Being a newbie, this kind of research and experimental testing is priceless. There are tons of videos showing sluicing, panning and weigh out, but not to many like this. Thanks for doing this Dan.
@surfinsilver6 ай бұрын
I COMPLETELY agree!!!
@rhondasisco-cleveland26653 жыл бұрын
Dream Mat vs Owl was pure gold, without the bonus gifts. You’re such a nice man to bother helping us out.
@Brian_DadBod2.0Ай бұрын
Best test I've seen yet. I'm glad to see the mats switching places. I have dream mats and have serious doubts, so this helps
@bcprs12463 жыл бұрын
Love how you called out the guy who said you were losing 40% of your Gold. Always great to prove people wrong.
@andie_pants3 жыл бұрын
I'll sit out of both giveaways, but leave a friendly _well hullo!_ for everyone regardless. 🙂
@unclehootie63743 жыл бұрын
There was a gold owl, who thought he smelled fowl, and knew he was wrong when a rodent hopped along.With a high pitched wail, grabbed the rabbit by the tail, which quickly emptied it`s bowel. The only thing needed now was a towel for the owl.
@roymarceniuk829410 ай бұрын
I’m not very good at leaving comments, but I will say thank you you’re a big help when coming to learn about sluicing, gold, and prospect
@LeviR.3 жыл бұрын
Well I can't believe how well both mats caught all that pretty shiny....it was a hootin of a owl good time!!! Thanks Dan!
@LeviR.3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan!!! You made my day knowing my comment made the highlights!!!! Love it, gold prospecting!!! Sorry it took so long to respond I don't have much time with work during the summer months in AL because of my job because we build highway barrier's to save people on the highways and its our busiest time of the year unfortunately and I don't have time to get out and search for that shiny which is super fine in my state! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
@RickDinkle3 жыл бұрын
Every episode is like being my favourite teacher’s classroom in high school
@RalphReagan3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen his videos teaching high school?
@RickDinkle3 жыл бұрын
@@RalphReagan no! Are they here on KZfaq?
@daynahart32363 жыл бұрын
@@RickDinkle Yes they are.
@jakerichards65093 жыл бұрын
This comment is gold! Couldn’t agree more that he is naturally talented at teaching about owls.
@zlatansmithlord3 жыл бұрын
“Don’t forget to bring a tOWL!” - Towlie
@germanjesus3 жыл бұрын
Your looking extremely healthy Good to see your fully recovered My kids and I love your content Thanks
@paulsimmons3903 жыл бұрын
I have followed your gold prospecting and all your antics. I an 89 years young and my prospecting days are over.I sure enjoy what you do.
@StratoSwitch3 жыл бұрын
Dan you earned my sub months ago but I love hearing you say that!
@greggjones74713 жыл бұрын
The Gold Owl prize sounds like something you would win at Hogwarts.
@ncoutdooradventures61483 жыл бұрын
I don't really give a "hoot" which mat is better,, I'm just thrilled that YOU are doing better, and back to making videos!
@pothorin3 жыл бұрын
We recently bought a gold claim on the island , and owl be rewatching so many of your videos for tips and tricks. Thank you for sharing your infectious passion.
@montanawardog3 жыл бұрын
I like how the sun mad Dan's beard shine like the gold he was testing!
@zophielm23623 жыл бұрын
Getting to watch Dan's epic beard grow back is pure internet gold! w0000!
@lonewolf14013 жыл бұрын
Great video I thought I just heard an owl but it turned out to be a gold eagle
@valiantgold4423 жыл бұрын
Love that the owls have been flying from Europe to America, normaly its the other way around 😄😅
@c.l.vanhorne1173 жыл бұрын
MiNe's a-GeTTiN' it's GoLDeN RouGe CoLouR-bacK, siNCe I'M usiN X2 from infowarsstore...FeeLiN PePPeY & wise too!! CLeaRs heaRT N' heaD aLso.
Ein super Test Dan, aussagekräftig und wiederholbar. Danke das du dir die nötige Zeit dafür genommen hast. Ich mag deine Videos sehr. Grüße aus Bayern
@lesliek37943 жыл бұрын
It's really interesting how you use your channel to help others by giving them information that can save them money and help them capture as much gold as they can. Great job!
@reanukeevesfan3 жыл бұрын
Did you hear about the OWL party???!! It was a Hoot!!! GOLD, GOLD, GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (to qualify) My wife and I love you channel. We have just started exploring with some basic pans. So far the adventure has been the only treasure found. I found a spot where there is a large amount of pyrite flakes covering the sands on the river bank, does that mean that gold is more likely to be near it? Also we don't have any real equipment so thanks for your advice, we will be investing into some more stuff based on your channel. Keep up the great work!
