I found the GOLD others did not!

[@beez1717]

You should interview Craig about his mine inspector job! It would be fascinating to learn more about that side of prospecting.

[@gorioecho9789]

it's a great idea - should be mentioned within other forums as well, maybe we can get several tubers to interview fish and game, state epa, federal wardens - understand what's actually being said in different areas

[@stephenquirk5339]

@@gorioecho9789 l

[@emanuellandeholm5657]

Yes, please do that! :)

[@hannahparker8287]

Love this idea!

[@gorioecho9789]

detectors are not 'excavating devices', and technically not even prospecting nor mining devices... it's electronic equipment, that vaguely defines soil types (elements) for those properly trained to understand their usage - in the right hands a detector 'may' help to guide you 'where-to' implement prospecting methods - at that point you then apply the excavating methods 'as posted' - it's not a game and there's no such thing as 'cheating', it's a piece of equipment that if used correctly can help to mitigate against harmful environmental methods

[@elaineallinson6904]

Hand pan and shovel are invasive tools, a metal detector is non-invasive, so less damage. So in my opinion a metal detector SHOULD be allowed for environmental reasons if nothing else.

[@marksadventurechannel8471]

The laws/rules against metal detecting are NEVER about environmental reasons. 99% of them are because some mid-level bureaucrat decides that he needs something to prohibit to get even with his bossy wife hen pecking him. Also known as little man disease or tiny pecker disorder.

[@Bluegrassriver8]

@@marksadventurechannel8471 The mid-level bureaucrat making the rules has very little knowledge of the craft or hobby and it shows.

[@bearwill4737]

Environment Protection should always be a priority #1 no matter what. Bank diggers foul the environment in many ways.

[@dorothycooley1085]

That does make a lot of sense: using a detector to minimize impact.

[@bloodred255]

checking the internet metal detectors are banned in places where digging is banned. if you are allowed to dig, doesn't seem to be any problem with metal detectors.

[@jaywon6749]

But your talking government. Nothing makes sense when government is involved. Lol

[@JalapenoCheetohz]

Based on what I hear in the video, his camera has a bigger impact on the environment than the metal detector does.

[@DitchWizardry]

Mr. T Rex, If there's maybe ten thousand times more loose sediment sitting along the banks when the flood comes through, because everyone can dig the banks to their heart's content, there's maybe ten thousand times more brown crap in the water downstream. Think about how different the water looks when the river is high for the wet season, and how it looks when there's been unusual amounts of erosion upstream, like when you see hundred year floods, wildfires in the watershed, landslides from incompetently done roadcuts, etc. Rivers get like that sometimes no matter what humans did, and it kills fish, but allowing unlimited bank-cutting that's guaranteed to make even a normal winter high water level kill fish is as childish and short-sighted as pooping in the bath tub.

[@DitchWizardry]

​@@trex9194 There are about twenty different hobbies that have been just about completely shut down by people who were too immature to accept some limitations on shared spaces and resources. 4 wheeler guys tearing up meadows get intended trails closed. People ignoring burn bans in the backcountry in the summer get firepits in fire rings in paved campgrounds banned. Not only are the environmentalists right, but pretending they're not is what's going to get all prospecting shut down by being short-sighted and stubborn.

[@TheFoxygrandpa69]

I can't tell you how many times I've had the cops called on me while detecting. People just get suuuuper pissed for whatever reason. Only once was I actually not allowed to MD. At a "wildlife reclamation area" on the side of my town. I live maybe 4 or 5 miles from it. But you are allowed to fish, hunt, swim, BBQ, walk your dogs, jet ski, but not detect. The vast majority of stuff I dig up is beer cans, broken bottles, lead, shotgun shells, fishing lures, and just a TON of trash. So lord forbid I go pic up and remove a bunch of trash on a wild life reclamation area. Just doesn't make sense.

