Careful with the Island. Many of the off-highway forestry access roads are controlled by logging companies and the rules on how to get a key for the gate keep changing.
Congrats sir it's always great when you find gold on your own claim. Done it many times down here in Az. May the bottom of your pans be coated in gold!!!
The best advice is: do it. Depending on where you are looking, there are sometimes some good spots still available or do like I just did and wait for something interesting to forfeit.
@@meMiner seems like an adventure for sure. I think if I do I have to commit myself to go, and more than likely, have an awesome time. Au79ROX. Thanxsomuch
I have been reading some old reports from the hard rock exploration in the area. They didn't care about crystals in their search for gold, but still described some really interesting minerals. A UV lamp and some time exploring for crystals sounds like a really good idea.
Super awesome! We'll be seeing you in the headlines, "Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found" New gold claim owner finds worlds largest nugget on recently purchased claim. Lmbo, that's what I wish for you ❤😂
Nice thought but the area is not known for large gold. Biggest nugget that I have read about on south Vancouver Island was 4 oz. Still, I would be happy with any coarse gold. ;-)
@@meMiner Just not known yet... I'm going to stay positive that you will break that 4oz. record.. It's going to be great fun. Looking forward to those videos ❤
Just say No, não, niet, nein, nahi, non, nah, ne, nann. That's obtuse enough. Loose lips, sink ships! The great gold rush of 49' would have never happened if someone hadn't got drunk and bet a fist sized nugget in a poker game!
Thanks for making this video,I needed to be refreshed on the process and you managed to cover every angle,most importantly the time to attempt to acquire the cell after forfeit.thanks again and good luck on your new cell
Bummer,hopefully you get another shot at it next year,the one I am after is a mineral claim,I am hoping for less competition then the placer battle’s 🤞🏼
@@timothydiggins2206 I haven't tried for a BC mineral claim, so don't know about competition. I suspect you will have to be fast on the trigger in a good spot.
Tomorrow was the expiry date but unfortunately for me the moved it forward yesterday,no big deal though clearly they wanted to keep it and I would hate to snag it out from under them if they actually wanted it.
@@timothydiggins2206 In my books, there is no issue snagging something that they forfeit. It is open to claiming at that time. You will have the same done to you if you don't make payment or submit the work ... which you would ensure you do if you really wanted to keep it
I was leading your cheering section here in Tennessee! Good for you! You look rested and rejuvenated from your trip to Aruba. Good health and good luck in this new year, 2019.
It is nice to know that I now have somewhere of my own to go. I will keep my eyes open for other claims, but the pressure is now off. I talked to someone from Tennessee who found rose quartz on a horse farm. Perhaps, a trip south is in the cards someday for me.
Well done, sniped that one before the profiteering leeches start getting the leases for selling on. Is it far from you? Will you be camping if it's allowed or taking day trips, the travel costs have to come into consideration if there is any real distance plus the time getting there, good job on getting that one with two road access points. Cold and rain will be dictating your time there I think, is it any good for hounding there? It's another thing you can do when it's way to cold in the water. Sounds like an adventure that's for sure.
It is almost as far away from my home as you are. LOL The only real issue is how to get Daisy there. ;-) There is some good rockhounding for crystals in these mountains.
Congratulations we are all packed up n ready to go when do we leave to start for the " Great Good Adventure" ? All the best an good luck ..Cheers thanks for sharing
Will you go out there with a GPS device and mark off the perimeter of the Cell so that you don't cross into neighboring claims? I'm just curious what the next steps are.
Meminer coming to the west side west side! Great area you picked, the Okanagan is such a beautiful place. If that is the bear creek you're referring to.
Ye haw, it’s Gary and I see you did it ! Brought back a little luck from Aruba now it’s time to go find some flash in the pan. As I stated before let me know if u ever have a little elbow room for some help. Congratulations !!
let me be the first to ask if I can have permission to pan on your claim. lol I have never found gold yet but I'm all learned up and raring to go. Please think of me when you come out.
Amazing ! I know this area somewhat. Super Cool and Excellent. I think this venture will be a very Happy one ~Congratulations~ Suse & Crew Vancouver Island BC ~*~
@@meMiner I think that's a good idea ~ if you haven't been to Sooke before ~ ....? Perhaps you might need some help with arranging your accommodations ....? if you like please leave your email and we can get in touch that way ... sorry about the ice pick joke.... my humor can be a little ....dry...dumb....oh well ~ All the Best ~ Suse & Crew ~*~
@@meMiner I'll send you ours ~ maybe we can help you guys with some me'MINER' details ~ 'Chisel' away the excess set in stone paperwork.... etc... Cheers ;-}
Now the big drive and the work begins , But when your having fun it`ll feel like you never worked at all -- Right on I don`t quite understand how to get a claim -I`ll be watching !!
