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« on: December 23, 2010, 10:22:45 pm »
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Hi,

Living in Oregon.

I'm having a very hard time finding out whether fishing holes, bridge easements, etc are available for prospecting.  Can anyone enlighten me on what is legal?  I've heard that one can access the river 100' above and below state or county bridges and am interested in how wide road easements would extend.  I'm thinking that anywhere one has access to fishing or swimming holes would be available for prospecting.  True?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2010, 09:34:05 am »
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BLM or Forest lands.

Unless withdrawn from prospecting are huntable.

Here is some material for you.

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« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2010, 10:38:49 am »
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Thanks, Homefire.

I'm familiar with GeoCommunicator (which doesn't seem to be working today).  I'm looking for other than BLM/USFS land which might be accessable.  I don't have any plans of claiming, just digging a few pans.

Dole Bar in Myrtle Creek, OR is an example.  The bar used to be the city dump and is still owned by the city.  I've been told that county bridges are accessible 100' both up and down stream, but can't verify the information.  I was kind of wondering whether, if a roadside turnoff which were popular for fishing, it might be just as accessable for prospecting.  So, I'm looking for any kind of legal statement concerning roadside or bridge access information.

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« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2010, 10:55:09 am »
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You may want to look under Easements/Right of Way laws for the State, County or City.



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« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2010, 10:58:30 am »
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That's what I've been doing, but end up spinning my wheels each time.    Club

Anyway, thanks.  I'll keep looking. 

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« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2010, 02:24:02 am »
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If you are new to prospecting, the rules and places to go can be overwhelming and difficult to understand. If you live in Oregon... which you do... then I feel sorry for you. Oregon is one of the most difficult states (asside from Cali) in the west to prospect due to all of the rules and permits required. Your best bet is to join the most local club you can and go to some meetings. Most clubs only cost in the $30 range, so it doesn't hit the pocket book too hard. I will tell you from personal experience that this is the best way to learn and area. Most clubs have equipment you can borrow, the people are usually really cool and more than happy (as a matter of fact... jovial) to see new people join. There are usually a bunch of old timers that know the ropes... find one and tie yourself to him. Not only that, but the clubs have their own claims that are on gold bearing land that only club members get to use. Understanding all of the rules of easement and rights and BS comes from experience.

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« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2010, 01:38:53 pm »
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Quote:Posted by seanengman
If you are new to prospecting, the rules and places to go can be overwhelming and difficult to understand. If you live in Oregon... which you do... then I feel sorry for you. Oregon is one of the most difficult states (asside from Cali) in the west to prospect due to all of the rules and permits required. Your best bet is to join the most local club you can and go to some meetings. Most clubs only cost in the $30 range, so it doesn't hit the pocket book too hard. I will tell you from personal experience that this is the best way to learn and area. Most clubs have equipment you can borrow, the people are usually really cool and more than happy (as a matter of fact... jovial) to see new people join. There are usually a bunch of old timers that know the ropes... find one and tie yourself to him. Not only that, but the clubs have their own claims that are on gold bearing land that only club members get to use. Understanding all of the rules of easement and rights and BS comes from experience.

Good Luck

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« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2010, 07:25:25 pm »
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Thanks for the advise.  I'd like your opinion on the information from the links below.  It appears, that if I'm not using motorized equipment, almost any navigable river is open to prospecting.

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http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/library/docs/UseofWaterwaysDSL61109.pdf


This link shows research done for fly fishermen.

Keeping Your Right to Fish and Boat
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Anyway, i'm a member of GPAA so will post there, too.

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