bring a gallon of water and a pan to scrub your hands free of worm gut juice. You catch 2 brim and 12 crappie fish in 7 years, then lose interest.
@jrrj59
@jrrj59 2 жыл бұрын
Till ya hear dan yelling wooooohooooooo! Lol!
@brycep7093
@brycep7093 2 жыл бұрын
@@weatherphobia clearly you aren’t the best fisherman. But at least you can say you tried.
@Adroit1911
@Adroit1911 2 жыл бұрын
@Nils Laven says everyone as I'm setting my hook in a fishes face.
@richardmcquade8267
@richardmcquade8267 Жыл бұрын
For boulders i use a portable hammer- drill and 1/2' mason bit to insert expansion bolts where i can use extra heavy duty comealong. On really large boulders i put an achor bolt in each side and use two comealongs to walk the boulder, including upstream as needed. Of course one has to anchor to a larger boulder or one that is buried. I've moved boulders 4' (1-1/3 meters) wide X 3' (1 meter) upstream by myself in just a short time. Heavy chains with link hooks makes for minimal comelaong rehook time.
@zaxpage9003
@zaxpage9003 8 ай бұрын
Congratulations on living a dream. I hope someday more of us get a chance to experience that feeling. Excellent videos also.
@rickszabo4312
@rickszabo4312 2 жыл бұрын
Found these types of riffles up on the Germanson ,made of wood or metal, they would place them at the bottom of the river bank ,maybe there was a bit of a draw at the top and then start hydraulicing the bank away towards the sluice. Great information on the history of mining .
@wcresponder
@wcresponder 2 жыл бұрын
The day that Dan was the first man to find gold mold.
@melamiller1412
@melamiller1412 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan! My husband and I do some panning here in northern California as a hobbies so we understand the fun thrill and hard work there is put into it did I mention fun! And getting wet is part of the fun, though I am sorry you hurt your back were in our 50s-60s and are no spring chickens either, keep up the great prospecting Dan!
@fiorellaconsoli7532
@fiorellaconsoli7532 2 жыл бұрын
Love his use of language to describe the changes of landscape from year to year. "Dynamic"
@Gonzificus
@Gonzificus 2 жыл бұрын
G'Day from Western Australia 🙂 I already have a bit of the gold fever for mining stock and our lovely Perth Mint gold coins, but damn, watching you channel makes me want to head bush with a good detector and have a good look for some nuggets. If only we had such beautiful scenery, its mostly dry desert, sand flies, and sun burn where I'd be looking. Love your work, 👍
@dielaughing73
@dielaughing73 2 жыл бұрын
The Goldfields and the gold country around Halls Creek is very scenic. The Aussie outback is a different environment from this, but still worth spending some time in!
@Crotecainecowboy
@Crotecainecowboy 2 жыл бұрын
Dan is a absolute legend. I'm not even into prospecting or mining but I watch Dan's videos. I think it's his personality.
@amidark6518
@amidark6518 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@PatrickPasamba_doodles
@PatrickPasamba_doodles 2 жыл бұрын
I dont even know how this is a part of my vids suggestions but heck I'm glad it popped up. This is soo interesting! Got myself binging your videos good sir! Thank you!
@EeekItsSnek
@EeekItsSnek 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like mercury amalgam on those weird nuggets. Wouldn't surprise me. That's one of the main ways the old timers would process gold quickly. Great find!
@colim2595
@colim2595 2 жыл бұрын
I once heard someone say that them working with mercury is the explanation for why so many prospector characters in fiction are depicted as crazy. Heavy metal poisoning can make one act strangely, and over time acting strangely and prospecting became associated with oneanother.
@ZE0XE0
@ZE0XE0 2 жыл бұрын
@@colim2595 but also being isolated for long periods of time makes people strange.
@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx
@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx 2 жыл бұрын
@@colim2595 I wouldn't be surprised if the solitude wouldn't cause people to develop strange habits or cause them to frequently talk to themselves
@petergray6867
@petergray6867 2 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same mate see it lots in aus
@SirLouiz
@SirLouiz 2 жыл бұрын
Those look like the quartz matriz gold usually appears with.