I am on the fence about the long drive. It would be nice because there are many possible stops on the way and I can take lots of gear and my dog Daisy. On the other hand, it would be much faster to fly and rent a truck on the on the other side. Unfortunately, I would have to leave Daisy at home. I don't think she would like to be in a crate in the hold for 7+ hours.
@@meMiner When your coming thru Give me a shout we`ll go to the NSR in Edmonton and scratch the ground there`s mega fines in there has nice area all day both sides of the river anywhere along it , I`ll meet you there bring my stuff anytime .Prospectors point is a good spot in Devon ab. Great access or as you get into Edm. on the yellowhead !
Have you ever watched Dan Hurd channel he`s on the east interior Hope Bc and Frasure River , And Pioneer Pauly channel these guys might know something of the area too your going too , I hav`nt been exactly around the sooke hills area I`ve delivered mega stuff around Vanc. & Victoria .
I have prospected many of the creeks around Drayton Valley and a few other parts of Alberta, but never the NSR by Edmonton. Crazy, because in Alberta, that is the river to be in. I think there might be a hick-up with my summer plans. I should know soon.
There`s lots of fines in the NSR don`t take much to get it either Genesee Bridge is good area too ,But if your planning on coming thru give me a shout I`ll go anytime weekends are better ,I have a bud that will help out but I`m open all the time .
Oooh was wondering how to you it thanks. So is it the same if we looking for semi precious rocks also? Plus I don’t know much about looking for any. Great video
Everything about MTO is so confusing and covert. Thanks for details. What difference is between MINER CLAIM and PLACER CLAIM ? What you can or cant do under these claims ?
Mineral claim vs placer claim. Mineral is hard rock (lode) and placer is gravel. There are a number of things you are allowed to do by having the claim, depending on crown vs restricted (private, park, native, etc) land. For example, if the area is crown land, then you can access for the purpose of prospecting. If you own a placer claim, you can use a small high banker following the rules on hose size, distance from the creek and no runoff into the creek, digging by hand to 1.5M. To use machines you can apply for NOW (notice of work). Nobody else is allowed to prospect your claim. Lots of rules that are listed, so you need to follow them.
@@meMiner Thanks , thanks a lot. So, can i do Gold panning in creek which i got miners claim? MTO is more friendly for MINERS claim as compared to PLACE CLAIM. 1.Can I do panning under MINERS claim ?
@@SammyGill You can pan anywhere (exception native, park, private land - need permission) as long as there isn't an active claim. No such thing as a miner's claim in BC. If there is a mineral claim, you can also pan as part of your prospecting, as long as there isn't an overlapping placer claim. If there is a placer claim on the same ground, you are not allowed to placer mine without permission.
How soon can you get the key to the gate ? Did you see if anyone grabbed the 2nd cell next to yours, it has a drive way to the creek from Butler Main road? Your cell has a steep embankment from Butler Main road. See google map goo.gl/maps/bQHZwEUt4q92 So what mining equipment do you have? Will this be the families vacation spot this year?
I have to investigate how to get a key, unless my buddy out there already has one. Butler Main is one way in. I don't mind steep embankments, but prefer going up them rather than down. As for equipment, I have pretty much everything you could imagine, including a couple of dredges, which are almost impossible to get permits to use in BC
Here's the link. Look at FAQ#11 www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/mineral-exploration-mining/documents/mineral-titles/mt-faqs/faq_fmc.pdf It looks to me that the problem is "working in Canada". You must be allowed to work to get a Free Miner's Certificate. The FMC is needed to acquire a claim. The other way to do it is register a business or partner up with a Canadian. Still, when you visit Canada there will be questions about "working".
In BC, you did it by map and compass. Stake one end with a tag and walk 1KM to the other post, flagging the trees all the way. Declare how many metres each side of the line you are taking (up to 500) and go register it. I did this a few times and it was not easy.
