Stay informed with important Rules for gold panning, treasure hunting, and land use. Learn the regulations that protect you and the environment.
The gold panning laws in South Carolina allow recreational gold panning without a mining permit from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). Hand panning, sluicing, and…
The gold panning laws in Pennsylvania allow recreational hand panning on state forest land and most public waterways without a permit. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) confirms that…
The gold panning laws in Vermont allow recreational hand panning on public land and private land with the landowner's permission. Vermont does not require a state permit for recreational gold…
