Finding gold in Michigan creeks

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  • @coiltothesoil1765
    @coiltothesoil1765 2 роки тому +9

    Going to try some sluicing next season, and I’m glad I found someone in the same state to learn from! Thank you for your videos 👍

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  2 роки тому +2

      Right on!!! The work is great but the pay sucks lol It gets ya out to enjoy the Beauty of the rivers✌🏻

  • @goldtrippin840
    @goldtrippin840 3 роки тому +1

    I love the jeopardy music and great cleanup too that really was a pretty good day awesome news about the 500 subscribers giveaway someone is going to get a great kit there looking forward to your next video thanks for sharing 👍

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому +1

      Right on👍 I think I’m more excited to put something together it’s going to be great! Thanks for your support✌🏻

  • @patrickcleveland8148
    @patrickcleveland8148 7 місяців тому

    Glad to have someone to follow in Michigan. I live in the UP and am a beginner miner. Thanks

  • @Odian2
    @Odian2 Рік тому +1

    Not too bad a haul in Michigan. Starting poking the creeks around here in west Mi. Been out of the loop for 30 years or so but got some new equipment and getting about it. Good luck brother.

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  Рік тому

      thanks man not sure how i missed your comment. good to here your back at it. i’m mainly play on the east side but i hit the rivers fishing on your side. and good luck to you brother let me how you do. hope your pans are heavy✌🏻⛏️✨

  • @imzackson
    @imzackson 3 роки тому +2

    That was a pretty good looking pan!!!!!!! you should try and get together with bubba and sons outdoor adventure and do a collaboration. i'd bet you two are peas in a pod!!!!!!!

  • @oldsasquatchprospecting4278
    @oldsasquatchprospecting4278 3 роки тому +2

    That’s a Michigan honey hole for sure! That 500 GAW sounds fantastic. Great adventure.

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому

      Thank you sir! Can’t wait to give it away✌🏻

    • @oldsasquatchprospecting4278
      @oldsasquatchprospecting4278 3 роки тому

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 I have been putting the word out , hoping your sub numbers jumped a bit

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому

      Wow you the man!!!!! Funny I just mentioned that to my wife lol I really appreciate that and I sure did notice!!! Again I really do appreciate that and your support ✌🏻

    • @oldsasquatchprospecting4278
      @oldsasquatchprospecting4278 3 роки тому

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 that’s great! And some of the ones I know that subscribed are really great people! Glad I could help a little 😊

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому

      And that you did. Thanks for all the effort ✌🏻

  • @GSProspecting
    @GSProspecting 3 роки тому +1

    Load's of fun fam. Keep on digging fam. Gold squad out!!!

  • @phickleprickprospecting
    @phickleprickprospecting 2 роки тому

    Old Sasquatch sent me your way, awesome to see others like me. Just out there pushing the dirt through and seeing what we can find. Looks like you all found a great creek to play in.

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  2 роки тому

      Carl is a great man!!! I’m actually making him something to send. Not many of us in our area✌🏻

  • @chewyfingers1288
    @chewyfingers1288 2 роки тому

    Noob from hespertucky here.
    Been thinking about a frame. Also thinking about a folding ladder. Nothing like crawling up a bank after being physically exhausted. Looking forward to spring to see how much changes after back surgery.

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  2 роки тому

      Hope you have speedy recovery! Spring is already right around the corner. ✌🏻

  • @JhonDiamond2021
    @JhonDiamond2021 3 роки тому

    Good finding gold.....love it

  • @Notellemkrik1776
    @Notellemkrik1776 Рік тому

    Nice work Jim, great sharing 😅

  • @williampetersen3915
    @williampetersen3915 3 роки тому

    Lovin the videos brother. That’s the counts of color I normally get in MN. Keep it up. Gotta love the outdoors!

