Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping

North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping REGULATIONS DIGEST

2018–2019

Effective Aug. 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019 Find the Regulations Digest online atncwildlife.org JOB: 132625_SEBC-N.CarolinaHunt-FishGuideFinal SPECS: 4C – CMYK DATE: 06/12/2018 TRIM: 8 in x 10.5 in LIVE: 7.75 in x 10.25 in BLEED: 8.25 in x 10.75 in North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Contents REGULATIONS DIGEST What’s New This Season ��6 Trapping Regulations and Information ��54 2018–2019 License Information ��8 General Information �� 8 Hunting Regulations License Requirements and Information ��56 and Exceptions �� 8 Manner of Taking ��56 State of North Carolina License Type Descriptions ��12 Hunting on Federal Lands ��60 Roy Cooper, Governor License Type Charts ��20 Big Game ��61 Bear ��61 Disabled Sportsman North Carolina Wildlife Deer ��62 Resources Commission Program Information �� 24 Wild Turkey ��65 John T. Coley IV, Thomas L. Fonville, The Wildlife Endowment Fund ��25 Chairman, Raleigh Big Game Harvest and Reporting ��66 Lifetime Hunting and Inland Holly Springs Season Maps ��67 Nat T. Harris, Fishing Licenses ��25 David W. Hoyle Jr., Whitsett Small Game and Other Seasons ��72 Vice Chairman, Mike Johnson, Inland Fishing Regulations Migratory Birds ��74 Dallas Hickory and Information �� 26 Federal Regulations ��77 Thomas A. Berry, Hayden Rogers, General Information ��26 Greensboro Brasstown Inland Game Fish ��26 Game Lands ��80 Joseph (Joe) Budd, Wes Seegars, Game Lands License ��80 Winston-Salem Warmwater Game Fish ��29 Goldsboro Game Lands Restrictions ��80 John Litton Clark, Mountain Trout ��33 Garry Spence, Clinton Disabled Access and Disabled Charlotte Public Mountain Trout Waters ��34 Sportsman Programs ��83 V. Ray Clifton Jr., Bradford G. Stanback, Nongame Fish ��43 Clarkton Either-Sex Seasons Canton Fish Consumption Advisories ��48 Mark R. Craig, and Other Rules ��84 John A. Stone, Greensboro Miscellaneous Prohibitions ��49 Jackson Springs Local Laws ��90 Monty R. Crump, Other Fishing Information ��50 Brian White, Rockingham Hunting and Trapping ��90 Manteo Nongame Regulations Richard Edwards, Landon G. Zimmer, and Information ��53 Sunrise-Sunset Table ��100 Wilmington Wilmington

Gordon Myers, Executive Director

Kyle Briggs, Chief Deputy Director

Erik Christofferson, Deputy Director of Operations

On the Cover White-tailed deer. Photo by Melissa McGaw, NCWRC.

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About This Guide

This high-quality guide is offered to you by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission through its unique partner- ship with J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC. Dear Wildlife Stakeholders: The revenue generated through ad sales significantly lowers production costs and As more and more people call North Carolina home, we must continue to conserve and manage generates savings. These savings translate aquatic, wetland and upland habitats for the benefit of fish, wildlife and people. We carry out into additional funds for other important this work with the support of hunting and fishing licenses and vessel registrations; federal excise agency programs. taxes on equipment purchased by hunters, shooters, anglers and boaters; state appropriations; and strong partnerships with sportsmen and other conservation groups. If you have any feedback or are interested in advertising, please contact us at In addition to conserving the abundance and diversity of North Carolina’s wildlife resources 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com and their habitats, we are working hard on your behalf to provide a statewide public access infrastructure along with programs that assure opportunities to enjoy North Carolina’s wildlife Graphic Design: and wild places. We manage 92 Game Lands statewide, consisting of over two million acres. Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, Outdoor recreational opportunities on these game lands, depending upon locality include hunt- Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski ing, shooting sports, fishing, hiking, trapping, horseback riding, wildlife watching, boating and kayaking. The Commission, either independently or with cooperator assistance, also provides the public with 242 boating access areas, which are free and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; 225 public fishing areas; 10 shooting ranges and three archery ranges.

This past year, the Commission established the Dan River Game Land and added 2,561 acres to Johns River Game Land in Burke County. Comprising 1,728 acres, the Dan River Game Land is the first game land in Rockingham, Stokes, Forsyth and Guilford counties greater than 100 acres.

We will continue to seek opportunities to increase public access to the great outdoors. I encourage you and your families to take advantage of North Carolina’s available outdoor opportunities using our interactive boating, fishing, and game land maps at ncwildlife.org to plan your next adventure.

Sincerely Yours,

Gordon Myers Executive Director

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Big Game Harvest Reporting �� 800-I-GOT-ONE (800-446-8663) Regulation Information �� 919-707-0030 Boating Access Areas ��919-707-0150 Turn In Poachers (TIP) ��855-945-3847 Boating Safety Course Information �� 919-707-0030 Wildlife Calendar/N.C. Wild Store Products ��866-945-3746 Boater Safety Education - Replacement Certificates �� 888-248-6834 Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine ��800-786-2721 Enforcement Operations Office �� 919-707-0030 Vessel Registration and Titling �� 800-628-3773 Engineering Division ��919-707-0150 Violations Reporting ��800-662-7137 Human Resources ��919-707-0101 In the Raleigh area ��919-707-0040 Hunter Safety Course Information �� 919-707-0031 Via TTY Machine* ��800-662-7137 Hunter Safety Education - Replacement Certificates �� 888-248-6834 *(TTY machine available for people with hearing disabilities) Inland Fisheries Division �� 919-707-0220 Wildlife Education Division ��919-707-0170 License Information �� 888-248-6834 Wildlife Helpline ��866-318-2401 Marine Fisheries ��252-726-7021 (information on wildlife behavior, damage, injury, and co-existing) 800-682-2632 Wildlife Management Division �� 919-707-0050

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As part of the Commission’s ongoing effort to keep you informed, we reserve this page of the digest each year to identify significant regulatory, legislative and agency-related changes that you should be aware of each season. Please note that the information found on this page is not a complete list of regulatory changes. For your convenience, all regulation changes appear throughout the digest in RED.

Following is a list of significant changes for the 2018-2019 season:

Fishing antlerless deer seasons, see Either-Sex Deer Game Lands Seasons on page 63. • When fishing, anglers may not change the • Big game harvest report statistics are no lon- • The Commission has added two new areas appearance of nongame fishes subject to ger printed in this publication. County, region- to its Game Lands Program. They are Dan a size and/or creel limit in such way that al or statewide harvest totals and multi-year River Game Land in Rockingham County the fish cannot be identified, measured or trend comparisons for deer, bear or turkey and Headwaters State Forest in Transylvania counted, see page 44. are available at ncwildlife.org/HarvestReport. County. For more information, refer to the Current and prior year’s harvest statistics “Game Lands” Section starting on page 80. can be found at ncwildlife.org/harvestreport. Hunting • Big game harvest counts for the current hunting season can be generated in real- Enforcement • Clarified that no firearms capable of using time through the Commission’s online, fixed ammunition may be used for hunting electronic reporting system at ncwildlife. • The Commission formally entered the Inter- during the blackpowder-only deer season, org/IGotOne. County, regional or statewide state Wildlife Violator Compact joining 46 regardless of when the firearm was manu- harvest totals and multi-year trend compari- other member states on October 1, 2017. factured, see Blackpowder on page 56. sons for deer, bear or turkey are available, As a compact member, North Carolina has • Changed the deer bag limits to 4 antlerless see page 62. agreed to treat nonresidents from member deer and 2 antlered deer statewide, see Bag • Changed the bear hunting seasons in the states as if they were residents for purposes Limits on page 62. Coastal Bear Management Unit (CBMU) of hunting, fishing, trapping and wildlife vio- • Eliminated the use of Bonus Antlerless Deer to align hunting seasons with the five bear lations. The compact does not cover boating Licenses/Harvest Report Cards except dur- hunting zones. Counties in CBMU Zones violations. Likewise, North Carolina residents ing the Urban Archery Season, see page 63. 1-4 now have Saturday opening dates and will be treated the same way in other mem- • Moved either-sex days to the start of the Sunday closing dates for the 1st and 2nd ber states. For more information, see the Introductory, Conservative, and Moderate segment of the bear seasons, see page 61. callout below.

INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT INTERSTATE WILDLIFEOn October VIOLATOR 1, 2017, COMPACT the Commission MEMBER joined STATESthe Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, allowing illegal activities in one member state to affect the individual’s privileges in all member states. For purposes of hunting, fishing, trapping and wildlife violations, North Carolina may treat nonresidents from member states as if they were residents, but this excludes boating violations. INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT MEMBER STATES INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT MEMBER STATES WILDLIFE COMPACT MAP Nonresident from a Member State N.C. Residents • Wildlife officers have the option to issue a • If you have a hunting, fishing or trapping citation or place you under arrest. suspension in N.C. you may be prohibited from obtaining licenses in member states. • If you fail to comply with a citation issued by another member state you may be suspended • N.C. may recognize the suspension of by your home state and that suspension may hunting, fishing and trapping privileges be recognized by all other member states. from other member states. • N.C. may recognize the suspension of hunting, • N.C. residents may be treated the same fishing and trapping privileges of member states way in other member states. as if the suspension had occurred in N.C. • N.C. may deny you a license if you have had hunting, fishing or trapping privileges suspended Visit ncwildlife.org/IWVC MEMBERMEMBER STATES STATES by your home state. MEMBER STATES Member (47) MemMbemerb e(4r (74)7) for more information. In Process (1) • N.C. may share nonresident violation information In PIrno Pcreoscess (s1 ()1) No (2) with other member states. No (2) As of Sept.No 26, (2 )2017 As of Sept. 26, 2017 As of Sept. 26, 2017

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General Information service agents nearest you, visit ncwildlife.org, Residency Definitions or call 888-248-6834. and Requirements The services that the North Carolina Wildlife Resident Resources Commission provides to the public Reciprocal Fishing License You are considered a resident if you have re- are financed primarily through the sales of li- Agreements sided in the state for six months or have been censes, which include hunting, fishing, trapping A reciprocal fishing license agreement is in ef- domiciled (established a permanent residence) and other licenses. The various types of licenses fect between North Carolina and each of the for 60 days. When residency is used to es- sold by the Commission differ with respect to states listed below. The agreement provides tablish eligibility applicants must complete the activities it authorizes, where and when the for the following: All statewide hook-and-line a Certificate of Residency, available from a activities occur, and where the license-holder fishing licenses obtainable from either North wildlife service agent or the Wildlife Resources resides. This section provides some general Carolina or the respective state are honored Commission, certifying that they have main- information about these licenses, followed by on certain boundary waters as noted: tained residence in a county of the state for detailed summaries of the various licenses avail- at least 60 days with the intent to reside there able, the privileges they authorize and the as- Georgia permanently. Individuals claiming residency in sociated fees. All licenses are nontransferable. The agreement with Georgia covers fishing another state cannot claim to be a resident in from boats not anchored to the shore or to a N.C. regardless of whether they own property, Purchasing Licenses pier or boat dock connecting to the shore on pay property tax, pay utility bills, etc., in N.C. You can purchase a license for immediate use Chatuge Reservoir including all tributaries that Residency can only be established in one state. in four ways as listed below. A $2 transaction are accessible by boat from the main body of fee may be applied to your total order at time the reservoir. Students of purchase. Nonresident students may purchase a resident Tennessee license while attending a university, college or • Visit a wildlife service agent—Most licenses, The agreement with Tennessee covers the community college in North Carolina. When including lifetime licenses, can be obtained state-line portion of Slick Rock Creek and purchasing your license from a wildlife ser- from your local wildlife service agent. Be Calderwood Reservoir. vice agent, you must show your valid student prepared to present your valid driver license identification. or state identification card. Virginia • Visit ncwildlife.org—Most licenses are avail The agreement with Virginia covers boat fishing Military Stationed In N.C. able for purchase online using a computer the Dan River east of the Union Street Dam in Nonresident members of the U.S. Armed Forces or mobile device. Danville, the Staunton River east of the mouth (including their spouses and children under • Phone 888-248-6834—Have a pen, paper, of Difficult Creek, and Kerr and Gaston reser- 18) who are stationed in the state are deemed VISA or MasterCard, and NCWRC customer voirs and their tributaries that are accessible by residents of the state and of the counties in number handy. boat. The agreement also covers that portion which they reside for the purpose of purchasing • All licenses may be obtained directly from of the New River between the confluence of resident licenses. the Wildlife Resources Commission in per- the North and South forks of the New River son at NCSU Centennial Campus, 1751 in North Carolina (Alleghany County) and the Military Stationed Outside N.C. Varsity Drive, Raleigh, N.C. or by mail at confluence of the New and Little rivers in Vir- Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active NCWRC, 1707 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, ginia (Grayson County). duty outside of North Carolina shall be deemed N.C. 27699-1700. an individual resident of the State for the pur- South Carolina pose of purchasing short-term and annual hunt- Disabled Licenses No reciprocal agreements exist between North ing, fishing and trapping licenses. Disabled licenses and permits must be obtained Carolina and South Carolina that provide for directly from the Wildlife Resources Commis- honoring the other state’s fishing licenses on Nonresident sion. The Commission does not honor disabled any boundary waters. Nonresident status applies to anyone who does licenses or permits from other states. To learn not live in the state of North Carolina, with the more about disabled licenses or to obtain an exceptions noted above (students and military). application, visit ncwildlife.org, call 888-248- License Requirements 6834, or write NCWRC, 1707 Mail Service Hunter Education Course Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1700. and Exceptions Requirement Except as specified below, on or after July 1, Replacement Licenses License Identification Requirements 2013, a person, regardless of age, may not pur- To replace a license that becomes worn, lost or To show entitlement to a license issued by the chase a hunting license in this state without destroyed, call 888-248-6834, go to ncwildlife. Wildlife Resources Commission, anyone exer- producing one of the following, a hunter educa- org, or visit a wildlife service agent. A $5 fee cising the privileges conveyed by the license tion certificate of competency, a N.C. hunting is charged for the replacement license. A $2 shall carry a picture identification card and heritage apprentice permit, or a N.C. hunting transaction fee may be applied to your total show it to any wildlife enforcement officer upon license issued prior to July 1, 2013. order at time of purchase. request. The picture identification card should A person who wishes to purchase a lifetime include the license-holder’s correct name, ad- license need not comply with the requirements License Information dress and date of birth. (A North Carolina Driver above in order to purchase that license, so long For more information on licenses, obtaining License or Department of Motor Vehicles iden- as the person does not hunt unless they have license applications or obtaining a list of wildlife tification card is acceptable.) successfully completed the hunter education

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course or they are accompanied by an adult at within sight and hearing distance at all times, report card is received by mail, the big game kill least 18 years of age who is licensed to hunt without use of electronic devices. This permit authorization number must be recorded on the in N.C. and that the licensed adult maintains is valid only for the term of the hunting license harvest report card and the card validated for the a proximity to the hunter, which enables the purchased under the authority of the permit. appropriate animal. For more information on big adult to monitor the activities of the hunter by game reporting, refer to the “Big Game Harvest remaining within sight and hearing distance at Big Game Harvest Report and Reporting” section on page 66. all times without the use of electronic devices. Card Requirement Hunter education courses are offered in all Big game harvest report cards always expire on Bear Management E-Stamp 100 counties, year-round. Courses include in- June 30 of each year. If your hunting license and Hunters must procure a Bear Management E- struction on hunter ethics and responsibility, big game hunting privilege license are still valid Stamp before taking any bear within the state. conservation and wildlife management, fire- after the big game harvest report card expires, Individuals who purchased a lifetime license arms, survival and first aid, as well as specialty you may obtain a replenishment card from ei- with big game privileges prior to July 1, 2014 hunting and tree stand safety. For more infor- ther the Wildlife Resources Commission or any and those individuals exempt from the hunting mation visitncwildlife.org/HunterEd , or write to wildlife service agent. Lifetime license-holders license requirement, unless otherwise specified, the NCWRC Wildlife Education Division, 1712 also may obtain the big game harvest report card may obtain a Bear Management E-Stamp at no Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1700. by going online at ncwildlife.org/IGotOne, calling charge when obtained directly from the Wild- 888-248-6834, or visiting a wildlife service agent. life Resources Commission. Those issued at a Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permit Persons exempt by law from the big game hunt wildlife service agent location are subject to a This permit is free of charge and is required at ing license must obtain a “License-Exempt Big $2 transaction fee. For more information on the the time a hunting license is purchased for those Game Harvest Report Card” for license-exempt Bear Management E-Stamp, refer to page 17. who have not held a N.C. hunting license prior hunters from a wildlife service agent or by calling to July 1, 2013 or who have not satisfactorily 888-248-6834. Replenish and exempt big game HIP Certification Requirement completed the hunter education course require- harvest report cards are issued at no charge when All licensed hunters hunting migratory game ments. This permit authorizes the permittee to obtained directly from the Wildlife Resources birds (doves, rails, woodcocks, gallinule, snipes hunt if accompanied by an adult at least 18 years Commission. Those issued at a wildlife service or waterfowl) in North Carolina are required to of age who is licensed to hunt in this State, or if agent location are subject to a $2 transaction fee. have a certificate of participation in the fed- accompanied by an adult landholder or spouse For more information on license exceptions, refer eral Harvest Information Program (HIP). This exempted from the hunting license require to the “Exceptions to License Requirements” certification can be obtained by going online at ment as defined by law, provided the licensee section. Authorization numbers for big game ncwildlife.org, calling 888-248-6834, or visiting is hunting on the landholder’s land. “Accompa- animals, taken prior to receiving the big game a wildlife service agent. HIP certifications are nied” means that the licensed adult maintains harvest report card via the mail (when license issued at no charge when obtained directly a proximity that enables the adult to monitor is purchased by telephone), must be recorded from the Wildlife Resources Commission. Those the activities of the apprentice by remaining and available for inspection. Once the harvest issued at a wildlife service agent location are

