Illegal *Claim Jumpers* found at Pickerton! (Equipment Confiscated)

First trip into my famous gold claim called Pickerton for the season, and I found Claim Jumpers had hit the site yet again. This time they left their equipment. I also found some great gold!
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[@johnolsen7073]

The Mines Act says the claim holder is responsible to remove all equipment from their claim. You obeyed the Act.

[@Canthus13]

I was thinking the same - It was garbage left on the ground. It's his claim. He's responsible for cleaning it up. Might wanna report it, too.

[@tonymontana3742]

How does a person know they're on someone else's claim?

[@Canthus13]

@@tonymontana3742 you ask. Uou check with the local authority (ministry of mines in the case of BC). Look for signs. Don't work the area if you're unsure.

[@LostCylon]

@@tonymontana3742 *EVERY* claim is a specific designated area, with GPS down to to centimeters (Or less accurate inches if your a bit slow) your ''claim'' (A legally registered one) is inviolate, these were claim jumpers, 101%. Not only that, the fact they left their equipment there meant they intended to reoffend, and continue to illegally claim jump. It's probable that they are local, saw Dan's prior vids and decided, ''Hey, we can be rich too, since we are too dumb to actually work''.

[@johnolsen7073]

The Mineral Titles Online web site will tell you who owns it and may contain contact info. I do not mind people panning on any of my claims, just ask and clean your garbage up.

[@nattm6553]

Have a Aussie friend that have a claim, and his sign saying, "claim jumpers will be abused then shot , or shot then abused - it depends on my mood and temperature of the beer" Just love Aussie humor =)

[@jenniferaddison3829]

That’s hilarious!

[@nattm6553]

@@jenniferaddison3829 Aussies are often hilarious and dont give a f about "woke and feelings" etc..they just are...Australian.

[@cindyzelmer9228]

🤣🤣That’s hilarious.

[@kiarawhalen1544]

As an Aussie I can assure beer temperature is the deciding factor of many activities

[@nattm6553]

@@kiarawhalen1544 haha..yepp that right=)

[@jonayoung1708]

You are the reason i dont claim jump. I used to trespass to metal detect when i was younger before i knew the rules and laws. Cheers to you dan.

[@jlt131]

is there a good online resource to see claims on a map?

[@zztechyeg4576]

"I'll just put that one back to grow bigger".... ok , that just made my day. Thank-you

[@andyb8860]

By all means dan, take their gear. Dont feel bad, they were stealing from you. As far as giving it back, that is a really tough decision, by giving it back to them they can simply continue stealing gold from either you or someone else. By confiscating it permanently, they'll have to go out and buy new gear, thereby teaching them a costly lesson.

[@TheHemi]

If they were dumb enough to contact Dan to get their stuff back he could have the police at the meet up to charge them with claim jumping. But I doubt anyone is dumb enough to admit it’s their stuff. But ya never know. lol

[@dr.traplord1227]

Put simply, enforce the law. Giving their stuff back shouldn't be an option to consider

[@tatersalad5149]

As a veteran I can think of a better idea right off the top of my head.

[@laurastabell2489]

Few deer cams would work!

[@ThePendragon1998]

Just leave it with the police for them to pick up.

[@coreykeele9781]

The way I see it. The trespassers abandoned the tools!

[@LivingGoodAlaska]

The funny thing is they probably stole $100 worth of gold and left $300 worth of equipment.

[@nodsib]

That’s exactly the way the law sees it also, Dan is 100% within his rights to clear equipment off HIS claim

[@BenjaminKlahn]

​@@nodsibyeah, as far as the law is concerned that's just trash and Dan is obligated to remove refuse he finds.

[@bashkillszombies]

That's not the way the law will see it. Their constitution probably is like mine and most other countries and will literally cover 'confiscation without due and just compensation'.

[@Crystal-dc3oy]

It's no different than cleaning up junk left at a campsite.

[@GenLazer06]

My husband and I love watching your videos. Thank you Dan and your team for showing us awesome panning!

[@jimjim7708]

I'm super glad to see you're having fun Dan. You're always a pleasure to watch.

[@glasseyesblond]

I love how you don't say "remember to hit that like and subscribe" but instead "I hope to earn your subscription". You are such a treat and I have enjoyed being one of your subscribers. Keep being awesome you awesome soul you!

[@michaela5311]

I will sub just for that..

[@AMX86]

Thieves, tresspassers and claim jumpers forfeit all tools left behind. Period.