[@earlwayne3469]

where i live you need a permit to pick up trash , costs 50 bucks , you can have a maximum of 5 people in your group ,all need to wear safety vests green with silver , gloves that are non piercing, safety shield over your eyes a hat and steel toed boots, i got a stern warning for picking up trash on the highway in someone else's adopt a highway zone

[@ST-vt4nu]

If its an area with high archaeology chances or whatever you want to call it or its known for having old explosives you should not be detecting there. Im in archaeology and the amounts of times people come to an excavation at night to detect is insane. Its People like that and not reporting important finds that I dislike. Otherwise, just check the rules of the area before you detect for christ sake and if you're good you do you

[@bcgrote]

People assume when they see someone detecting, that every single hole in the area was left by the detectorist! So a LOT of places have laws against detecting, instead of against leaving holes, duh. As long as you show how you've filled in your holes, and all the trash you are REMOVING from the environment, 9 times out of 10 you are allowed unless there is already a law for that city. Seems getting permissions on private land is still easier than hoping whatever authority shows up isn't a poo head that day.

[@Bluegrassriver8]

In Kentucky State Parks there are many places where horseback riding is fine, but detecting is outlawed. Have any idea how much destruction there is with horses? Crazy stupid bureacrats.

[@beebob1279]

We have a national park in Pennsylvania / New Jersey called Washington Crossing National Park. There's no gold but the possibility of finding revolutionary war pieces. The rule of the park is no metal detectors. I get your point but sometimes we need to preserve our history. As for you gold prospecting I get your point too.

[@SheepDogActual]

Dan, your enthusiasm brings joy to those watching. Always interesting and fun. Thanks for the adventure.

[@emanuellandeholm5657]

I agree! :)

[@marychace1011]

I would have thought a metal detector would be allowed because the impact would be less along the river. I do, however, love the fact you take the time to find out what the rules and laws are to educate those who watch your videos. You got me hooked and now I am following half a dozen prospectors!

[@tristenshumway6999]

There's only a few gold prospectors on KZbin I'll patronize and you're one of them!! Thanks for the care and hard work you put into your vids much love and respect from Colorado!!💪👊🍻

[@willmartin4477]

It does stink that people scavenge the places you show. I really do appreciate that you show everything. I have not panned for gold or anything yet but I have been trying to learn all i can before i go. I look forward to finding my own places and having my own reasons for digging in certain places. Thanks for posting. I do appreciate it.great videos and truly beautiful landscape in them.

[@NET-POSITIVE]

I think you missed it, but is he not scavenging other people's places? Seem pretty hypocritical what he is saying and doing.

[@willmartin4477]

@@NET-POSITIVE no actually hes not digging up the whole site. Hes just checking the spots they dug up already for some maybe missed pieces. Not stripping whole areas. Big difference in whats hes doing and what he is talking about

[@smokeymacpot76]

actually that is a public reserve

[@willmartin4477]

@@smokeymacpot76 i know. Its just that he was saying that when he shows a vid of him getting gold on youtube. People go to the spot and dig it all up after

[@smokeymacpot76]

@@willmartin4477 yea

[@footballdrills3434]

You are without a doubt my favorite mining KZbinr. You're conscientious about the rules, nature, and anyone else who happens by. You teach how-to and recommend the right equipment for any wannabe miners. You are generous with advice, assistance and loot. Your videos are just plain entertaining! Keep up the good work, Dan.

[@SteveBrecht]

I wholely agree with you though, the metal detector is going to ensure much less damage to the environment in there. Without something to target with the only other option is to take the bulk process route and dig everything out.

[@gerardvriend729]

Steve, keep it simple. There are many spots where a person can find nice gold. But not for s usable detector! People have fun in the river! Finding small pieces and having goldfever. With the next runoff the river reshaping the area!

[@Dapper422]

The river moves more material in an hour than a man can move in a month. Sit down & actually read a book. Folks like you are the reason the common man can't make a decent living & enjoy a safe very educational hobby without having to pay 1000's or possibly face jail time for simple slicing or dredging for gold.

[@ezyrdr5837]

I understand Dan’s thought process but look at the process in a whole. A metal detector is not just a small 6” coil and a hand shovel to others. Like Dan said every time he shows where he finds gold,It get demolished. Now imagine if they all of a sudden realize you can use a metal detector. Well some metal detectors have coils that are a lot bigger and detect a LOT deeper. Multiply that times how many ppl all of a sudden see they can use a detector and the creek is done for. Dan got lucky not getting in any trouble. I love the guy and know he means no harm but some ppl who watch him are a whole different breed

[@SteveBrecht]

@@Dapper422 "Folks like you". That's hilarious. I don't own a metal detector, I don't search for gold, and I do have a physics degree so I've read a few books. Please stop painting the world with your blanket assessments of individuals you don't know.