@fredford7642
@fredford7642 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure someone has mentioned it before, if not, to free up one hand from holding your camera, get a head mount camera holder, It will video all that you look at, and give you two hands to work. Thank you for your great videos.
@mpf_agundipsht3619
@mpf_agundipsht3619 2 жыл бұрын
he's a prospector, not a metropolitan showpony lol
@_hawawa4930
@_hawawa4930 2 жыл бұрын
@@mpf_agundipsht3619 You don't have to be a "metropolitan showpony" to make filming yourself easier lol
@maruftim
@maruftim 2 жыл бұрын
@@mpf_agundipsht3619 well why do you think he has this channel then?
@lenard3935
@lenard3935 2 жыл бұрын
Have you not realised that means you can’t see him 😂😂
@ThreeOsixX
@ThreeOsixX 2 жыл бұрын
@@lenard3935 he obviously meant for shots that he takes when holding the camera in one hand and doing something with the other. When he has the camera recording himself he has two free hands lmfao
@2BOOSTEDSI
@2BOOSTEDSI 2 жыл бұрын
Your so lucky to be able to go see this place whenever you want and have a possibility of finding gold . I don't have anything that looks this beautiful in pennsylvania.
@treasure512
@treasure512 2 жыл бұрын
ما هي قيمة اللآلئ الخارجة من معدة السمكة؟ ارجو المساعدة يوجد فيديو في هذه القناة.
@rogerplouse9224
@rogerplouse9224 Күн бұрын
I would have thought there would be a lot more, my friend
@theruggedrockhound
@theruggedrockhound 2 жыл бұрын
What a neat thing to find! I can imagine how rare it is to find an old sluice that has been trapping gold for decades!
@totallychillduck8127
@totallychillduck8127 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that he says "earn your subscription" made me subscribe what a savage🤟
@stevemacintyremusic3675
@stevemacintyremusic3675 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Me too
@My.name.goes.here.
@My.name.goes.here. 2 жыл бұрын
Same. First time watching him. Heard him say that and I was like “ yep “ lol
@doomcera1006
@doomcera1006 2 жыл бұрын
Same! Love the enthusiasm
@yonah713
@yonah713 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@tamiwing7175
@tamiwing7175 Жыл бұрын
You are so much fun to watch. Thanks for all the helpful hints.
@jonothanbarker9247
@jonothanbarker9247 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your channel. You always look like you are having such a great time!
@maxwellhberger8583
@maxwellhberger8583 2 жыл бұрын
"Wet foot, wet butt, sore butt, GAR! Stupid wet rocks" ~Cave Dan.
@jonrivers5422
@jonrivers5422 2 жыл бұрын
Awww Dan I hope your butt and back are okay after falling in the river!! I worry about you going out all alone what if when you fell you broke your leg and were stuck there!! You should have either someone helping you film or looking for gold just so nothing happens!! I love your videos and would be so sad if something bad happened!! Otherwise keep up the great work can't wait for part 2 I'm really hoping you find a bunch of good pieces!! I'm praying for you buddy!!🙏
@nevaeha4048
@nevaeha4048 Жыл бұрын
I live in a rural town and that actually happened to an older fellow I know. He went out to go fishing. Slipped on some rocks in the river and broke his leg. He was out there for several days yelling for help before someone stumbled upon him and he was flight for life’s out.
@localtime824
@localtime824 Жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Now I just GOTTA WATCH part 2. How could I miss that? Love your enthusiasm Buddy. Great video!!! 👍🙂
@diamondcascadeblackspring7260
@diamondcascadeblackspring7260 Жыл бұрын
Your energy makes me smile.. I wish you the best of health and wealth 😊😀
@farques-dot-org
@farques-dot-org 2 жыл бұрын
i always enjoy dan sitting IN front of a mine entrance - especially when he dont know its a mine shaft entrance-- just clear out the rock from the sluice exit
@geraldbizot5770
@geraldbizot5770 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to part 2. This was interesting on how different things are from now back to when ever that sluice was installed.
