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About half of our private gold claims have varying sizes of water available for prospecting. Most of our available water is in the form of small creeks in the higher mountainous country in SW Montana. Its perfect for the weekend gold prospector!

The types of water mining available to us today is almost endless! From using a simple gold pan in a creek to using a more sophisticated gold trommel...its up to you. Our members commonly use sluice boxes, highbankers, and trommels. There are conditions specific to soil types and rock types that make prospecting difficult. Understanding those conditions will help you decide which type of equipment to use. As a friendly reminder, there are specific rules regarding water pollution, fish protection, animal protection, etc. Please look into county, state, and federal regulations.