Prospectors Permit

[marca.properties]

Reading the BLM rules and regulations I found out a permit is required for prospecting in any Western state.

I'd appreciate any help anyone could give me about where I need to apply for the permit. Or any information you may have. Thank you guys!

[fredm]

Arizona State Land has some weird rules but I don't think the U. S. BLM has gone that way...yet.

Fred

[nuggethunting]

Hello Carlos,

The BLM doesn't require any type of permit to prospect. However, the US Forest Service is getting stricker and requiring permits & Plan of Operations for dredging or highbanking. I'm sure it's just a matter of time before detecting requires some type of permit to make them more money.

To cross, hunt or camp on State Trust Land, you also need a State Permit.

Hope this helps,

Rob Allison

[sandracer]

Arizona State "Trust" Lands have their own rules, unfortunately. The following is fron their FAQ.

Arizona State Trust lands are not "public lands", as are Federal lands under the management of the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management. Federal "public lands" are managed for the benefit and use of the public, while State Trust lands are managed for the benefit of 14 Trust beneficiaries, which include the public schools and prisons. The Land Department's trust management responsibilities include requiring a permit or lease and charging a fee for use of Trust land. Exceptions to this requirement are licensed hunters and fishers, actively pursuing game or fish, in-season, and certain archaeological activities permitted by the Arizona State Museum.

Recreational permits are available for an individual ($15), family ($20), group of fewer than 20 persons for less than 5 days ($15), and non-profit group, for specific events or a 1 year period ($50). These permits are valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Recreational permits are issued for non-commercial activities such as camping (14 day limit), hiking, photography, horseback riding, picnicking, bird watching, motorized and non-motorized use on trails, and other forms of non-consumptive recreation. Any activity which is commercial in nature, requires a Commercial Lease or Special Land Use Permit.

Activities not allowed include, but are not limited to, target shooting, sighting-in of weapons, paint ball games, fireworks, extended camping, visiting archaeological sites (historic and prehistoric), metal detecting and removal of natural products (rocks, cactus wood, soil, sand, plants, etc.).

Permits can be obtained through the mail by calling 602.364.ASLD (2753), or by visiting the Land Department office in Phoenix, Tucson or Flagstaff, or by visiting the Arizona Public Lands Information Center in Phoenix.

If you need to get a permit to cross trust land you can print up the form and mail it in.

http://www.land.state.az.us/programs/natural/rec_permit.pdf

For more info, here is the link:

http://www.land.state.az.us/programs/natur...tion_permit.htm