Get-to-Gether Dates

Note:

The Southern 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 !

for more info contact ....

Gordon Van Loenen

You can use Metal Detectors on claims

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 - 4-Leaf Clover - Forrest Gem

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 $35 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 $35 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.

NO Exceptions !