I just bought my first gold pan

[mr helton]

I've never done this but have been watching videos and it looks fun. I live in SE michigan near the Huron River so I figured I would try there. I doubt I'll ever find any gold here but I want to try anyway because it just seems like a lot of fun.

 

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[Prospector70]

It is fun! Just wait until you try a sluice!
Congrats, and good luck!

 

[3xflyfisher]

Mr. Helton,
Good luck to you! Do a little research and be diligent. You should be able to find some there.

 

[kevin1]

Michigan was covered by the same glaciers that covered Indiana for the most part, so you should find some.

 

[KevinInColorado]

I've heard good things about the Huron. Caution: do your research on the rules in MI, they are pretty specific about what you can do in many waterways due to fish concerns I think.

MI state land maps show where the state owns both surface and mineral rights, that can be found here http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-153-10371_14793-31345--,00.html , then stay off of natural rivers and trout streams, those are named here https://michigan.gov/documents/dnr/Natural-Rivers-map_222954_7.pdf , and here http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/CountyListing-LakesStreams_380748_7.pdf

 

[ALewis]

Be careful,
That's how it starts.......

(and don't forget to season that pan!)

 

[mr helton]

Thanks for the seasoning tip! I thought you were joking at first, like making a cast iron pan reference or something, but a quick google search and you're right! I would have had no clue had you not warned me!

 

[goldenmojo]

Learning....... It takes a while but is quicker if you are ready for it.

 

[KevinInColorado]

Learning....... It takes a while but is quicker if you are ready for it.

deep thoughts...and true!