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subject to a $2 transaction fee. Persons exempt When hunting or fishing under this exemp- »» Youths exempt from the hunting license re- by law from the hunting license requirement tion you must carry, on your person, your quirement must obtain a “License-Exempt are not required to obtain the HIP certification. military ID card and a copy of the official Big Game Harvest Report Card” when document confirming you are on leave from hunting deer, bear or wild turkey. Federal Duck Stamp a duty station outside of N.C. Individuals »» Youth hunting bear must also obtain a In addition to the North Carolina waterfowl hunting bear must purchase a “Bear Manage- “Bear Management E-Stamp.” privilege, waterfowl hunters 16 years of age ment E-Stamp.” You must also comply with all and older are required to carry on their person reporting and hunter safety requirements as Fishing the federal duck stamp, signed in ink across the mandated by the Commission and purchase • Youth under age 16 are exempt from the re- face. The federal duck stamp expires June 30 of a federal duck stamp if waterfowl hunting. quirement of a fishing license and trout privi- each year. Stamps may be ordered from July 1 to lege license. April 1 each year online at ncwildlife.org, by call- Individuals exempt from the requirements of • The game lands license is not required to fish ing 888-248-6834, or visiting a wildlife service a hunting license must obtain a “License-Exempt in any waters on game lands or Wildlife Con- agent. At the time of purchase, the customer will Big Game Harvest Report Card” when hunting servation Areas. be provided a proof-of-purchase receipt for a deer, bear or wild turkey. Those hunting bear • An inland fishing license is not required to fish Federal Duck E-Stamp which authorizes the same must also obtain a “Bear Management E-Stamp.” in a private pond. A private pond is a body of privileges as the physical duck stamp for up to Individuals exempt from hunting and fishing water arising within and lying wholly upon the 45 days or until the physical stamp is received in license requirements must adhere to designated lands of a single owner or a single group of joint the mail. Refer to page 17 for more information. seasons and limits. owners or tenants in common, and from which fish cannot escape, and into which fish of legal Exceptions to License Requirements Hunting size cannot enter from public waters at any General • Youth under age 16 are exempt from the time. A pond or lake located on land owned by a • A landowner or person leasing land primarily requirement of a hunting license provided public body such as a state-supported university for cultivation, their spouse, and dependents they comply with the following: or a governmental entity is not a private pond. under 18 residing with them, may hunt, trap »» Youth who have not obtained a Certificate • July 4th is declared “Free Fishing Day,” and a and fish on such land without a license. of Competency showing their completion fishing license and trout privilege license are • A resident of this state who is a member of of the hunter safety course must be ac- not required in any public waters, including the U.S. Armed Forces serving outside N.C., companied by a properly licensed adult coastal waters, on this date. or who is on full-time military duty outside when hunting. • Residents with a valid Unified Subsistence the state in a reserve component of the U.S. »» Youth who have obtained this certificate, Inland/Coastal Recreational Fishing License Armed Forces is exempt from hunting, in- may hunt without being accompanied by Waiver are exempt from the requirement of land and coastal fishing license requirements an adult, but must carry their certificate a basic inland (does not include trout fishing) while on leave in this state for 30 days or less. while hunting. and coastal recreational fishing license.

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HUNTING AND FISHING COMBINATION LICENSES

Following is a list of annual and lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses. Privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications authorize a particular hunting or inland fishing activity not included with a basic license type. Privileges may be purchased separately if the purchaser holds a valid basic license. Basic licenses do not include privileges such as big game hunting, bear hunting, hunting or trapping on game lands, hunting for waterfowl, or fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters. Refer to page 17 for a complete list of privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications. A $2 transaction fee may be added to your total order (NCGS 113-270.1B).

LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT ANNUAL LICENSES Additional privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications may be required with the licenses listed below. Refer to page 17 for more information. Unless otherwise specified, annual licenses, privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Combination Hunting and Inland Fishing (basic): Statewide hunting and inland fishing for residents dur- $25 N/A ing a license term. Includes fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

Sportsman: Statewide hunting and inland fishing for residents during a license term. Includes the privileges of hunting for big game, hunting on game lands, hunting for waterfowl (does not include the bear $50 N/A management e-stamp or federal duck stamp), fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

Unified Sportsman/Coastal Recreational Fishing: Statewide hunting, inland and coastal recreational fishing for residents during a license term. Includes the privileges of hunting for big game, hunting on game lands, hunting for waterfowl (does not include the bear management e-stamp or federal duck $65 N/A stamp), fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters.

LIFETIME LICENSES Additional privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications may be required with the licenses listed below. Refer to page 17 for more information. Lifetime licenses are valid for the lifetime of the license-holder. Unless otherwise specified, privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications are valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Senior License Eligibility: Residents born on or before Aug. 1, 1953 are eligible to purchase a senior lifetime license when they turn 65 years of age. Those born after Aug. 1, 1953 are eligible to purchase a senior lifetime license when they turn 70 years of age.

Sportsman: Statewide hunting and inland fishing. Includes hunting for big game, hunting on game lands, hunting for waterfowl (does not include the bear management e-stamp, nonresident bear license, or federal duck stamp), fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

Adult (ages 12 & older) $500 $1,200 Youth (ages 1-11) $350 $350 Infant (under age 1) $200 $200 Senior (see above for eligibility requirements) $15 N/A

Unified Sportsman/Coastal Recreational Fishing: Statewide hunting, inland and coastal recreational fishing. Includes hunting for big game, hunting on game lands, hunting for waterfowl (does not include the bear management e-stamp, nonresident bear license, or federal duck stamp), fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters.

Adult (ages 12 & older) $675 $1,550 Youth (ages 1-11) $450 $450 Infant (under age 1) $275 $275 Senior (see above for eligibility requirements) $30 N/A

Disabled Veteran Combination Hunting and Inland Fishing (basic): Statewide basic hunting and inland fishing for residents who are 50 percent or more disabled veterans as determined by the Department $10 N/A of Veterans Affairs. Includes fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

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HUNTING AND FISHING COMBINATION LICENSES (CONT.)

LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT LIFETIME LICENSES (CONT.)

Disabled Veteran Sportsman: Statewide hunting and inland fishing for residents who are 50 percent or more disabled as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Includes hunting for big game, hunting on game lands, hunting for waterfowl (does not include the bear management e-stamp or fed- $100 N/A eral duck stamp), fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

Disabled Veteran Unified Sportsman/Coastal Recreational Fishing: Statewide hunting, inland and coastal recreational fishing for residents who are 50 percent or more disabled veterans as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Includes hunting for big game, hunting on game lands, hunting $110 N/A for waterfowl (does not include the bear management e-stamp or federal duck stamp), fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters.

Totally Disabled Combination Hunting and Inland Fishing (basic): Statewide basic hunting and inland fishing for residents who are totally and permanently disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration, Civil Service Retirement System, Railroad Retirement Board, or the N.C. State Retire- $10 N/A ment System. Includes fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

Totally Disabled Sportsman: Statewide hunting and inland fishing for residents who are totally and permanently disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration, Civil Service Retirement System, Railroad Retirement Board, or the N.C. State Retirement System. Includes hunting for big $100 N/A game, hunting on game lands, hunting for waterfowl (does not include the bear management e-stamp or federal duck stamp), fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

Totally Disabled Unified Sportsman/Coastal Recreational Fishing: Statewide hunting, inland and coastal recreational fishing for residents who are totally and permanently disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration, Civil Service Retirement System, Railroad Retirement Board, or $110 N/A the N.C. State Retirement System. Includes hunting for big game, hunting on game lands, hunting for waterfowl (does not include the bear management e-stamp or federal duck stamp), fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters.

