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"The mission of the Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA) is to facilitate and promote responsible gold prospecting by providing its members with access to exclusive claims, educational resources, equipment, and a supportive environment for sharing knowledge. We strive to foster an inclusive community dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of our natural resources while allowing everyone the opportunity to experience the excitement of finding gold."
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The Golden Rule is perfect for what it was designed for, a cleanup tool for your black sands. Classify your concentrates down to your desired mesh size to help facilitate finish panning. There are a lot mesh options here. This is by no means a production classifier for classification of overburden. I use the Golden Rule primarily with a 2” rock crusher to help classify the crushed material. The mesh screens are well made and individually etched with mesh size. Overall, another great tool to pack on your mule.
First joined GPAA in 1981 in San Bernardino, CA when Buzzard held a gold show at the Orange Show Grounds. Spent many hours at GPAA claims over the years. Not so active anymore due to health, but I have been encouraging family to get involved. Showing my grandson how to pan using the gold bags I have received or bought over the years. I continue to keep my membership to support recreational gold mining. My son, who wasn't interested in gold mining has now changed his mind since seeing his son's interest in it. Hoping he will join soon so they both can enjoy the claims and the comradery.
The process for a new membership was very quick and easy. I ordered the home kit with my membership and everything showed up very promptly . I like how there are many resources available on the GPAA website. My family and I are excited to get out there and find some gold and make some new memories.
Great gold pan for beginners found about 9 small pieces of shiny in the training bag very easy to do
Love the size of this new pan. Perfect for fitting into my back pack.
Looking forward to trying it out.
Perfect for a prospecting class!
I like that it comes with the bag to keep small stuff in. Cist isn't to bad compared to other places.
Kinda small but still a fair deal. Im glad i bought it. Fair for $20.
been a member since 2000 going to the closest claims from nd in the black hills, also been to mt wy id nv az wish I would have started sooner as now 68yrs young but still digging met some great people almost all are ready to help out still a great association ..
The grandkids love it, I will be getting more for them.
I was a member over a decade ago & had a great time. I’m looking forward to more great times. Thanks
Always enjoy reading GP magazine!!!
Have Meet Ups to a designated area to caravan and commute with fellow G.P.A.A. Members who live in close proximity of G.P.A.A. Gold Claims. Purchase Gold Mines in the Old Virginia Dale Mines for
members who live in close proximity.
Thank You for this opportunity to Voice.
Well I have bought 3 cans of the paydirt and maybe have 4 grams of gold. Spend $600 plus and get about $240 dollars worth of gold. Not bad but also not a smart investment.
