Rockhound
Code of Ethics

A ROCKHOUND'S
CODE OF ETHICS

I will respect private property and do no rockhounding without the owner's permission.

I will use no firearms or blasting materials in rockhounding areas.

I will take all garbage home or deposit it in proper receptacles.

I will leave gates as found.

I will cause no willful damage to materials or take more than I can reasonable use.

I will fill excavations which may be dangerous to humans or livestock.

I will discard no burning material, matches, tobacco, etc.

For Your Information...
(use links below)

Gemstones By Counties

Idaho Geological Survey and Other Publications

Specific Gemstone and Rock Information

Rockhounding on Idaho State Endowment Lands

Rockhounding on Public Land

Publications

Recreational Gold Mining

State Exploration Locations

State Mineral Leases

Maps

For More Information

Department of Lands
Supervisory Area Offices

Excerpt from
Gemstones of Idaho

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