  • @bobfitch607
    @bobfitch607 3 роки тому +1

    New sub. Great content buddy. Share alot of the same interests. Deer camp and land in the Adirondacks not much gold here so mainly a mail box prospector. Good channel keep up the good work 👍

  • @PrivatelyHanging
    @PrivatelyHanging 6 днів тому

    I live by a small creek here north and east of clare a ways 😏 you ever have any luck on the Muskegon or its tributaries?

  • @redsteam1
    @redsteam1 11 місяців тому

    NICE work! I live on the very west side of Michigan, I'm geared up and ready to.

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  11 місяців тому +1

      Nice I’m on east side and run up and brown this side. Haven’t looked much on west side. Good luck and heavy pans my friend✌🏻⛏️✨✨

  • @jeffoman8652
    @jeffoman8652 5 місяців тому

    Love your channel thanks for the Imput.

  • @ChrisW18
    @ChrisW18 3 роки тому

    Not bad looking gold at all!
    Oh yeah, Carl Ordiway sent me👍🏻

  • @feraltweed
    @feraltweed Рік тому

    I live in north east Michigan and I really want to try this. I subbed. Keep them comming

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  Рік тому

      Thanks man I appreciate that!!! You’ll do good I play up that way often. There’s a little bit every where. Fun to find out where it’s hiding. After awhile it will change how you look at rivers forever lol. ✌🏻⛏️✨✨

  • @RADrockitpsyence
    @RADrockitpsyence Рік тому

    Slipped some morels in there. Nice
    gulf coast
    ~rad~

  • @kennwierenga3126
    @kennwierenga3126 Рік тому

    Nice work, I would love to go to a Alaska someday. I am just learning so I needto to learn all I can,,,, Thanks

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot ! Ya I’m trying to go back in aug found a few spots panning that been driving me nuts to go back too and do a little digging with my sluice ✌🏻⛏️✨

    • @larrybulthouse455
      @larrybulthouse455 Рік тому

      Trust me don't go to Ak

  • @steveingram8896
    @steveingram8896 3 роки тому +1

    What another brilliant vid, as always cant wait for the next one to drop ? This this your friend steve who you built the classifier for me and was so chuffed when it came, I would love to try and win the back pack as well lol as my one has just ripped and all the tassels come off and they wasn't exactly cheap lol, say hello to everyone for me plz exactly your beautiful daughter lol, not seen her out with you lately?? Has she had enough already lol, well say hello to everyone plz and happy hunting, wish I was dwn your wast as would love to go prospecting with you ? But never say never lol, so do you do a draw on your 500th prescriber give away or will these comments class as an entry ?? Anyway its was nice to see another vid 👌👍🤘. Stay safe to all of you xx

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому +1

      Appreciate the kind words Will pass it along. Everyone busy hard for me to get out myself. Not sure how I’m going to do it yet but seem to be coming fast Got the frame in to give away it was so nice I had to order me one lol. You also stay safe and heavy pans to you✌🏻

    • @steveingram8896
      @steveingram8896 3 роки тому +1

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 thankyou and I can imagine the frame turning up and you thinking ??! @hit lol I gotta have one lol, glad to know your all safe and well an see you on your next adventure 😆😇😁👍👌

    • @steveingram8896
      @steveingram8896 3 роки тому

      How is it you seem too no me already !!? @HIT I'VE BEEN BUSTED !? lol 😆 🤣 now to my nxt plan ??? 😄😁😇👌🤘👍

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee 3 роки тому

    For only 6 buckets, not to bad. Nice little golden smile. Garnets look good too. When i placered in Colorado i'd pick the gold out and my wife would pck the garnets. We sold both to the same jeweler.

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому

      Ya this spot hasn’t really disappointed ever. The glacier stopped and melted in our area and have left glacier depressions and bogs that the feeder creeks run through I love getting the garnets my self ✌🏻

  • @jamesduff3710
    @jamesduff3710 3 роки тому

    Nice haul! 👍🏻🍻😄

  • @FlourgoldWizards
    @FlourgoldWizards 3 роки тому

    That’s really good for up there !!!

