· The Wyoming Prospectors Association is a non-profit volunteer
organization (we must count on the
general membership for volunteers to work on committees and
club projects).
· Members observe all Forest Service, B.L.M., US Corps of Engineers,
and private regulations and all
property rules concerning fires, tree cutting, littering, prospecting,
and mining.
· Members and guests must also abide by Federal, State, and
Local laws, rules, and regulations where
applicable.
· Private property owners that allow us access to prospect on
their property may also have additional
rules to follow, and these will be respected.
· Public drunkenness, profanity, excessive noise, and other
obnoxious behavior is prohibited while
prospecting and at all club functions.
· The principle of "PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT" shall be observed
in all areas. This includes cigarette
butts and pull tabs as well. If
you find cans or other debris left by others - please carry them out with
you. Our objective is to keep all prospecting areas neat and
clean.
· Always refill any holes you dig. Try to leave the area neater
than you found it.
· While prospecting, always be thoughtful of other prospectors.
Never dig gravel from an area closer
than 2 shovel lengths from another unless invited to do so.
Do your panning or sluicing in an area,
which does not seriously muddy the water of another prospector.
· Never mine within 10 feet of any road or established trail.
· Always display appropriate identification items when prospecting.
(Club patch, Name tags,
Membership cards. Etc.)
· Never refuel power equipment where oil or gas might enter
any waterway. (If your motorized
equipment might possibly leak any oil while you are prospecting,
use a drip pan under the motor
to catch any drops.)
· Dredge size is limited to 3 inches on most claims. (Special
rules may apply in different areas so always
check ahead of your trip.)
· Water from high bankers must be discharged into a sediment
pond or other area away from the stream
so that this water does not directly renter the stream.
· Always obtain permits in advance of prospecting on Public
Lands where they may be required.
· The use of mercury or any strong acids in the testing or processing
of gold should be restricted to
appropriate areas (usually home or workshop) and away from waterways.
· All of our Officers, Committee Chairmen, and Committee members
are volunteers. These people do
their best to perform their task in an efficient manner. Harassment
by other members is unacceptable.
· Be courteous to all Club members. No member shall threaten
any other
member in any way. Any grievances will be in writing and
sent to the President. In all cases use
common sense and be thoughtful of others.
· Members who disregard CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS or this CODE
OF ETHICS are
subject to suspension or revocation of club membership.