Was out by A sapphire mine on Saturday and decided to buy some dirt. I've found better, but at least I didn't get skunked! Still looking for "the one" so I can get my gold melted down and get a ring made. If I ever get that to happen I'll post it!
No, BUT, there are a lot of claims in Montana, so it is good to check before digging! Also, the kind of digging matters, if you set a sluice or any kind of trommel, you have to have a permit. I bring my dirt home and sluice at home, so, I can't get into trouble!
Recreational panning is ok as long as you are not on someone's claim.
That's cool! Not sure where you go, but, I used to go to a particular spot to get those, but it has now since been closed off to the public.
![:-\](https://www.treasurenet.com/smilies/undecided.gif "Undecided :-\")
I have a friend who has access, but, it is unclear as of yet if he can bring close friends, which I am. I may have to just make sure I hold on to the ones I have, because I might not get another chance to get any more.
Alas, these ones do not, but I do in fact check every rock I find with both shortwave and longwave! The scheelite here glows a BRIGHT neon blue!
