QUESTION: Dredging Laws in Colorado Options

[swizz]

I'm about to purchase a 3" (6hp) highbanker/dredge .
I could really use a printable reference that describes the dredging laws here in Colorado. I don't want to take this thing where it is illegal to dredge and I'd also like to be able to prove (to BLM of Sherriff) that I'm not in violation while on-site and dredging.
Please help if you can.

[Coalbunny]

Well, the river hasn't changed. I know where the hot spots are and I know they're still there! Laws, hard call. Now it's a state park all the way from the CO 141 bridge to the state line. It's ok to pan, but I'm not sure about dredging. When you get past the Loma boat launch, it's off limits to picking up anything. That includes THE best hot spot on the Colorado in Mesa County. Which ticks me off to no end (any surprise?). After that the next best hot spot is still open, and I don't think there'd be any problem in me panning or dredging there (and you're right- I ain't telling where it's at, either!!!!).

So I've been thinking of picking up a used 2" dredge. I loved the old style backpack dredge I wanted as a kid. Keene still makes them, just a little bit different. BTW Dan, I think I'll have to consult with you on picking up a 2"er.