One just needs to search the List archives to discover the truth.
In any case, the BLM has made its position clear on the subject. The
laws that apply to finds are the same for falls. The BLM doesn't
differentiate between the two. Let's just hope that the rest of our
rights are not lost. It only takes a few to ruin it for everybody else.
Adam
On 1/8/2018 3:45 PM, Ruben Garcia wrote:
I haven't hunted meteorites - other than the occasional fall or probable
fall - in many years and no I never had any trouble with any government
or state agency relating to meteorites or anything else.
On Jan 8, 2018 2:58 PM, "Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list"
<meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
<mailto:meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>> wrote:
Hi Ruben and List,
Ruben, didn't you have problems with the BLM?
I was just trying to save some dealers from grief. I do not agree
with the new laws, that were incorporated after much press about the
monetary value of meteorites aired a few years back, but still abide
by them.
Anybody dealing meteorites found on public land is at serious risk
of prosecution since they are making themselves low-hanging fruit
for competitors and agents alike. It only takes one phone call.
Not only that, dealers who break the law by selling these finds,
jeopardize the collection of meteorites on public lands for the rest
of us. Dealers breaking the law can be used as examples for even
stricter laws forbidding the hunting of meteorites altogether.
Adam
On 1/8/2018 1:03 PM, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list wrote:
This just in, Adam has finally commented on everything,
including Ads!
On Sun, Jan 7, 2018 at 12:54 PM, Larry Atkins via Meteorite-list
<meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
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Thanks for the heads up, but really...
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On Sunday, January 7, 2018 Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list
<meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
<mailto:meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>> wrote:
I do not normally comment on ads but sellers should keep in
mind that
selling meteorites found on public lands in the U.S. is
against federal law.
I do not want to see anybody get into trouble because, as
some List Members
have found out the hard way, the BLM does monitor meteorite
sales,
especially eBay. Meteorites may be casually collected, i.e.,
for free and
without a permit, under FLPMA However,in accordance with the
BLM's
regulations at 43 CFR 8365.1-5 collection is limited to
certain public
lands, (2) only specimens up to ten pounds may be collected
per person per
year, and (3) only surface collection with the use of
non-motorized and
non-Mechanical equipment is allowed; metal detectors are
okay. However,
specimens that are casually collected are for personal use
only, and may not
be bartered or sold for commercial purposes. Reference:
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/uploads/IM2012-182_att1.pdf
<https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/uploads/IM2012-182_att1.pdf>
Happy
hunting,
On 1/7/2018 8:56 AM, Larry Atkins via Meteorite-list wrote:
> > List, > > I
have 32 auctions running right now with some ending in about
24 hours. Most
started at .99 with no reserve and some still have no bids.
There are a few
items rarely offered, like Osceola, the witnessed fall from
Florida. Or NWA
11107 a rare eucrite melt. Right now there is a 2.8 gram end
cut with only 2
bids, $2.51 at the moment. > > Some other highlights would
be the rarely
offered Arizona find officially recognized as Bullhead City.
Another rarely
offered Arizona meteorite, the witnessed fall called Indian
Butte, aka
Stanfield. I have a low TKW Howardite that is gorgeous, NWA
11184. It's a
2.71 gram full slice that is currently at $13.00. > > Don't
miss the
extraordinary Anda tektites. The first 2 I put up sold
quick, there are 2
more up with very reasonable buy it now prices and a quick
search on the
internet will demonstrate the rarity, these things are
practically
unobtainable. > > Others listed are: > Holbrook frag's from
my big find in
2007. > A 3.2 kg Gold Basin from the Nevada side. > NWA 6581
an LL6. > NWA
10140 Lunar 1 of only 2 anorthositic troctolite. >
unclassified NWA type3
slices. > NWA 8663 A complete crusted eucrite stone with no
bids and no
reserve! > > There are others as well, take a minute and
check them out if
interested. > > Thank you. > > > >
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&_udlo=&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=15&_stpos=48438-9655&_sargn=-1%26saslc%3D1&_salic=1&_fss=1&_fsradio=%26LH_SpecificSeller%3D1&_saslop=1&_sasl=alienrockfarm&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=200
<https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&_udlo=&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=15&_stpos=48438-9655&_sargn=-1%26saslc%3D1&_salic=1&_fss=1&_fsradio=%26LH_SpecificSeller%3D1&_saslop=1&_sasl=alienrockfarm&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=200>
Sincerely, > Larry Atkins > > > >
www.CosmicConnectionMeteorites.com
<http://www.CosmicConnectionMeteorites.com> >
IMCA # 1941 > > Ebay alienrockfarm > > >
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