With the popularity of that Gold Rush show, I was wondering if anyone has ever tried gold panning in western Oregon? The Sandy or Clackamas rivers could show a little color, couldn't they? Just wondering if anyone else has ever thought of this.
yeah, i wish gold is one of those things, if you find it, there probably is no legal way to get enough for any monetary gain. beach gold is like trout fishing, you will always have something to show for your efforts, but it takes alot to add up.Roosevelt: Looks like you can quit your day job. That's great find.
as long as you are not on a claim (the Little North Fork Santiam) has a few claims you can pan or run a sluice box on public land. rpSo there has been a lot of talk about the legalities of panning in certain areas. Is it legal to hit any public property for a day of panning? I spend a lot of time steelhead fishing on the north Santiam in the summer time, on public property, and thinking bout taking a break or two and give this panning thing a try!
on the left...this is what we got yesterdayThat is some great looking gold! Roosevelt I would love to see a picture of the platinum you found.
We did ok this past weekend Mossing the boy would rather dig and break cracks apart but we find more gold in the moss lol RP