@ACoupleOfGamerSforever3 жыл бұрын
I love a good pun! hahah
@Jaydu9983 жыл бұрын
LOL give them the prize! hahaha
@coupleofgamerss85903 жыл бұрын
Where is the River?
@reanukeevesfan3 жыл бұрын
@@Jaydu998 We don't even have a sluice box so I don't need the prize lol We just enjoy watching the channel
@reanukeevesfan3 жыл бұрын
@@coupleofgamerss8590 Near Chilliwack....it's a bit hard to get to
@TheCritterWindow3 жыл бұрын
I just love watching this wise old owl teach us about gold.
@Andrew-ek9hv Жыл бұрын
Couldn't Dream Gold life without you Dan!! All I'd hear are Owl noises. Your the man and my inspiration to keep golding on. Thank you brother 🙏
@TnTYoutubeNetwork3 жыл бұрын
So I was at the creek, water flowing with only my Garret Pan's! Wishing on the owl in the day light, but the gold kept me seeking and learning; while I prepared and saved for the opportunity to have my sluice box, time an knowledge with hard work and dedication paid off but having a community to learn with is what is cherish the most. Only found a few pieces in each pan but it kept me going knowing I didn't get skunked. Now those are the days.
@rogerlane4743 жыл бұрын
Finding gold like that would turn me into a river owl for sure....I'd never leave!
@WatchMoviesNow3 жыл бұрын
I love the GOLD ;)
@ryancourtemanche92393 жыл бұрын
I enjoy gold panning in the mission creek would like to learning more from dan I like what he doze
@richardvaradi6832 ай бұрын
I am amazed at the Owl mats ,,thanks for sharing Dan
@berto60633 жыл бұрын
You, Dan Hurd, are the GOLD standard when it comes to prospecting videos on KZfaq!
@jonjessen3 жыл бұрын
My eyes gets as big as an owls, every time I see Dan's gold.
@andyroe21213 жыл бұрын
Wish I had owl eyes so I could prospect for gold all night. Thanks for the great gold education.
@phoenixdark93823 жыл бұрын
A wise owl told me that Dan Hurd has the greatest prospecting channel of all time. Then Pauly killed it with a spoon.
@philipsims99203 жыл бұрын
i like that you do this with your fam more than anything else. so Gold here too! you keep doing well and im glad your getting back to where you were last years
@stevewalls69183 жыл бұрын
I have to say this, for all the videos I watch. You have to be the most enjoyable personality. To say nothing about your extensive knowledge and experience is just marvelous! Thanks for your efforts.
@charme883 жыл бұрын
The Owl says "There's gold in them there mats
@kckstyles99143 жыл бұрын
And funny enough I'm actually right between Helen and Dahlonega. The birthplace of that phrase. And yes, there's still gold in these here hills.
@shinykazzadragon3 жыл бұрын
“Owl”-ways look in the nooks and crannies for gold. You don’t want to miss even a little flake.
@Miciaih3 жыл бұрын
Wow, a give away for some mats. Oh and gold too. Winning either one of these would be a hoot! Bad joke, my ap - owl - ogies.
@joshdye65303 жыл бұрын
Always love watching a wise owl teach about the great gift of Gold.
@donaldsavage36992 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan I really enjoyed your program, you're as wise as an owl with golden eyes 🦉
@matthewwhelan21013 жыл бұрын
I wish I could use one of those mats but our OWL' Queen won't allow Gold panning in England!!
@profsakharov11913 жыл бұрын
As long as you have the permission of the landowner there is nothing to prevent you. Public beaches have been open-permission for decades. Just don't try it in the local park - even if there is no by-law prohibiting it any local council will write one specially for you, considering you might be having fun and they must put a stop to that sort of thing. .
@tesscameron36993 жыл бұрын
Really? That's crazy
@matthewwhelan21013 жыл бұрын
@@profsakharov1191 www.gov.uk/gold-and-silver-agreement-for-lease .... Unless the government is wrong, it seems the Crown won't let you!
@profsakharov11913 жыл бұрын
@@matthewwhelan2101 That would appear to be related only to commercial endeavours. There is open permission on all crown beaches to metal detect. I don't see how panning on a beach could be seen as any different other than in the shape of the tools and the lack of a need for batteries. Even so, it seems to be applicable only to crown properties. Even her maj can't just up and claim something found on someone else's land. .
@whadayaatmeolcock60713 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan I'm driving through BC with my son, if you want some free labour we'd love to meet ya!
@aaronpreston473 жыл бұрын
I live in the same town as him, wouldn’t want to do any labour in this heat!
@whadayaatmeolcock60713 жыл бұрын
@@aaronpreston47 yea no kidding! Calls for rain in some parts of bc Thursday 🤞
@rayfabris25123 жыл бұрын
that $hit is crazy,I visited the island once in July and it rained the 2 weeks i was there.118 is just hot and hard to breathe.yuk
@aaronpreston473 жыл бұрын
@@whadayaatmeolcock6071 with a chance of thunderstorms, already had two fires near me this weekend.