[@SteveBrecht]

@@ezyrdr5837 Agreed, most anything will be taken to an extreme if people think there is profit involved. I can see your point that it would likely go overboard once made permissible.

[@whatsinanameish]

The bloops from the detector totally had me flashing back to Pong and Breakout from the Atari days of the late 70s.

[@Mimsyborogove923]

I always love when you can tell Dan is talking directly to the inspectors.

[@jake2213b]

I agree with you that you should be able to use a Metal Detector. My brother is very big in using one. Not to find gold but anything else. He calls it digging up History and he has found some very old stuff.

[@jeffmartineau8479]

Really good information Dan. I like how throughout the video you are polite but also very direct and straightforward in explaining the ethics behind the hobby. More people need to be like that in all hobbies and avenues of life. If all the experienced people went sour and gave the finger to all the younger generation there wouldn’t be any progress or even maintenance on ethics. So thank you for this video. I don’t even prospect and I’m hooked on your stuff. 😂

[@godsoffspring4195]

Common sense says a metal detector is NOT a processing tool. Common sense says the rule is directed at the processing of material. Dan..... keep taking your detector!! :>)

[@brianschatz4882]

This would he my thought as well, thats why the sluice and high banker are mentioned. Could he go detect for coins and other stuff throughout the rest of the park? Probably.

[@darreno9874]

Unfortunately the people who make the laws don't know anything about gold panning, if you follow the letter of the law you would have naked people with a shovel and pan. There needs to be some legal clarification. Keep up the great work Dan, God bless

[@Censortubes]

That would draw a nice crowd I bet.

[@paulcallicoat7597]

That would work but only in July/August. The term blyme come to mind as most gold panners aren't so pretty naked,me included.lol

[@EMLRecordings]

lost my Dad and 2 aunties in the last few weeks and video's like this is helping me get through, some normality. heart broken :-(

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

I care that you are in pain that I have also experienced. You are in my prayers because the Lord knows how that feels too, and has promised to bring us peace and healing to help us through the loss. May he help you as well.

[@davefish2280]

haha, cry more baby

[@EMLRecordings]

@@davefish2280 your day will come and when it does those words will come back to haunt you....remember this reply...etch it into your memory for when it is your time to grieve for a loved one...you will remember this comment and you will know how it feels. May Satan have mercy on your a**hole

[@paraglidingprospector]

This is great! Dan anonymously reviews other folks’ digs while proving out his own prospecting skills at the same time! What a great idea for a video!

[@krist3nmari38]

You earned my subscription. I've spent the night watching a bunch of your videos. I love your style and you're very knowledgeable about prospecting. Love it. Keep up the great work 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@nocapyoulackn3594]

Show 'em how it's done Dan 💪💪💪💪never thought I be hooked on these type of video's but it has happen.. keep it up bro.

[@bigbird2451]

I've been watching for a while and am a subscriber but I only just remembered an experience that might have keyed my interest. Some friends and I were on a mountain biking camping trip somewhere in the Western Sierra Nevada. While we were camping there a wedding was taking place between two panners who had fallen in love. The rings were made from gold from the very river where the wedding occurred on a bride spanning it. With everyone waiting on the bridge, the bride was having a freakout. She needed her shoes which were in the rented model T and some reassurance to walk out on that bridge. And I as a total stranger had the honor of helping her with both. I hope that the two of you are still happy.

[@AlabamaBedrock]

I understand most of this is shovel dirt, remove rocks, pan gold, rinse wash repeat. But MY GWAD it's soooo interesting. Keep up the great work, and informative videos. Wonderful job

[@cliffordwilson8070]

I truly don't see the problem with the metal detector. You gave an excellent explanation for what it's fine, and I agree with you 100%

[@MichaelSmith-ms3jw]

Many years ago I was giving tours on a large gold dredge that had been active up until the early 1950s. Part of the tour was a gold panning demo. My grandfather had worked on the dredge, and thus knew of the small room under the bucket line where the "slop" from the line had spilled. That little room was gold rich to say the least. I would pan it out, then take the gold to the creek and salt the panning demo area. I must have sold a few hundred gold pans for the small store on the highway.