@abuwesam20
@abuwesam20 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope you are in good health. I want your advice on searching for gold. What is best for beginners in terms of finding gold easily and determining what was found. Gold monster or AT gold
@Sneaky-Sneaky
@Sneaky-Sneaky 2 ай бұрын
The gold monster runs at a much higher frequency so is more sensitive on smaller pieces of gold. And, there is a lot more smaller pieces of gold out there….have fun!
@mandijean28
@mandijean28 2 жыл бұрын
I love you channel!! Found you by accident. You have a great presence!! You have my subscription!! I also love the sped up version of you throwing rocks. It kinds cracks cracks up!
@Vextron-bf6ty
@Vextron-bf6ty 2 жыл бұрын
Haven’t watched more than 5 seconds of the video, but your enthusiasm earned my sub
@stevenmitchell6347
@stevenmitchell6347 2 жыл бұрын
Did you dry, burn, and pan the ashes from the carpet mat yet? I've recovered a small bit gold that was lodged into the fibers doing this. Anytime my mats wore out I would do this for a few grams of fines. I've seen some newbies throw their mats away after "washing" them "clean" and then, with their permission, go through the burn and pan process. Find gold they missed every time. Not much usually, but it adds up!
@mattfairbrother3569
@mattfairbrother3569 2 жыл бұрын
whos throwing the mats away? they are usually reused...your full of shyte
@TomJones-uf5sl
@TomJones-uf5sl 2 жыл бұрын
A few decades ago, the New York Tiffany's store wanted new carpeting. The carpet vendors' quotes offered to PAY for the carpet. Why? The repair shop portion was also carpeted and after years and years of grinding gold and silver, dropped chain bits, etc., those carpets were loaded with recoverable gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones.
@rwatson2609
@rwatson2609 2 жыл бұрын
@@TomJones-uf5sl HaHaHaHa, A true prospector could only have thought of that.
@whiteyholmes
@whiteyholmes 2 жыл бұрын
Take years off your life… Burn raggedy ass old indoor outdoor carpet and inhale the fumes for $3 of gold dust… SMH
@stevenmitchell6347
@stevenmitchell6347 2 жыл бұрын
@@whiteyholmes No, I have a small incinerator with a blower that burns fairly clean and has a tall flue stack. Generally melts the fines into small beads in the bottom of the curved container I put the carpet in. I even wear a respirator because I'm not ignorant of the possible consequences.
@deadsolarsystem6298
@deadsolarsystem6298 8 ай бұрын
That mountain stream is gorgeous!!
@michelleestes8897
@michelleestes8897 2 жыл бұрын
My dad would have loved you, makes me happy to watch your videos & see why dad & his buddies loved panning
@JoeCubicle
@JoeCubicle 2 жыл бұрын
You always lift me up when I watch your videos Dan! Thanks.
@straightupgamer354
@straightupgamer354 2 жыл бұрын
FREAKING LOVE your energy and happiness, keep doing you! we need more prospectors like you, finding the goodies of our planet!
@lifenick5191
@lifenick5191 2 жыл бұрын
I guess you're right but he can't just take it it's for the 🌎🌍 planet the earth
@babyflapdrol3458
@babyflapdrol3458 2 жыл бұрын
dan turd always finds the good sh*t
@Mariobongbong
@Mariobongbong Жыл бұрын
It's a very interesting discovery and I respect you for practicing it😁
@mishell4906
@mishell4906 Жыл бұрын
That was fun Dan, you definitely earned some new subscribers. I'm praying for ya ❤👍💎
@wesleyweisberg8895
@wesleyweisberg8895 2 жыл бұрын
I would investigate the run where the ground sluice was placed. Most likely that was in a gold run/pay streak.
@vcslimm2000
@vcslimm2000 2 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@R3Ego
@R3Ego 2 жыл бұрын
In one scene Dan is complaining about his feet being wet, next scene he has his feet in water up to his ankles lol
@summonsays2610
@summonsays2610 2 жыл бұрын
Once they're wet you might as well lol.