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FISHING LICENSES

Following is a list of short-term, annual and lifetime fishing licenses. Privilege licenses authorize a particular inland fishing activity not included with the basic license type. Privileges may be purchased separately if purchaser holds a valid basic license. These licenses include fishing in joint waters. Basic fishing licenses do not include privileges such as fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters. Refer to pages 17-18 for a complete list of privileges. Note: Individuals 16 years of age or older using any type of bait or gear to catch finfish while fishing in North Carolina’s public waters must possess a valid North Carolina fishing license. This license requirement does not apply to private ponds. Individual residents who receive Food Stamps, Medicaid or Work First Family Assistance may obtain a written waiver (Annual Subsistence License Waiver) from this fishing license requirement through the county Department of Social Services. A $2 transaction fee may be added to your total order (NCGS 113-270.1B).

LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT SHORT-TERM LICENSES Additional privilege licenses may be required with the licenses listed below. Refer to pages 17-18 for more information. Short-term licenses are valid for the period specified on the license. Unless otherwise specified, privilege licenses are valid 12 months from the date of purchase.

Inland Fishing 10-Day (basic): Statewide inland fishing during the 10-day period specified on the license. Includes fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, $7 $18 fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in coastal waters.

Coastal Recreational Fishing 10-Day: Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters during the 10-day $5 $10 period specified on the license. It does not authorize fishing in inland waters.

ANNUAL LICENSES Additional privilege licenses may be required with the licenses listed below. Refer to pages 17-18 for more information. Unless otherwise specified, annual and privilege licenses are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

State Inland Fishing (basic): Statewide inland fishing during a license term. Includes fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game $20 $36 lands, and fishing in coastal waters.

Coastal Recreational Fishing: Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters during a license term. It $15 $30 does not authorize fishing in inland waters.

Comprehensive Inland Fishing: Statewide inland fishing for residents during a license term. Includes fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint $25 N/A waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

Unified Inland/Coastal Recreational Fishing: Statewide inland and coastal recreational fishing for residents during a license term. Includes the privileges of fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing $40 N/A in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters.

Subsistence Unified Inland/Coastal Recreational Fishing License Waiver: Statewide basic inland and coastal recreational fishing for residents who receive Medicaid, Food Stamps, or Work First Family Assistance through the county Department of Social Services. Includes fishing in joint waters. It does FREE N/A not include fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters and fishing in trout waters on game lands. License Waiver can be obtained through the county Department of Social Services upon request.

Special Device (inland fishing): Authorizes the taking of nongame fishes from inland waters (does not include joint and coastal waters) during designated seasons with seines, cast nets, gill nets, dip nets, bow nets, reels, gigs, spear guns, baskets, fish pots, eel pots, traps, and hand-crank electrofishers where authorized by local law. Includes the sale of these nongame fishes. Taking of nongame fishes $75 $500 with archery equipment is authorized under any of the licenses providing basic hunting or inland fishing privileges. Certain special devices may be used to take nongame fishes for bait or personal consumption using any valid license that provides basic inland fishing privileges. Refer to pages 43-49 for more information.

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FISHING LICENSES (CONT.)

LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT LIFETIME LICENSE Lifetime licenses are valid for the lifetime of the license-holder.Senior License Eligibility: Residents born on or before Aug. 1, 1953 are eligible to purchase a senior lifetime license when they turn 65 years of age. Those born after Aug. 1, 1953 are eligible to purchase a senior lifetime license when they turn 70 years of age.

Comprehensive Inland Fishing: Statewide inland fishing. Includes fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in $250 N/A coastal waters.

Senior (see above for eligibility requirements) $15 N/A

Unified Inland/Coastal Recreational Fishing: Statewide inland and coastal recreational fishing. Includes fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing $450 N/A in joint waters.

Coastal Recreational Fishing: Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters. It does not authorize fishing in inland waters.

Adult (ages 12 & older) $250 $500 Youth (ages 1-11) $150 $150 Infant (under age 1) $100 $100 Senior (see above for eligibility requirements) $15 N/A

Disabled Veteran Inland Fishing: Statewide inland fishing for residents who are 50 percent or more disabled veterans as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Includes fishing in Public $10 N/A Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

Disabled Veteran Coastal Recreational Fishing: Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters for residents who are 50 percent or more disabled veterans as determined by the Department of Veterans $10 N/A Affairs. It does not authorize fishing in inland waters.

Totally Disabled Inland Fishing: Statewide inland fishing for residents who are totally and permanently disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration, Civil Service Retirement System, Rail- road Retirement Board, or the N.C. State Retirement System. Includes fishing in Public Mountain Trout $10 N/A Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include fishing in coastal waters.

Totally Disabled Coastal Recreational Fishing: Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters for residents who are totally and permanently disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration, $10 N/A Civil Service Retirement System, Railroad Retirement Board, or the N.C. State Retirement System. It does not authorize fishing in inland waters.

Legally Blind Unified Inland/Coastal Recreational Fishing: Statewide fishing in all public waters for residents who have been certified by the Department of Health and Human Services as being legally FREE N/A blind. Includes fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters and fishing in trout waters on game lands.

Adult Care Home Unified Inland/Coastal Recreational Fishing: Statewide fishing in all public waters for residents of an adult care home. Includes fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters and fishing in trout FREE N/A waters on game lands. License valid during time of residency at adult care facility. Call 888-248-6834 to obtain an application.

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HUNTING LICENSES

Following is a list of short-term, annual and lifetime hunting licenses. Privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications authorize a particular- hunt ing activity not included with a basic license type. Privileges may be purchased separately if the purchaser holds a valid basic license. Basic hunting licenses do not include privileges such as big game hunting, bear hunting, hunting or trapping on game lands, or hunting for -water fowl. Refer to page 17 for a complete list of privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications. A $2 transaction fee may be added to your total order (NCGS 113-270.1B).

LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT SHORT-TERM LICENSES Additional privilege licenses may be required with the licenses listed below. Refer to page 17 for more information. Short-term licenses are valid for the period specified on the license. Unless otherwise specified, privilege licenses are valid 12 months from the date of purchase. State Hunting 10-Day (basic): Statewide hunting for nonresidents during the 10-day period specified N/A $60 on the license. Residents of Georgia $60 Residents of South Carolina $75 Residents of Tennessee $70 Residents of Virginia* $110 ANNUAL LICENSES Additional privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications may be required with the licenses listed below. Refer to page 17 for more information. Unless otherwise specified, annual licenses, privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. State Hunting (basic): Statewide hunting during a license term. $20 $80 Residents of Georgia $100 Residents of South Carolina $125 Residents of Tennessee $90 Residents of Virginia $110 Comprehensive Hunting: Statewide hunting for residents during a license term. Also includes the privileges of hunting for big game, hunting on game lands and hunting for waterfowl (does not include the $36 N/A bear management e-stamp or federal duck stamp). Controlled Hunting Preserve Hunting: Needed for those 16 years of age or older, regardless of residency, to hunt fox or pen-raised game birds on a licensed commercial hunting preserve. This license is not necessary for those who hold a valid Basic Hunting, Comprehensive Hunting, Sportsman, or $20 $20 Lifetime License that authorizes hunting. And likewise, it is not necessary for those who hold a valid Controlled Hunting Preserve Hunting License to purchase any other hunting license when hunting on a licensed preserve. LIFETIME LICENSE Additional privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications may be required with the license listed below. Refer to page 17 for more information. Lifetime licenses are valid for the lifetime of the license-holder. Unless otherwise specified, privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications are valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Comprehensive Hunting: Statewide hunting, hunting for big game, hunting on game lands and hunting $250 N/A for waterfowl (does not include the bear management e-stamp or federal duck stamp).

* License fees for residents of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia are based on reciprocal licensing options. When determining reciprocal license costs, if an equivalent short-term license option is not available or the cost of the short-term license exceeds the annual license cost, the fee established is equal to the annual fee.

TRAPPING LICENSES

LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT ANNUAL LICENSE Additional privilege licenses may be required with the license listed below. Refer to page 17 for more information. Unless otherwise specified, annual and privilege licenses are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. A $2 transaction fee may be added to your total order (NCGS 113-270.1B). State Trapping (basic): Statewide trapping during a license term (does not include trapping on game lands). $30 $125

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PRIVILEGE LICENSES, STAMPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Annual privilege licenses, stamps and certifications authorize particular hunting or inland fishing activities and must be obtained in addition to the appropriate basic license. Privileges and stamps may be purchased separately if the purchaser holds a valid license. Unless otherwise specified, privilege licenses, stamps and certifications are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. HIP Certification is required for all those planning to hunt migratory game birds, including lifetime license-holders. A $2 transaction fee may be added to your total order (NCGS 113-270.1B).

LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT HUNTING AND TRAPPING Big Game Hunting License: Needed to hunt deer, bear and wild turkey. Residents must also purchase a bear management e-stamp to hunt bear. Nonresidents hunting bear must also purchase the bear hunt- $13 $80 ing license and bear management e-stamp. Residents of Georgia $195 Residents of South Carolina $100 Residents of Tennessee $160 Residents of Virginia $85 Big Game Hunting 10-Day License: Needed to hunt deer, bear and wild turkey during the 10-day period specified on the license. Nonresidents hunting bear must also purchase the bear hunting license and N/A $60 bear management e-stamp. Residents of Georgia* $195 Residents of South Carolina* $100 Residents of Tennessee $105 Residents of Virginia* $85 Bear Management Stamp: This electronic stamp is needed to hunt bear. Resident hunters must possess a valid hunting license with big game privileges in addition to this e-stamp. Nonresident hunters must possess a valid hunting license, big game privilege license and bear hunting license in addition to this $10 $10 e-stamp. Individuals who purchased a lifetime license with big game privileges prior to July 1, 2014 do not have to purchase this additional e-stamp; however they must obtain a no-cost e-stamp to hunt bear. This e-stamp expires June 30 of each year. Bear Hunting License (nonresident): Needed by nonresident license holders, in addition to the hunting license, big game privilege license, and bear management e-stamp, to hunt bear. Nonresident individu- N/A $225 als who purchased a resident or nonresident lifetime license prior to May 24, 1994 do not have to purchase this additional license to hunt bear. This license expires June 30 of each year. Bonus Antlerless Deer License: Allows the harvest of two additional antlerless deer per report card in any municipality enrolled in the Urban Archery Season. Not valid outside of enrolled municipalities. $10 $10 This license will be available for purchase on January 1 and expires on June 30 of each year. Refer to the “Big Game” section for more information. Game Land License: Needed to hunt or trap on game lands. Refer to the “Game Lands” section for $15 $15 other uses that require a game lands license. Migratory Waterfowl Hunting License (state): Needed to hunt waterfowl. $13 $13 Federal Duck Stamp: The Federal Duck Stamp may be ordered online at ncwildlife.org, by calling 888- 248-6834 or visiting a wildlife service agent from July 1 to April 1 of each year. Those who order the stamp online, by phone or at a wildlife service agent will be provided a proof-of-purchase receipt for a Federal Duck E-Stamp that is valid for 45 days from the date of purchase and immediately authorizes the same privileges as the physical Federal Duck Stamp. The e-stamp proof-of-purchase is nationally $26.50 $26.50 recognized as a valid Federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, is valid in any other state, and must be carried on your person when exercising the privileges authorized. The physical Federal Duck Stamp will be mailed to you within 45 days of the order date. Upon receipt of the physical stamp, you must sign and carry it on your person when exercising the privileges authorized. The Federal Duck Stamp expires June 30 of each year.

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PRIVILEGE LICENSES, STAMPS AND CERTIFICATIONS (CONT.)

LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT HUNTING AND TRAPPING (CONT.)

HIP Certification (federal requirement): Needed to hunt migratory game birds (waterfowl, doves, rails, gallinule, snipe and woodcock). Persons exempt from the hunting license requirement are not required FREE FREE to obtain the HIP certification.

Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permit: This permit is needed to purchase a hunting license by those who have not held a N.C. hunting license prior to July 1, 2013 or who have not satisfactorily completed the hunter education course requirements. This permit authorizes the permittee to hunt if accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age who is licensed to hunt in this state, or if accompanied by an adult landholder or spouse exempted from the hunting license requirement as defined by law, provided the FREE FREE licensee is hunting on the landholder’s land. “Accompanied” means that the licensed adult maintains a proximity that enables the adult to monitor the activities of the apprentice by remaining within sight and hearing distance at all times, without use of electronic devices. This permit is valid only for the term of the hunting license purchased under the authority of the permit.

FISHING

Trout Fishing License: Needed to fish in Public Mountain Trout Waters. Includes trout fishing on $13 $13 game lands.

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OTHER LICENSES AND PERMITS

The Wildlife Resources Commission offers a wide range of special licenses and permits to serve the public. For information on the licenses or permits listed below or to obtain an application, visitncwildlife.org , call 888-248-6834 or write to NCWRC, 1707 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1700. A $2 transaction fee may be added to your order total (NCGS 113-270.1B).

LICENSE TYPE RESIDENT NONRESIDENT

Bobcat/Otter Tags: Needed to sell or otherwise transfer ownership of bobcat or otter carcasses or pelts. All bobcat and otter carcasses or pelts shall be properly tagged within 30 days following the $2.20 ea. $2.20 ea. close of the applicable hunting or trapping season. Unused tags can be used in subsequent seasons.

Controlled Hunting Preserve Hunting License: Needed for those 16 years of age or older, regardless of residency, to hunt fox or pen-raised game birds on a licensed commercial hunting preserve. This license is not necessary for those who hold a valid Basic Hunting, Comprehensive Hunting, Sportsman, $20 $20 or Lifetime License that authorizes hunting. And likewise, it is not necessary for those who hold a valid Controlled Hunting Preserve Hunting License to purchase any other hunting license when hunting on a licensed preserve.

Disabled Access Permit: Authorizes persons with limited physical mobility to operate vehicles, including ATVs, on any Commission-maintained road open for vehicular travel, those trails posted for vehicular travel and only on open-gated or ungated roads, otherwise closed to vehicular traffic on game lands listed in the Disabled Access Program and to have access to special disabled hunting blinds. It does not authorize operation of vehicles on closed roads on game lands not listed in the Disabled FREE FREE Access Program. One companion may accompany the disabled person, provided that person possesses the “companion card” issued to the disabled hunter. The disabled hunter will also be issued a “vehicle access card.” The permit is valid as long as the qualifying disability persists. For more information, refer to the “Disabled Sportsman” and “Disabled Access Program” sections on pages 24, 83-84. This permit is not a license. It does not authorize hunting, fishing, or trapping activities.

Disabled Sportsman Hunt Certification: This is a medical certification used to establish eligibility for participation in disabled hunt opportunities. This certification is only necessary when the applicant does not possess a lifetime disabled veteran or totally disabled license. This certification is not a FREE FREE license; therefore, a valid hunting license, in addition to the hunt permit, is required when participating in a disabled hunt opportunity. For more information, refer to the “Disabled Sportsman” section on page 24.

Falconry License: Needed to hunt by the use of any raptor. A basic or comprehensive hunting or $10 $10 sportsman’s license is needed in addition to the falconry license. License expires June 30 of each year.

Fox Tags: Needed to sell or otherwise transfer ownership of a fox carcass or pelt*. All fox carcasses or pelts shall be properly tagged within 30 days following the close of the applicable hunting or trapping $2.25 ea. $2.25 ea. season. Unused tags can be used in subsequent seasons.

Fur Dealer License: Authorizes buying and selling furs anywhere in North Carolina. License expires $60 $300 June 30 each year.

Fur Dealer Station License: Authorizes the license-holder and his or her employee(s) to buy or sell furs at an established location in North Carolina and under the supervision of the license-holder. License $120 N/A expires June 30 each year.

Hunting/Inland Fishing Guide License: Needed to guide others for a fee. In cases where persons for $15 $150 hire are being transported by vessel; a vessel-for-hire license may be required by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Special Landholder and Guest Fishing License: May be purchased by the landholder of private property bordering inland or joint fishing waters, including Public Mountain Trout Waters. This license shall entitle the landholder, and guests of the landholder, to fish from the shore or any pier or dock originating from the property without any additional inland fishing license. May not be used for commercial $100 $100 purposes. A guest is defined as any individual invited by the landholder to fish from the property at no charge. A charge includes any fee, assessment, dues, rent, or other consideration which must be paid, whether directly or indirectly, in order to be allowed to fish from the property, regardless of the stated reason for such charge. License valid 12 months from date of issue.

Taxidermy License: Authorizes persons to practice taxidermy involving wildlife for any compensation. $10 N/A License expires Dec. 31 each year. For information on federal taxidermy permits, call 800-344-9453.

* Except where local laws do not require fox tagging

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Resident Hunting, Inland Fishing, Trapping License Types and Associated Privilege Licenses

Refer to “License Type” section for a complete description of license types and privileges. Refer to page 22 for a list of Resident Coastal Fishing and Unified Sportsman/Coastal Fishing license types.

