I just read a post about gold in the Bitterroot.

[digger460]

Hi all,

My mother lives in between Darby and Hamilton, and is right on the Bitterroot River. I just read a post that said there was gold in the Bitterroot Valley.

Question: When I go to visit there, is it legal just to take a pan and go to the river and do some panning, or do you need a permit.

Thanks!

 

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[Jimmydolittle]

In Indiana you need property owners written permission to egress, unless it is public area. As far as permits, you will need to see what Montana requires.

 

[Jim in Idaho]

Just go ahead and go...the river is open to the public. Stay below the high water marks. Just don't trespass on private land when going to and from the river. I used to live between Darby and Hamilton myself. Graduated from Darby HS in 1966. My folks had a ranch at Charlos Heights.
Jim

 

[digger460]

Just go ahead and go...the river is open to the public. Stay below the high water marks. Just don't trespass on private land when going to and from the river. I used to live between Darby and Hamilton myself. Graduated from Darby HS in 1966. My folks had a ranch at Charlos Heights.
Jim

Small World isn't it. Thanks Jim

 

[Jim in Idaho]

There's a creek called Gold Ck, that comes in from the west side. It's a little north of C.H. I assume it has a little in it, hence the name. You might try there, too.
Jim