Is it possible for you to make a video like this for Ontario MLAS. I been trying to figure it out and it seems so much more confusing than the B.C. one! Or if you could point me in the right direction on the subject I would be so grateful! i already watched the mlas tutorials but they arent very user friendly like your videos
@@meMiner Oh hahaha thanks! I thought you might have known. I actually figured it out after watching your video a few times though. I love your videos you have yourself a new fan thats for sure! Thank you for the quick response.
@@meMiner Hahaha cool! I havent claimed one just yet im trying to do LOTS of research first cause im new to all this but I feel really excited about it! Maybe one day ill make some videos of me finding gems or gold!
Hi MeMiner. I appreciate the video, as it helped a lot to know how to go through the process of staking a claim. If you are willing, I was wondering how you have done on that claim? And with the access to it. Did you need to get a key to get into the area. Thanks, Arne
I ended up giving it away to a friend. There was a problem with keys and I didn't go through their hoops. I understand it has been sorted out now. Most of my claims are recently in northern BC. I look forward to a trip this summer
That could be a whole other video. Best bet is go to the the BC MTO site and look it up. I have had my FMC for a long time and the process may have changed. You can do some of it online but there final step requires you to go to one of the BC service outlets in person. At least, that was the way to do it when I got mine.
@@pramodpokharel3311 In BC, the Maps are provided online by the MTO: www.mtonline.gov.bc.ca/mtov/home.do Remember: you need to look at both Mineral and Placer maps
You do if they find you. Or worse, if you are on the roads when the logging trucks think nobody is supposed to be around. Some of the rules changed this year and I am not sure anybody can get a key now. Maybe that has changed.
@@brownbeard4088 It is the cost per hectare province wide, that flows to the provincial government. They actually want prospecting and mining to occur (within the rules).
I did that years ago. This method sure is easier. Last time I had to physically stake a claim, I had an encounter with a grizzly when alone on the side of a mountain.
ah yes, like the ones with the little bear bells that people wear? On that outing, I left the rifle back in camp and only had a half axe with me to blaze the trees. The bear was really interested in the blazes. Probably something about bears marking trees with scratches to show other bears how big they are.
Congratulations 🎉 can't wait to see what you find. The continuing saga......
Too many greedy buyers. Glad you got it. I felt the anxiety!
Cant wait for my first one.. picking between the island, Princeton or Cranbrook
Careful with the Island. Many of the off-highway forestry access roads are controlled by logging companies and the rules on how to get a key for the gate keep changing.
@@meMiner Thank you !!
We are also looking into being a member of the bc 4x4 group and hopefully have access to those keys
Cheers !
Congrats sir it's always great when you find gold on your own claim. Done it many times down here in Az. May the bottom of your pans be coated in gold!!!
Sounds considerably warmer than Utqiaġvik.
Sounds like a great adventure in the up coming year, congrats. Can’t wait to tagalong..
I didn't know that claims were so cheap. That's awesome, I might inquire about one also. Congratulations
The best advice is: do it. Depending on where you are looking, there are sometimes some good spots still available or do like I just did and wait for something interesting to forfeit.
@@meMiner seems like an adventure for sure.
I think if I do I have to commit myself to go, and more than likely, have an awesome time. Au79ROX.
Thanxsomuch
Thank You MeMiner, always wanted to get my own claim and you took us through the steps on how to do it. Great price to!
Good luck with your quest. As you can see, it is easy to do and the price is right.
Thanks Mr. MeMiner enjoyed ya getting one over on the middle establishment good for you!!!
Congrats! Hope you find pluckers galore!
Take your shortwave UV lamp with you. There are a lot of things other than gold in the ground where you are. :-)
I like your way of thinking! 👍
I have been reading some old reports from the hard rock exploration in the area. They didn't care about crystals in their search for gold, but still described some really interesting minerals. A UV lamp and some time exploring for crystals sounds like a really good idea.
Super awesome!
We'll be seeing you in the headlines, "Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found" New gold claim owner finds worlds largest nugget on recently purchased claim.
Lmbo, that's what I wish for you ❤😂
Nice thought but the area is not known for large gold. Biggest nugget that I have read about on south Vancouver Island was 4 oz. Still, I would be happy with any coarse gold. ;-)
@@meMiner Just not known yet... I'm going to stay positive that you will break that 4oz. record.. It's going to be great fun. Looking forward to those videos ❤
Just say No, não, niet, nein, nahi, non, nah, ne, nann.
That's obtuse enough.
Loose lips, sink ships!
The great gold rush of 49' would have never happened if someone hadn't got drunk and bet a fist sized nugget in a poker game!