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому +1

      Sooooooo R u in for next year?

    • @FlourgoldWizards
      @FlourgoldWizards 3 роки тому

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      There ? Heck yeah !!! January? Even better ✅

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому +1

      @@FlourgoldWizards when you said up there thought Alaska but here in January sounds good also “well don’t actually sound as good”lol

  • @woodybatter3896
    @woodybatter3896 3 роки тому +1

    Nothing like a nice stream all quiet in the middle of nowhere to unwind

  • @wisconsingoldrush8270
    @wisconsingoldrush8270 3 роки тому

    That's lucky getting 100 specs per pan right by your campsite! Also decent run for today in Michigan!

  • @davidadamson1722
    @davidadamson1722 2 роки тому +1

    I just started stacking now searching for is constantly in my mind. Any first purchase advance for gear?

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  Рік тому +1

      Far as a pan goes I like the Garrett super sluice pan for out looking. it has a couple real nice riffles that allows you to really move some material with out loosing it. I like a large bottom pan in blue when I’m going through concentrates. The large bottom gives you a better window to see the fine stuff and the blue makes it stand out better for me. Also get a snuffer bottle to take it out of the pan and collecting in the field Garret has a nice one also. And a shovel. That would be a good step to get out there and start looking and figuring it out. Hope that’s what you were looking for if not let me know always glad to help in anyway ✌🏻⛏️✨✨ heavy pans!!!

  • @ninefingermining8694
    @ninefingermining8694 3 роки тому

    Awesome video nice shinny. AK rules 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Joe-xm3fm
    @Joe-xm3fm Місяць тому

    What does a haul like that bring in $ wise?

  • @jjohnson8014
    @jjohnson8014 2 роки тому +1

    What part of MI do you go to? I live near Houghton Lake. My brother and I want to start doing some panning for our first time!!

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  2 роки тому +2

      I actually go all over Michigan mainly in the lower From the lower part of Michigan to the bridge. There is a little gold all over the state. I do best in smaller feeder creeks it seems. But I have found gold in ever river or creek I have looked in so far. Not every spot but every creek. Some definitely better than others. But I’m sure you find a little color if you go out looking. The more you go the more you will figure out where the river is depositing it. Wish you luck and let me know how you do✌🏻⛏✨

  • @denisemackenzie5638
    @denisemackenzie5638 Рік тому

    Just starting out with my 9 year old grandson. Me got a panning set for his birthday. Any suggestions for locations? We live in the Thumb, Lexington l, Michigan. Thank you!

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome!! I have never searched thumb area. There is Little bits about everywhere. I like the little feeder creeks myself easier to work and I seem to do good. Inside bends and start looking where river will drop gravel deposits both great places to start. You’ll find some! We also have garnets so keep your eye out for that. Found gold in the beach sand on Huron in tawas area. Black and red sands on the beach holds gold. Fun way to get them involved!! Going out with my grandkids this week. I wish you guys luck my friend!!!! ✌🏻⛏️✨✨✨

    • @denisemackenzie5638
      @denisemackenzie5638 Рік тому

      Thank you for the info.

  • @kerri519
    @kerri519 3 роки тому

    What a cool idea for a giveaway!

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks It is really nice 😊 Tell a friend ✌🏻

    • @kerri519
      @kerri519 3 роки тому

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 Absolutely !

  • @lancedevault8450
    @lancedevault8450 Рік тому

    I'm moving to grayling looking for a hobby this video inspires me since i will be right up the road from the ausable river

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  Рік тому +1

      A lot of fun you will enjoy it. It’s harder finding places to go then it is finding a little gold. Heavy pans my friend✌🏻⛏️✨✨✨

  • @couzdogable
    @couzdogable 3 роки тому

    Yes sir that’s an awesome giveaway.

