As a guy that lives in BC, if Dan Hurd ever wrote a book about places that people can go and just pan without claims on their own or places to go look for gems, or even how to best find info for claims or info that is relevant, well I would pay top dollar to read his book.
Who would watch Dan pan an entire pan from start to finish without any speeding up like I would? I love hearing the sound of the river and the sloshing of the pan. It's so relaxing!
Every time you pan I have noticed you taking the time to look at the beautiful scenery. It's easy to get lost in the work of finding gold but so important to realize that's not what truly matters.
You taught my wife years ago at mount boucherie, she recognized your voice while watching your video she says HI!!! (Katie Bumstead) , these videos seriously makes me want to try and get my hand on a claim myself!! Love wat hing your videos Dan thank you for your work making these videos to enjoy them!!
17:47 what is the projection image on the mountain above you dan ? Looks like a creepy ufo or orb but interestingly almost looks like a Black Sun logo. Surely it can't be a sun beam or something? Any scientists in here
Thanks, Dan, for taking us along. I got long covii and still can't maneuver in that kind of terrain. I moved to Florida a couple of years ago and today I found a tub full of black sand and big garnets in my container that I never processed from up North. Yippee!!!
@@PausePlaySoundTherapy420 your small back and forth quips with Dan were fun. Agreed you should collab again. I'm definitely checking out your channel now
Rick (RenegadeProspectors) did so much work! Amazing partner to have on your team! And your team on the previous video was fun also. These have been a fabulous 3 video series! And you are so much fun to watch, don't change, your style is so flawless, your videos so awesome to watch! Thank you so very much!!!
By my math, you actually found $1.31 as opposed to $1.30 .... Plus a 1.3gm, Heart-Shaped Nugget which is a beauty. The shape alone adds value. WTG. It was hard earned but you also did your claim and most importantly, the environment a huge service. Thanks for that.
dan that's one of the reasons why i love your vids for you try to be as eco-friendly as possible. like making it as back to nature had it before you or with your gold detector making a 1 foot sized hole vs dozens of foot size holes for the same amount of gold
As a fellow BC resident I really enjoy watching your videos because it brings me back to travelling around the province and enjoying the natural beauty we are blessed to have. The fact that you are ecologically minded is a bonus, and you bring fun an education along for the ride. Thank you for your content as always , & definitely bring Ricky along more if you can ☺️🖤✨🖖🏻
Thanks Dan for cleaning up others"trash" . That's a cool nugget, it's good you got something for your efforts. You've got some great friends to assist you. I love your content. You've earned my subscription many times over.
Going to school for Applied geomatics. Love these videos, im a new prospector but so far of the dozen places I sampled all give gold, seem to be a natural, I like to give you some of this credit dan, I've watched so many of your videos and you make the subject very interesting, more so than it already is. Thank you.
Just watching your Arkansas trip. I'm from Arkansas and am just starting to metal detecting. Artifacts have been my thing till now. Keep doing a great job.
Does anyone see Dan shredding the theme tune with epic drone shots and great scenery when the intro starts or is it just me!? Can't wait for that video!!
Dan thank you for sharing your adventures! I like the idea that you hire local people to help you. When I was a kid I did odd jobs and I was hired by an older man to do yard work. The time I spent with him helped shape me as much as my parents and school. I would not trade that hard work for any amount of money in the world. It was like being with a funny grandparent every weekend for 3 or more years. That being said, Rick is funny and adds to your video as well. Keep it up!
Awe thanks! Funny Dan and I are only 5 years apart 😂 we both old! Hahahaha but yes I loved working for my neighbor as a kid, I learned so much from that man! And Dan as well, very educational day for the both of us
17:47 what is the projection image on the mountain above you dan ? Looks like a creepy ufo or orb but interestingly almost looks like a Black Sun logo. Surely it can't be a sun beam or something? Any scientists in here
I'm so thankful there are people like you who are thoughtful and ecologically-minded. Your willingness and dedication to restoring a natural space I'm sure inspires many! As an ecologist (whose passion is conservation and restoration along the entire rocky mountain range and the sagebrush steppe), my heart is warmed by your care for the environment. You're putting in souch effort when I think a lot of people would just leave that sluice there. You're awesome!!!
Hey dan... There's a winch system that is really kool... It works with a power drill... Simple but works well for boulders... I have seen it on another prospecting channel
Hey Dan ,burn the carpet in a metal pan or cast iron skillet to recover maybe a little gold like George, Buzzard,Massie,in Alaska! Enjoy your videos,put crazy Paulie in more ,fun times!