My largest nugget so far has been half an ounce. I would be happy just to break that record. ;-)
@@meMiner half ouncer ?!?
Please reference my above comment lol
Seriously though, that's a nice nugget.
Did you keep it ?
Thanks for making this video,I needed to be refreshed on the process and you managed to cover every angle,most importantly the time to attempt to acquire the cell after forfeit.thanks again and good luck on your new cell
Good luck with your claiming. I recently missed getting one by a few seconds and am still kicking myself. I really wanted that one.
Bummer,hopefully you get another shot at it next year,the one I am after is a mineral claim,I am hoping for less competition then the placer battle’s 🤞🏼
@@timothydiggins2206 I haven't tried for a BC mineral claim, so don't know about competition. I suspect you will have to be fast on the trigger in a good spot.
Tomorrow was the expiry date but unfortunately for me the moved it forward yesterday,no big deal though clearly they wanted to keep it and I would hate to snag it out from under them if they actually wanted it.
@@timothydiggins2206 In my books, there is no issue snagging something that they forfeit. It is open to claiming at that time. You will have the same done to you if you don't make payment or submit the work ... which you would ensure you do if you really wanted to keep it
Happy for you. Can't wait to see all that gold.
Awesome. Looking forward to seeing you fill bag after bag with gold. What a great start to an amazing adventure. Take care.
Congrats on getting that claim best of luck in your upcoming Gold Adventures !!!!
I was leading your cheering section here in Tennessee! Good for you! You look rested and rejuvenated from your trip to Aruba. Good health and good luck in this new year, 2019.
It is nice to know that I now have somewhere of my own to go. I will keep my eyes open for other claims, but the pressure is now off. I talked to someone from Tennessee who found rose quartz on a horse farm. Perhaps, a trip south is in the cards someday for me.
Congratulations on winning the claim meMiner! This is exciting even before you find gold!
Thanks. It was a bit of fun, but I got anxious when I realized I was a few seconds late...
Ps Bear creek resivor was creepiest place to swim as a kid with all those high cut stumps. Your gonna love it back there. Cheers
It should be an adventure. I am not sure I would have swum in that lake when I was a kid. Things like that spooked me too.
Happy for you🍻! I'll be over in the morning to get started🙃 and hold the tea bag (literally) I'll take coffee😲
I prefer coffee too.
Well congratulations! I was wondering what happened with this adventure...and now I know!
I got distracted for a few weeks. ;-)
Congratulations ive Eyed those tiles for long time
That's awesome . Congratulations.
Thanks
Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 sure hope it works out great for u
Awesome!!
Looking forward to seeing your videos on this
i plan on being there as soon as the spring floods slow down
It's so funny to hear that you know the Vampire....... but I'm not surprised lol.
He is good friends with my daughter Amy and myself. I would prospect with him anytime and that says a lot.
You just taught me something i should know in my own back yard lol. Time to getmy own
Excellent. Good luck!
extremely helpful video. hoping to put this knowledge to good use next week acquiring a claim near me. fingers crossed.
Good luck with your claim!
Great you got one at last😁👍
Congrats ,wishing you great adventures and hope DAISEY finds it enjoyable as well .
Daisy would love it if I drive there. I am not so sure how much she would like to be on a plane in cargo.
Great job and good luck with the new adventure....
Congratulations. Let's do it
Well done, sniped that one before the profiteering leeches start getting the leases for selling on.
Is it far from you? Will you be camping if it's allowed or taking day trips, the travel costs have to come into consideration if there is any real distance plus the time getting there, good job on getting that one with two road access points.
Cold and rain will be dictating your time there I think, is it any good for hounding there? It's another thing you can do when it's way to cold in the water.
Sounds like an adventure that's for sure.
It is almost as far away from my home as you are. LOL The only real issue is how to get Daisy there. ;-) There is some good rockhounding for crystals in these mountains.
meMiner
I will email you later.
I'm looking forward to the videos on this!! Best of luck! :)
Good for you. Congradulations!!!! Nice going
Just cam across this now. How has this spot been? Thanks for making this video. I’m just getting into all of this.
I gave it away without having the chance to prospect it.
@@meMiner interesting
Can’t wait to see what you find. Great name
Congratulations we are all packed up n ready to go when do we leave to start for the " Great Good Adventure" ? All the best an good luck ..Cheers thanks for sharing
Will you go out there with a GPS device and mark off the perimeter of the Cell so that you don't cross into neighboring claims? I'm just curious what the next steps are.
