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New river regulations

onlyinashe

Posted 7:00 am, 03/10/2015

JT, somehow I don't think you'd be allowed to sluice in the New River, The turbidity cause by disturbing the "pay dirt" will be one of the reasons cited I'm sure.

UP4IT

Posted 10:14 pm, 03/09/2015

Sounds like someone has watched one too many episodes of Gold Rush......

CooperFarms

Posted 9:44 pm, 03/09/2015

I know the difference. You'll make more prospecting for aluminum cans along the roadways.

Joseph T.

Posted 8:51 pm, 03/09/2015

I don't want to just pan I want to sluice there's a big difference

CooperFarms

Posted 6:18 pm, 03/09/2015

He will not be panning for gold long enough to make a difference. I've done it all day out West and got to flecks worth about $1.20

onlyinashe

Posted 1:56 pm, 03/09/2015

Dog, so true, but it also means the State haw control of the river bottom so all state regs apply. As a designated river there may be even more "useful" red tape to wade through to allow for use of the water for gold prospecting.

underdog2

Posted 10:52 am, 03/09/2015

The new river is considered "navigational" waters which means if you are in the water no one can say you are trespassing.

Another good source is the new river committee, they have an office behind A1 realty.

onlyinashe

Posted 8:51 am, 03/09/2015

NCDENR issues mining permits for everything else. that might be the place to start.

Joseph T.

Posted 6:08 pm, 03/08/2015

Where can I find the regulations for the new river since it is a scenic river. I am wanting to know if one can sluice for gold as a hobby? Is a permit needed or not and who would be the controlling authority?

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