PRICE LICENSES PRIVILEGES BIG BASIC HUNTING OTHER GAME

“•” Indicates the privileges authorized for each license type. Deer Bear Turkey Squirrel Rabbit Migratory Game Birds (9) Quail Grouse Pheasant Raccoon Opossum Bobcat Crow Beaver Groundhog Coyote Preserve Shooting Controlled Waterfowl (3), (9) Game Lands (Hunting) Trapping Game Lands (Trapping) (8) Basic Inland Fishing Public Mtn. Waters Trout Special Device Fishing Nongame Fish Bow & Arrow Hunt\Inland Fish Guide HUNTING & INLAND FISHING $25 Annual Combo Hunt & Inland Fish (basic) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $50 Annual Sportsman (10) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $500 Adult Lifetime Sportsman (10) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $350 Youth Lifetime Sportsman (10) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $200 Infant Lifetime Sportsman (10) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $15 Senior Sportsman (10) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combo Hunt & Inland $10 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Fishing (basic) Totally Disabled Lifetime Combo Hunt & Inland $10 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Fishing (basic) $100 Disabled Veteran Lifetime Sportsman (10) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $100 Totally Disabled Lifetime Sportsman (10) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HUNTING $20 Annual State Hunting (basic) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $36 Annual Comprehensive Hunting(10) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $250 Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting(10) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ADDITIONAL HUNTING PRIVILEGES $13 Big Game (2) (10) • • • $10 Bear Management Stamp (1) • $15 Game Land (2) (8) • • $13 Migratory Waterfowl (state) (2) (3) • FREE HIP Certification (6) (7) • • INLAND FISHING $7 10-Day Inland Fishing (basic) • • $20 Annual State Inland Fishing (basic) • • $25 Annual Comprehensive Inland Fishing • • • $250 Lifetime Comprehensive Inland Fishing • • • ADDITIONAL INLAND FISHING PRIVILEGES $13 Trout Fishing (4) • TRAPPING $30 Annual State Trapping (basic) (8) • OTHER LICENSES $15 Annual Hunt/Inland Fish Guide • $20 Controlled Hunting Preserve (5) • $75 Special Device (inland fishing) •

– Lifetime License Additional Information (1) Must also possess a valid hunting and big game license. (7) Must also possess either a basic hunting, comprehensive hunting or (2) Must also possess the appropriate basic hunting license. sportsman’s license. (3) Must also possess a federal duck stamp. (8) Trapping on game lands requires a Game Lands License and a Trapping (4) Must also possess a valid inland fishing license. License. (5) This license may be used without a hunting license. (9) Must have the HIP Certification. 20 (6) Required to hunt federal migratory & waterfowl birds. (10) Must also possess a bear management e-stamp to hunt bear. License INFORMATION

Nonresident Hunting, Inland Fishing, Trapping License Types and Associated Privilege Licenses

Refer to “License Type” section for a complete description of license types and privileges. Refer to page 22 for a list of Nonresident Coastal Fishing and Unified Sportsman/Coastal Fishing license types.

PRICE LICENSES PRIVILEGES BIG BASIC HUNTING OTHER GAME

– Lifetime License Additional Information (1) Must also possess a valid hunting license, big game license, and bear (7) Must also possess either a basic hunting or sportsman’s license. management e-stamp. (8) Trapping on game lands requires a Game Lands License and a Trapping (2) Must also possess the appropriate basic hunting license. License. (3) Must also possess a federal duck stamp. (9) Must have the HIP Certification. (4) Must also possess a valid inland fishing license. (10) Reciprocal license fees apply to Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and (5) This license may be used without a hunting license. Virginia residents. Refer to pages 16-17 for a list of fees. (6) Required to hunt federal migratory & waterfowl birds. (11) Must also possess a valid hunting license, big game license, and bear license. 21 License INFORMATION

Unified Hunting, Inland and Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL) Types And Associated Privilege Licenses

PRICE LICENSES PRIVILEGES BIG BASIC HUNTING OTHER GAME

“•” Indicates the privileges authorized for each license type. Deer Bear Turkey Squirrel Rabbit Migratory Game Birds (5) Quail Grouse Pheasant Raccoon Opossum Bobcat Crow Beaver Groundhog Coyote Preserve Shooting Controlled Waterfowl (5), (6) Game Lands (Hunting) Trapping Game Lands (Trapping) (7) Basic Inland Fishing Public Mtn. Waters Trout Special Device Fishing Nongame Fish Bow & Arrow Coastal Recreational Fishing RESIDENT LICENSE TYPES HUNTING, INLAND & CRFL $65 Annual Unified Sportsman/CRFL (8) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $675 Adult Lifetime Unified Sportsman/CRFL (8) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $450 Youth Lifetime Unified Sportsman/CRFL (8) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $275 Infant Lifetime Unified Sportsman/CRFL (8) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $30 Senior Lifetime Unified Sportsman/CRFL (8) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $110 Disabled Veteran Lifetime Unified Sportsman/CRFL (8) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $110 Totally Disabled Lifetime Unified Sportsman/CRFL (8) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ADDITIONAL HUNTING PRIVILEGES FREE HIP Certification (1) • • $10 Bear Management E-Stamp (2) • FISHING $5 10-Day – CRFL • $15 Annual CRFL • $40 Annual Unified Inland/CRFL • • • • FREE Annual Subsistence Unified Inland/CRFL Waiver • • • $250 Adult Lifetime CRFL • $150 Youth Lifetime CRFL • $100 Infant Lifetime CRFL • $15 Senior Lifetime CRFL • $10 Disabled Veteran Lifetime CRFL • $10 Totally Disabled Lifetime CRFL • $450 Lifetime Unified Inland/CRFL • • • • ADDITIONAL INLAND FISHING PRIVILEGE $13 Trout Fishing (3) • NONRESIDENT LICENSE TYPES HUNTING, INLAND & CRFL $1,550 Adult Lifetime Unified Sportsman/CRFL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $450 Youth Lifetime Unified Sportsman/CRFL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $275 Infant Lifetime Unified Sportsman/CRFL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ADDITIONAL HUNTING PRIVILEGES FREE HIP Certification (1) • • $225 Bear (4) • $10 Bear Management Stamp (9) • FISHING $10 10-Day – CRFL • $30 Annual CRFL • $500 Adult Lifetime CRFL • $150 Youth Lifetime CRFL • $100 Infant Lifetime CRFL •

– Lifetime License Additional Information (1) Required to hunt federal migratory & waterfowl birds. Must also possess (5) Must also have the HIP Certification. either a basic hunting, comprehensive hunting, or sportsman’s license. (6) Must also possess a federal duck stamp. (2) Must also possess a valid hunting and big game license. (7) Trapping on game lands requires a Game Lands License and a Trapping (3) Must also possess a valid inland fishing license. License. (4) Must also possess a valid hunting license, big game license, and bear (8) Must also possess a bear management e-stamp to hunt bear. 22 management stamp. (9) Must also possess a valid hunting license, big game license, and bear license. The uter anks ® OF NORTHO CAROLINAB

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hunters with disabilities. See pages 83-84 for including the Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and General Information a list of game lands or designated areas within Uwharrie National Forests, visit fs.usda.gov/ a game land in which this permit is valid. This activity/nfsnc/recreation/ohv. The Wildlife Resources Commission has es- permit does not allow operation of vehicles on tablished increased access and opportunities closed roads on game lands unless the game Disabled Sportsman for persons with disabilities to hunt on agency land is listed in the Disabled Access Program. Hunt Certification game lands and other lands. A brief description The disabled hunter will be issued a companion The Disabled Sportsman Hunt Certification is a and the qualifications for each are provided be- and vehicle access card. One companion may medical certification used to establish eligibility low. To obtain an application, visitncwildlife.org , accompany the disabled hunter, provided that for participation in disabled hunt opportuni- call 888-248-6834, or write to NCWRC, Dis- person possesses the companion card. This ties. This certification is only necessary when abled Sportsman Program, 1707 Mail Service permit is valid as long as the qualifying disability the applicant does not possess a lifetime dis- Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1700. For specific persists. This permit is not a license. It does not abled veteran or totally disabled license. This information on disabled hunt opportunities, authorize hunting, fishing, or trapping activities. certification is not a license; therefore, a valid visit ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt. There is no fee associated with this permit. hunting license, in addition to the hunt permit, is required when participating in a disabled hunt Disabled Access Permit Qualifications opportunity. There is no fee for this certifica- The Disabled Access Permit authorizes per- Competent medical evidence must be submit- tion. For a list of disabled hunt opportunities, sons with limited physical mobility to operate ted indicating that a disability exists that limits visit ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt. vehicles, including ATVs, on any Commission- physical mobility, to the extent that normal maintained road open for vehicular travel, those utilization of the game lands is not possible Qualifications trails posted for vehicular travel and only on without vehicular assistance. Medical certification in one of the following open-gated or ungated roads, otherwise closed Within the national forests in North Carolina, disabilities: to vehicular traffic on game lands listed in the off highway vehicles (OHVs) are permitted only Disabled Access Program, and allows access to on designated routes. For more information • Missing fifty percent (50 percent) or more of special disabled hunting blinds designated for about areas managed by the U.S. Forest Service, one or more limbs, whether by amputation or natural causes; • Paralysis of one or more limbs; • Dysfunction of one or more limbs rendering the individual unable to perform the task of grasping and lifting with the hands and arms or unable to walk without mechanical assistance, other than a cane; • Disease, injury or impairment confining the individual to a wheelchair, walker or crutches; • Legal deafness.