@asahutchinsonsuckslittledi1056
@asahutchinsonsuckslittledi1056 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man as far as I'm concerned if I ever start looking for gold I'm not going through all that paying b******* I'm going to have my employer with me and I'm going to throw that s*** to a damn s*** with a white one in the meat all of that I'm not going through all that b*******
@R-A-F
@R-A-F 2 жыл бұрын
You can only get wet once 🙃
@4thgenfarmer371
@4thgenfarmer371 2 жыл бұрын
It's easier to just get them wet and get it out of the way.
@cowdudeable
@cowdudeable 2 жыл бұрын
In my experience, at a certain point, you can't get any more wet then you already are.
@sengerbanger2172
@sengerbanger2172 Жыл бұрын
you earned my subscription tdy!! your positive energy is inspiring
@gabrielleortega2170
@gabrielleortega2170 Жыл бұрын
"I found Washer ! Big nugget of ironnn" made me smile lol! Love the enthusiasm
@americanadventureoutdoors4213
@americanadventureoutdoors4213 2 жыл бұрын
In my mining district in Oregon when we find gold with the white in them , it ended up being mercury! They were using sluce’s in the creek and would dump mercury in them to recover the gold out of them . My guess is quite possible that’s what was going on there !
@patdexter9188
@patdexter9188 2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, I've seen that to! I've even found copper plates instead of carpet, in small sections usually lower in the sluice to try and catch smaller pieces. They would from time to time pull them scrape off the amalgamated mercury and add more to it because some alway washed off. They didn't know or care about the dangers of mercury just wanted that yellow suff! The Chinese used copper plates alot to, you could always tell where they mined because they stacked rocks perfectly to make walkways and walls. And found alot of gold after the miners moved on. They got jealous of the Chinese! Alot were murdered and robbed! Sad what happened back then.
@prospectingron2.013
@prospectingron2.013 2 жыл бұрын
That was my thought also.
@t.r.4496
@t.r.4496 2 жыл бұрын
Aresnic will also cause this to happen.
@americanadventureoutdoors4213
@americanadventureoutdoors4213 2 жыл бұрын
@@patdexter9188 There are pictures floating around on the internet of them using dust pans to scoop up the amalgamation out of them , one guy holding one up for a picture big smile on his face wile standing in it and Mercury running down his arms ! Crazy times that’s for sure .
@patdexter9188
@patdexter9188 2 жыл бұрын
We run into that all the time all over nevada. And chunks of leather they used to squeeze the excess mercury out with. Some creeks are so high still in mercury you can only eat on or two a year. And when you clean out your dredge it will be full to. Alot died from that stuff!
@matthewbernard4152
@matthewbernard4152 2 жыл бұрын
Since you already slipped I recommend you cut the rest of the bolt off so it’s flush to the bottom! That could be a really bad injury!
@nullrout556
@nullrout556 2 жыл бұрын
For sure this. I would not want a 13 mil sized hole two inches deep in my back/body in the wilderness.
@bobkazzar6475
@bobkazzar6475 2 жыл бұрын
nothing says fucked like a rusty spike in the foot
@matthewbernard4152
@matthewbernard4152 2 жыл бұрын
@YoungRe3hunnid what the hell is that suppose to mean
@jonathanblack1416
@jonathanblack1416 2 күн бұрын
So cool. Wish you were allowed to kelp it going with a restoration. But I seem to feel that is was abandoned because it didn’t pay out enough as the man hoped it would because I’d think of that was sitting like that for let’s say 30 years and all you found was these then he probably found that much or less in way less than thirty years of flow.
@r0b1975
@r0b1975 2 жыл бұрын
The beards looking "Big n Hurdy" like, Dan... You've come on in leaps and bound since the ticker op! Top job matey :D :D :D
@markshultise2189
@markshultise2189 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting find. I personally got into prospecting back when GPAA/LDMA were on local channels and then on satellite. I only prospected in my state of Georgia both at outings and by myself on weekends. I sold all of my equipment, the pans, sluice, pump and so on because I moved to the only US state that probably has no gold, Hawaii. Something about getting into warm water and not having damp, cold hobbies was appealing to me! I think the only way to find gold out here in with a metal detector along the popular visitor beaches!
