Finding gold on the Fraser River!

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  • Finding gold in my gold pan, on my famous Pickerton gold claim. What a great first trip into my claim this year. Had a great time, met some great people, and found some great gold.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 259

  • @SovereignCat
    @SovereignCat 2 роки тому +114

    Someone's already said it, but this man's cracked the code. Panning for gold AND growing a following off of doing so! My late mother used to pan for gold back in the day, and I used to think of it as a bit of a wild goose chase, but after watching some of these videos, it just makes me wish I could call my mom up and ask to go gold panning with her. Love what you're doing, Dan! Keep at it.

    • @francisschweitzer8431
      @francisschweitzer8431 2 роки тому +19

      It’s kind of like fishing…. You may have a hook in the water and not catch one fish but you still had a great time. It’s really about being outdoors… fresh air and sunshine…. Almost zero humans… no traffic. Gold or not, it’s good for the soul…. And if you do get some gold…. Just icing on the cake

    • @cuzbizkets3631
      @cuzbizkets3631 2 роки тому

      its not cracking a code its being a dousche bag

    • @chaoticature
      @chaoticature 2 роки тому +5

      @@francisschweitzer8431 Very well said !

    • @jessetheunending9357
      @jessetheunending9357 2 роки тому +5

      It's almost like he's hit... pay dirt!

    • @woandy4542
      @woandy4542 2 роки тому +3

      It's all about finding the sweet spot! Sweet as in secret lol

  • @robertstanton1668
    @robertstanton1668 2 роки тому +36

    Looks like you've made a full recovery re your heart from the way you were throwing those rocks around. I'm glad, 'cause that means we'll be seeing your videos for a long time to come.

    • @mikeblair2594
      @mikeblair2594 2 роки тому +1

      I wish he'd take his dads advice and get the young guys to do that kinda heavy lifting.

    • @rambo-cambo3581
      @rambo-cambo3581 2 роки тому

      he took your advice :)

  • @chriscoralAloha
    @chriscoralAloha 2 роки тому +17

    So happy to see you on the Fraser again. This is going to be a great season.

  • @XxusmcsamurixX
    @XxusmcsamurixX 2 роки тому +13

    Hey Dan. I ordered some of your garnet gems concentrations and it gave me so many smaller gemstones. Thank you so much for the opportunity for my to use them for my daughter coming in August.
    Positive vibes bring positive lives

  • @MrMudtit
    @MrMudtit 2 роки тому +12

    Even though it looks cold, that landscape looks incredible.

    • @Stevesbe
      @Stevesbe 2 роки тому +1

      That's the problem with Canada

  • @jamesbailey6124
    @jamesbailey6124 Рік тому

    Hey Dan love your show I've been watching you from the the state of Maine for over a year now I have a suggestion for you when it gets down to Bedrock is to carry around a handheld battery powered shop vacuum so that when you get down to bedrock you can vacuum everything up dry or wet into the bag and dump it out in your pan then you can see the crevices more clearly to scrape them out you can even metal detect each crevice individually with a pinpointer like the Garrett carrot. Good luck and God bless you. Your show has been very educational to me. Thanks a bunch Jim Bailey

  • @nissd21
    @nissd21 2 роки тому +1

    I want to see Dan and Shane Klesh hunt with Flour Gold wizards Jason . Dan has pan skills , shane and Jason are a match . Make it happen . Working for that Wisconsin gold!

  • @jkmcdonnell1
    @jkmcdonnell1 2 роки тому +1

    I live In Saskatchewan but used to fish the Fraser river and I always thought I had an Idea where Pickerton was . Now that you introduced John I know exactly where it is . Happy pickin

  • @EZDiggin
    @EZDiggin 2 роки тому

    Not a bad day on the Frasier Dan. Some gold in the pan and some new friends. Happy hunting and be well

  • @EZDiggin
    @EZDiggin 2 роки тому

    Not a bad day on the Frasier Dan. Some gold in the pan and some new friends. Happy hunting and be well

  • @nopelindoputraperkasa5869
    @nopelindoputraperkasa5869 2 роки тому

    Excellent find gold Vidio🇨🇦🇲🇨🌸❤️⚒️⛏️✋👍👍👍👍

  • @ChipsMcC
    @ChipsMcC 2 роки тому +2

    You must have the opposite of dishwasher hands. As an HD mechanic hands are so beaten up by the age of 33 that if I had them in the cold water like you I would be howling in pain haha.