[@mhughes1160]

It’s amazing how often stuff falls into the river . LoL 😂

[@josephwilliamson6878]

@danhurdprospecting Consider it partial restitution for trespassing and stealing from you.

[@GoldenQ.]

And their life !

[@user-qb6oy3qn4u]

​@@josephwilliamson6878الله يبارك لهم

[@secretweaponevan]

@@mhughes1160 Exactly my thought.

[@hellskreamer]

Love the energy and overall vibe you have, keep up the prospecting, and dont you dare forget to film it !!

[@jcadult101]

Always makes my day to see a Dan Hurd video has posted!

[@speedwayaudio3]

They stole your gold so keep their equipment.

[@steventatlock5443]

"His gold?" Gold he'd likely never pull from the ground, but he paid the local gang of jack-booted-thugs to say it's his? Good ol' property rights. I look forward to the day that everything on the earth is "owned" and new humans will simply have to work in perpetual servitude for the "owners" of everything. Again, by what right is is his? Because he paid money to the local gang that has monopolized violence in his area? Literal natural resources that you can't pick of the ground because it "belongs" to someone else. Wild shit they convinced you all is perfectly normal. What happens when that whole river is "claimed?" Everyone else gets to just stare at vast stretches of unused river under threat of violence if they actually try to pick up any rocks? Sounds like a great system!

[@laurastabell2489]

Take it and sell it- for gold!

[@margaretsouayah2597]

​@@steventatlock5443so I guess if I came in your yard and took something, it'd be ok because by your way of thinking, you don't own it...SMDH

[@delansick6865]

@@steventatlock5443 Nestle buys water springs You can buy bottled water from Nestle, Evian or Volvic in New Zealand Because... there is no water out there Water was shipped thousands of miles and they tell us global warming Pay more because of a natural and highly needed gas CO2

[@ryanfriars545]

I bet this Steven tatlock is a claim jumper himself. Maybe even one of the losers Dan has busted lol

[@DirtyPlumbus]

The sad thing is I'd bet Dan would let them work his claim if they simply asked and split their earnings. That said, I'd be willing to buy a gold pan confiscated by Dan from claim jumpers, preferably signed.

[@me5768]

Dirty plumbus that is an excellent idea

[@nodsib]

Heck yeah that’s an awesome idea, sign the gear and sell it on his website

[@DanielMcCauley-up7oq]

Damn plumbus ran into you again. How are they made?

[@dougcarpsmashernymeyer9698]

that is a great idea sir!

[@carlhendricks3339]

Yeah after he gives him a little while to see if they contact him he should auction it off he'll make way more than what they stole..😂

[@MrNiccholas]

I think your Idea in regards to the equipment left by the claim jumpers is a brilliant solution! I would be interested in an update in a future video especially if they ever contact you! I also love that you could use this bad situation for something good, by talking through the situation you were able to drive channel engagement with all the comments people have left with their opinions on what you can/should do. Well done making the best out of a frustrating situation!

[@CraigInNC]

Thank you for the episode! Take the equipment. It is on your claim, and compensates you for the clean up of the trash they left. If they contact you, give them the bill for trash cleaning.

[@MontanaDirtRoads]

Take their stuff and leave a them a note telling them thanks for the gear and their claim jumping.

[@Cloxxki]

Or leave a camera there to record their faces, on a satellite live stream. We're not in the business of making a profit here anyway :)

[@urmama9845]

Great video. You handled the claim jumpers properly brother. Will they ever admit they made a mistake and retrieve their equipment? My guess is no

[@chrismaverick9828]

Only an idiot would call him up and risk or force being exposed over a few pans which are only a slight expense compared to most of the other equipment prospectors use. It's not worth it. Just claim it and be done with it. Were they to be exposed though I would demand the courts require them to clean up all the trash there under the watchful gaze of an armed mountie.

[@mikeblair2594]

That wasn't a mistake, they knew that they were stealing.

[@andrewlove4342]

Just had to say I love you're energy!!!! Keep being you and thanks for the awesome videos

[@kenanderson2002]

I've been watching your videos for a long time Dan, but this video inspired me to pause the video, scroll down, and tell you that the first 1 second of the video is probably THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF NATURE I HAVE EVER SEEN. Well, the left side of the screen. The right side......... lol. Joking about that part, but definitely, you're so fortunate to have such a beautiful office!!!!

