Note: 
The Forrest Gem Claim is for members of the Black Hills Prospecting Club ONLY !

Panning and Sluice Boxes ONLY !
NO mechanical equipment like 
High Bankers or Dredges are to be used !



You can use Metal Detectors on claims
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This page was last updated on: January 23, 2012
SAFETY  ALWAYS!
 
We've had a recent spate of reports of mountain lions around our activities while members were gold prospecting.  This reminds us that there are all sorts of potential dangers where our club conducts 
prospecting digs, ranging from bee stings and poison ivy to mine shafts, wild animals, and human predators.  
PLEASE remember to keep a close watch on your children at all times.  All of us feel a responsibility for things to go well and safely, but no one can protect your children like you can.  Everyone will feel much better if parents keep their children well within their visual control when we are on club activities.  
We all want our club outings to remain fun - and safe.
The Club Officers
IMPORTANT  INFORMATION  TO  ALL !!!

A lot of people have been prospecting on private BHPC claims thinking they are G.P.A.A. Claims. This should clarify what claims belong to each club.

The G.P.A.A. claims in the Black Hills area are :
Migg  -  Mary-Ann  -  Rainbow  -  Husker
You must be a member of the G.P.A.A. to prospect on these claims.
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The Private BHPC claims in the Black Hills area are :
The Garnet Area Claims  - Park Placer - BF#1

You MUST be a  CURRENT  BHPC member
to prospect on these claims.
FAIR  WARNING !
If You are not a current BHPC member and are caught prospecting on a private BHPC claim you will be arrested for mineral trespass! We have been working close with the Forrest Service, DENR, and local law enforcement to prospect according to the laws. Law enforcement is sent a monthly update of members that are allowed on the claims, if you are not on the list you will be detained and/or arrested.

Renew Your Memberships

December 31st is approaching fast! 
Everyone's membership is from Jan 1st to Dec 31st.
If you would like to renew your membership please send $50 to

Black Hills Prospecting Club
c/o Andy Goodwin
11228 Cougar Ct
Lead, SD 57754

Please make your check or money order out to Black Hills Prospecting Club
Thank You!
Note:  We do not pro-rate the renew price any more. 
It is $50 any time through-out the year.

-- IMPORTANT  NOTICE --

There are to be NO vehicles over 54 inches wide past the steel posts at the Garnet claim. This access trail is a foot path and for ATV's 54 inches wide and under. 

Also the only material you can remove from any claim is your concentrates.      DO  NOT  Take dirt home to process !

These are per Forest Service Rules


NO Exceptions !

Next Meeting/Outing
February 2012
Winter Meeting

Date : Feb 18th
Time : 10 AM - Noon
Place: Cabela's in Rapid City



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Meeting/Outing dates, times and places may change due to weather and water conditions....
February 2012
Black Hills Sport Show

Date :   Feb 10 - 12
Place:  Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City
Time :  Friday, February 10, 2012
             12:00pm to 8:00pm

             Saturday, February 11, 2012
             9:00am to 8:00pm

             Sunday, Febraury 12, 2012
             10:00am to 4:00pm


-NOTE
Meeting/Outing dates, times and places may change due to weather and water conditions....