  • @gillhollingsworth4125
    @gillhollingsworth4125 2 роки тому +7

    Great video Dan. I've binge watched lots of your videos this weekend and I'm absolutely loving them! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us here in the UK 🇬🇧.

    • @hopkinsmiler
      @hopkinsmiler 2 роки тому +1

      The algorithm must be pushing his videos in the uk at the moment. I discovered this channel Thursday and watched a lot this weekend too.

    • @mabeSc
      @mabeSc 2 роки тому +1

      @@hopkinsmiler I do think that, too. Same happened here but months ago.

  • @Charles53412
    @Charles53412 6 місяців тому

    The drone sure does give you a great layout of everything! I seen some really good spots that have the look of sluice box mats. Very Very Interesting!

  • @danphelps8865
    @danphelps8865 2 роки тому

    That first picker looks like N.H. where i reside! Thanks Dan and happy pickerin!

  • @Madlintelf
    @Madlintelf 2 роки тому +3

    Glad to see the season is starting for you Dan, you found gold and had a great time, what more could you ask for (except a few more pickers). Always a pleasure watching your video's, looking at that scenery is amazing!

  • @anth4484
    @anth4484 2 роки тому

    So as a tow truck driver. I love those gloves. They offer great fit and awesome dexterity.

  • @pastorbrianediger
    @pastorbrianediger 2 роки тому +6

    I like that you say "I hope to EARN your subscription today!" I feel like most UA-camrs beg for a subscription.

  • @davidlongley534
    @davidlongley534 2 роки тому +1

    Glad the season has changed back on the Gold 🇦🇺

  • @youtubeSuckssNow
    @youtubeSuckssNow 2 роки тому +12

    I've been waiting to see what the massive floods did to claims on the Frasier in terms of new gold. So excited to see the gold this year, especially after this.

  • @lucasreid6335
    @lucasreid6335 2 роки тому

    Always excited to watch you back on the Fraser. Beautiful gold

  • @mp6756
    @mp6756 2 роки тому

    As usual I'm never disappointed if there's not much gold in the pan the locations are amazing. It's great to see you flipping the big stones again without having to worry about your heart. It must feel really good to be firing on all cylinders. Thanks for taking us along stay safe.

  • @SonntagsamBach
    @SonntagsamBach 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Dan, I love Pickerton, I love it to see you there, you seem to be very happy 😄 So wish you luck and I hope you'll enjoy - this season 🤠 best regards from Munich, Jens (Sunday at the creek)

  • @micahboswell6672
    @micahboswell6672 2 роки тому

    Good to see you out again. Also enjoyed seeing the locals and their support for what you do. Keep it up!

  • @robertlewis6736
    @robertlewis6736 2 роки тому +1

    My friend Dan I went out prospecting this weekend and some of the ground look like the best ground I've ever prospected. I got skunked out for 90% of the day got my car stuck and had to hike 6 extra miles to get help took less than 5 minutes to pull my car out they were some crazy artillery shells sized potholes pointed my story no matter how good the ground looks no matter how good you think the river is nature has its own plans I just love the content Dan. Keep it comin love the content

  • @robertshrewsbury4241
    @robertshrewsbury4241 2 роки тому

    I have been in mineral detection for 30 years or so. I started out with electronic machines and graduated to Dowsing from Google Earth Images and it works very well for me. Over the years I have passes over 300 blind tests with "Flying Colors". I am generally glad to help others. Robert

  • @ledermueller
    @ledermueller 2 роки тому

    You HAVE earned my Subscription. Happy to be on board!

  • @beez1717
    @beez1717 2 роки тому

    There is nothing better than seeing you happy at Pickerton Dan! Awesome video!

  • @jedikumar84
    @jedikumar84 Рік тому

    This looks like a fun activity to do and soak some fresh air at the same time.

