>>2106540 mining in Oregon is a felony

https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2017/06/brown_signs_bill_protecting_sa.html

>>2106540 The old fish & game regulations had an in water work period that protected the fish. Many self employed miners are loosing everything. They want us to give up our mineral rights for nothing in return. http://www.wideopenspaces.com/gold-miners-sue-oregon-dredging-ban-protect-salmon/