[meteorite-list] BLM New Meteorite Hunting Rules

From: Pat Brown <scientificlifestyle_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:45:54 -0700
Message-ID: <BLU171-W78D8EB7CB93B22F46CE3E1BD9A0_at_phx.gbl>

Hi All,?

The new rules do seem pretty?balanced?and fair for those of us who do not sell their finds, however, those individuals who are operating from a more commercial point of view will be troubled more :(.?

The new rules do raise a few questions:

1) Are meteorites collected before the new rule also subject to the no sale / no barter restriction for 'casual' collectors?

2) Does hunting from a motor vehicle (pickup /motorcycle/quad) count as motorized collecting equipment?

3) I can see 10 pounds as a bag limit in your?possession, but it seems very hard to enforce for a per year limit.

4) What do you do if you find the big one? Is conversion to a commercial permit possible after you find the big one?

Best Regards,?
? ? ? ? ? Pat?
Received on Thu 20 Sep 2012 01:45:54 PM PDT