Wyoming’s mining history, Oregon Trail heritage, and vast BLM land holdings make it one of the more accessible detecting states in the mountain West. Gold mining districts in the mountains, frontier military post sites, and Oregon Trail crossing locations all offer significant artifact potential. Wyoming’s BLM acreage is generally open to detecting, though always verify your specific location is not in a protected area. The state’s remote terrain requires careful preparation for any backcountry detecting trip.
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Jason Smith’s Mountain West guide covers laws and permits across Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Utah, including BLM land access and frontier era site research.
Intriguing landscapes and hidden treasures await Wyoming metal detectorists, but the laws governing where you can dig will surprise you.
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