Jun 20, 2020 · Is it ok and legal to keep rocks, minerals and other precious stones that you find on public land? Here's all the information you need to know!

Determining which type of public land you’re on and which government agency owns it is the first step in figuring out if rock collecting is allowed. I’ll dig into each type of public land and the …

Good stewardship of the land requires proper rockhound etiquette. Depending on your location and the land ownership, additional permits may be required from State and /or local agencies. …

What types of recreational rock and mineral collecting are allowed on the National Forests and Grasslands? Collection of small amounts1/ of widespread, low-value, relatively common …

Jun 27, 2022 · Finding a rock on the side of the road and keeping it probably wouldn’t give most people pause, but sometimes it’s illegal. Each state and local government has unique rules …

Rock, mineral, and fossil collecting on lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service requires a permit. Although collecting for personal use is allowed in most districts and permits are …

Sep 4, 2020 · In Oregon wilderness areas, rockhounding is generally permitted, but it is limited to surface collecting only. This means that you can gather rocks, minerals, and fossils that are …

When considering the legalities of rock, mineral, or fossil collecting, the foremost principle is that a collector cannot legally take rocks, minerals, or fossils without the permission or consent of …

In general, the best places to rockhound in Montana are the gravels of the Yellowstone and Jefferson Rivers and their tributaries. Many private and public mines in western Montana such …

May 18, 2022 · You can legally collect rocks on non-park public lands at a rate of 25 pounds a day, or 250 pounds a year. For the common pebble grabber or crystal hound, these limits may …