[@daisysstuff5121]

YOU ARE RIGHT IN YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT GOLD DETECTORS.

[@genellehausser5032]

Love watching you and your family. Many blessings as you rock hound.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Thanks Dan, Always good to go right to the source and get a definitive answer to one of those ambiguous questions. It avoids confusion and those pesky fines! It's always interesting to hit the pits and see what others left behind. I've worked older workings and was lucky to find flour gold. Those old timers really went after every bit that was there. And as always, Great video! And Merry Christmas to All!🎄👍⛏️🎧🤠

[@Terwin82]

Well. Don't worry about me tearing up any ground where you been. I'm perfectly content sitting in my kitchen sipping tea and watching your videos.

[@kevchard5214]

You would think if a seasoned prospector like Dan hit a area people would know only scraps are left.

[@toddwagner2354]

Dan, I get the feeling you are naturally upbeat all the time. So refreshing. You dah man.

[@rascallhunter]

Love your videos, Dan! When it comes to the Panning Reserve and metal detectors, is the reason for the limitation just environmental impact, or is it to reserve an area for folks who want to pan, with the primary factors on finding gold being your ability to read the river to figure out where to dig, your panning ability, and your willingness to move material by hand? If the former, then allowing a detector makes sense. If it is the latter (or some variation there of - “levelling the playing field”), then excluding metal detectors makes sense. Either way, a case can be made for and against the detector, depending on the goals of the rules. Thank you for asking the question and reporting the results!

[@beez1717]

"The shadow of Dan Hurd and the big pit" sounds like a kids book name that introduces kids to gold prospecting in a picture book.

[@johnnypalughi1192]

You are the BEST on KZbin! Love the videos. Love the quality of the narrative.

[@letthetunesflow]

I appreciate just how careful and aware you are of keeping the banks intact!

[@jasonbrown9247]

Watching Dan is like watching a cheerful leprechaun showing you just how he got that pot of gold.

[@nostology]

Thank you so much Dan. I like where this is going because it will further clarify what we can and cannot use for panning. Perhaps the time has come to update the laws so we know what we can use and cannot use. Especially when we use such a common tool as a Classifier. We all use Classifiers. Thanks again Dan, you're the best.

[@ikara5352]

Hello Dan, I’m Alonso from Lima, Perú 🇵🇪. I just wanna say that your enthusiasm inspires! I’m very glad I found your channel. ☺️

[@williammobley3582]

I really enjoyed the time I spent prospecting in Colorado, and Alaska! Of course just being put in nature was the best part

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Thanks, Dan! Always fun to go along with you on your panning trips! Nuggets in your future!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@robertf3042]

Watching the curse of oak island I’ve really been drawn to the idea of detecting - oh, that joyous sound!!!

[@sawdustbob6508]

I sure do enjoy your videos. They’re entertaining and informative. Very nice work. It shows when people enjoy what they do. DAN the MAN with the PAN.

[@seantilson6330]

I tell tell myself that one day I will meet you folks.! You and Pioneer Pauly are absolutely amazing.!! I am addicted to the candy as well and you folks have shared such a vast wealth of knowledge I can't even imagine how to thank you.! Father recently passed and we like to go out to the river together and I just love your positivity so it makes things a little easier if you know what I mean.. it's been rough but watching your videos just gives a lot of people hope.! I love what you do, I love what you stand for.! Keep up the great work and God bless.! 💯💪🤜🤛🙏🙏

[@sprogbog1197]

I found this on the Government web site. Recreational hand panning is strictly limited to the following tools: hand pan and shovel. Recreational hand panning does not include the use of a metal detector. Great Video Just like all of them you won my subscription a long time ago.