@3-6-9-6-3
@3-6-9-6-3 2 жыл бұрын
Truth. I found a 3carat diamond engagement ring on a beach before. I handed it too my gf at the time before she broke up with me later that day Gold diggers..😆😆
@shawndeutsch2498
@shawndeutsch2498 2 жыл бұрын
@@3-6-9-6-3 that didn't happen
@3-6-9-6-3
@3-6-9-6-3 2 жыл бұрын
@@shawndeutsch2498 No it really did. I was on leave at the beach with her despite your lack of knowing.
@HighlanderNorth1
@HighlanderNorth1 2 жыл бұрын
My question is this, since a lot of the gold in ^this type of environment is going to be very, VERY fine grained, how much of it gets missed and unknowingly dumped back out of the pan along with the rest of the fine grained sediment? Even if you can see a bit of it mixed in with the other sediment in the pan, can you successfully separate and collect it?
@sanjayw9878
@sanjayw9878 2 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid in Georgie me and my sister thought we discovered TONS of gold and we brought shirt fulls of it to my mom and she's like "That's not gold, that's called fools gold" we were so disappointed 😞
@tylergayle9053
@tylergayle9053 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe you unearthed something so historical
@theurbanthirdhomestead
@theurbanthirdhomestead 11 ай бұрын
Moving all those rocks around 4:30 reminds me of my garden.
@Iotacox
@Iotacox 2 жыл бұрын
Love the stuffs. Watching from China, and while I'm not from B.C. there's a homesick Canadian loving your content every time I see it. Keep up the good content, and thank you so much for including the nature shots. It brings me back home in a good way when I can't go see it myself.
@willgriff
@willgriff 2 жыл бұрын
Go home
@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783
@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783 2 жыл бұрын
Why are you in China??? What's it really like there? Scares me to even consider living under their godless state, well not scared but repulsive I guess.
@SwirlingSoul
@SwirlingSoul 2 жыл бұрын
That was awesome. I can't wait to see the next part! Hopefully your friends can pry those boulders off!
@beebob1279
@beebob1279 2 жыл бұрын
When I was in high school in the late 70's our high school science teacher was into all kinds of things. He told us about a creek nearby (in Pennsylvania) where he would set up a box of some kind and put it in the creek. He said about once a year he would take the box out and then extract whatever he would get. He claimed he would get about an ounce of gold each year. I stumbled across a site that pans for gold in Pa. and it brought back memories of high school. I know the name of the creek, but I just did it for more of satisfying an interest.
@bassjammincaleb
@bassjammincaleb Жыл бұрын
You earned my subscription. Just couldn’t resist after a few videos 😊
@butziporsche8646
@butziporsche8646 2 жыл бұрын
Dan, you’re looking stronger Buddy and I’m glad to see it!
@DaveFromColorado
@DaveFromColorado 2 жыл бұрын
Your editing skills are phenomenal. You have definitely earned my subscription, and I'm even leaving a comment to help with the algorithm.
@UndercoverNormie
@UndercoverNormie 18 күн бұрын
Dan's got that sleeper strength
@cazadordetesorosygemaspreciosa
@cazadordetesorosygemaspreciosa Ай бұрын
Buen video amigo, muy buenos hallazgos de oro. 😮
@Mr.V888
@Mr.V888 2 жыл бұрын
Dan you S-O-Gun, you are a comical character and you bring the grin in me, keep making these videos, you get a thumbs up from me!
@JustJeff420
@JustJeff420 2 жыл бұрын
I was really hoping that you had found a old time sluice that has been untouched for 100 or more years, but with it having indoor/outdoor carpet, that isn't going to be the case. Just think of what might have been in there if it had been untouched. Great video Dan Hurd!
