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Where Should You Look for Gold in the Desert
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Where Should You Look for Gold in the Desert Southwest?
If you are an aspiring prospector, you might consider first exploring public lands under the jurisdiction of the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service or the U. S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management. You will, of course, have to contact the agencies for information about authorized prospecting areas and governing rules and regulations in the area where you wish to work.
A U. S. Department of Interior pamphlet called “Staking a mining claim on Federal Lands” says that “Public land records in the proper BLM State Office will show you which lands are closed to mineral entry under the mining laws. These offices keep up-to-date land status plots that are available to the public for inspection.”
If you wish to prospect on private lands, you will obviously have to secure the permission of the owner.
Alternatively, you might consider joining one of the gold prospecting associations or clubs in the Southwest. The Gold Prospectors Association of America, for instance, connects you with the community, offering information on site availability, traditional and new tools, training opportunities and local support. The GPAA also publishes an informative bi-monthly magazine called Gold Prospectors & Treasure Hunters in the Great Outdoors.
Source: Deasertusa.com