[@irishsakura1]

Finders keepers. Think of it as compensation for illegal panning.

[@irishsakura1]

@@joelfromcanada7327 you mean up in Canada?

[@TalRohan]

Thats how I see it too. and they did abandon it...If I left my stuff anywhere (legal) I wouldnt expect it to be there when I got back

[@irishsakura1]

@@TalRohan I get it but if it were there legally then I would have left it alone. I always assume people will come back for their stuff unless it’s been sitting there since my last visit.

[@bashkillszombies]

Infringing ignorantly on another persons claim is a tiny offence. Theft / larceny and possibly even conversion are serious crimes and torts. You're dangerous if you think finders keepers isn't just a spiteful thing children say to defend their theft of property.

[@irishsakura1]

@@bashkillszombies then don’t leave your shit on my property. Especially when you’re stealing from me.

[@johnfarrow5873]

You are completely entitled to take any and all things that are on your claim that somebody brought in to steal from you

[@TheFriskyClicker]

Glad to see you practice a good catch and release program to help keep gold sustainable so it can continue to grow!

[@jamiewaterman8147]

Thank you Dan! Your videos are always entertaining, educational, and exciting.

[@prospectpat]

Looks like they paid you in equipment for the gold they took! I bet you even got the better deal 😂 Great video Dan this one had me glued to the screen!

[@ryanstewart2097]

I agree with the caveat option. One of the most effective ways to deter these types of people is with personal interaction. Just calling them out isn't enough. They need to put their "big boy" pants on and fess up to their mistakes. Accountability is key. Good luck.

[@earlaagaard8175]

I agree with all those who say you are ENTITLED to confiscate the equipment they left, but I'm guessing that making them talk to you is more likely to shame them into stopping their illegal activities -- at least on YOUR claims. Of course, they may no longer be capable of shame. We simply can't know. 😞

[@lucasreid6335]

That must feel like paradise, spending the day panning on the Fraser River. You're living my dream. Great video

[@cordellwynne]

Dan, it would be great if you could devote part of an episode to educate us on how to stake a claim and the importance of doing so. Hopefully this would enlighten those who ignorantly buy some equipment and randomly start panning and high-banking along the Fraser. However it looks like the claim-jumpers you found might have been doing it in full awareness of their criminal actions. Love your videos and your appreciation for our natural wonders in BC.

[@sueyoung2115]

Dan, I've been watching your adventures for years. I just love your enthusiasm and authenticity. The claim jumpers will get better than they deserve if you make them talk to you about it, to get their stuff back. They certainly did know that they were doing a wrong thing. Hope your kindness brings them a change of heart. Til next time, may your bottom always be gold!

[@me5768]

Dan you have every right to confiscate their stuff! I used to confiscate the claim jumpers stuff whenever they went on my claims back when I had claims. I wish I lived in Canada. I would definitely give you a hand and I wouldn’t charge you or wanna dime to help you out. It would just be a fun adventure.

[@lschoenrank]

@@ProspectiveProspector Dan KNOWS the coordinates of his claims.

[@me5768]

@@ProspectiveProspector I am very confident Dan would not do that but if he did yes

[@Danhurd]

@prospectiveProspector Yes I did a title search, and also called and talked with the land owner. Yes I have talked with local first nations, and yes I have followed all the provincial laws on this site. Your point is?????

[@me5768]

@@Danhurd Awesome you are the man. Honestly, I don't think he had a point just trolling.

[@Danhurd]

@ProspectiveProspector you are making these accusations without even reading the laws pertaining to this situation. Section 19 of the mineral tenures act explains the right to access, and land owner notification. Written consent from the land owner is not needed. The actual legal procedures here were followed, and confirmed by the ministry or mines. If you want to give any more of your Psedo "Legal Advice" at least read the BC Mines Act and the Mineral Tenures Act. And maybe, just maybe you don't know this situation or our laws as well as you think you do. The Private land is only covering the trail in, the claim is on crown land, there are laws about abandoned equipment on a claim. And the above land owner or agents of theirs can not pan on this claim without my consent. Period!

[@hoodatman]

Dan, when I first saw your videos I thought that you were a bit over the top..but I'm an introverted type of person. I've grown to really like you. I've been going through a lot of dark times and have seriously thought of checking out for good. Putting this video on, first thing in the morning here in Australia, has brightened my mood substantially. Thanks for the quality, non-misery stuff you put out, and well done on getting some more nice looking gold. Hope the claim jumpers get their rewards! Looking forward to more of your adventures and lovely gold.