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому

      Ya I think so Hope it goes to some one that will get some use out of it✌🏻

  • @greatbasingoldrush
    @greatbasingoldrush Рік тому

    Good gold video

  • @shaunsprinkle2424
    @shaunsprinkle2424 9 місяців тому

    Is there any Tracy amounts of gold in the clinton River?

  • @dakotasantana6808
    @dakotasantana6808 11 місяців тому

    You should take me and my daughter one day this coming summer!

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  11 місяців тому

      No promises but look me up next summer. I’m always busy and fly by the seat of my pants, but if it works out will go

  • @mrbigjoe6589
    @mrbigjoe6589 8 місяців тому

    Very interested 🙂

  • @MetallyCorrupted
    @MetallyCorrupted 10 місяців тому

    First time watcher,, new sub, I know this is an older video, just happened to pop up in my feed today. LOL Are you in the YOOP? I was born In White Pine

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks man. No im a troll down state lol. But definitely use our state✌🏻⛏️✨

    • @MetallyCorrupted
      @MetallyCorrupted 10 місяців тому +1

      Oh nice, so you find some good stuff down there too. That's awesome, I'll be visiting a buddy near Chandler soon, was going to go dig around a bit.@@enjoyingnorthwoods4041

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  10 місяців тому

      @@MetallyCorrupted heavy pans ✌🏻⛏️✨

  • @andreataylor1596
    @andreataylor1596 2 роки тому +1

    I'm in the Ravenna / Muskegon area I have been looking here and there .

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  2 роки тому +1

      That’s awesome r u having any luck?✌🏻✌🏻⛏

    • @andreataylor1596
      @andreataylor1596 2 роки тому +1

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 I went yesterday to a small local creek and found a great spot that has all the signs of gold I got a few specs in most of my pans plus lots of ruby pieces .

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  2 роки тому

      @@andreataylor1596 awesome to hear!! Keep at it✌🏻⛏✨🇺🇸

    • @juanmartinez-li1yu
      @juanmartinez-li1yu Рік тому +1

      My buddy says over by Bellview and Charlotte MI there's gold in the creeks

    • @luisarevalo7097
      @luisarevalo7097 Рік тому

      Hi there. I live around your area and I would like to join you sometime, let’s find some shiny

  • @jeffoman54
    @jeffoman54 5 місяців тому

    where did You find a stream in Michigan, thats not a trout stream?

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  5 місяців тому

      That’s the hard part. Lower lower is your best bet. Lot of state land with lots of feeder creeks. The feeder creeks is where I play. If you look up old gold records they have lots of gold down state. But there is lots of places to go. Upstate you got your work cut out for ya. Hope this helps. Look up state land down state. Few trout streams but almost all feeder creeks are open.

  • @chellergirl
    @chellergirl Рік тому

    Is there any gemstone near Muskegon?

  • @j.jasonsantilli297
    @j.jasonsantilli297 3 роки тому

    Where do you find gold here in michigan.. I'm in the walloon lake area?

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому

      Having my best luck in smaller feeder creeks and tributaries. I’m more down state but up north all the time but on east side. There is actually little gold everywhere just got to find where it collects in the rivers. Inside bends close to bank is good place to start✌🏻

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому

      Check out my video where to find gold in new Michigan rivers Also this week making video on how I find new rivers to try so stay tuned✌🏻

    • @j.jasonsantilli297
      @j.jasonsantilli297 3 роки тому

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 I have to take a little look-see next time I'm on the west coast. Something I wanted to try for quite some time now

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому +1

      That’s how I was. My first time looking I found a little color and been looking ever since I have found gold in every creek I have tried not every spot but every creek so a pan and shovel and nice hike along a creek and I bet you find it. Good luck out there✌🏻

  • @danielclements2754
    @danielclements2754 3 роки тому

    Awesome 👍

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому +1

      Hope you approved lol I got some gold for ya Don’t spend it all in one spot lol

    • @danielclements2754
      @danielclements2754 3 роки тому

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 yeah great video can't wait to see what you do with alaska video

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  3 роки тому +1

      @@danielclements2754 I’m pretty sure we have to go back for some additional footage to do it properly

    • @danielclements2754
      @danielclements2754 3 роки тому

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 oh for sure,can you imagine if we would have hit it hard for the nine days we were there

    • @danielclements2754
      @danielclements2754 3 роки тому

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 next time we need to set up those sluice boxes and go for it lol

  • @familyfunguns6961
    @familyfunguns6961 9 місяців тому

    Gotta weight it up!!

