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PROSPECTINGUNITED STATES

Master the tools to find your own ground. Every state guide links the official BLM Mineral & Land Records System (MLRS) claim search so you can verify land status before you dig.

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US PROSPECTING OVERVIEW

The United States has some of the best gold prospecting ground on earth. Across the western states, BLM and Forest Service land is open to responsible prospecting under the General Mining Act of 1872. Each state guide links the official MLRS claim search so you can check land status before you dig — and points you to BLM field offices and forest ranger stations for current local rules.

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REGIONAL GUIDES

Direct tactical access to the United States' primary mining districts. Select a sector for high-resolution target data.

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Arizona

Desert gold at Quartzsite and Wickenburg. Dry washing and detecting paradise.

High Yield

Nevada

The Silver State. Carlin Trend and Rye Patch. Large scale lode and placer deposits.

Historic

California

The Mother Lode. Sierra Nevada stream beds and historic hydraulic pits.

Recreational

Colorado

The Rockies. Arkansas River and Clear Creek. High altitude panning and sluicing.

HARDWARE GUIDE

DETECTOR GURU

GEAR GRADE$7,999

Elite Extraction

Minelab GPZ 7000

Max depth PI technology for high-mineralization targets.

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GEAR GRADE$3,499

Tactical Scout

Minelab SDC 2300

Mil-spec waterproof build for small gold and patch-proving.

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GEAR GRADE$749

Fast Recon

Garrett AT Gold

High-frequency VLF for micro-flakes and river work.

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TECHNICAL BRIEFING REQUIRED?

Advanced analysis regarding PI vs VLF sensor integration available in the Wiki.

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What Your Gold Is Worth

Rough spot-price estimate of your find. Real payout depends on purity, weight, and who you sell to — but this gives you a ballpark before you head home.

Weight Found

Estimated Value

$121.50

Static example — verify live spot before selling

This is a rough calculator — purity, refinery fees, and market spread all affect what you actually get. Check current spot prices before selling.

The Paystreak Standard

Practical field tools and planning aids for recreational gold prospectors.

Global Sector Mapping

Research starting points across NZ, AU, US, CA, UK and EU — each with official-source check prompts before you travel.

Land Status Planning

Planning prompts for checking land status and permits before you go. Paystreak helps you verify; it does not grant access.

Practical Field Context

Terrain notes, historic context, and printable field checks — no hidden spots, no gold guarantees.

Common Questions

Straight answers about maps, access checks, gear, and paid guides.

Laws vary by country. In most western nations (USA, AU, NZ), public pans/sluicing are legal in designated areas. Always check local BLM, NZPAM, or local mining registrar data.

Paystreak uses public-source research prompts, maps, and field-planning context. Treat every access, claim, permit and closure detail as something to verify with the current official source before travelling.

Pro and paid-guide buyers get deeper planning material: printable PDFs, map-research prompts, access-check workflows, gear lists, and offline field-note templates.

The site works on mobile, but serious users should save or print key notes before leaving reception. Paid packs are designed for offline trip planning.

Locations are research starting points, not guarantees. Cross-check current access, land status, local rules, weather, water level, and safety before prospecting.