Is anyone still looking for gold in Western New York?

[Butcher78]

I Just recently started panning and sluicing for gold here in Springville, NY.
If anyone in the area is still prospecting pls share here. I would love to see what is being found, how your finding it, where you are looking and how much you have found.
I am running a Royal Manufacturing 30” sluice box. I’m still learning how to pan and I want to start crevicing for gold if I can find some exposed bedrock in my area.

 

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[Treasure.guy]

I’m from springville ny I’m finding it in Catt. County so there is more than people think. I seem to be finding it every time I go. But catch and release I practice 😉

 

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[Jerry123]

Believe it or not that's my video I did years ago.

 

[Jesse777]

I want to start to do the same.not to get rich but for the enjoying the hunt..I still want to know if there is actually gold in western new York?

 

[Trapper99]

Also interested! Looking for dust south of Rochester! Anyone with clues?

 

[Tpmetal]

Also interested! Looking for dust south of Rochester! Anyone with clues?

I am south of Rochester. All of the gold around here is placer gold from the glaciers. I have heard stories of it being found around here, problem is there is no rhyme or reason to where it is found.

 

[arizau]

I am south of Rochester. All of the gold around here is placer gold from the glaciers. I have heard stories of it being found around here, problem is there is no rhyme or reason to where it is found.

There are probable geological maps that show locations of ancient moraines in your area. Check and see if there is now a stream running through the moraine. It/they may have created some placer deposits.

Good luck.

 

[Honest Samuel]

You are wasting your time. You'll never find enough glacial gold to pay for gasoline, let alone a sluice. Gold prospecting in New York is a cruel joke. Go to Connecticut or Vermont, if you can't afford to go out west.

Vermont, yes, for gold and search ghost towns. Connecticut, Hell no. No gold, no ghost towns, just a crazy old man who you met many years ago talk to himself.

 

[russau]

I guess we will all be there someday ourselves !!

 

[No gold in NY]

Vermont, yes, for gold and search ghost towns. Connecticut, Hell no. No gold, no ghost towns, just a crazy old man who you met many years ago talk to himself.

We sometimes go to MA. Definatly will not make gas money, but we DO have fun.

 

[Goodyguy]

I guess we will all be there someday ourselves !!

What do you mean, someday

 

[Butcher78]

Hi Treasure.guy.I moved from Springville to Great Valley in Catt. County. Its been a bit but I'm still interested is going out to look for candy. Do you have any tips?

 

[ncclaymaker]

Smoky, I do want to make plans to visit the Vermont Border. What I have read is that some people have found small quartz vanes near their. The end of the Appalachian Mountains Chain runs up through that area. People have even found gold in NYC.

Particularly in jewerly and coin shops.

 

[Shinebone chicken]

My friend gold prospects in WNY with his 84 year old friend who has energy of a 25 year old. Actuallt finds the yellow stuff. PM me if you want to

My friend gold prospects in WNY with his 84 year old friend who has energy of a 25 year old. Actuallt finds the yellow stuff. PM me if you want to contact him.

Hey friend
Steve's my name I'd love to hook up and get some tips from your friend my number is 716-370-4448 and thanks in advance for the hool up.

 

[Shinebone chicken]

For those that say their is no gold in NYS. Here is a video for you. Lol

It may not be a lot of gold but is worth looking for. Just my opinion.

Wow awesome would love to know where he was.

 

[Tpmetal]

Also You ALL should know ny has a messed up law that says any gold found in ny is property of the state. No matter who owns the land or claim.....so getting on here posting how you are panning or sluicing in ny may not be a great idea....

 

[Shinebone chicken]

Also You ALL should know ny has a messed up law that says any gold found in ny is property of the state. No matter who owns the land or claim.....so getting on here posting how you are panning or sluicing in ny may not be a great idea....

Yes your right brother no matter if nothing else it's great to be outdoors and using the land GOD gave me they can have it all for all I care.

 

[Tpmetal]

Yes your right brother no matter if nothing else it's great to be outdoors and using the land GOD gave me they can have it all for all I care.

knowing NY they will take more than just the gold......

 

[Shinebone chicken]

knowing NY they will take more than just the gold......

Ha ha I'm sure ny is crazy.