Knowing your borders is a good idea. It would be embarrassing to cross onto your neighbour when something simple like GPS can help avoid it.
Meminer coming to the west side west side! Great area you picked, the Okanagan is such a beautiful place. If that is the bear creek you're referring to.
I love BC. Probably will retire there.
Ye haw, it’s Gary and I see you did it ! Brought back a little luck from Aruba now it’s time to go find some flash in the pan. As I stated before let me know if u ever have a little elbow room for some help. Congratulations !!
I am anxiously looking forward to a trip. There is always room on a claim for a buddy.
When does season officially begin or does it go by rain and water level?
In that area, access is pretty good year round. Cold to be in the water, that that is OK
let me be the first to ask if I can have permission to pan on your claim. lol I have never found gold yet but I'm all learned up and raring to go. Please think of me when you come out.
email meminerrocks@gmail.com
what was the video before this. i need to start at the beginning
Well that's pretty exciting, Good Luck!
Amazing ! I know this area somewhat. Super Cool and Excellent. I think this venture will be a very Happy one ~Congratulations~
Suse & Crew Vancouver Island BC ~*~
I might pick your brain about it. ;-)
@@meMiner Sure thing ~ just put down the 'ice pick' and we'll talk... lol ~ Cheers Greig ~
@@meMiner I think that's a good idea ~ if you haven't been to Sooke before ~ ....? Perhaps you might need some help with arranging your accommodations ....? if you like please leave your email and we can get in touch that way ... sorry about the ice pick joke.... my humor can be a little ....dry...dumb....oh well ~ All the Best ~ Suse & Crew ~*~
my email is meminerrocks@gmail.com
@@meMiner I'll send you ours ~ maybe we can help you guys with some me'MINER' details ~ 'Chisel' away the excess set in stone paperwork.... etc... Cheers ;-}
Awesome cant wait for the videos.
great videos , im new just looking to get away from everything .. not sure where to start thanks again
You can do it!
Well done meMiner !! very exciting indeed !!
Thanks. It was fun, but anxious for a few seconds as the clock was ticking
Neat! You're really close to me on Vancouver island, if you're looking to sell it next season I'd love to take it off you're hands.
I think the going price is $2000 based on the video. ;-)
Hope you do well. Best of luck.
Now the big drive and the work begins , But when your having fun it`ll feel like you never worked at all -- Right on I don`t quite understand how to get a claim -I`ll be watching !!
I am on the fence about the long drive. It would be nice because there are many possible stops on the way and I can take lots of gear and my dog Daisy. On the other hand, it would be much faster to fly and rent a truck on the on the other side. Unfortunately, I would have to leave Daisy at home. I don't think she would like to be in a crate in the hold for 7+ hours.
@@meMiner When your coming thru Give me a shout we`ll go to the NSR in Edmonton and scratch the ground there`s mega fines in there has nice area all day both sides of the river anywhere along it , I`ll meet you there bring my stuff anytime .Prospectors point is a good spot in Devon ab. Great access or as you get into Edm. on the yellowhead !
Have you ever watched Dan Hurd channel he`s on the east interior Hope Bc and Frasure River , And Pioneer Pauly channel these guys might know something of the area too your going too , I hav`nt been exactly around the sooke hills area I`ve delivered mega stuff around Vanc. & Victoria .
I have prospected many of the creeks around Drayton Valley and a few other parts of Alberta, but never the NSR by Edmonton. Crazy, because in Alberta, that is the river to be in. I think there might be a hick-up with my summer plans. I should know soon.
There`s lots of fines in the NSR don`t take much to get it either Genesee Bridge is good area too ,But if your planning on coming thru give me a shout I`ll go anytime weekends are better ,I have a bud that will help out but I`m open all the time .
Right on! Happy hunting!🇨🇦
So I just purchased this claim on Van island yesterday. I know Pauly as well. Were you able to dig up any gold on this one??
Congrats on your claim. I let the claim in this video forfeit. Wasn't what I was after.
I was wondering when you would man up 😛 and stake a claim!
Welcome to that yellow world of Au.
For some odd reason, I didn't feel like being on the computer during the day in Aruba. LOL
@@meMiner Are you a long ways from your claim ?
yep. 5 hours direct in a plane plus an hour drive from there...