  • @elijahkirgan9419
    @elijahkirgan9419 2 роки тому

    Hey Dan, love your videos! Definitely earned my sub. I moved out to Colorado and was wanting to pick up gold panning. I love the outdoors, love gold, and love geology. I'm buying my first pan today, using your methods, I feel confident. I'll keep you updated!

  • @michaeldixon8816
    @michaeldixon8816 2 роки тому

    You are a dang good guy, Dan Hurd.!

  • @ScottishGoldHunter
    @ScottishGoldHunter 2 роки тому +1

    Nice vid Dan👍🏻 The Fraser is awesome⛏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @CoteMoretz
    @CoteMoretz 2 роки тому +2

    Looking good Dan, I’ve had two of my best days panning over the past two weeks and even found myself a picker. Although it’s smaller than what you would probably call a picker, but I was just able to pinch it up with my fingers and since I find mostly flour gold in my area ive gotta take what I can get. Lol

  • @PaulK0405
    @PaulK0405 2 роки тому

    Ohhhhhh Dan ... thats snow !!! Ewwwwww !!!! Thanks nice video.. thanks 😫😫

  • @hobbieminers8487
    @hobbieminers8487 2 роки тому

    Nice work Dan not the worst haul for the day. I need to get out to my spot I have now named pickerton 2 because I've had over 30 pickers from it. Just not been on it due to bad weather and broken equipment. But iv done a few Bush fixes and should get me going again. ⛏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @goldiswhereyoufindit
    @goldiswhereyoufindit 2 роки тому

    Dan is the man with the plan and a bright shiny pan!

  • @Pa.PatriotProspecting
    @Pa.PatriotProspecting 2 роки тому

    Great work Dan!

  • @michellestultz5529
    @michellestultz5529 2 роки тому

    You know yur stuff Dan! Really enjoy watching yur videos and I learn a ton! Keep it up! Yur an inspiration for us, we appreciate it!

  • @steve___9821
    @steve___9821 2 роки тому

    Dan your page has seriously earned more than my sub. We love this page! Any chance you have an adventure in Ohio?

  • @michelleestes8897
    @michelleestes8897 2 роки тому

    what a fun chance to meet people

  • @glennquagmire597
    @glennquagmire597 2 роки тому

    Your videos are so enjoyable to watch 👍

  • @kristopherherle3493
    @kristopherherle3493 2 роки тому

    Hi Dan from Australia love your vids keep up the good work

  • @scottimusgarrett15
    @scottimusgarrett15 2 роки тому

    You're totally right, Dan! That looked like a good day! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

  • @jeffmillikan9070
    @jeffmillikan9070 2 роки тому

    Love watching you pan!! Great finds.. clay made for cold fingers!!! Thanks for the video's!!!!!👍👍

  • @speedypanda454
    @speedypanda454 2 роки тому

    Such a likeable and funny Dude.

  • @RosieApple1
    @RosieApple1 2 роки тому

    Good Luck Dan, you’re so diligent…you deserve all those pickers x

  • @randyneil6161
    @randyneil6161 2 роки тому

    Nice gold and awesome friends.

  • @owenoehrling8947
    @owenoehrling8947 2 роки тому

    Good morning Mr. Hurd , Man I don't know how you do it ! So cold ! I would build a fire and have lots of fire wood ready.It was snowing here last night . stay warm, make fire ! enjoy the day!!

  • @drjohnsmith450
    @drjohnsmith450 2 роки тому

    Hello again from Australia Dan.
    Looks forward to the spring/ summer.

  • @tabithaziol504
    @tabithaziol504 2 роки тому

    I live in suburban midwest and just ordered my first bag of gem and gold paydirt😊 I’m so excited for my first gold panning session and I’ve been binging your how-to playlist to prepare

  • @imontime77
    @imontime77 2 роки тому

    I bought some of Dan's dirt and got one of his pickers!
    It was fun panning the bag of dirt. In the end I paid 2/3 of it for the plastic bag but,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I got one of DAN'S PICKERS!!!
    How many others here can say that?

  • @arseniogoldhunting
    @arseniogoldhunting 2 роки тому

    Amazing perfec 😍

  • @krugs1000
    @krugs1000 2 роки тому

    Hi Dan. I enjoy your videos and find them informative. I have ordered gold bags, mixed gem, ocean stone and assorted jade from your website. I am completely happy with what you sent and will order more. Thank you.

