When I teach people about finding gold, I often explain that it is helpful to think of any river or stream that carries gold as being something like a sluice box.

Q: Can and should you remove their poles and notice right then and there or should you wait until you have convinced them of their trespass?

When my “anonymous” friend told me the rock tub was probably a hundred miles from where he safely stashed it, I decided to build another sled and improve on my old design.

So let’s dive in and see what I can do to convince you that this is the year you should be out staking your own claims.