Oooh was wondering how to you it thanks. So is it the same if we looking for semi precious rocks also? Plus I don’t know much about looking for any. Great video
It is the same process in BC. ;-)
Everything about MTO is so confusing and covert. Thanks for details.
What difference is between MINER CLAIM and PLACER CLAIM ?
What you can or cant do under these claims ?
Mineral claim vs placer claim. Mineral is hard rock (lode) and placer is gravel. There are a number of things you are allowed to do by having the claim, depending on crown vs restricted (private, park, native, etc) land. For example, if the area is crown land, then you can access for the purpose of prospecting. If you own a placer claim, you can use a small high banker following the rules on hose size, distance from the creek and no runoff into the creek, digging by hand to 1.5M. To use machines you can apply for NOW (notice of work). Nobody else is allowed to prospect your claim. Lots of rules that are listed, so you need to follow them.
Not sure what results you are expecting, but do it safely. It can be dangerous to use.
@@meMiner Thanks , thanks a lot. So, can i do Gold panning in creek which i got miners claim? MTO is more friendly for MINERS claim as compared to PLACE CLAIM.
1.Can I do panning under MINERS claim ?
@@SammyGill You can pan anywhere (exception native, park, private land - need permission) as long as there isn't an active claim. No such thing as a miner's claim in BC. If there is a mineral claim, you can also pan as part of your prospecting, as long as there isn't an overlapping placer claim. If there is a placer claim on the same ground, you are not allowed to placer mine without permission.
That claim is really close to where I live.
And I gave it away...
Why did u give it away?? Just wondering how long the claim is good for?
How soon can you get the key to the gate ? Did you see if anyone grabbed the 2nd cell next to yours, it has a drive way to the creek from Butler Main road? Your cell has a steep embankment from Butler Main road. See google map goo.gl/maps/bQHZwEUt4q92 So what mining equipment do you have? Will this be the families vacation spot this year?
I have to investigate how to get a key, unless my buddy out there already has one. Butler Main is one way in. I don't mind steep embankments, but prefer going up them rather than down. As for equipment, I have pretty much everything you could imagine, including a couple of dredges, which are almost impossible to get permits to use in BC
Congrats!!
Thanks Helene. Now, I am trying to get a key for the gate(s). Looks like getting the claim was easier than acquiring a key. I will figure it out...
Koool ! Good prospecting!
Thanks. I am getting cabin fever thinking about it. ;-)
Well done, cant wait to see it 😁
Awesome have fun and make sure you take lots of batteries for the cameras ok?
LOL Batteries and memory cards. I usually forget one or the other...
Congratulations sir.
Congratulations!
If I lived near I would so head over and place a big Subscribe sign!
LOL That is funny
Not as funny as the look on your face when you find it! :)
now I am laughing out loud.
Hi, great information, Would you know If a non resident person like myself from Australia could acquire a gold claim in BC?
Here's the link. Look at FAQ#11
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/mineral-exploration-mining/documents/mineral-titles/mt-faqs/faq_fmc.pdf
It looks to me that the problem is "working in Canada". You must be allowed to work to get a Free Miner's Certificate. The FMC is needed to acquire a claim. The other way to do it is register a business or partner up with a Canadian. Still, when you visit Canada there will be questions about "working".
Makes you wonder how they did this process way back.👍
In BC, you did it by map and compass. Stake one end with a tag and walk 1KM to the other post, flagging the trees all the way. Declare how many metres each side of the line you are taking (up to 500) and go register it. I did this a few times and it was not easy.
We going Tea Bagging !👍😆👍
LOL Stay away from my drum set. ;-)
I know I'm a bit late on this video, but could you please tell me how long your claim lasts before renewal?
Annual. You have to file a report with work performed or pay a fee to keep it. Otherwise it forfeits.
So exactly how long is the commute from Ontario (where I think you are) to BC?
I get get there in 5 days with my truck or 5 hours on a plane. hmm
You only have to find 2 grams of gold to break even. Good luck.
Sometimes, that is difficult. But fun to try. ;-)
Great info my man
Your gonna need keys keys keys. Its beutifull back there. I remember when i had free full access back there as a kid
The key thing is a pain in the butt.
Is it possible for you to make a video like this for Ontario MLAS. I been trying to figure it out and it seems so much more confusing than the B.C. one! Or if you could point me in the right direction on the subject I would be so grateful! i already watched the mlas tutorials but they arent very user friendly like your videos
I understand the Ontario process, but have never used it, so am not the best one to make such a video.