@GG-ud1ib3 жыл бұрын
I love the gold eyes of owls, they are majestic.
@coalsilvermuzzle31113 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see you back to your old self out gold panning after your surgery.
@terrielb19443 жыл бұрын
The Owl says "There's gold in them there mats." Keep On Sleuthin" ⛏⛏
@buckfiden75533 жыл бұрын
Owl really don’t need those mats. Owl could sure use that gram of gold thou!
@christunnell23773 жыл бұрын
Here are my GOLD and OWL entries. Truth be told, even without the giveaway, I'd still watch your videos. My mother and I would watch every single new video that you posted, before she passed. Keep up the great work! Glad to see you're doing good.
@thisisthehuntersway3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan, hope you caught a glimpse of that beautiful sunset today, looked like the sky was made of gold.
@cklspencer3 жыл бұрын
Me: Did you here about the guy with all the gold and sounded like an owl? Dan: who?
@ACOGSforever3 жыл бұрын
I want the GOLD so I don't have to be OWL by myself :(
@ACoupleOfGamerSforever3 жыл бұрын
AWWWWWWWW sad and funny lol
@Jaydu9983 жыл бұрын
@@ACoupleOfGamerSforever lol
@Jaydu9983 жыл бұрын
Don't feel so OWLone
@coupleofgamerss85903 жыл бұрын
:)
@reanukeevesfan3 жыл бұрын
I wanted the gold...but you sound like you need it more brother hahahah
@tiarealbering9630 Жыл бұрын
Aloha Dan, after living in Hawaii for 30 years I finally realized there isn't any Gold there. I moved back to Oregon years ago and just now getting involved with the people and clubs that are active. A new friend just gave me a 5 foot sluice with a little bit of old carpet. I just found some old astro turf and pressure washed it. I am invited to go to southern Oregon and join some new friends for as long as I can handle. I learn a lot and get so excited for my new adventures and OWL be back on you tube for more fun and informative videos! Thanks...niles
@DerekTravers3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sending the ocean picture stone for Abby's birthday and saying hi to her. She told me to leave a comment saying that she hopes you find a hundred pieces of gold in your next video! :-D
@insolentstickleback32663 жыл бұрын
Owl guarantee that Dan Hurd worked his tail off to build this channel. I have been watching since his school field trip days👍🏻 I have learned more about prospecting for gold from Dan than any other book or KZfaq channel out there. Thank You for the great channel!
@ELONSTARSHIP7 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Just bought 2 dream mats and 1 dream sluice. Fastest cleanup and best recovery rating.
@jcglessner3 жыл бұрын
Owl can’t tell you how much I want to get out and search for gold myself. I love your videos Dan!
@scottgraham8703 Жыл бұрын
Well…another good’n with the mat comparison. I’m up the air between the Owl and the Dream. Thanks for you filming what you do !
@Endorfen201111 күн бұрын
Great shovel... the shark works awesome on clay and roots. Thanks for the great videos and reviews.
@treasurehunting56063 жыл бұрын
I'm a new subscriber and I love watching your gold prospecting video I pray your recovery is going well thanks 😊
@LloydHaines-f4hАй бұрын
I agree with your mat determination. There are so many more contributing factors. I screen down to 1/4 inch and metal detect my tailings and have found recovery is much better with smaller material going through the system. Who can't find a piece of gold that's 1/4 inch. This is especially true when you dry wash.
@johnkreideweis40802 ай бұрын
Love your channel Dan! I don't think I have watched all of them yet. I'm just starting out. Learning a lot. John from Colorado.
@paulamay3623 жыл бұрын
Nothing like prospecting for gold and learning from a wise owl like Dan!
@YELLOWVETTE4 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
@slm39453 жыл бұрын
You are a wise old owl, Dan! Thanks for sharing gold exploits!
@donnymcduff83453 жыл бұрын
Its impressive that both Mats captured OWL of the gold. Including that beauty nugget
@jonathanmorgan4593 жыл бұрын
You wise owl you dan! My boys and I love watching your videos! They hold us over until we can hit the river again. We like GOLD!!!!!!!!!!
@TERRY-r1h2 күн бұрын
When the Owl came down it was something!
@52Shy3 жыл бұрын
I like seeing the performance of the Owl in recovering Gold
@jayecurry13693 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos. This one is very informative. And, gold is my favourite colour.
@bradlove53023 жыл бұрын
Only person I trust his knowledge regarding gold
@arvinhunsaker7423 жыл бұрын
I love Dan Hurd Videos, and would love a shoot at the gold and the gold Owl mats. Thanks for all the videos
@VideoCre8ateor3 жыл бұрын
Well OWL be darned. That Gold Owl mat worked pretty well.
