This Precious Metal Can Still Be Found In Montana

Outside of the fur trade, gold and silver are two of the precious metals that helped to put Montana on the map.

Hundreds, if not thousands, of people once flooded Montana in hopes of striking it rich.

Many areas still have the remains of abandoned gold mines and man camps.

Precious Metals in Montana

It's no secret that Montana is home to numerous precious metals; after all, we are referred to as the Treasure State.

Not to mention, our state motto is 'Oro y Plata,' which is Spanish for 'gold and silver. '

But it's not just gold and silver that are found here in Montana, platinum and palladium are also precious metals that Montana is known for.

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Where To Find Gold In Montana

You're probably wondering, is it even possible to find golden in Montana?

Well, it's not easy, but if you know what you're looking for and what you're doing, it can be done.

Take a look at a few of the common areas for tracking down gold here in the Treasure State.

Gold Panning Equipment

The cool thing is it's not hard to track down gold panning equipment here in Montana.

Most farm and ranch stores, as well as stores that sell outdoor camping gear, generally have gold panning equipment readily available.

Some of the standard gold panning accessories you'll need are…

• Gold pan
• Small shovel
• A classifier (mesh screen to separate larger material)
• Snuffer bottle (used to collect small gold flakes)

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