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What are the rules for panning gold in the National Forest? Where are the best places?

April 26, 2017best forest gold National panning rules

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What are the rules for panning gold in the National Forest? Where are the best places?

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You can pan for gold on a limited, recreational basis (not commercial) on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest Service lands without a permit, providing you are not causing any ground disturbance. It is your responsibility to know whether you are on private or public land. You will also want to contact the local office to ensure that you avoid any patented mining claims in the area.