Withdrawn from mineral entry database question

[Bodfish Mike]

How can I fine out if an area is withdrawn -- New claim markers have been posted on a spot I go that that is marked with BLM signs saying entering Recreational Mining area and leaving Recreational Mining area.

I met the new owner (nice guy) he says there is no record of it being withdrawn from mineral entry -- he filed his claim and BLM took his Money.
I think he is wrong but I respected his marker and did not mine.
BLM even has maps online showing it's a Recreational Mining area.
I'm trying to find info to back it up
Cheers Mike

 

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[Bodfish Mike]

I’d look further...or of course talk to BLM (pick up the phone and ask..they will answer and directly help you without any BS). They set you straight quickly in my limited experience or at least get you started looking in the right direction.
I’ll guarantee there is a chain of orders! It’s their job to track these types of things.

If you ask a specific question, they will research it and get back to you. If you send in a check without doing so...they will cash it and move on.

Don’t be the second guy in this thread to file a claim and waste your money on withdrawn land.

Well I don't speak as highly of the BLM as you -- at least in my area.
I have been a blm volunteer -- why -- because it you can't beat them join them.
Here is an example of what they have done that I didn't agree with.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/gold-prospecting/523555-keyesville-ca-new-blm-sign.html
And
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/gold-prospecting/494191-can-blm-do.html
Some of the people making these decisions have retired or moved on so there is hope.
Cheers Mike

 

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Well I don't speak as highly of the BLM as you -- at least in my area.
I have been a blm volunteer -- why -- because it you can't beat them join them.
Here is an example of what they have done that I didn't agree with.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/gold-prospecting/523555-keyesville-ca-new-blm-sign.html
And
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/gold-prospecting/494191-can-blm-do.html
Some of the people making these decisions have retired or moved on so there is hope.
Cheers Mike

Still it is their primary job as land managers to track and index all of the orders.
Should be easy peasy for them.

I’m not speaking highly of BLM as an agency, nor do I approve of the way they manage some of our land.

I have called Sacramento and received prompt service regarding mineral claim info.