[MaxMax]

I go Panning in California every year on the American river.
So, on that note,
having the mineral rights to the property allows us to set up camp
anywhere we please. Our club is very respectful though, we clean up areas
where we don't even camp. We believe that leaving land cleaner then
how we found it is the ultimate of respect for land owners. And the owners love our club.

Not shot, but if you're caught panning on a claim, it's a federal offense
that has nothing to do with real estate or state laws. Even if it's your property.
Nice way to piss off your neighbors though, file a claim on their property
and set up a tent, complete with a loud dredge. LOL

[passionfruit]

Actually, I researched it, and you can’t file a claim on someone else’s property. Mining claims are filed on government land. And I am happy to say, we own the mineral rights to our place.