Despite popular opinion, there are still many people who enjoy prospecting. Gold and Precious Metals Bullion prospecting is when people search for gold deposits or look for new gold  and precious metal deposits. There are a few different methods of prospecting for gold and anyone who has a desire to prospect and the right equipment can do it. Many people still make a good living by prospecting.  Recently, there have been some discoveries of gold nuggets and other metals have been found by recreational gold prospecting. These prospectors take their Hobby very seriously and are very determined to stick with it until they find what they are looking for.