[@norastorvik4155]

I hear you hoo, this too shall pass. Not all can be great, not all can be awful. The middle ground seems boring but it is what it is, even so, I'm sorry you're struggling.

[@carlhendricks3339]

Maybe you need a big change in your life. Checking out isn't the answer. Think about making a big move or doing something different completely out of your normal comfort zone , (nothing shady) but it could be just what you need to feel alive again. I hope you find peace in your soul and heart. Just remember you are not alone in this world.

[@menow7851]

Often folk will allow their feelings of disappointment with others make them think ending their life would be easier. No. Nope. Don't do that. Get outdoors and find the miracles out there. Visit the nice people at the library for a good book.. Ponder what you love to do, then do it...or study about it. Hate your job? Change it. Don't wallow in negative thoughts. Challenge yourself to think more positive thoughts. Life changes in a flash. Hang on and ask God for guidance. Your gut will lead you to the right path for life's journey. Drugs and alcohol destroy the path. Avoid. I hope you let the sun shine into your life.

[@mr.instakill8570]

A video explaining surface and mining rights and how to find who owns what would be a great follow up to this. Personally, I think some good justice would be to give away for free the equipment you find to some friends or newbies

[@russbeam5018]

If it's on your claim it's your equipment

[@nodsib]

100%

[@MegaMinecrafteFan]

not how the law works but ok

[@Toohighfatness]

It's littering what they left behind. You are just cleaning it up and keeping what is reusable. No difference from when people pick recyclable cans, bottles and glass for the refund in deposits and they find tools, supplies and list goes on. Keep everything, sell or donate what you don't need. Your inner mind battle just shows how good of a person you truly are. Lots of us have those battles internally, don't feel guilty, keep being you.

[@bashkillszombies]

Your understanding of law leaves me utterly astonished you're not in prison already. Nearly nothing you said was right. I'm absolutely amazed.

[@Crystal-dc3oy]

​@@bashkillszombiesare you saying it's illegal to clean up junk from trails and campsites?

[@Toohighfatness]

@bashkillszombies you don't own property do you? Lmao The stuff left behind was left by trespassers, they were doing illegal acts, the claim/ land owner cleaning it up is inconvenient but keeping or discarding or selling the stuff left there isn't illegal. It would be stupid and irresponsibly to leave it and let nature wash or blow it away, and the potential risk to wildlife is cruel. Its okay, I understand, you likely are doing illegal things or friends with criminals... Don't trespass, don't leave trash. Facts here....I found a hockey bag full of gear on property that the owner of the bag dropped off their truck when trespassing and doing 360's all over a field. The rcmp told me to keep it, I could either find the owner and press charges, keep the gear, sell it or donate it because who is stupid enough to admit to a crime, and pay for the damages or costs to collect the items... I donated it. I found your comment hilarious along with your assumptions and logic. Have a good day litter bug.

[@Danhurd]

@bashkillzombies Are you saying I should have left it there to pollute the river. Water is on the way up and will cover that spot in about a week from now.

[@tonyg1958]

Great video, as usual! Taking the claim jumper's equipment is equivalent to getting some payment for the use of your claim.

[@mitchpw2996]

19:10 THERE IS A PICKER ON YOUR FORHEAD! 😂😂 Great vid as always! You earned my subscription long a long time ago!

[@AdamsWorlds]

In the UK we would class it as fly tipping. Leaving stuff on land that you do not own, without permission is littering. It's not stealing you are doing its cleaning up. You could always leave a note (on a sign pegged into the ground at the spot) saying you handed it into the local police station if they want to collect. Then tell the police what they were doing as you hand them the stuff.

[@Jrbrass]

Love your channel. When you find pickers and/or nuggets, could you possibly tell us the guestimated value of that picker/nugget? Kinda makes it more interesting as to the worth of gold prospecting. I know it's for the fun, but would be cool to see the value for each one. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@johnstuart8511]

You got to say it: You know your sounds. Gold is Gold. 🎩 Magic. Thanks for another awesome video. Regards South Africa 🇿🇦.

[@shaunsmith7019]

My opinion is if it's on YOUR claim, it belongs to you. You found it on your property, so it's yours. They should've respected your rights to it.

[@gridfreeca]

a claim is not OWNERSHIP of the property, property ownership is called fee-simple and comes with a title, he does not own anything but the ability in the mining lease...

