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With Montana's rich mining history,&nbsp;evidence of the late 1800s gold rush remains visible across the western portion of Big Sky Country. From well-preserved examples of historic mining towns like Virginia City (gold) and Elkhorn State Park (mostly silver) to nearly unrecognizable random tailing piles dotting hillsides and ravines, mining for precious minerals drew thousands of fortune seekers to Montana.
An estimated 17,752,000 ounces of placer and lode gold were mined in Montana from 1862 to 1965, most of that amount was reportedly mined pre-1900. Many productive mines across the West were closed during WWII and most of those never resumed production, for a variety of reasons.
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While commercial gold mining may have slowed in&nbsp;the Treasure State, plenty of gold remains in Montana mountains and streams. Amateurs with gold fever can explore the hobby with minimal cost; the bare basics are a gold pan, a shovel, and a bucket.
Years ago, I bought a gold pan at Cabela's. I took it with me on a random hiking trip and came across a tiny stream along the trail&nbsp;in the National Forest. "This looks like a good spot to pan for gold!", I thought, excited to strike it rich.
I didn't find any gold. In my defense... I didn't have a clue about the proper panning technique, I didn't know where to scoop my paydirt from, or if I was even in a "good spot" for panning. Essentially, I was clueless.
Since my lone gold-hunting expedition, I've been yearning to give it another shot. Perhaps I'll check out an upcoming free class, hosted by the Beartooth Treasure Hunters &amp; Prospectors Club. The class is on June 15 from noon to 3 pm at the Huntley Project Museum. If you can't make the class, the club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 4B's in Billings at 6:30 pm.
The introductory class will cover various hobbyist-level gold prospecting techniques, including high banking, sluice boxes, and gold pans. Keep in mind that local waterway regulations may impact what types of mining you can do on public and private land.
Rock hounding in Montana is HUGE! Almost everyone has collected rocks at some point in their life, and for those that still enjoy collecting or learning about geology, there are several active groups for you to join.
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With Montana's rich mining history,&nbsp;evidence of the late 1800s gold rush remains visible across the western portion of Big Sky Country. From well-preserved examples of historic mining towns like Virginia City (gold) and Elkhorn State Park (mostly silver) to nearly unrecognizable random tailing piles dotting hillsides and ravines, mining for precious minerals drew thousands of fortune seekers to Montana.
An estimated 17,752,000 ounces of placer and lode gold were mined in Montana from 1862 to 1965, most of that amount was reportedly mined pre-1900. Many productive mines across the West...

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