  • @TristinWhetstine
    @TristinWhetstine 2 роки тому

    I Love watching your videos!

  • @mikeplant9163
    @mikeplant9163 2 роки тому

    great to see you looking so well my friend .things will pick up on that claim I'm sure.

  • @jerrydesgranges8294
    @jerrydesgranges8294 2 роки тому

    Wow Dan, that was awesome here. Very nice finding the gold filled hole again on your Pinkerton claim. And you had some extras as well. Lmao.

  • @SoCalSuperCarZz
    @SoCalSuperCarZz 2 роки тому

    I am living my adventures through him 😂

  • @christhompson4270
    @christhompson4270 2 роки тому

    Nice 👍👍 god bless and stay safe and well and thank you for sharing 🙏🥰💖

  • @jiml9856
    @jiml9856 2 роки тому

    I'm going to plan a trip to try and land Fraser river sturgeon and then I'm going to try and pan for Fraser river gold 😊. Ordering my pan this weekend.

  • @slimwantedman6694
    @slimwantedman6694 2 роки тому

    Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

  • @davidlamacchia970
    @davidlamacchia970 2 роки тому

    Hey Dan, I love your videos, and the pickerton claim videos are the best, thanks man...

  • @kenbaxter4387
    @kenbaxter4387 2 роки тому

    You earned my subscription today. Great videos 👍👍

  • @jamiespenner
    @jamiespenner 2 роки тому

    Nice pan Dan

  • @easternwoods4378
    @easternwoods4378 2 роки тому +12

    Dan, I understand you're reasoning for throwing away the overburden and going to the bottom, but if all you're finding is new ( Probably washed in this winter ) would that overburden still have gold that hasn't had the chance to settle to the bottom? Probably just me being afraid to miss any I would pan it all and waste a lot of time

    • @krisdoyle3031
      @krisdoyle3031 2 роки тому +7

      I've gotten some nice gold panning overburden deposited during winter and flooding, as you pointed out...not all gold instantly drops to the bottom, it has to work its way down

  • @thomashammett6851
    @thomashammett6851 2 роки тому

    Hey Dan, thank you for great content and for sharing the fun and outdoors with us. You remind me of a tall "Yosemite Sam"! You have a much better attitude and disposition, of course. Remember, you can pick your claim, you can pick your friends and you can pick your nose. But you can't pick your friends nose on your claim. Outdoor wisdom. lol.

  • @johnfonda985
    @johnfonda985 2 роки тому

    Glad to see you're doing great. We'll see you on the next video

  • @tattoedmat
    @tattoedmat 2 роки тому +5

    Dan I know you've had claim jumpers on a few of your properties, would the locals who live above pickerton be willing keep half an eye on it for you?

  • @thomaswaldorf9141
    @thomaswaldorf9141 2 роки тому

    The gold is just a bonus.

  • @weaza.p.k.436
    @weaza.p.k.436 2 роки тому

    I found your channel two days ago and yes you have earned my sub lol. I live very close to the fraisure in Colorado

  • @xr7coug
    @xr7coug 2 роки тому

    The drone shots make the video more like a documentary, nice!

  • @TheOfficialLasri
    @TheOfficialLasri 2 роки тому

    your camera is insane! love your videos btw♥

  • @PHIKrieger
    @PHIKrieger 2 роки тому

    Great content Dan 👍

  • @holdengraham6945
    @holdengraham6945 2 роки тому

    I just found the channel and subbed right away. I really appreciate your reverence for nature in your videos and find them quite relaxing. Also I love the camera angles 👌

  • @FG564GHJU7
    @FG564GHJU7 2 роки тому +11

    I have two questions for you, Dan. Are your gloves insulated from the cold water? If so, where did you purchase them?

    • @bacongrz
      @bacongrz 2 роки тому +2

      Hey maybe I can answer. Those are Milwaukee gloves from Home Depot I believe, and only the black part is waterproof. I used them all winter in Ontario to frame and they were awesome. Just enough insulation to maintain some level of dexterity. 👍🏻 cost $11 per pair but well worth it.

    • @FG564GHJU7
      @FG564GHJU7 2 роки тому +2

      @@bacongrz Thank you. I'll check them out later.