Yeah it may not get much action now, but who knows how much the river has changed since it was installed. That's a lot of effort, I assume they knew it would be worth it.
I'm just waiting for Yosemite Sam to come out of the mountains "I'm, Chillicothe Sam, the roughest, toughest, rootinest, shootinest claim-jumper that ever jumped a claim, and I'm-a takin' over your claim! So get-a goin' a-fore I puncture your hide." Cheers for the video. 🍻
Dan, asking you a question. I am a Rockhound from years ago with my mother and father. Question is, have you ever heard of routilated Topaz? I have a very interesting gem I found in Colorado back in the 70's and it looks very much like a Topaz but it has striations in it and I can't find any information on routilated Topaz. It is quit large and has very good clarity. I would like to send you a picture of it.
I'm not Dan, but it seems that "rutile/rutilated topaz" doesn't actually contain rutile, like rutilated quartz does, but instead limonite? Try using your favourite search engine to look up "rutile topaz" or "rutilated topaz", and for a Gemological Institute of America report about the stones, try searching for "gia rutilated topaz misnomer".
I love the river so much beautiful scenery, great piece of gold and change lol. God bless, take care and thank you for sharing your beautiful countryside 🙏🥰👍👏❤️🌈
Must say that I am pretty happy that there were no massive heaps of nuggets in the sluice. It shows that in addition to it being illegal, it is not worth it.
Dan, I need to know if you have ever felt strange while you were in the wilderness, doing what you do....sort of like a feeling of being watched? I am a follower of bigfoot researchers and have photographed huge 14 inch footprints here in Wisconsin.
From the coins you found in the sluice I would say you actually mind the miners that were there before you. Just a thought. You certainly do have a lot of enthusiasm and excitement in what you do! Thanks Bob from Virginia USA
I've never rooted so hard for someone to find success in any video, as I am Dan right now. I want this claim he's been banging around on to produce something truly MIND-BLOWING and history-making, y'know?
I'm glad your cleaning the grates out of there. I'm sure it's costing you more to clean it up then your make off that spot. Glad to see you have more energy this time then the last time you were at this spot. Keep sharing and enjoying life.
Dan, your heart and purpose seem so pure....im sure that they really are. But you need to know that people respect and long for character like you possess. 💚💚💚💚💚
Ah, the memories - the original ground sluice video from 6 or so months ago was my first Dan Hurd video, been happily down the rabbit hole ever since.
Ha ha me too.
me too!
Me and you both. Love him now
Me too lol
yep me 6
As a guy that lives in BC, if Dan Hurd ever wrote a book about places that people can go and just pan without claims on their own or places to go look for gems, or even how to best find info for claims or info that is relevant, well I would pay top dollar to read his book.
Who would watch Dan pan an entire pan from start to finish without any speeding up like I would? I love hearing the sound of the river and the sloshing of the pan. It's so relaxing!
Dan Hurd Prospecting ASMR channel when?
Dan the man
I follow u on every adventure
Honestly bro. I always get so disappointed when he doesn’t show the panning process
@@VyseInglegard My thoughts exactly :)
Cleaning up the environment earned you my subscription today.
Every time you pan I have noticed you taking the time to look at the beautiful scenery. It's easy to get lost in the work of finding gold but so important to realize that's not what truly matters.
Dan Hurd just wanted to thank you for unlocking my passion for gold prospecting. You caused me to move to Colorado in search of adventure.
You taught my wife years ago at mount boucherie, she recognized your voice while watching your video she says HI!!! (Katie Bumstead) , these videos seriously makes me want to try and get my hand on a claim myself!! Love wat hing your videos Dan thank you for your work making these videos to enjoy them!!
Hi Katie
I've never panned a single nugget in my life. That sound of it hitting the pan still makes me smile though.
The sound of gold hitting a gold pan sounds greater when it is your pan!
17:47 what is the projection image on the mountain above you dan ? Looks like a creepy ufo or orb but interestingly almost looks like a Black Sun logo. Surely it can't be a sun beam or something? Any scientists in here
@@simpleman7516it's sunlight reflecting off the lens
The scenery is worth the watching and cleaning up the the area is very much worth the effort. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Dan, for taking us along. I got long covii and still can't maneuver in that kind of terrain. I moved to Florida a couple of years ago and today I found a tub full of black sand and big garnets in my container that I never processed from up North. Yippee!!!
Thats your prize for moving to the dirtiest state in the country with a total disregard for public health and safety. Congratulations.