[@jessicaanderson4748]

Not his land, he only has mineral rights. Anyone can be there at any time, you just can't work the land for minerals.

[@bashkillszombies]

So if you kick a ball into a neighbors yard they can stab it and throw it in the bin? Your mindset on this is astounding. I'd love to poll the commentators and see what year of high school they dropped out.

[@gridfreeca]

@@bashkillszombies I think you should go back to school, Dan does not have a fee simple, it seems you need to go back to school since these are very different rights, the right you are focused on Dan does not have. now a days it seems changing the topic based on your own definitions seems to be the real problem, this comes from a deep lack of understanding, not just a simple mistake. do you know the different in the 2 titles fee simple vs mineral lease?

[@Danhurd]

I have been told by the ministry that if I find mining related debris on my claim not only can I remove it, I should remove it and I can claim the work of removing it towards the title for extension of time.

[@glennwoods2462]

😮😮 pesky varmints....

[@svdreamketcher]

Thanks Dan for your pickering fun

[@bobross5580]

Dan, you are a natural entertainer! The silliness is quite enjoyable.

[@cptnkaos5994]

hang on to it Dan until thety , get in touch

[@georgeconnon7272]

Wow, I'm guessing you have your answers. Have a great day at the Courtenay rock & gem show!

[@stevemccasland1693]

I always get excited hoping you will find a nice nugget. Thank you

[@MrMattDat]

It is great to see you back out in nice, spring weather. You have so much fun doing your work and your positive energy is infectious! As far as the claim jumpers, they are the real garbage.

[@48thstateprospecting]

Well I’m pretty sure you can tell in the comments who it is and now you have a way to track them down as well as their photos from your trail cams. Nice job on pickerton thanks for sharing see you on the next one👍🏼👊🏼

[@rocktruckrob]

Keep their stuff Dan they probably bought it with gold from your claim…. Start a wall of shame with their stuff… cheers great video

[@RobbySemperFi]

My dream life - Thank you for making these!

[@Gentleman-Prospector]

You had us all in that yellow piece of tin can. lol keep in mind that ethics, morality and I believe written laws all dictate you did the responsible thing Dan. You are the claim owner therefore you are solely responsible for removing any and all mining equipment. In the event the government inspector would have found that in your registered claim you could have been issued a written notice or plausible fine. It wouldn’t be the first time that Claim jumpers have gotten responsible claim owners in trouble. Well done sir. Great episode

[@jasonlinhart3300]

Consider that you bought the equipment, seeing that they probably got that much gold.

[@RadhaKhalsa]

Good Morning from the mountains of Southern California! We just got a half foot of snow. Come visit Big Bear Lake!

[@ksingleton101]

I lived there from1987 to 2008 and within that time I saw a drastic change in the lake, the shore line. I never thought I would see so much trash left behind by people. The same goes for the lakes in the Sierra Mountains. It was heart breaking. Don't get me wrong the mountains are beautiful to look at but hiking trails and lakes have changed. It's going to take everyone to pack out more than the pack in to clean it up.

[@KennebecRedneck]

I lived there in late eighties/early nineties and worked at the conference center. Loved it and watched the lake fill back up!

[@eddiehudson2000]

Love your videos, love all the information

[@TheCursedMonk]

Hey Dan, great video. Would have loved to see some more fine gold panning in this area, looked like a good spot. I hope those jumpers didn't steal any of the nice pickers that you could have shown off. Above all, I really hope that no one that watches your channel would be the ones stealing from you, that just feels worse. That yellow tin can made me laugh, I wonder if the rest of the can has tricked other people throughout the years too. Keep up the great videos, I'll keep watching them.

[@Rhayvon]

Taking the items off the land is the right thing to do. If you feel bad, then donate the items to a local school or panning club. Encourage/promote those who pursue the hobby responsibly.

[@InimitaPaul]

Just an idea to deter claim jumpers and help the channel and veterans. If you’re so inclined you could run a competition on the channel for veterans in need who could win the chance to be taught by yourself to (camp on site) pan the river for a set period of time and keep what they find and in return keep an eye on your claim while you’re not there. You love panning, you love teaching and you have a distaste for claim jumpers. Just an idea but it seems to fit the bill.

[@ClearwaterKB]

This is a similar offered that a lot of us costomers have offered to a store we frequent. They have been robbed 3 times this years, smash and grab style, at night. So many of us have offered to chill in the back, armed, and await the next attempt by the little punks.