[@glendadalejones3753]

Dan 🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻,just for your honesty and clarity!! I’m sure lots will find this informative and will gleem some insight into where they are prospecting. So yes,this was a great upload,I enjoyed watching,I love learning. Best wishes sent

[@JohnSmith-rn7so]

I live 20 mins away from this creek. Love your videos!

[@wamlartmuse2983]

Doing your own work is extremely gratifying. I like to mushroom hunt & forage. I feel really good when I find a sweet spot that no one else has been to. All it takes is a little knowledge & you can find whatever you want. No picking others scraps. Every year is new plants & mushrooms regrow, floods send more gold down the mountains. If you have the drive to pick scraps you will have even more drive when you do it yourself. Learning is extremely easy with the internet & social media now days.. Dan Hurd, ask Jeff Williams, vogus prospecting, pioneer Pauly, & more are all great teachers. How about Learning what they have to teach instead of learning how to pick up their scraps. You won't get rich off of scraps.

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

In Australia metal detectors can be used in public areas. Not in national parks or private property without permission.

[@InevitableTruthTeller]

Re: The Rules...Either side makes sense. To use it does reduce damage to the environment. That said, using them would clean out an area much quicker. It's not for our economy that we have these reserves, it's for the enjoyment of the public. Anything that expedites the removal of gold reduces the life and enjoyment of the location.

[@epoc162]

I feel like you have a good point with the detector inevitably causing you to cause less damage. If I had to guess, they are probably worried that with a metal detector it will cause you to spread out and affect more areas with the same level of digging that people do without a detector which I think you’re right in that using a detector wouldn’t cause that.

[@lunatic4919]

Your videos are extremely enjoyable as well as instructive!

[@charlesrowe4205]

You are the smartest man, that I have ever seen, knowing where to find anything, your videos are awesome

[@steveklick]

I think the rules mean for actual extraction of gold. They are saying as far as extraction goes you can only use a pan and shovel and nothing else too destructive.

[@thedeafcattledog8608]

I understand why in some places they don’t want you to use metal detectors, because they don’t want you digging stuff up. But in this case, the point is to dig - seems like they should encourage the use of metal detectors to reduce the digging impact on the river.

[@drc8880]

Mineral Titles: Recreational Panning Reserves The Ministry has created a number of recreational panning reserves around the Province that are open to the general public to use for recreational gold panning. Recreational hand panning is strictly limited to the following tools: hand pan and shovel. Recreational hand panning does not include the use of a metal detector. Use of a metal detector to explore for mineral or placer minerals is considered a prospecting activity. Section 11(1) of the Mineral Tenure Act requires that only a free miner or an agent of a free miner may enter mineral lands to explore for minerals or placer minerals, which includes prospecting for minerals or placer minerals with a metal detector. The use of sluice or shaker boxes, suction dredges, and other mechanical devices are not permitted. I wonder if this was added just because of you Dan. I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@highseassailor]

Nice to see you wearing something waterproof, your poor feet must be sooooo cold at times. Dedicated for sure!

[@IACooper]

I thought in the video you stated that area wasn't "a recreational panning area", it was land that simply couldn't have a claim staked on it by anyone. If the area isn't classified as "a recreational panning reserve" then presumably the rules that apply to those won't apply to that area? If that is the case, then all the inspector has done is clarify what the rules are for areas other than where you were detecting?

[@aaronmicalowe]

Yeah, I caught that one too. Strange.

[@Superintendent_Chalmers]

I’ll like and comment to try to get Dan to see this for clarification~

[@NotSureRemix]

*Just say prohibiting the metal detector is disability discrimination.* _Without it, Dan would lose his ABILITY to find pickers._

[@pamelapilling6996]

Love that you are back here in Kamloops at Tranquille.

[@polskikozak1410]

You are like that fisherman with all the good gear but is that doughy that goes fishing in his backyard pool. You make the island boys look like geniuses

[@wes52101]

I've watched a lot of metal detecting videos and one thing I noticed was that most of them run every scoop under the detector. It lets them know when they get the piece out of the ground. If you did that it could cut down how much you have to pan.

[@Sarafimm2]

But some of the tiniest flakes wouldn't show up on the metal detector, just the pickers. And all those flakes Dan showed at the end of the video are--combined--probably as big as a few pickers.