Wow Rick! So cool to see all the best BC gold boys working together.
Awe thank you Dustin!
Thank you Rick for all your help. It's good to see strong men at work
Bring Rick on more he’s almost as fun to watch as you Dan 🤙 thanks for the great content!
Thank you so much! That was a lot of fun
@@PausePlaySoundTherapy420 your small back and forth quips with Dan were fun. Agreed you should collab again. I'm definitely checking out your channel now
Thanks for showing me the beauty of BC. A treat watching you enjoy that nature. Truly the most gorgeous landscapes I have ever seen.
“I feel like my canoe’ing muscles are getting stronger!!” The most Canadian thing I’ve heard in years!
Hahahahaha 😂 should see me now, running like an 80 horse merc 😂
Excelente lugar muy rico saludos de un minero artesanal Colombiano ⛏️🇨🇴
I know this is going to be awesome because of course it is. There is NO bad or even okay Dan Hurd videos. They are all amazing :D
Rick (RenegadeProspectors) did so much work! Amazing partner to have on your team! And your team on the previous video was fun also. These have been a fabulous 3 video series! And you are so much fun to watch, don't change, your style is so flawless, your videos so awesome to watch! Thank you so very much!!!
Thanks for sharing Dan. It is always exciting finding things from the past. More Rick, he is a plus! Heavy pans Dan!
Woohoo!
Dan, your joy is infectious! I can't help but smile watching you do what you love. God bless!
Lol Rick is funny he got “gold fever “ quick. Can’t blame him. Much love from Minnesota 💖💖💖
I sure did! 😂 my first piece from cayoosh
I was born in the 80's. Thanks for making me feel old.
The moment I heard Nirvana and Our Lady Peace on Rock 101 oldies radio station, only then did it really hit me. We’re getting old! Hahaha
By my math, you actually found $1.31 as opposed to $1.30 .... Plus a 1.3gm, Heart-Shaped Nugget which is a beauty. The shape alone adds value.
WTG. It was hard earned but you also did your claim and most importantly, the environment a huge service. Thanks for that.
Plus the metal if they scrap the grates
dan that's one of the reasons why i love your vids for you try to be as eco-friendly as possible. like making it as back to nature had it before you or with your gold detector making a 1 foot sized hole vs dozens of foot size holes for the same amount of gold
As a fellow BC resident I really enjoy watching your videos because it brings me back to travelling around the province and enjoying the natural beauty we are blessed to have. The fact that you are ecologically minded is a bonus, and you bring fun an education along for the ride.
Thank you for your content as always , & definitely bring Ricky along more if you can ☺️🖤✨🖖🏻
Thank you 😊 yes more days with Dan ahead for sure!!! :D
@@PausePlaySoundTherapy420 I’m terrible with names , I do apologize 😳🫢
Ricky is just fine 😌 I was named after Ricardo and Lucy’s baby, lil Ricky 😜
@@PausePlaySoundTherapy420 bahaha that’s fantastic 😃
Thank you for all the hard work cleaning up that mess. You deserve a a great big hug and a nugget !
Thanks Dan for cleaning up others"trash" . That's a cool nugget, it's good you got something for your efforts. You've got some great friends to assist you. I love your content. You've earned my subscription many times over.
Thanks for sharing your video Dan and Ricky. That old sluce is very interesting👍
Going to school for Applied geomatics. Love these videos, im a new prospector but so far of the dozen places I sampled all give gold, seem to be a natural, I like to give you some of this credit dan, I've watched so many of your videos and you make the subject very interesting, more so than it already is. Thank you.
Who knows, may be your claim inspector some day haha
It's so nice just seeing you sitting by the river with such amazing scenery!
Just watching your Arkansas trip. I'm from Arkansas and am just starting to metal detecting. Artifacts have been my thing till now. Keep doing a great job.
You have to get into bodybuilding
Does anyone see Dan shredding the theme tune with epic drone shots and great scenery when the intro starts or is it just me!? Can't wait for that video!!
Dan thank you for sharing your adventures! I like the idea that you hire local people to help you. When I was a kid I did odd jobs and I was hired by an older man to do yard work. The time I spent with him helped shape me as much as my parents and school. I would not trade that hard work for any amount of money in the world. It was like being with a funny grandparent every weekend for 3 or more years. That being said, Rick is funny and adds to your video as well. Keep it up!
