by rockseeker January 17, 2018, 11:14 pm updated February 20, 2021, 6:29 pm. Share This Article With a Friend! Getting Started With Gold Prospecting. Gold is everywhere! There is probably even gold in your very own back yard! Can you imagine? The kind of money you could potentially be sitting on right now?

Gold prospecting is the act of searching for new gold deposits. Methods used vary with the type of deposit sought and the resources of the prospector. Although traditionally a commercial activity, in some developed countries placer gold prospecting has also become a popular outdoor recreation.

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Starting your gold prospecting journey depends on your seriousness and knowledge. So if you are interested in gold prospecting, continue reading as we will talk about everything you need to know to get started. In the sections below, we delve deeper (pun intended) into how you can begin prospecting and some tips to get started.

Most land in the United States is off-limits for gold prospecting. The gold beneath these lands is owned by individuals, companies or governments. Anyone who prospects for gold (or any other mineral) can be prosecuted for theft if they remove gold (or any other mineral) from land on which the mineral resources is not open to prospecting.

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Gold panning, sand panning, dry washers, sluice boxes, metal detectors, or suction dredges are the most effective gold prospecting techniques. Each technique implies different skill sets and knowledge, yet some are more effective than others or easier to use for beginners.

A guide to prospect for gold includes understanding how free gold behaves and learning about the relevant placer geology. Then, once you have selected the prospecting method that suits your needs and learned about the legalities of this activity, you can start your search. Read on to get started prospecting today! Table of Contents.

The types of knowledge needed to effectively prospect for gold include: A knowledge of where gold has been found in the past. A knowledge of where one can legally prospect. A knowledge of prospecting laws and regulations. A knowledge of gold deposits and geology. A knowledge of prospecting methods.

Gold expert and Executive Director of Development for GPAA, Kevin Hoagland, sat down with us briefly to give us a deep dive into the world of gold prospecting. The following tips are based on his knowledge and experience, and of course his success with finding gold.