Closed area on Ark.? Options

[traddoerr]

I was just talking to a gentleman about the Ark. river North of Beuna vista and they said that is has been closed by the BLM for any prospecting from the GPAA claims down to jump rock, has any one else heard this as well, I haven't had the chance to call the local office yet to confirm. I have fished spots along that stretch but was going to try a little prospecting there this year as well.

[CP]

The FS has been out of control for many decades and out of bounds for their delegated authority in many many ways. Unfortunately every year another area (ranger) thinks he/she can set some bogus rules to restrict prospecting.
This year here in Colorado there have been decisions made also that have backed the FS down on mining claims. These will change (are changing) over 35 years of FS authority abuses. Too bad so many past miners/claim owners let this type of abuse continue so long and it was one hell of an uphill battle to get there for the miners too.

Do not get off your soapbox folks, it's YOUR land!!

Don't let it happen across the country, it's YOUR land!!

Dig into this info folks, find out the truth and then pass it on so everyone can know, and never believe for one second that any club or special interest organization/group will "do it for you" ........either in court or the field. IT'S YOUR LAND! KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND HOW TO ENACT UPON THEM!!!!

Is this FS land even really in the actual "recreational headwater area"? If not then those rules can not apply.
Is this FS land actually withdrawn from "mineral entry" or is it withdrawn from "entry"? .....ie homesteading

Thanks for the kind compliment too Woody, that's what it's all about here at the Colorado Prospector website and club, together we are a larger voice and as a group we can understand/interpret these laws as written, not just what the local officials feel like saying.
Keep us all posted as the details become available folks, thanks for all your efforts.

CP

[Denise]

Do not get off your soapbox folks, it's YOUR land!!

Don't let it happen across the country, it's YOUR land!!

Dig into this info folks, find out the truth and then pass it on so everyone can know, and never believe for one second that any club or special interest organization/group will "do it for you" ........either in court or the field. IT'S YOUR LAND! KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND HOW TO ENACT UPON THEM!!!!

Dan says it all right there! Having the knowledge for ourselves is the best path.
Just check my signature.....

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IMHO... it is best to learn, defend, and act upon the laws yourself. These are often statutory rights and essential knowledge. If I run into a problem on MY claim, my first move sure as hell won't be to contact an outside organization to act on my behalf. It is MY responsibility to uphold my rights. Knowledge is power... an old cliche but VERY true. I am in no way 100% up to speed on mining laws but getting there and asking questions when I need help. This site has been a fantastic resource.
Know your rights.

Very well said Chris!!