  • @savetherepublic9124
    @savetherepublic9124 2 роки тому

    a bad day on the river is better than a good day at work always.

  • @stevebonds4698
    @stevebonds4698 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Dan, thanks for the video. Got a question for you. Have you ever did a video on how to go about finding a claim and what's all involved. Such as, where to find listed claims, the cost, etc.. If you have, I would love to watch it, if not maybe you could make one. Thanks again! Your friend, Steve Bonds from Bay City, Michigan USA

  • @goldmemberr
    @goldmemberr 2 роки тому +1

    Another banger Dan!

  • @Bonzi_Buddy
    @Bonzi_Buddy 2 роки тому

    Cool weather is probably nice considering in a few months the mosquitos that are big enough to carry you away will be out in droves. This looks like a place where you need to own a vat of DEET.

  • @jameschristian8117
    @jameschristian8117 2 роки тому

    Hey Dan thanks for the video ,i love it ,its very relaxing.. 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Killbuck.Southern.Railroad
    @Killbuck.Southern.Railroad 2 роки тому

    suggestions and maybe you do why not take all the black sand in your end of panning back hone and running them through that magnetic separator I feel that would be most effective???

  • @OneMorePan
    @OneMorePan 2 роки тому

    That’s what I’m talking about! Some very nice pans my man!!
    🤘😁🤘⛰⛏🇨🇦

  • @loyalkuhn5778
    @loyalkuhn5778 2 роки тому

    There is nothing like the feel of fresh snow melt to remind you to bring your gloves - Next Time !!

  • @johnjacobs1625
    @johnjacobs1625 2 роки тому

    Very nice Dan! :) Take care Buddy! Regards JJ

  • @Jason1975ism
    @Jason1975ism 2 роки тому

    I have a suggestion. Can you and your dad smelt some black sand into iron? I would like to see that process. It may also create a new product for your store. You get so much black sand it would be cool if you could use it.

  • @richardbidinger2577
    @richardbidinger2577 2 роки тому

    I think you should invest in a shop vac to really get into those cracks.

  • @leocarlos74
    @leocarlos74 2 роки тому

    Great video. Be careful. Not over doing it on the heavy rocks. 🙏

  • @judithfairchild8620
    @judithfairchild8620 2 роки тому

    You didn't find what you had hoped for but you found a nice amount of fine gold and hopefully a batch of new friends.

  • @ferysaja6215
    @ferysaja6215 2 роки тому

    Sir its much better if you make more videos about Jade stone👍 I always waiting you carry jade in a river🙏🏼

  • @KillerLeo-Pokhara2323
    @KillerLeo-Pokhara2323 2 роки тому +1

    Gold 😅 gold gold everywhere in mind

  • @randyapplebee5691
    @randyapplebee5691 2 роки тому

    Wow nice first pan hope your day is a great one

  • @todoelectronica321
    @todoelectronica321 2 роки тому

    Gracias por compartir, excelente!

  • @diggindumbsht9525
    @diggindumbsht9525 2 роки тому

    Nice job!

  • @godgavehistoughestbattlest6808
    @godgavehistoughestbattlest6808 2 роки тому

    I really enjoy these videos and it has me intrigued and I wanna go panning in my area I have so many questions I have watched several of your QA's but still would like to ask you for myself. do a QA one of these days lol.

  • @randyapplebee5691
    @randyapplebee5691 2 роки тому

    Your killing it on the fine gold looking good

  • @thomasodonnell2191
    @thomasodonnell2191 2 роки тому

    I really think a small battery powered shop vac would be useful.

  • @connieeveritt5704
    @connieeveritt5704 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing. You should try to remember to keep spare gloves in your truck to save your poor hands. Have fun.😉😊

  • @tonysmith5924
    @tonysmith5924 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @randybutler5177
    @randybutler5177 2 роки тому

    Great video. Hope to see u get alot from that spot this year. Have a great day.

  • @jameslanning8405
    @jameslanning8405 2 роки тому

    Dan, all I can say is... "Gold and women!"

  • @OfficialStumpMan
    @OfficialStumpMan 2 роки тому

    I gotta admit uncle Bacon is a cool nickname. Lol