Washington State…another bill to ban dredging

We have been in continuous communication with the miners in Washington State over yet another attempt to ban suction dredging. This is the third bill in three years and this one is brought forth by Trout Unlimited. This video sent to us from Justin Karr shows just how...

Oregon Democrats with a new bill

Oregon:This was sent by a friend of ours and after a little digging, we found the bill doesn’t currently name “fishing” but we believe it will morph into a ban on fishing tournaments like it is on hunting contests. This is what happens when you have...
How to file a mining claim

How to file a mining claim

We are in the process of editing our last part in the Alaska dredge video series…and at the same time are editing the “How to file a mining claim” video series. The mining claim video is challenging, but after you view it, you can file your own claim...
Call to Action on dredging in California

Call to Action on dredging in California

It is time the small miners of California to once again tell our elected politicians to get off their butts and follow the laws they passed. We have penned a letter to the Senate Natural Resource Committee about the California Water Board having their staff cut...
New videos coming…..

New videos coming…..

We are actively working on part 2 and 3 of the Alaska dredge trip and have completed shooting the “how to file a mining claim” video series. This video will show from start, to finish how to research, file, mark and maintain a mining claim. We are excited...
More on suction dredging in CA

More on suction dredging in CA

Dredging California and permits: This may be one of the things the CA Water Board is working on and partially responsible for the delay. I finally got a call back from them yesterday and was told the NPDES permit department had their staff cut from 6 down to 2. Then...

USFS in Montana hides decision in Forest Plan

This is pretty telling. While publishing to the Federal Register is automatic, this particular forest is not publishing their decision. Politics? We think YES. MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The public is unable to view final updates to a northwestern Montana forest...