Great video all around and these are the types of expeditions people need to see. All the time and research that goes into finding good spots is not just luck! That museum was very interesting and I have the SAME problem here with the claims and private property. Very difficult to find new ground. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Right on Chris ! I agree, if your gonna have a claim work it! If you’re not going to work it let some of us guys that want to work it in there!! Anyway another great episode bud. I enjoyed the old mine tour. Pretty sweet . I’m gonna be heading out in a May from Missouri to Maine prospecting along the way, then prospecting on the swift river in coos canyon and the high ammonoosuc river in New Hampshire for 10 days, I’m sure I too will be running into those claim owners that never work their claim. Grrr. lol it was great seeing you and Raymond gettin er done! Those are some really good looking test pans for a new area. You for sure have an eye for finding the spot. Thanks for sharing bud. 👍😎🎩⚒️
Thanks for showing that museum. I always wanted to stop in but it's never open. The amount of owned/claimed idle property up there is a whole different level of frustration for sure!
Great video guys. Sorry there ain’t much places to prospect. I’m with you, government isn’t helping anyone. Good gold hunting. Gold is where you find it. Take care.
I saw Mike on Friday and told him about our weird connection. The first thing he says "No way! When we're you in Mountain Home?" Well, then we got into gold talk for a while. I need to finish up the work on my desk before I can get up to the mountains to start hunting for a good spot for the summer.
Some cool history in that museum. I'm with ya on all the land being bought up by people that have too much money. Keep trying to get in touch with those people. You'll find the right one. Heavy pans brother.
Definitely was some way cool stuff.In that museum, I was looking around for a while.As far as the land goes.I think we're just about screwed on that.The rich get richer the poor get poor and the government gets more control. But I'm still having a good time so . Oh well. Lol.
I’ve been reviewing claim laws. I’m of opinion that if no one is actively working the claim then their claim has expired and is invalid. Unless claim sign is dated and valid…. Ehhhh… Now private property is different.
I read that as well.The private property ones are one story, but the claim signs are another story.They have proper dates on them but no one's ever there
I agree with the fact that everything is private property or claimed. The thing that pisses me off most is... when the government finds a dumb ass reason to shut areas down... protected areas... critical environment... study area... its getting harder and harder to find ground.
Awesome old wares Museum Kris , great stuff !!! i would look through that all day . Yeah , i know what you mean about every good spot is already claimed or owned by someone . It's getting harder to find good ground to prospect , and the time is coming when there will be nowhere left for us to go , unless you know someone with a property or claim that will let you on it . I feel your pain sir , but what can you do . Cheers Ned 👍✌
F*#k the gold Kris, prospecting & mining has always overrun with greedy, selfish, backstabbing cut throats from the beginning of time, to current time.For the reasons you mentioned and many more you will most likely discover I’ve lost my passion for processing material but am still searching for my notellum creek that can’t be driven to. Know this I enjoy your channel #1 for your attitude , sharing your local rivers and mountains, your work, family and things you have love & pride for. I liked PG Josey’s for similar reasons, his camper build, cutting wood etc. I enjoy honest hard working people short on cash but flush in life gitin shit done ! I lived in Placerville CA and hope to visit Placerville ID someday so thanks for the virtual visit 👍. Pronounced placer gold as differing from vein gold
It’s pretty tough for the hobby prospecting/mining guys. The Federal government as usual, overstepped their authority by making public lands basically private. Limits on public land claims are needed. Maybe 10% along our rivers is allowed to be claimed.. that’s is Enough! 90% public I’m thinking.. after all, it’s Public Land and we actually own 100% Federal Land? Stay Free and on it Kris Peace Prospector Tripp
All those claims! Just went prospecting for the first time. All these years hunting in Idaho but it wasn't until I start looking for the shiny that I noticed the claims everywhere! Only found a dozen specs but it's gold! I'm hooked. I have a lot to learn!
Hey Kris I think the law concerning claims is that $500/year improvement need to be accomplished. If you do not see this I would disregard claim notices. Call someone and ask but ….
You don't need to say anything about where your at. I have been everywhere and from your pictures, I know exactly where you are. But you are right about these people from out of State that biy claims and do absolutely no mining what so ever. Idaho should only sell claims to people who actually DO MINING and NOT HOLD ON TO THEM and DO NOTHING.
