Apparently this is what our honorable governor signed

[vini]

You can high bank below the Friant bridge, below millerton damn no claims there, where the old broken parts of bridge are standing still, instream or you must have a holding area for water if your up on the bank. San Joaquin is claimed up from Reddinger to Kerkoff or vice versa no motorized equipment to sluice is allowed anymore no highbanking they shut it down best they could forestry rangers up there SUCK there totally against us up there enviro rangers so watch out.

recent mine photos are hunters valley road in bear valley west of mariposa , hydraulic area is McClure lake going towards coulterville, found my first nugget up there metal detecting in hydraulic area.

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[Oakview2]

Our club has some claims past coulterville, so we drive by McClure often,and the water is way down up there. Thanks for the info and the videos and best of luck.

[vini]

You in coursegold club?

I have to make a correction, squaws leap is BLM i forgot bakersfield office head ranger lady is a PAIN A..

McClure lake area is the last entrance into the lake back there i forget the name, Barrett cove i think, go check it out its quite something to see when the lakes down enough,

[Oakview2]

Yes, pretty good folks in the club. Went with my son today at broken bridge, lots of color, have not cleaned it up but lots of concentrates. Hope to get some photos of the hydraulic fields in the future..

[vini]

Yes, pretty good folks in the club. Went with my son today at broken bridge, lots of color, have not cleaned it up but lots of concentrates. Hope to get some photos of the hydraulic fields in the future..

man i hope you guys found a shady spot it was flamin HOT yesterday

[Oakview2]

No shade for the wicked or the weary, It was blazin hot

[Hoser John]

Hoter than LL,humidity tropical and SMOKE beyond belief ran me offa my claims a coughing and a cussing. Insane FS thought they'd just let it burn for awhile-AHOLES as now 1,000's a acres and outta control all from a CONTROLLED burn-ya right--John

[Oakview2]

Why would anybody be trying a controlled burn this time of year. I guess all common sense has left this agency

[GrayCloud]

I have traveled and prospected in the great state of CA. Yes that is correct, I said great from a geographical and nature standpoint. Unfortunately, some of the people and their political stances toward prospecting, hunting, fishing, etc sucks.
There seems to be four distinct groups of people out there.
1. Prospectors/Hunters Etc. = Hard working People that enjoy and actually use the outdoors. Tend to vote Conservative for the freedom.
2. Homeless = I found that many of them have selected their lifes style and really do not like to work. Tend to vote liberal for the handouts.
3. Illeagals = Nuff Said. Tend to vote liberal for the handouts and anti-deportation stance.
4. Liberals = Old hippies, enviromental wackys, marxist, communist, socialist types, that works predominately in education and government. Always vote Democrat.
Number one is far out-numbered by 2, 3 & 4, which has resulted in number one's lost of the freedom to farm, ranch, prospect or mine for gold.

[russau]

i just got word the in Oregon the blm/state patrol/and local sheriff are citing/harrassing claim owners and if you dont provide ID theyll arrest you! it maybe a good idea if your up there to carry a copy of your claim papers with you to stop this harrassment! and the blm/fs is insisting a 14 day max. limit on your camping even if your a claim owner!

[GrayCloud]

Where has the freedom gone?

[strickman]

I have traveled and prospected in the great state of CA. Yes that is correct, I said great from a geographical and nature standpoint. Unfortunately, some of the people and their political stances toward prospecting, hunting, fishing, etc sucks.
There seems to be four distinct groups of people out there.
1. Prospectors/Hunters Etc. = Hard working People that enjoy and actually use the outdoors. Tend to vote Conservative for the freedom.
2. Homeless = I found that many of them have selected their lifes style and really do not like to work. Tend to vote liberal for the handouts.
3. Illeagals = Nuff Said. Tend to vote liberal for the handouts and anti-deportation stance.
4. Liberals = Old hippies, enviromental wackys, marxist, communist, socialist types, that works predominately in education and government. Always vote Democrat.
Number one is far out-numbered by 2, 3 & 4, which has resulted in number one's lost of the freedom to farm, ranch, prospect or mine for gold.

That's pretty much sums it up ! gray cloud hit the nail on the head .

[Goodyguy]

Where has the freedom gone?

Nowadays freedom requires permits, fees, licenses, and lots and lots of $$$
In other words freedom has been lost to bureaucracy.

[russau]

yep! we are being bullied into what someone else wants us Americans tobe! and it sucks,but it still beats whats in second place!

[GrayCloud]

What happens to our hobby of prospecting and lifestyle if we cannot change it in the election booths?
I do know that I will no longer be easy to find.

[Fullpan]

Hey GC, that might be an answer. First, get hard to find. Second, dress and act homeless. Third, if do do have a confrontation, start spouting the wacko
manifesto stuff; the man will probably drive you into town and sign you up for welfare!!

[GrayCloud]

Good one Fullpan.

[kuger]

I have traveled and prospected in the great state of CA. Yes that is correct, I said great from a geographical and nature standpoint. Unfortunately, some of the people and their political stances toward prospecting, hunting, fishing, etc sucks.
There seems to be four distinct groups of people out there.
1. Prospectors/Hunters Etc. = Hard working People that enjoy and actually use the outdoors. Tend to vote Conservative for the freedom.
2. Homeless = I found that many of them have selected their lifes style and really do not like to work. Tend to vote liberal for the handouts.
3. Illeagals = Nuff Said. Tend to vote liberal for the handouts and anti-deportation stance.
4. Liberals = Old hippies, enviromental wackys, marxist, communist, socialist types, that works predominately in education and government. Always vote Democrat.
Number one is far out-numbered by 2, 3 & 4, which has resulted in number one's lost of the freedom to farm, ranch, prospect or mine for gold.

Boy ya summed it up right there,and 3&4 want to take everything from #1...they think they know better,sure dont know how we got along for so long without em?Just shut up,work and give it all to us
Dont even get me started on the Firefighters John,just got dinged for the illegal Fire Tax,which I already pay in my property tax,they say they dont have any money yet there is 16 firetrucks parked at the Holiday Inn right now?

[Hoser John]

A friend on the trinity has some cabins he rents out and how about 12 times the $150,even for the workshop and car garage as they say liveable sic sic sic CENSORED-John

[GrayCloud]

Boys, I am a gettin a little mad at being pushed around and off of Gods Country.