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bjrogg:
I'm just wondering what the regulations are for collecting stone on federal land. Im not talking about a pick up load or anything like that just a few knappable stones to experiment with and have for remembering the trip.
Bjrogg

Zuma:
I am pretty sure you will be arrested depending on the agency
you get busted by. I know some stone masons that get permits
for building rock. I am not exactly sure how it works. (National Forrest land)
Now you have all sorts of federal lands all with their different laws and regs.
You will probably be followed now that you posted your interest. >:D
I'm glad I don't know you and have never heard of you. O:)
Zuma

bjrogg:
Thanks Zuma or whatever you're name is. I considered that possibility before I post this. So far I haven't left the county so they can watch me all they like. I just was curious and you know what that did to the cat. Guess I don't need any memories of trips like that in the future.
Bjrogg

nclonghunter:
Not certain how all law enforcement feels but I contacted a National Forest Office here in NC. I was told that collecting rock falls under a lapidary rule and "surface rocks" can be collected. I suspect it is intended for collecting and polishing small stones. They said a 5 gallon bucket is an approved amount. They made a  strong point about it being surface collection. I asked if a small backpack could be used rather than a 5 gallon bucket and they said they would believe so. I have not meet a ranger while "collecting rhyolite" but hopefully I will not get into any ordeals and always proceed with caution. bad part is that most surface rock is freeze cracked.... :( 

bjrogg:
Thank NC, your a brave man for answering this post. Do you think that's the general rule or just for your area of collecting.
Bjrogg

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