Hey, I have a 3 inch floating  keene dredge ready to put in the water I was just wondering like I driving down the road pass over a bridge can I just get into any creek bed and start using equipment here in n.c. ? And are there any permits that I would need ?I have been offer to go on private land  but I would just like to be able to prospect when I see a good spots with out any trespassing charges that a lot to hall in to be told to leave 20 min later please any help would be appreciated.