Not sure how far you travel around Idaho, but I have some good spots. Have to be careful about saying where too many just take advantage of it. Maybe we can get together in the future
My last video the shunk showed up , it happens 😮we have been pretty much flooded out of our spots but the river is redepositing gold so it will be interesting to see what happens gold wise ! Take care Chris out for now ⛏️⛏️😎😎✨✨Jeff
G'Day Kris, Thanks for taking us along for the adventure buddy 👍 Hey Kris any chance you could send me one of your stickers? I think they're cool 👍👍 Cheers Kev
Always good to get out and explore. Same issue here but not many claims. Mostly, national park and private property with liberal messed up rules. Gated and locked up tough everywhere. Keep on the hunt!
Forbidden because nature conservation, forbidden because private, forbidden because leased. Hi Kris, I know that from here. Do your thing. They can't put all of us in prison !
We have claims because we have the right to. And yes we are thousands of miles away. No, we are not rich. Imagine if we came out to Idaho and had to contimually prospect around to find a decent deposit and never did. Sure, it would still be fun but just not as much and all of our vacation time would be ate up trying to find a spot decent enough to work. Id say that you should look into getting a claim but i guess you dont want to be a loser like us. Anyway, whatevs, good video.
Technically if you don't work your claim and you don't do at least five hundred dollars worth of improvements on it every year in your claim is invaled I've driven past all these claims.Almost every weekend for the last 5 or 6 years and never have.I seen anybody working any of them?Not even once ever
@buffalokrisgoldprospecting we do, during dredging season and have one of the Folks in our group who go to Pocatello often for work and visits the claims. Our validity is good. True though, some claims are owned and never see a soul. As far as camping though, I do believe folks are legally allowed to camp on our claims.
Are you hearing yourself, dude? You're upset bc people are purchasing claims and "not using them." But you DON'T KNOW if they are. I'd like to see you purchase a claim and then put a sign up that it's open to everyone. Seriously? 🙄
I can understand where you're coming from. But if you was in my shoes I literally drive by all these places all the time for years now. I'm talking multiple multiple multiple years. And I have never once seen anybody on any of these claims. Doing anything and none of the ground is disturbed and nobody's ever worked most any of them. A couple of a maybe, but I would say 90% of them have been sitting idle for years.
I really don't need to. I've got a few really good spots on unclaimable ground and all the claims that I found for sale are absolutely terrible and the gold sucks
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We are having the same problem on the other side of Idaho here people are putting claim signs even where there's no gold
Wonder if they even own the mineral rights?
Sons of bucks
Great video all around and these are the types of expeditions people need to see. All the time and research that goes into finding good spots is not just luck!
That museum was very interesting and I have the SAME problem here with the claims and private property. Very difficult to find new ground.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Well said! Definitely a lot of work in the hunt. And a lot of miles
Right on Chris ! I agree, if your gonna have a claim work it! If you’re not going to work it let some of us guys that want to work it in there!! Anyway another great episode bud. I enjoyed the old mine tour. Pretty sweet . I’m gonna be heading out in a May from Missouri to Maine prospecting along the way, then prospecting on the swift river in coos canyon and the high ammonoosuc river in New Hampshire for 10 days, I’m sure I too will be running into those claim owners that never work their claim. Grrr. lol it was great seeing you and Raymond gettin er done! Those are some really good looking test pans for a new area. You for sure have an eye for finding the spot. Thanks for sharing bud.
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Thanks brother. I hope you have an awsome trip. Heavy pans my friend
Always fun to explore 🇺🇸👍⚒
Yes sir . I love exploring. Thanks topcat
Thanks for showing that museum. I always wanted to stop in but it's never open. The amount of owned/claimed idle property up there is a whole different level of frustration for sure!
We got lucky that the lady was there. She was super nice too.
Glad to see you out and about. I'm still waiting for the Yuba to drop some. Keep up the good work
Ya the rivers are raging all over. Thanks bill
Love how u tightend up the intro bro, also love your channel!!! Get that gold my guy
Thanks brother appreciate you homie
Nice day out with your bud Raymond. At least you can cross that area out now. Good little adventure.
Yes sir. We will cross it off and it was a nice adventure
Great video guys. Sorry there ain’t much places to prospect. I’m with you, government isn’t helping anyone.
Good gold hunting. Gold is where you find it.
Take care.