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Regulations for hunting near a Duke Energy right of way

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25 Inland Fishing Regulations AND INFORMATION

General Information Inland Game Fish How to Measure Both the Wildlife Resources Commission and The following fishes are designated as inland the Division of Marine Fisheries have licensing, game fish: a Game Fish management and regulatory authority in certain waters along the coast of North Carolina. • Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth and The harvest of many game fish These waters are designated as inland, joint and spotted) species is regulated by length coastal waters. The Wildlife Resources Com- • Crappie (white and black) limits. Fish length is determined mission has jurisdiction in inland waters, and • Sunfish by measuring along a straight line the Division of Marine Fisheries has jurisdiction »» Bluegill (not along the curvature of the (except that pertaining to inland game fishes) »» Redbreast sunfish (robin) body) the distance from the tip of in coastal waters. Both agencies have licensing »» Redear sunfish (shellcracker) the closed mouth to the tip of the and regulatory authority in joint waters. »» Pumpkinseed compressed caudal (tail) fin. The boundaries between inland, joint and »» Warmouth coastal fishing waters are prominently marked »» Green sunfish with metal signs posted adjacent to the affected »» Roanoke bass waters. A list of these waters, with their bound- »» Rock bass aries indicated, is available from the Wildlife »» Flier Resources Commission, at ncwildlife.org (see »» All other species of the family Centrarchidae Fishing-Learn/Resources-Publications-Fishing • Mountain trout (including but not limited to Regulations-Coastal, Joint and Inland Fishing brook, brown and rainbow trout) Waters Designations in North Carolina), or by • Kokanee salmon • Striped bass, in inland waters calling 919-707-0220. Maps are also available • Walleye • Shad (American and hickory), in inland waters at ncwildlife.org/FishingMap. • Sauger • White perch, in inland waters • Pickerel (chain or “jack”, and redfin) • Yellow perch, in inland waters • Muskellunge • Spotted sea trout, in inland waters • White bass, in inland waters • Flounder, in inland waters • Bodie bass (striped bass hybrid), in in- • Red drum (channel bass, red fish and puppy land waters drum), in inland waters

Special Regulations for Joint Fishing Waters • It is unlawful to possess striped bass or Bodie bass (striped • It is unlawful to possess striped bass or Bodie bass (striped bass hybrid) less than 18 inches in length. bass hybrid) that are not in agreement with size and creel limits of the waters being fished, regardless of other man- • It is unlawful to possess striped bass or Bodie bass (striped bass agement areas that may have been fished that day. hybrid) between 22 and 27 inches in length in the joint waters of the Central-Southern Striped Bass Management Area. • It is unlawful to net fish for striped bass or Bodie bass (striped bass hybrid) in joint waters except as authorized by • It is unlawful to possess striped bass or Bodie bass (striped rules of the Marine Fisheries Commission. bass hybrid) from May 1 through Sept. 30 in the joint waters of the Central-Southern and Albemarle Sound Striped Bass • It is unlawful to use seines, gill nets or trawl nets in the Lake Management Areas. Mattamuskeet canals. • It is unlawful to possess striped bass or Bodie bass (striped • It is unlawful to use any net, net stakes, or electrical fishing bass hybrid) in the joint waters of the Cape Fear River. device within 800 feet downstream of the dam at Lock No. 1 on the Cape Fear River. • It is unlawful to possess more than one daily creel limit of striped bass or Bodie bass (striped bass hybrid), in com- • It is unlawful to possess more than 10 American or hickory bination, per person per day, regardless of the number of shad in aggregate, per person per day, taken by hook-and-line. management areas fished. See page 32 for the daily creel limits for American and hickory shad in inland waters. For the current daily creel limits for American shad in joint and coastal waters, see portal.ncdenr. org/web/mf/recreational-fishing-size-and-bag-limits.

Otherwise, in joint fishing waters, commercial fishing including commercial trotlines is subject to the coastal fishing laws and regulations; inland game fish and hook-and-line fishing exclusive of commercial trotlines—are subject to the inland fishing laws and regulations.

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General Regulations for • It is unlawful to snag fish by pulling or jerking • In the inland waters of the Roanoke River Inland Game Fish a device equipped with one or more hooks upstream of the U.S. 258 bridge, only a single Purchase and Sale through the water for the purpose of impal- barbless hook or a lure with a single barbless • The purchase and sale of inland game fish are ing fish. hook may be used from April 1 to June 30. unlawful, except from and by licensed com- • For special rules governing trotlines, see “Trot- “Barbless” means that the hook either does mercial trout ponds and fish propagators. lines, Set-hooks and Jug-hooks” (page 44). not have a barb or that the barb is bent down. • American and hickory shad may be taken Tandem rigs are prohibited. Manner of Taking with bow nets from March 1 through April 30 • White perch may be taken when captured • Inland game fish may be taken only with a in those counties and waters with open sea- in a cast net being used to collect nongame hook and line. sons for the use of bow nets (see “Seasons fishes in all impounded waters west of I-95 • Landing nets may be used to land fishes and Waters” pages 45–47) and are subject and in the Tar River Reservoir (Nash Co.) caught on a hook and line. to daily creel limits (see page 32). except in waters in and west of Haywood,

Bass Identification Chart Morone Identification Chart

Largemouth Bass White Bass Found statewide Deep notch between fins Stripes often faint Upper jaw extends No scales at beyond eye base of fin

No scales at base of fin Horizontal band

No patch of teeth on tongue* One patch of teeth on tongue

Spotted Bass Striped Bass Found west of I-77 and in the Cape Fear River Basin Stripes distinct and Shallow notch between fins Body slender, less usually continuous Upper jaw extends than 1/3 length to back of eye Scales at base of fin

Scales at Horizontal streaks base of fin Horizontal band One patch of teeth on tongue* Two patches of teeth on tongue

Smallmouth Bass Bodie Bass Found west of I-77 and in the Uwharrie and Dan rivers (striped bass hybrid) Three dark bars Shallow notch Stripes distinct and Upper jaw does radiate from eye Body deep, more between fins usually broken not extend Scales at than 1/3 length beyond back base of fin of eye

Scales at base of fin Vertical bars

No patch of teeth on tongue Two patches of teeth on tongue

* Largemouth bass X spotted bass hybrids may have a small patch of teeth on the tongue.

Additional information on these and other species can be found at ncwildlife.org/fishing

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Buncombe and Rutherford counties where Seasons it is unlawful to possess, transport or release There are no closed seasons on inland game live White perch. fishes with the following exceptions:

Possession and Use of Game Fish • In Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, where • It is unlawful to take, in any one day, more the season for all fishes is closed and fishing than the daily creel limit of any inland game is prohibited from March 1 until 7 a.m. on the fish having a specified creel limit. first Saturday in April. This closed season for • It is unlawful to possess more than the daily fishing does not apply to power reservoirs or creel limit while fishing, boating or afield; municipal water supply reservoirs. or to possess at any place more than three • On U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National days’ creel limit. Wildlife Refuges, where federal regulations • It is unlawful to possess fish whose size, creel apply. See page 60 for a list of refuges and or season restrictions are not in compliance contact information. with the regulations on the waters being fished. • On the Roanoke River, where the striped • It is unlawful, while fishing, to change the bass season is closed from May 1 to the end appearance of fish subject to size limits or of February from the Roanoke Rapids Dam daily creel limits or remove the head and/ downstream to the mouth of the river at or tail from fish that are regulated by a size Albemarle Sound, unless changed by proc- limit so that they may not be measured and/ lamation of the Executive Director, Wildlife or identified. Resources Commission. • It is unlawful to destroy unnecessarily any • In the Central-Southern Striped Bass Man- inland game fish taken from public fish- agement Area where it is unlawful to pos- marked at Lake James, upstream to the N.C. ing waters. sess striped bass or Bodie bass (striped bass 126 bridge. • Inland game fish may be used as bait if they hybrid) from May 1 to Sept. 30. • Seasons and size and creel limits for spot- are legally taken and are in agreement with • In Cape Fear River and tributaries below Buck- ted sea trout,flounder, and red drum are the the size and creel limits of the waters being horn Dam where possession of striped bass and same as those recreational limits established fished and other regulations. Bodie bass (striped bass hybrid) is prohibited. by the Division of Marine Fisheries in adja- • In Sutton Lake, where possession of largemouth cent joint and coastal fishing waters. For bass is prohibited from Dec. 1 to March 31. current limits, see portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/ • Fishing is prohibited from Feb. 15 to April recreational-fishing-size-and-bag-limitsor call 15 in the Linville River from the mouth, as 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632.

