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[Sluice Box]

First off hello everyone! I know this is going to be a short notice, but actually going prospecting in Montcalm county tomorrow if anyone else by chance is interested. Not doing anything crazy at all, just panning here and there, and wondering if anyone would like to tag along maybe. Thanks everyone.

Sluice Box

 

[JoeB45]

I'd love to tag along this spring after I return from Florida and have had a chance to get some panning equipment obtained.

 

[Sluice Box]

Sounds like a plan Joe. Haven't honestly found anyone else personally in the area who is in into prospecting. Yeah, I have a few pans myself here and there, but in the process of building a sluice. Been panning here and there lately, found a few specks here and there actually, but really looking forward to this weather warming up.

Sluice Box

 

[JoeB45]

I've been thinking of plans for a sluice box myself. Just found some interesting info and free plans for one on mygoldpanning.com website. Some useful tips there as well.

Probably won't build mine until March. Let me know how yours comes out.

Question for you. How are you gaining access to the local streams and what are the legal considerations I should be aware of?

 

[Sluice Box]

Hey what's going on Joe? Yeah I've actually seen those plans myself. I'm actually going for something small, probably just a 3 foot sluice, that way I'm able to carry it further distances and easier to carry through terrain. And the stream situation. Well I've just been going to public area's that are designated here and there for local rivers and streams. Most of the time, I'm just driving around looking for these areas. I have actually found 2 decent spots where nobody would even pay no attention. I have panned though in much more populated areas and had no issues. Just make sure that your not digging into the banks on the rivers or streams, then DNR might get butt hurt! Good luck, and HH!

Sluice

 

[masterofdisaster]

just wondering if ya made it prospecting...Live in Ionia county here...theres supposed to be small traces of gold in many streams in michigan..headed to daytona the end of march..the get in some beach detecting..

 

[mydogisscout]

hey guys come by my page on gold prospector space, make sure you join the Michigan Prospectors group. we have an outing in the UP coming up the weekend of June 15th. heres the link to the group, you may have to register on gold prospector space first...
http://www.goldprospectorsspace.com/group/michiganprospectors

 

[flakefinder]

Hey Sluice Box if I was closer I would sure get together and do some panning and sluicing , good luck with the gold.View attachment 624169View attachment 624169

 

[Tori_Gold89]

I actually am fro the Montcalm area and have recently got back into panning.