@calebastion60483 жыл бұрын
Mr. Hurd, you are as “wise as an owl”. Love your videos and the wisdom that impart to the younger generation. Please keep up the awesome work and can’t wait until the next one!
@isaacerhardt12863 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan. Another great video for me and my little boys to watch. They are always asking for another one of yours. Owl
@chrismyers92733 жыл бұрын
There's the heart of a night owl calling!
@phillipelapierre38213 жыл бұрын
You're channel is such a hoot! Lots of fun, always interesting, and has helped me find gold in the rivers of Alberta. A wise owl once said "hoot hoot, hoot hoot!"
@agentsticks13 жыл бұрын
What a great video. I really like how you stressed you really know your equipment . Dan Hurd the Golden Owl of the Forest
@nicolasespinoza1313 жыл бұрын
Hello Dan, You are one wise owl! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Be safe out there.👍
@mitchmitchell35603 жыл бұрын
As a night owl, I love watching your channel under the full moon before sleeping and dreaming of Gold!
@mattboyd80903 жыл бұрын
A set of Gold Owl mats would be awesome, Thanks Dan for the opportunity!
@albertnewman1898 ай бұрын
Thank you for your time to show you testing of owl mats and dream mat . I been looking for new ideas .
@jonathanedwards79123 жыл бұрын
I just spent 17 minutes watching a review of products I will never own and loved it
@billt3942 Жыл бұрын
GOLD AND OWL MAT contest, Dan I really enjoy your teaching and patience in discovering gold in different locations.thanks again, bill t.
@kensabo58842 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, in my opinion your videos are the best ! Especially the video with the GOLD OWL that you made with some very fine gold that you melted down . God Bless you , you’re a good man .
@hyggeman3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always showing the gold. Never forget to give everyday your owl.
@russelbauer74793 жыл бұрын
Owl definitely leave a comment. New subscriber as of a month ago first comment though. Thanks for the awesome videos and ideas. I'm trying to get my daughter to start gold panning with me, and it's your videos I told her to watch to learn how to gold pan. Keep up the good work and keep posting these great educational videos. Thanks again Russel
@kmoorman20083 жыл бұрын
Dan, I love your gold panning / prospecting video. Owl make sure I watch the next one too :)
@scottyoung62523 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed how well you have demonstrated the OWL mat and the recovery of Gold amounts. I'm happily enjoying the Gold Drop that you demonstrated before. Awesome job....
@michaelbrent78303 жыл бұрын
Great job with the different mats! Owl be seeing more of these gold videos in the future!
@daddyofyours3 жыл бұрын
I love the chance to win GOLD you have found out in the wild. Love the videos, keeper coming.
@agentsticks13 жыл бұрын
Dan So glad to see you moving so fast your looking great brother
@lenamaner422711 ай бұрын
Well thisvedieo of gold and owl mat was a few years ago. But I still love watching all the owl mats and go go through.
@justin15633 жыл бұрын
Just started watching the channel, but man are these prospecting videos solid Gold.
@VictorPerez-ps7zk Жыл бұрын
The way you look for gold remind me about the 1st time I looked for gold when I was 10 and it was the first time I saw a owl in the wild!!
@chriss.96623 жыл бұрын
Gold prospecting looks like it would be so much fun!
@hbigralpg11 ай бұрын
Love the comparison, they were both in the ballpark as far as gettting the GOLD, both real good mats.
@hshemel3 жыл бұрын
Of course, the color is GOLD!
@drc88803 жыл бұрын
Always great watching you test different methods of finding Gold and equipment! Thanks!
@gregmyers1220 Жыл бұрын
This was a very informative video! Being a raw newbie who just got his sluice couple of days ago, the comparison of these mats was an eye opener. I can't wait to get out n road test it. I had an owl land on top of my clothes line pole two weeks ago at sunset, just can't figure out how to add the pic I took of it, good hunting everyone!
@G.G.G.zone73 жыл бұрын
We stood there an awe as the owl flew out of the sunrise and landed gracefully on Dan Hurds shoulder as he stood there admiring his gold claim.
@marychace10113 жыл бұрын
Gold Owl mats? For real? Sweet! Hope you are staying cool in this heat - please watch out for your heart.
@jerryp76633 жыл бұрын
Gold and owls are both cool. Thanks for the great videos, Dan.
@jasonlipp5852 ай бұрын
Hooting for Owls! Hahaha absolutely perfect comparison video. Excellent scientific process! Thank you Dan!
@lonnietrickel38913 жыл бұрын
Thanks teach. Love the Matt test and gold recovery test. Class dismissed.
@stevewinston80033 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge of owls who find gold