QUOTE (Davem @ Oct 21 2014, 11:52 AM)
I am confused on how to make/file claims, both for placer and hard rock. Does each state have different rules? Is there a book anyone can suggest that takes a newbie that really knows nothing on this and gives enough information so the newbie knows what to do from start to finish? Thanks for any help.
There are some State Laws dealing with claims however most of the laws are nationwide. There is no book to take you from "start to finish". I have rock ID books, rock hounding books, maps and other publications but they don't say about how to make sure there is not a claim there. That's where this website tries to fill the void.