[@herbertboelk7545]

@18:46 i agree, it looks like an older nearly unstratisfied rubble inflow channel from the branching canyon you look straight into. The slighty darker coloration tells me there is more decomposing organic stuff. If that canyon already tested negative, there won't be gold. Having the same, but on smaller scale on my spot.

[@FjHenderson]

I'm with you Dan, you would think the less intrusive actions of looking for gold would be allowed. But who knows unless you ask.

[@michaelarmijo4112]

You complain how others don't want TO FIND gold themselfs so they take my spot. Yet that's exactly what your doing and finding great pleasure in finding gold someone missed. A little gold fever there Dan.

[@michaelarmijo4112]

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[@randycrager4074]

Good to see your back is doing better!

[@seantilson6330]

I got to say Dan, I love your panning technique.!! 💯😉👍🙏

[@mudduck754]

Myself I use a Garret AT Max. My brother uses a White. We have looked for nuggets in the water ever since I got the Radio Shack metal detector for Christmas back in the mid 70's and found a little color on a family camping trip, along a creek just messing around. He got bitten by the bug and gets that look in his eye when he sees color, you know that look. Myself I am not that bad, I write as I am replacing the bearing and seal's for my pump I use for the high banker. Sitting next to a big ore crusher, (note to self, fix big diesel generator. ore crusher takes 440. Not gasoline engine powered like the little one) Running smaller pieces of ore through the little ore crusher. Ore that my neighbor brought in from one of his mines and has been piling up in his yard for over 40 years, it's in big grey totes on flat bed trailers,dozens of these totes in the black berry bushes, sand bag sacks of ore stacked up here and there and over there too, He's like 84 and hard rock mines in old family owned mines as his hobby on the weekend's after cutting down trees all week, and takes three months off a year to go prospecting. He's cleaning up what I am crushing,

[@rmfberry261]

i do agree with your logic about a detector having less impact then just digging away.

[@tdmccoy1211]

Never went to that occurred to me that you might plant anything! I've seen other people dig up the same ring several times but it never even was on my radar that anyone would ever think you would

[@joeytrent3892]

Good job explaining the rules I was wondering that myself. Well good work as you keep finding the big nuggit.

[@stucclikechucc]

omg dude i just realized why i like watching you so much! you are YUKON CORNELIUS! THE GREATEST PROSPECTOR OF THE NORTH! SILVER And GOLD! one of my favorite christmas characters as a kid from rudolph the red nose reindeer.

[@jakecarneasada219]

I love my gold monster, and I find gold where others have missed too. My best time though, was when I found a little 3/10 grammar and i lifted some rocks out of the way and recovered another 8 grams worth of nuggets. The biggest was 2 grams.

[@RailVentures]

a metal detector is not prospecting equipment. it just helps you determine where to prospect. You do move or even touch any dirt with it.

[@BustedknucklesProspecting]

I admire your positive attitude towards the locals smashing your spots. I have it happen every video.. I’m also having people selling my gps locations.. wait until that starts happening.

[@KyleStansfeld-zi6gc]

I was on the Tranquille, and some park rangers saw me with my metal detector, they said nothing to me, they just checked out my shovel, and said nothing! They gave me no hassle. Those people that say you can’t, don’t know. There making it up, cause they don’t have a detector, and are jealous. I’ve brought my detector there many times, and no hassle!

[@skellllly]

Attorney Dan Hurd , I agree:) I would say also a metal detector, like your boots and gloves also have other purposes besides prospecting

[@m8s4lif]

Reading the rules made me wonder about a bucket and classifiers. I do believe that a metal detector would be much better than digging up the entire waterway. Dan, you rock. No, I'm not saying that I think that you are stoned. By the way, I really like your respect for taking care of the river area.

[@lechatvenere]

Same problem here in France, metal detecting equipment does exist, but you can't use it outside when you walk in nature...

[@Hiagainitsme_neil]

Never stop uploading please it's so satisfying

[@johnstuart8511]

Like they say Dan: When you snooze you will lose 😴. But I have to admit, you sure have patience and know what to look for. I wish I was with you. Regards 🇿🇦.

