U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT |Carson
City District| Archaeological, Historical & Paleontological
Resources Archaeological, historical and paleontological
resources are fragile and irreplaceable. For the benefit of all
Americans, these resources are protected under federal laws.
Please enjoy these fragile resources, but do not alter, deface,
or take them. What are the rules on collecting fossils and
cultural artifacts? Cave resources, including plant, animal and
geologic features, are federally protected and may not be
altered, damaged or removed. Vertebrate fossils such as
dinosaurs, mammals, fishes and reptiles, and uncommon
invertebrate fossils may be collected only by trained
researchers under BLM permit. Collected fossils remain the
property of all Americans and are placed with museums or other
public institutions after study. Metal detector use is allowed
on public lands. Modern money may be collected, but coins and
artifacts more than 50 years old may not be collected. Cultur