[@richardwarnock2789]

Great Day Dan!!!

[@anthonyd5079]

6:20 seeing the genuine hand trembling, is gold in itself. 😊

[@gerard8496]

dan drop their stuff off at the local lawmans office

[@user-fk8nv5bj9z]

Correct, and IF they contact you, tell them where they can pick it up. Pretty sure you will never hear from them.

[@bashkillszombies]

Best advice yet. If you "confiscate" their stuff you open yourself up to a legal world of hurt. And criminal charges. I wouldn't even take it to the police, I'd call the police to me. Taking it could still cause problems.

[@gerardvriend729]

@@bashkillszombiesI would do that too, call the police to write it all down, take dna or finger prints. Than clean it out.

[@Danhurd]

The cops don't want to deal with this stuff, they have more important things to do with their time.

[@robinwiemert5082]

Good morning everybody👍👍

[@user-fk8nv5bj9z]

Hey Dan, Love your channel! I've been wondering about the gold you find at Pickerton. Most of it is hammered very flat and has obviously traveled far from its source. You have speculated that it is coming down from older riverbed deposits along the hill above your claim, and then is being reworked by high water. There seems to be a HUGE difference between high water/flood level and normal/low flow on the Fraser right there (I would guess about 20 meters from the exposed banks). That much extra water would create MUCH faster currents, which would also be violently boiling and swirling. These might be strong enough to lift gold flakes off the bottom of the channel and swirl them like leaves up onto the steep boulder strewn banks, where they fall out. I don't know if this could explain your heavier pickers, but maybe some of the finer flakes are "float" gold. Fun to think about. Craig Monroe WA USA

[@MastaT_150]

I think you’re totally in the right taking the equipment, if they want it back they can come clean up their mess and face the music. You handled it well, that would have had me furious and probably ruined the rest of my day.

[@chrisfromsouthaus2735]

You reminded me of my old high school science teacher. The absolute nicest, funniest, and most enthusiastic teacher I ever had, but if you thought you could take advantage of his good will, and pleasant demeanour, you where in for a rude awakening.

[@diamondhunterTv5]

"Wow, this is alarming! It's disheartening to see illegal claim jumpers taking advantage of others' hard work and dedication. Kudos to the authorities for swiftly confiscating their equipment. Let's hope justice is served and these actions deter others from engaging in similar illegal activities. Stay vigilant, everyone!"

[@fit_pharmd4830]

I remember the video prob years ago now where you had to call Dana and tell her you were coming home late bc you found a mound of Pickers! Long time follower here!

[@lettymtz6076]

I'd love to see you in New Zealand! The boys always finding large nuggets 💛

[@michaelhill9738]

I say keep the tools. They were abandoned. Alternatively, could you turn the tools into the authorities?

[@TheJediGerman]

I mean if you look at it as a trade instead of stealing, they technically left the gear as payment for the gold they took so you legally own it in my opinion. Fair trade, make them get their own gold somewhere else to buy new gear

[@kenkozinski6965]

i like the idea of you take the equipment and if they want it back it all good and it could be an educational encounter

[@gunners6034]

Nice vid as always! About claim humpers -if they left gear AND trash behind them, there is even nothing to negotiate about! You did the right thing! Sign the tools and sell them!😉

[@TheTatekei]

they left it, its not their claim, thats your new gear. free money. should leave a note and "Next time you'll talk to the authorities"

[@z0mb13h0rd3]

Oh man!

[@chriskeenumhighhopesoutdoors]

Wow!!! Wow is right, congratulations on the Lost Lake, killer my Friend. Nice blade also. You live in a target rich environment. You are putting out some really good videos. I sent a buddy if mine your link this morning.

[@gilbertmelara]

Hey Dan excellent work

[@constantvanlife]

No respect!!!

[@andyfunke9484]

From my understanding of the B.C. mining regs, panning is not considered mining, it's test work. If someone is panning through following a lead there's not a whole lot the ministry will do. But if it looks like they're setting up shop, and excavating a crater, then they need a little free room and board at the crow bar hotel. Any gold that they have on them, may be including a few fillings should go to the claim holder. It's very easy to find out who owns the claim, and politely ask for permission to go panning.

[@Danhurd]

Actuallly BC rules are very clear about what this. You cannot pan either recreationally or for prospecting purposes with claim owners permission. Very clear in the regulation.

