New prospecting show Options

[leonard]

I watched a new prospecting show last night at 7:00 pm on the Weather Channel. It was right up this forums way. They were gem hunting on Mont Antero and Lake George. Boy do they earn any gems found on Antero. Rugged hike in and working on the sheer rock faces. They were getting amazonite, florite, and smoky quartz. What was neat was no swearing, no drama, and people actually getting along and doing work together.

I'm putting it on my must watch list.
Leonard

[swizz]

I firmly believe that over 90% of claim jumpers are:
1. Lazy
2. fully aware that they are possibly violating some laws
3. love to tell stories explaining how they had "no idea they were doing anything wrong"
4. and assume that it's not that serious anyway... figure they'll get at least one "mulligan" based on their story of not knowing any better

Great reasons to mark your claim very very well (I certainly do). Not necessary but highly advised and helps build a stronger case. Takes the whole "honest, I didn't know" factor right out.
Hypothetically: If I drive up to my claim (well marked even though I don't have to) and see someone working there (pan, shovel, or sluice) there is no excuse... I don't even want to hear it. Chances are I won't even confront them. Sheriff will be on the phone with me in a matter of minutes and we'll both confront them. While waiting for the Sheriff I'll be taking some pictures. I don't give mulligans. I want my estimated mineral loss, estimated reclamation cost, and hopefully some new equipment from the jumpers.
Would be cool if they did a show on that, eh?.
... could call it "Claim Wardens"