@@meMiner Oh hahaha thanks! I thought you might have known. I actually figured it out after watching your video a few times though. I love your videos you have yourself a new fan thats for sure! Thank you for the quick response.
@@alh.6731 Good luck with your claim. It is very cool to have one. Makes you a miner. ;-)
@@meMiner Hahaha cool! I havent claimed one just yet im trying to do LOTS of research first cause im new to all this but I feel really excited about it! Maybe one day ill make some videos of me finding gems or gold!
Cool 😎🏴🏴
Not gonna lie looks like about ten people could crash that website major Netscape vibes
Hi MeMiner. I appreciate the video, as it helped a lot to know how to go through the process of staking a claim. If you are willing, I was wondering how you have done on that claim? And with the access to it. Did you need to get a key to get into the area. Thanks, Arne
I ended up giving it away to a friend. There was a problem with keys and I didn't go through their hoops. I understand it has been sorted out now. Most of my claims are recently in northern BC. I look forward to a trip this summer
@@meMiner Thanks for letting me know! Good luck.
Is it expensive ?
i friend i want go to vacations at nanaimo u can help me to get a gold claim??
Historically, Naniamo is not a good area for gold. There might be some, but the good spots are already claimed.
@@meMiner So where i can go to find gold?? vancouver?? what did u suggest?? may can make some videos with u bro.
Im looking for a good claim in Montana.
There are some great spots in Montana if you can get a claim there.
How do you get a free miner's certificate?
That could be a whole other video. Best bet is go to the the BC MTO site and look it up. I have had my FMC for a long time and the process may have changed. You can do some of it online but there final step requires you to go to one of the BC service outlets in person. At least, that was the way to do it when I got mine.
Nice video with a lot info . Can you help me an show me how to bay a claim
Once you get your BCID, send me an email to meminerrocks@gmail.com and I will be happy to help
Awesome!
Wish you had taken both , I would have taken the other 😢
Go for it if it is still available
I live in the middle of California or I would check into it. 😃👍
@@meMiner I did check it out and the BCeID is a problem....
Cool
do we need a license for normal painting?
You can pan without permits pretty much anywhere in BC that isn't Park, Native land, private property or under a mineral or placer claim.
@@meMiner thank you for responding. How can find the not claimed location?
@@pramodpokharel3311 In BC, the Maps are provided online by the MTO:
www.mtonline.gov.bc.ca/mtov/home.do
Remember: you need to look at both Mineral and Placer maps
@@meMiner Thank you, Really appreciated these informations
Lol. I just got to your keys part
I wonder how many people get a claim, just so they have an excuse to get a key, so they can go 4-wheeling?
If your a locksmith do you still need a key from the forestry company?
🤣🤔
You do if they find you. Or worse, if you are on the roads when the logging trucks think nobody is supposed to be around. Some of the rules changed this year and I am not sure anybody can get a key now. Maybe that has changed.
If you need help with keys 🔑 . It’s my day to day.. it like mining ⛏ only you have to be more insane 😊
Just imagine having claims on 10 differnt roads thats 5k just for keys
People in BC must be very polite. In Ontario, a gate would be treated like a deep mud hole and there would be a "go around" right next to it.
And good luck
how long do you have access to a claim for $107?
1 year. Then you have to pay or submit a work report (or it forfeits).
@@meMiner how can 20 hectares be so cheap... guessing non virgin plots?
@@brownbeard4088 It is the cost per hectare province wide, that flows to the provincial government. They actually want prospecting and mining to occur (within the rules).
@@meMiner what forms of prospecting is allowed... dredging?
Good on ya! Heavy Pans!
FUN!
Thats why I left the Island
I hear ya.
too bad there is no gold left
Lots of gold in micro locations. Just have to find those small spots that were overlooked, difficult to access or have been replenished.
ok
Meminersville
LOL
internet mining lol what happened to the ol' pound a stake in the ground and call it mine ?
I did that years ago. This method sure is easier. Last time I had to physically stake a claim, I had an encounter with a grizzly when alone on the side of a mountain.
@@meMiner yeah I know I don't wanna end up a pile of bear shit lol
ah yes, like the ones with the little bear bells that people wear? On that outing, I left the rifle back in camp and only had a half axe with me to blaze the trees. The bear was really interested in the blazes. Probably something about bears marking trees with scratches to show other bears how big they are.
How long do you get to keep the claim for
There is an annual assessment