Is that circus still going on? Back in the 50's I had the experience of looking down the barrel of a prospector's 1911 Colt, clearly aimed at my COM. Excessive politeness secured my survival.
I believe the USFS had declared the Sups off limits to mineral exploration back in the 70's....I'll bet there is more gold in my fillings than in the entire Superstition Range.
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Geezer in Chief