Summarizes the differences between BLM, Forest Service, state, and park rules for rock, mineral, and fossil collecting, and the documentation members should keep. Emphasizes stewardship over volume.
Responsible Collecting on Public Lands
Plain-language guidance on permissions, site etiquette, and leave-no-trace collecting across public land jurisdictions.
Stewardship note
Rules vary by unit and change over time; verify current regulations with the managing agency.