Yes sir. I'll keep on looking. It's the thrill of the hunt. Thanks my friend
I saw Mike on Friday and told him about our weird connection. The first thing he says "No way! When we're you in Mountain Home?" Well, then we got into gold talk for a while. I need to finish up the work on my desk before I can get up to the mountains to start hunting for a good spot for the summer.
Which mike?
@@buffalokrisgoldprospecting Mike Scott in Friday Harbor
@@UncleJimmyOutWest yes haha cousin Mike. My bad. Brain fart Hope you can get out soon brother
Some cool history in that museum. I'm with ya on all the land being bought up by people that have too much money. Keep trying to get in touch with those people. You'll find the right one. Heavy pans brother.
Definitely was some way cool stuff.In that museum, I was looking around for a while.As far as the land goes.I think we're just about screwed on that.The rich get richer the poor get poor and the government gets more control. But I'm still having a good time so . Oh well. Lol.
Great day out there fam. Keep on having fun getting that Au and living the dream. Gold Squad Out 🤠
Thanks gold squad
Ausome Video Chris. I hate running into private property in the woods. Usually it's some lumber company here.
HEAVY PANS!!!
Could be. I bet you are right
I’ve been reviewing claim laws.
I’m of opinion that if no one is actively working the claim then their claim has expired and is invalid.
Unless claim sign is dated and valid…. Ehhhh…
Now private property is different.
I read that as well.The private property ones are one story, but the claim signs are another story.They have proper dates on them but no one's ever there
I hear you sir. Bummer,
In the literature it says surface deposits are retained by FS or BLM. Not exactly sure what that means.
I agree with the fact that everything is private property or claimed. The thing that pisses me off most is... when the government finds a dumb ass reason to shut areas down... protected areas... critical environment... study area... its getting harder and harder to find ground.
You aint kidding bud. Hope you are dou g good my friend
Great job for sure thanks for sharing PPO out 😎
No problem 👍
Awesome old wares Museum Kris , great stuff !!! i would look through that all day . Yeah , i know what you mean about every good spot is already claimed or owned by someone . It's getting harder to find good ground to prospect , and the time is coming when there will be nowhere left for us to go , unless you know someone with a property or claim that will let you on it . I feel your pain sir , but what can you do . Cheers Ned 👍✌
When that time comes. I will probably revolt . Cheers ned
I bet that orange dirt would be good if you could find a bunch of it
There is a bunch of it. But water's up to high to sluice so it would be a bunch of panning
F*#k the gold Kris, prospecting & mining has always overrun with greedy, selfish, backstabbing cut throats from the beginning of time, to current time.For the reasons you mentioned and many more you will most likely discover I’ve lost my passion for processing material but am still searching for my notellum creek that can’t be driven to. Know this I enjoy your channel #1 for your attitude , sharing your local rivers and mountains, your work, family and things you have love & pride for. I liked PG Josey’s for similar reasons, his camper build, cutting wood etc. I enjoy honest hard working people short on cash but flush in life gitin shit done ! I lived in Placerville CA and hope to visit Placerville ID someday so thanks for the virtual visit 👍. Pronounced placer gold as differing from vein gold
Yes sir. We appreciate you brother. Hope you find your honey hole
We dont need sand we need *GOLD* get on that BUCKING Horse and find that gold, come on RAYMOND(sorry i cant spell)
Just be happy you are in a state where there is gold. I’m stuck in CT and there is almost nothing here (I’m still trying though)
Yes, I definitely do feel lucky.Thank you brother
I almost forgot. Congrats on 3k subscribers!
Thanks!
It’s pretty tough for the hobby prospecting/mining guys.
The Federal government as usual, overstepped their authority by making public lands basically private.
Limits on public land claims are needed. Maybe 10% along our rivers is allowed to be claimed.. that’s is Enough!
90% public I’m thinking.. after all, it’s Public Land and we actually own 100%
Federal Land?
Stay Free and on it Kris
Peace Prospector Tripp
I agree 100 percent.
All those claims! Just went prospecting for the first time. All these years hunting in Idaho but it wasn't until I start looking for the shiny that I noticed the claims everywhere! Only found a dozen specs but it's gold! I'm hooked. I have a lot to learn!