Awe thanks! Funny Dan and I are only 5 years apart 😂 we both old! Hahahaha but yes I loved working for my neighbor as a kid, I learned so much from that man! And Dan as well, very educational day for the both of us
I love the wide shots of you panning by the river..so peaceful
Yeah, beautiful. I agree!! Oddly enough my thought was, that would be a beautiful place to die. Lol
Great video Dan. The lengths old timers went to get gold is nuts. Especially considering the price of gold then compared to now.
I just found you this morning; you're a joy to watch. I wish you many more years of health and adventures!
That nugget was pretty cool, looked like a heart shape, it would definitely make an amazing pendant, cos who doesn't 💜 gold
17:47 what is the projection image on the mountain above you dan ? Looks like a creepy ufo or orb but interestingly almost looks like a Black Sun logo. Surely it can't be a sun beam or something? Any scientists in here
@@simpleman7516 assuming you’re actually being serious:
It’s just the camera reflecting the sun. It’s called lens flare
you just gotta love Dan! the guy has so much energy and enthusiasm! everytime i watch one of his videos i get the urge to get up and do something.
I'm so thankful there are people like you who are thoughtful and ecologically-minded. Your willingness and dedication to restoring a natural space I'm sure inspires many! As an ecologist (whose passion is conservation and restoration along the entire rocky mountain range and the sagebrush steppe), my heart is warmed by your care for the environment. You're putting in souch effort when I think a lot of people would just leave that sluice there. You're awesome!!!
Claim inspector here, any gold found can be sent to me for inspection. 😂😂💀💀 Dan is the best prospector on TH-cam.
Hey dan... There's a winch system that is really kool... It works with a power drill... Simple but works well for boulders... I have seen it on another prospecting channel
I’ve noticed you make a point to stop and take in the scenery every time you’re panning, you’re are a wise man.
Setting a great example for modern prospectors and getting some nice gold while doing it. Thanks Dan!
Looks like your prospecting buddies community service is fulfilled 😀 thanks Dan’s friend 😀
Can you imagine what the river banks would look like if ground sluices were legal?
More cleaned up and organised?
Bit of a mess, I reckon!
Total Destruction of the environment.
Thanks for cleaning up after the ol timers Dan.
Great day to be out in nature.
Watching this makes me so jealous of the guys in the original gold rushes. God imagine the amount of giant nuggets they'd find all the time
You really shouldn't be, it's nice to reminisce about the past but most of them were miserable and died or got robbed before they could get Rich
I’m jealous of the shovel salesman
Rick had a great attitude. Nice video.
Thank you so much 😊
Hey Dan ,burn the carpet in a metal pan or cast iron skillet to recover maybe a little gold like George, Buzzard,Massie,in Alaska! Enjoy your videos,put crazy Paulie in more ,fun times!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
You left Rick alone with the nugget box. You brave. I’d be swinging my metal detector by his pockets on accident just to check 🤣
Another great or grate lol video from Dan. Super exciting to watch. Thanks for helping pass the time Dan
If those guys put that amount of work into this claim imagine how much gold they pulled out that claim. They did a good job with that sluice system.
Yeah it may not get much action now, but who knows how much the river has changed since it was installed. That's a lot of effort, I assume they knew it would be worth it.
@@tybertimus Yep, a lot of work went into that sluice.
They might not have gotten much gold and they abandoned it because of that.
Nice nugget. Rick is more machine than hired help. He worked his butt off. Digging with tools and fingers
Have you told the story of how you got into panning for gold? I feel like it would resonate with peopl
His father who is still with him occasionally appears took him as a child and I think in his 30s he took it up again to get back in shape he is great
Good job on the reclamation man. Keep those rivers clean! Love what you do Dan!
Liked it and haven’t even seen it yet lol, I know it’ll be good though! Pre-viewed like!
#MeTwo
I must say the most pleasing parts of the video are just the sound of running water while you're panning.
I hope your helper got paid well! He did a ton of lifting!
I did very well, and an ocean picture stone chunk too! 😮
I'm just waiting for Yosemite Sam to come out of the mountains
"I'm, Chillicothe Sam, the roughest, toughest, rootinest, shootinest claim-jumper that ever jumped a claim, and I'm-a takin' over your claim! So get-a goin' a-fore I puncture your hide."
Cheers for the video. 🍻
Dan, asking you a question. I am a Rockhound from years ago with my mother and father. Question is, have you ever heard of routilated Topaz? I have a very interesting gem I found in Colorado back in the 70's and it looks very much like a Topaz but it has striations in it and I can't find any information on routilated Topaz. It is quit large and has very good clarity. I would like to send you a picture of it.
