Colorado Dredging and highbanking Options

[WildernessAU]

Hello guys n gals,
I have afew questions about motorized prospecting in CO.
I know that in the Royal Gorge district one needs a permit to operate a dredge on the Arkansas River up to 4in nozzle. Does the permit area include all streams and feeder creeks that lie within the Royal Gorge area?
The permit states that highbanking can only be done at I think Woodys bar....is this true? Can we not highbank anywhere else.........or does it have to be listed on the permit as a valid claim area? hmm
What are the regulations and season for the rest of the state. I believe no permit is required for most of CO. Does this mean that I can dredge and highbank in any open area as long as I don't create a significant surface disturbance?
Thanks for any help. D

[Crusty]

Been awhile since this thread was active. Relicsandcoins and I are looking at staking a claim on the AR and I'm curious if anyone has had recent experience on the dredge permit process and success rate. I've seen a few varying reports on the process and how many folks actually get approved.

Any links you've got to current BLM pages or discussion would be appreciated too!