[@CanadianGoldMining]

Another good video Dan.... !! Cant wait to get out... this snow is pissing me off :P lol.....sigh!!

[@CraigTom-so2vt]

I'm glad to watch you as you are now one of my favourite Sunday viewing straight after si-finds 😀😀

[@nathanlewis5682]

I don't live in Canada. I don't know Canadian laws and regulations for parks, camping and recreation areas. I would think that if metal detectors were restricted or forbidden in that zone, it would have to be in writing and in public view for anyone to see. If there's no written restrictions mentioned for metal detectors in a legal format, laws or regulations book, posted conspicuously on a sign on site, then I see no reason to not being allowed to use metal detectors in that zone.

[@Maxrox100]

It’s hard not to love this guy

[@pyrofania]

You are a classy professional (the way you handle the metal detector issue)

[@marksadventurechannel8471]

In the US and I believe CA also, the laws say "thou shall not do the following..." That means if it is not prohibited, it is allowed. In Russia and China, the laws say "You may do the following..." That means that if it not stated that it is allowed, it is prohibited. A lot of people will tell you that such and such is not allowed just because they don't know and don't do it themselves. If they don't like it, it must be bad.

[@aaronmicalowe]

Boots are classed as PPE. That stands for Personal Protective Equipment. So yes, a pair of rubber boots is prospective equipment by the strictest definition. If the argument then switches to, but boots are used for other things, then so are hand shovels which are allowed.

[@gregsimcock]

Metal detectors are locating devices, not mining equipment. A detectorist will use a small shovel, pick and pan, as any gold miner would have, but less degradation to the area is one of the benefits of the use of a metal detector. Another benefit is the detection of metal objects which could be dangerous to miners working without such a tool.

[@ambsquared]

I would think metal can’t violate the rules. You are not processing or moving any dirt with it. You are still hand digging and processing with a pan. No processing is done with a detector, if anything it reduces the amount of earth you disturb by telling where to look and where to ignore.

[@Markus__B]

but that would be reasonable common sense. we don´t do that anymore.

[@kendavis8046]

The metal detector seems as though it is a better environmental solution, certainly versus digging a big hole and undermining the riverbank.

[@stevenlaxton3618]

But they only go so deep so yes and no...maybe great for shallower creek beds like Tranquile but no good for on the bank or a gravel bed...not too sure though

[@toosas]

can you believe that stuff in the dirt was once forged inside dying stars and scattered across space humans will not traverse for a very long time and somehow it ended up in your palm! Just magical

[@user-zt2vf6vx7p]

That's the kind of stuff that gives me an existential crisis, bro. 🤣

[@SkatebardCA]

I love this area. Fun place to explore. Thanks again Dan.

[@noone-cf2zo]

Thanks for all you videos, they lift my spirts to see all the beautiful locations you work

[@roxannaweaver2155]

Even if I didn't find anything just being out there with the river singing to me would make me happy.

[@danielwynn9736]

Dan? Nice gold find, that day! You really did get the gold, others didn't find! Dan your my expert now 😂 I will definitely check your videos about melting and separating the gold and follow you tomorrow? First video I saw was when your buddy helped you pick rocks up with the forbidden sleuce. See you in the next one Dan! Have fun!

[@morelanmn]

I have been waiting on you to find gold in a paved parking lot...lol.. As always, you are a joy to watch.

[@terrylacy5575]

That's awesome that you got the answer strait from the source vs just taking what people tell you as truth

[@Bootsalmighty]

Your voice and overall energy his very reminiscent of that of the old jeepersmedia channel that did toy reviews ages ago.

[@plt903]

My step dad’s name was Hurd. He once was told if he were to be shot up in a rocket around the world he’d be “the first Hurd shot around the world”

[@jeffbybee5207]

It used to be only those things specifically baned were verboten. but it's become that there are so many regs people fear doing anything unless specifically stated as ok.

[@wakeupidiotsnow2611]

The metal detector will help remove unwanted metals (human junk litter) out of the river, thus are more of a environmentally cleanup instrument and a great hobby!

[@19jody72]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Narration is great and it all just works together hand in hand👍☕