I'm not Dan, but it seems that "rutile/rutilated topaz" doesn't actually contain rutile, like rutilated quartz does, but instead limonite? Try using your favourite search engine to look up "rutile topaz" or "rutilated topaz", and for a Gemological Institute of America report about the stones, try searching for "gia rutilated topaz misnomer".
I love the river so much beautiful scenery, great piece of gold and change lol. God bless, take care and thank you for sharing your beautiful countryside 🙏🥰👍👏❤️🌈
Speaking on legal or not, most likely if an inspector was to find it, before Dan, chance Dan could of caught the blame for not removing it!
Like your helper.good worker👍😇💕
I think Dan only shows us a small portion of the gold he pulls out of his claims. Good way to keep the claim jumpers out of his claims.
ye he never really seems to find much but buys up massive claims
Now that you have that done the river thanks you I give you six stars brother thank you both
Must say that I am pretty happy that there were no massive heaps of nuggets in the sluice. It shows that in addition to it being illegal, it is not worth it.
It is NO LONGER worth it, especially if you leave it unattended for years...
...those big ol' nuggets could have been removed off camera! Just kidding.
LOVE Ricks enthusiasm!!
Woohoo! 😝
Dan, I need to know if you have ever felt strange while you were in the wilderness, doing what you do....sort of like a feeling of being watched? I am a follower of bigfoot researchers and have photographed huge 14 inch footprints here in Wisconsin.
A nice nugget worth about $100, a $1.31 in change, and nature reclaimed. Win-win-win!
I saw your video and was like 'Oh thats grate!" Im always grateful for a new video :)
From the coins you found in the sluice I would say you actually mind the miners that were there before you. Just a thought. You certainly do have a lot of enthusiasm and excitement in what you do! Thanks Bob from Virginia USA
16:30 - That's a heart-shaped nugget! ❤👍🤗
Great job all around fam. Keep on having fun getting that au and living the dream fam. Gold Squad Out!!!
Say Hey to Rick We know he worked hard in getting to the bottom of that sluice! Great team work and video!
Thank you!!! Dan did too, he’s a super hard worker
Great seeing Rick! Looks like a fun day.
And what a day it was, woohoo! 🙌🏼
I've never rooted so hard for someone to find success in any video, as I am Dan right now.
I want this claim he's been banging around on to produce something truly MIND-BLOWING and history-making, y'know?
🤞🤞🤞
Looks like the guys who built that sluice left a message....nothing but loose change in this creek...!Happy prospecting , Dan
“Beard cam!” Still one of my favorite Dan-isms!
I love coming to your videos you're such a nice humble man thank you for your kindness in your videos and teaching I am learning a lot.😊
That Rick seems like a hard worker and a good type. Bring him back for sure
Very interesting Dan, love the scenery,your helper did an amazing job.awesome video
I'm glad your cleaning the grates out of there. I'm sure it's costing you more to clean it up then your make off that spot. Glad to see you have more energy this time then the last time you were at this spot. Keep sharing and enjoying life.
So glad i found this channel, great content and love the personality you have Mr Goldbeard!
these are so interesting, ill watch every single one you find. please find more.
Glad you were able to get that ground sluice out of there Dan.
Just the intro earned my subscription mate funny guy love the energy. Hope I'm this energetic at your age. Fantastic and great upload too.👍🏻
Yes hire Rick Full time 😆Love his enthusiasm lol
I'd love to come and do this with you guys. Looks super fun.. Not many places in the UK though unfortunately
ricky reaction was perfect. i want this feeling in my life.
😂 yes what a nuggy!
the discovery of a floodgate with a lot of gold, an extraordinary find friend.
Hi Dan thats what i love about watching ur videos u r willing to teach the oldest to the youngest ,, great job man ,great job... 👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you found a nug. That's one heck of a helper you got there👌
Thank you Twodeep
Good job on taking care of the environment the world needs more people like you
Its pretty fun to get off a days work and get to sit and pan with Dan
I personally would have taken alll the dirt home.. Great video .. Thanks for sharing Cheers From Ontario .
well that was fun. i just spent an hour+ watching prospecting. so relaxing yet so exciting. sheesh. subscribed
Dan, your heart and purpose seem so pure....im sure that they really are. But you need to know that people respect and long for character like you possess. 💚💚💚💚💚
I appreciate that you take care of the environment
Having watched many of your videos I can say" You follow the law in your territory", keep up the good work.