@HansFrisk
@HansFrisk 2 жыл бұрын
Those had been around since the 80:s so still 40 years of gathering materials
@JustJeff420
@JustJeff420 2 жыл бұрын
@@HansFrisk Wow! You put it like that and I feel really old now.🤣🤣
@Reaccionesmrvictor
@Reaccionesmrvictor Жыл бұрын
Exelente míster aunque no sabo inglés pero veo un trabajo antiguo con parrillas minas de oro Gold lo pondré en práctica thank
@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering
@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering Жыл бұрын
I find your videos and your relaxed and cheerful style absolutely soporific and compulsive viewing . It’s great to be able to make some money on the side whilst following your hobby . Fantastic my friend 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@broella6493
@broella6493 2 жыл бұрын
The ground sleuce discovery is so exciting! Hope you’ll be able to get all the way to the end of it..👍👍👍
@someguy2637
@someguy2637 2 жыл бұрын
Dan, Thanks for getting part 1 posted so quickly. Great finds. I'm anxiously awaiting for part 2. Go get a couple pry bars and some muscle men to move those big boulders.
@keepitreal477
@keepitreal477 2 жыл бұрын
Hi from Tennessee. That looks like so much fun. By the way that river is so very beautiful. It reminds me of the little pigeon river in the Smokey Mountains.
@Mhyrrlin
@Mhyrrlin Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share this all with us!! I was thinking if you need help, make a contest or giveaway or something where people can experience a "tour" of your mine. In the process you'll get their help in moving some of the bigger pieces... just a thought. Anyway - keep up the good work!
@paulmcelroy3912
@paulmcelroy3912 Жыл бұрын
Boooooo you boooooooo
@jcarry5214
@jcarry5214 2 жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing the rest of this. What a fun little oddball find.
@aleishahansen2068
@aleishahansen2068 2 жыл бұрын
the way you panned the flowing water near the end was an amazing shot. lovely mountain side too! the sound was amazing
@k.t.robinson6339
@k.t.robinson6339 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing ? Lol lol
@markbrannon5748
@markbrannon5748 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think that cubed rock at the rop of the sluice was placed as a marker ? Or is that a common natural shape in the area?
@carolinemcgreal2382
@carolinemcgreal2382 Жыл бұрын
Wow, gold, take care Dan, thanks for sharing.
@RICDirector
@RICDirector 2 жыл бұрын
Dan, thank you! And PLEASE take someone with you on trips like this....I worried about your heart the whole time you were hucking those big rocks around, and so glad you're going to recruit some help! :) The beard is looking awesome these days, too. :) It's great to see a long video with plenty of onsite sound; it just is so soothing to hear that river run.
@ThatGuy39562
@ThatGuy39562 2 жыл бұрын
Others are jealous of his claim, his time in nature. I'm jealous of his beard. May the Beard be with you, my friend.
@michael931
@michael931 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThatGuy39562 he should pan the beard. Could be gold in there.
@jonasmanous5002
@jonasmanous5002 2 жыл бұрын
I used to do this with my grandma my favorite memories of her was when we would find her gold flakes I remember a man showing us a nugget the size of his thumb my grandma had us panning all day lol
@jemmrich
@jemmrich 2 жыл бұрын
Haha sounds like great old memories and fun and love the thought of your grandma telling ya to get out there hoping for you to bring home a thumbsize nug 😂
@preservethewhales2146
@preservethewhales2146 2 жыл бұрын
great to hear that some child labour can be positively memorable
@tyler123xyzlol
@tyler123xyzlol 2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome . the wittyness is great . keep up the good work . earned me sub
@Sphinx8173
@Sphinx8173 9 ай бұрын
I miss B.C., thank you for the memories 😊
@gagecox2733
@gagecox2733 2 жыл бұрын
Hello dan, as someone who normally doesnt comment, i can say- this is the first video ive seen of yours, and it is *excellent* . Youve earned my subscription, and hopefully many more. What an awesome video.
@WizzardofOdds
@WizzardofOdds 2 жыл бұрын
If as you said the people who placed that sluice dumped material down that hillside into the river over the sluice, you might want to sample that hillside to see if there is gold in it that never made it to the river. Good luck in part 2.
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