  • @66bigbuds
    @66bigbuds 10 місяців тому

    The local co told me if he caught me in a creek with a shovel again, he would arrest me. He said its unlawful to dig in a waterway in Michigan . So I went to the up and scraped out bedrock cracks

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  10 місяців тому

      It’s not illegal to dig in waterways in Michigan but there is a ton of laws. We are definitely over regulated. You can go to state web site and research under recrearecreational mining. There are many rivers closed or sections of but there are places to go. Panning you can do in legal areas all year. Sluicing only in July and August with permit. These laws and websites are hard to navigate and interpret for me at least. Can also call head of mining department in Lansing. Name of guy to contact and number on website. We spoke before nice guy. But it is harder to find a place to go than it is to find the gold in river✌🏻

  • @Daniel-i8u4l
    @Daniel-i8u4l 9 місяців тому

    Make All Your Choices Wisely.

  • @jeffdemick8216
    @jeffdemick8216 Рік тому

    Any places to go downriver mi

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  Рік тому

      I never have tried any places down river butt I do poke around lower lower all the time . Find a little bit all over Closes your way would be Dearborn, Northville/Novi I bring a pan whenever I work by a creek/river

  • @kellykimberlin842
    @kellykimberlin842 2 роки тому

    Is that in the hand or in the up

  • @elsathedemonwolf1035
    @elsathedemonwolf1035 2 роки тому

    I have us marines framed backpack it’s awesome 😎

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  2 роки тому

      Gotta love pack frames!!! Probably the most tested product ever lol from Indians and mountain men using sticks and lashings put them to the test , the military use since the beginning put them to the test and now there basically the only thing changed is materials used to make lighter and more comfortable… still the same frame✌🏻⛏✨🇺🇸

  • @Justinsuhbahka
    @Justinsuhbahka 6 місяців тому

    You in the upper peninsula of Michigan

  • @rotojakku
    @rotojakku 2 роки тому

    i thought sluicing was illegal in michigan

  • @chesmom379
    @chesmom379 Рік тому

    Traps are a cruel way to kill animals.

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  Рік тому +1

      Not as cruel as Mother Nature that controls over population by way of starvation and disease 😮

  • @marvindougherty797
    @marvindougherty797 2 роки тому

    If you went to Alaska why the hell are you looking for gold in Michigan Alaska is where it's at for gold

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  2 роки тому +1

      Haha You got that right!!! I did good there for first trip there. Was supposed to went back this year but couldn’t do to some medical issues. So next year hope to resume!!! Until then I’m stuck in Michigan with a little amount of gold that is way over regulated ✌🏻⛏✨

    • @marvindougherty797
      @marvindougherty797 2 роки тому

      Well it's still cool to see that you can find golden Michigan I live more towards Manistee Michigan I was I was hoping to get out there sometime and pan and see if I could find anything over here

    • @marvindougherty797
      @marvindougherty797 2 роки тому

      Why not you know

    • @enjoyingnorthwoods4041
      @enjoyingnorthwoods4041  2 роки тому +1

      @@marvindougherty797 for sure you will if you look. There is a little just about every where. Emphasis on little but I usually find a little color every time out. Wish you luck my friend let me know how you do✌🏻⛏✨

    • @marvindougherty797
      @marvindougherty797 2 роки тому +2

      @@enjoyingnorthwoods4041 thank you for the good luck and positivity and I will definitely get back yeah with what I bring back I don't even care if it's just a little bit I'd be happy just seeing one little yellow flake 🙂thanks man