[meteorite-list] Arizona fall

[Mark Bowling]

--- On Sun, 7/5/09, cdtucson at cox.net <cdtucson at cox.net> wrote:
> Jeff, This area is overwhelmingly
> state land. It is fenced entirely and at every gate it is
> clearly posted No Trespassing and entry requires a permit.
> Very serious and scary signs. And lots of Border patrol in
> area. I would say that a border patrol passes every two
> minutes on all of the roads in southern AZ. If nothing else
> these signs keep law abiding citizens like me out. Is there
> a way around this? Carl
> --
> Carl or Debbie Esparza
> IMCA 5829
> Meteoritemax
>

I believe you must get a prospecting permit to hunt on State Land.  I'd check with the State Land Department.  

Here's what I turned up.

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Arizona State Trust lands are not public lands such as National Parks or Federal Forests. Any use of State Trust land requires a permit from the Arizona State Land Department with a few exceptions. Permits are available in several formats to accommodate individual, family and group needs.

The Minerals Section of the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) is responsible for mining / mineral activities on State Trust land. 

Arizona State Land Department
MINERALS SECTION
1616 West Adams Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
602-542-4628
fax 602-542-3507
www.land.state.az.us

Details for each mineral category can be obtained from ASLD's Minerals Section at 602-542-4628.

**Note: Recreational mining or mineral collecting on State Trust land is prohibited
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Well that last part settles that...  No mineral collecting (rock hounding).  D'oh!

Mark
Vail, AZ