Welcome to the club.My friend, I hope you find a lot more.Congrats on your first gold
Beautiful country you live in. Enjoyed you letting us tag as long, even if it is owned by ignorant rich people 😅
Thanks brother
I saw you from that one poll bro Good shit🔥🤙🏾
One poll?? Thanks brother
Good job getting out there. Pretty sure we crossed paths if this was Saturday.
Yup it was saterday.
Hey Kris
I think the law concerning claims is that $500/year improvement need to be accomplished. If you do not see this I would disregard claim notices.
Call someone and ask but ….
I'm on board with that.Thank you sir
At least you got to see some good country 😃✅✌️
Yes sir it was a great day
You don't need to say anything about where your at. I have been everywhere and from your pictures, I know exactly where you are.
But you are right about these people from out of State that biy claims and do absolutely no mining what so ever.
Idaho should only sell claims to people who actually DO MINING and NOT HOLD ON TO THEM and DO NOTHING.
I agree my friend
Not sure how far you travel around Idaho, but I have some good spots.
Have to be careful about saying where too many just take advantage of it.
Maybe we can get together in the future
Agree with ya 100 percent brother
Thank you sir. I hate to be negative but these rich city slickers are taking over
My last video the shunk showed up , it happens 😮we have been pretty much flooded out of our spots but the river is redepositing gold so it will be interesting to see what happens gold wise ! Take care Chris out for now ⛏️⛏️😎😎✨✨Jeff
Yes sir we are dealing with high water too. But I'm gonna try to get up there tomorrow
Cool little town and museum ✅️🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yes. It was way cool. Thanks brother
Thank you love the show xoxo ❤ see you soon cugine
Thanks my friend
G'Day Kris, Thanks for taking us along for the adventure buddy 👍 Hey Kris any chance you could send me one of your stickers? I think they're cool 👍👍 Cheers Kev
I'm all out of stickers at the moment my friend. I'm sorry. I'll let you know when I get some though
@@buffalokrisgoldprospecting Thanks Kris 👍
Always good to get out and explore. Same issue here but not many claims. Mostly, national park and private property with liberal messed up rules. Gated and locked up tough everywhere. Keep on the hunt!
I feel it, it's getting bad everywhere.Thank you brother
Forbidden because nature conservation, forbidden because private, forbidden because leased.
Hi Kris, I know that from here.
Do your thing. They can't put all of us in prison !
To hell with them 😄
Wish more people would let us on ground thst never gets worked. I hope you are doing good brother heavy pans
Yes sir thanks bro
Shey if your from mountain home I would love to find out how to find gold
We have claims because we have the right to. And yes we are thousands of miles away. No, we are not rich. Imagine if we came out to Idaho and had to contimually prospect around to find a decent deposit and never did. Sure, it would still be fun but just not as much and all of our vacation time would be ate up trying to find a spot decent enough to work. Id say that you should look into getting a claim but i guess you dont want to be a loser like us. Anyway, whatevs, good video.
Technically if you don't work your claim and you don't do at least five hundred dollars worth of improvements on it every year in your claim is invaled I've driven past all these claims.Almost every weekend for the last 5 or 6 years and never have.I seen anybody working any of them?Not even once ever
@buffalokrisgoldprospecting we do, during dredging season and have one of the Folks in our group who go to Pocatello often for work and visits the claims. Our validity is good. True though, some claims are owned and never see a soul. As far as camping though, I do believe folks are legally allowed to camp on our claims.
Are you hearing yourself, dude? You're upset bc people are purchasing claims and "not using them." But you DON'T KNOW if they are. I'd like to see you purchase a claim and then put a sign up that it's open to everyone. Seriously? 🙄
I can understand where you're coming from. But if you was in my shoes I literally drive by all these places all the time for years now. I'm talking multiple multiple multiple years. And I have never once seen anybody on any of these claims. Doing anything and none of the ground is disturbed and nobody's ever worked most any of them. A couple of a maybe, but I would say 90% of them have been sitting idle for years.
Nice job poking around, even if your options were limited
We still had a good time. Never been up that way before
Good one buddy nice country even with the signs lol, grab a pan when ya can✌️
Yes sir . Got to get em where u can
No one is a loser. Find out who owns these claims and if you can go on them
You are right sir. Loser is a little harsh
Go claim your own claim it's not hard.
I really don't need to. I've got a few really good spots on unclaimable ground and all the claims that I found for sale are absolutely terrible and the gold sucks
Monopolies
Sir you got that right