[@YodaWasSith]

Great video Dan! I'm so sorry someone's stealing from your claim. I hate thieves.

[@ElementofKindness]

How nice! Someone left you equipment to sell off on Ebay or Facebook Marketplace! 😄

[@davidedgar2818]

What??? Are you serious????? I hope this is an innocent infraction.😬 I can understand if it was just people on a lark but any effort other than panning along the way not major digging and such should be investigated and prosecuted.

[@glennwoods2462]

He's had them before... living on site, denying everything...Dan called the Mounties and got rid of them. ... There's a video on the channel back couple years ago ..

[@davidedgar2818]

@@glennwoods2462 wow even more. If these are the same thieves and polluting scum bags then.... I'd be maybe a little more proactive than others. The woods are kind of a dangerous place.

[@smmmokin]

Early comments are non-sensable but I'm looking forward to the video. Having a property in the middle of nowhere has got to be a nightmare to keep an eye on year round. Hope they get years but I'm sure it'll be a slap on the wrist. We need deterrents.

[@davidlewis9068]

Nicely done getting rid of claim jumpers.

[@jeffreyfarnsworth6120]

Dan hope you took the equipment and dropped off at the local authorities. Great to see you got your 3 pickers plus more. Keep on and looking forward to the next video!

[@TheGiggleMasterP]

Some people! I mean you gotta make a living somehow but do it with decency.

[@michealklonowski5267]

not bad for the day nice gold thank you for sharing the adventure and information, and as far as the claim jumps go ,it's easy to make enemies it's good to make friends, and it always fun to share with others.for and friends

[@ginaallen3797]

Take their stuff and let them know they can get it back from you. Thank you for sharing Dan. Peace Out.

[@debrobertson-positivedirec5898]

Live your optimism and attitude!

[@cooperwheeler5257]

The fact that they left trash seals the deal for me.I like the idea of selling it on your website.

[@brenthouse5145]

I love your videos, you have reawaken the inner rockhound in me. Unfortunately I live in a area where there is simply no gold or pretty much anything to pan for. I shall continue to live my dreams through your videos. As for the claim jumpers, well the dirty rotten scoundrels deserve nothing but a long stint in prison. You do take a bit of a risk putting yourself out there, but you also have illustrated in the past where they can go and pan at no charge... free is free without repercussions.... I admire your sense of morality... even bothering to carry it out to preserve the area... I salute you sir...

[@johnrhansonsr]

Thanks for the great content as I've always enjoyed your videos. But, don't you think your title was redundant? LOL

[@rickszabo4312]

Really positive video, It used to be in the BC mines act that if you held a valid free miners licence you can pan on another one's claim. but you could not use any tool to fill your pan, also the free miner's licence allowed you to carry a hand gun for protection against wildlife.

[@jeffholmes1362]

It’s not stealing, they’ve trespassed, and it’s on your claim. You’re entitled to do what you like with it. What a lovely day out, glad you had fun

[@ronkliewer3350]

Great job as usual Dan! We sure enjoyed making the drywasher videos with you a few months back! This is Ron from @MineOperator.

[@JesseJames83]

can you do a video about what claim jumping is, rules. laws, etc. and what you meant by go find another place/claim? I'm new to the whole concept.

[@ryankullar9754]

Great video and u should leave the claim jumpers stuff and put out a trail camera with live feed 2 your cell phone if u have enough service for it 2 work if not hide a regular trail camera in the rocks and find out who they r and go from there

[@JuggaloNinjaWarrior]

I just bought your first Picker of the season!! I wish I could come out to one of your claims with you for a day. I live in Alberta, so it's not too far of a drive. Of course, I would never go out there without permission.

[@Slash1781]

Take it all, they knew what they were doing,they took the risk leaving the tools on your claim. You found it and now you got some retribution for what they stole from you. Love your videos Dan, love from Norway

[@tadvanallen]

Those Garret Super Sluices have metal in the upper RIM.. Illegal taking gold on someone's claim without permission.. Is Theft, stashing their stuff, is like Squatting... Take the stuff

[@frankturco8694]

I do not gold pan but enjoy your videos. Would you consider making a video on the process of staking a claim and how it is marked and identified so that others know there is a claim present.

[@nolanmailhos1470]

You seem like a genuinely a nice guy. I'm going to go ahead and subscribe. See what other kind of trouble you get into. Did mining for gold make you crazy or have you always been crazy.