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Regulations for Warm Water Game Fish

State waters are classified as: inland, joint and coastal (see “General Information” on page 26). These state waters are collectively referred to as public fishing waters. Certain fishes, including largemouth bass, crappie and mountain trout are designated inland game fish and under the jurisdiction of the Wildlife Resources Commission in all public waters; whereas, some species, including striped bass, white and yellow perch, flounder and red drum, are designated as inland game fish only in inland waters (see list on page 26).

WARM WATER GAME FISH

LOCATION SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT* BLACK BASS (INCLUDING LARGEMOUTH, SMALLMOUTH AND SPOTTED) 14-inch minimum, except 2 may be less 5 in combination, including only All public waters except those listed below than 14 inches 2 less than 14 inches Currituck, Roanoke, Croatan, and Albemarle Sounds and all their tributaries Roanoke River downstream of Roanoke Rapids Dam and its tributaries Chowan River and its tributaries (including the Meherrin River) Yeopim River and its tributaries Pasquotank River and its tributaries Perquimans River and its tributaries 14-inch minimum 5 in combination North River and its tributaries Northwest River and its tributaries Scuppernong River and its tributaries Alligator River and its tributaries (including the Alligator/ Pungo Canal east of the N.C. Hwy 264/45 bridge) Pungo Lake (Washington and Hyde counties) New Lake (Hyde Co.) Lake Raleigh (Wake Co.) 14-inch minimum 5 in combination Sutton Lake (New Hanover Co.) Dec. 1–March 31: No bass may be Dec. 1–March 31: No bass may possessed. be possessed. Buckhorn Reservoir (Wilson and Nash counties) 16-inch minimum 5 in combination Cane Creek Lake (Union Co.) 5 in combination, including only Lake Mattamuskeet and associated canals (Hyde Co.) 16-inch minimum 1 bass greater than 20 inches Lake Thom-A-Lex (Davidson Co.) 18-inch minimum 5 in combination Shearon Harris Reservoir 14-inch minimum, except that 2 may be 5 in combination, including only less than 14 inches and no bass between 2 less than 14 inches Lake Hampton (Yadkin Co.) 16–20 inches may be possessed 14-inch minimum and no bass between Lake Phelps 5 in combination 16–20 inches may be possessed New River (Alleghany Co. portion downstream of Fields No minimum size and no bass between 5 in combination, including only Dam in Grayson Co., Va.) 14–22 inches may be possessed 1 bass greater than 22 inches 14-inch minimum, except that 2 may be 5 in combination, including only Randleman Reservoir (Randolph and Guilford counties) less than 14 inches and only one may be 2 less than 14 inches and only 1 greater than 20 inches greater than 20 inches Lake Cammack (Alamance Co.) No minimum size limit, and only 2 bass 10 in combination, including only Lake Holt (Granville Co.) may be greater than 14 inches 2 greater than 14 inches No daily creel limit for bass less No minimum size limit, and only 5 bass Lake Santeetlah (Graham Co.) than 14 inches, and only 5 bass may be greater than 14 inches may be greater than 14 inches 12-inch minimum size limit only for Lake Chatuge (Clay Co.) Largemouth Bass. No minimum size limit 10 in combination for Smallmouth and Spotted Bass. Jean Guite Creek and associated canals within the Town of No bass may be possessed. No bass may be possessed. Southern Shores (Dare Co.)

* Please note: “In combination” means the total number for all species combined.

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WARM WATER GAME FISH (CONT.)

LOCATION SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT* STRIPED BASS AND BODIE BASS (STRIPED BASS HYBRID) INLAND IMPOUNDMENTS AND TRIBUTARIES Impounded inland waters and their tributaries except those 20-inch minimum 4 in combination listed below John H. Kerr Reservoir Oct. 1–May 31: 24-inch minimum Oct. 1–May 31: 2 in combination Dan River (Caswell Co.), downstream of Danville, Va. June 1–Sept. 30: No minimum size limit June 1–Sept. 30: 4 in combination Lake Gaston Oct. 1–May 31: 20-inch minimum 4 in combination Roanoke Rapids Reservoir June 1–Sept. 30: No minimum size limit Lake Norman, Arrowhead Lake (Anson Co.), High Rock Pond (Caswell Co.), Moss Lake, Mountain Island Reservoir, 16-inch minimum 4 in combination Oak Hollow Lake, Lake Thom-A-Lex, Lake Townsend, and Salem Lake No minimum size limit, and only 2 fish 15 in combination, including only Lake Chatuge (Clay Co.) may be greater than 22 inches 2 greater than 22 inches COASTAL RIVERS AND IMPOUNDMENTS Roanoke River Striped Bass Management Area (includ- Season - March 1–April 30 Season - March 1–April 30 (unless closed ing Roanoke, Cashie, Middle and Eastmost rivers and their (unless closed or extended by or extended by proclamation): tributaries) proclamation): 18-inch minimum, no fish between 2 in combination including only Roanoke Rapids Dam downstream to mouth of the river at 22-27 inches Albemarle Sound 1 greater than 27 inches Albemarle Sound Striped Bass Management Area (including Roanoke Sound, Croatan Sound, Albemarle Sound, Currituck Sound and Chowan, Yeopim, Perquimans, Little, Established by Division of Marine Fisheries Pasquotank, North, Alligator and Scuppernong rivers and their tributaries) Central-Southern Striped Bass Management Area, inland waters including: • Tar-Pamlico River and tributaries from Rocky Mount Mill Dam downstream to N&S Railroad Bridge at Washington Season - Oct. 1–April 30: Season - Oct. 1–April 30: • Neuse River and tributaries from Falls Lake Dam down- 26-inch minimum 2 in combination stream to Pitchkettle Creek • Pungo River upstream of the US 264 bridge at Leechville • All other unlisted inland waters of coastal rivers and tributaries, except Cape Fear River and tributaries Central-Southern Striped Bass Management Area, joint waters including: • Neuse River and tributaries from Pitchkettle Creek down- Season - Oct. 1–April 30: stream to Southern Railroad Bridge at New Bern Season - Oct. 1–April 30: 18-inch minimum and no fish between • Pungo River downstream of the US 264 bridge at Leech- 2 in combination 22-27 inches ville to Smith Creek • All other unlisted joint waters of coastal rivers and tributaries, except Cape Fear River and tributaries Central-Southern Striped Bass Management Area, coastal waters including: • Tar-Pamlico River downstream of the N & S Railroad Bridge at Washington, including Pamlico Sound and tributaries designated as coastal waters Established by Division of Marine Fisheries • Neuse River downstream of Southern Railroad Bridge at New Bern, including Pamlico Sound and tributaries designated as coastal waters • Pungo River downstream of Smith Creek • All other unlisted coastal waters

* Please note: “In combination” means the total number for all species combined.

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WARM WATER GAME FISH (CONT.)

LOCATION SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT* Central-Southern Striped Bass Management Area, inland, joint and coastal waters of: No striped bass may be possessed • Cape Fear River and tributaries downstream of Buckhorn Dam

Pee Dee River and tributaries downstream of Blewett Falls Dam 18-inch minimum 3 in combination Lake Mattamuskeet SUNFISH (EXCEPT SPECIES LISTED BELOW) All public fishing waters except those listed below None

In the following waters and their tributaries: • Roanoke River downstream of Roanoke Rapids Dam • Tar River downstream of Tar River Reservoir Dam • Neuse River downstream of Falls Lake Dam • Haw River downstream of Jordan Lake Dam 30 in combination, including no None • Deep River downstream of Lockville Dam more than 12 redbreast sunfish • Cape Fear River • Waccamaw River downstream of Lake Waccamaw Dam, Lumber River, including Drowning Creek • All public waters east of I-95, except Tar River Reservoir (Nash Co.) CRAPPIE (BLACK AND WHITE) All public fishing waters except those listed below None

In the following waters and their tributaries: • Tar River downstream of Tar River Reservoir Dam • Neuse River downstream of Falls Lake Dam • Haw River downstream of Jordan Lake Dam • Deep River downstream of Lockville Dam • Cape Fear River • Waccamaw River downstream of Lake Waccamaw Dam • Lumber River, including Drowning Creek • All other public waters east of I-95, except Tar River Reservoir (Nash Co.), Sutton Lake (New Hanover Co.) and 8-inch minimum 20 in combination Roanoke River (see below) • Badin Lake, Falls Lake (Stanly and Montgomery counties), Lake Tillery, and Blewett Falls Lake • Pee Dee River from Blewett Falls Lake Dam to the South Carolina state line • Lake Norman, Lake Hyco, Lake Ramseur, and Cane Creek Lake • All public waters west of I-77 • Lake Hampton (Yadkin Co.)

B. Everett Jordan Reservoir

Roanoke River (downstream of Roanoke Rapids Dam), 10-inch minimum 20 in combination Cashie, Middle and Eastmost rivers and their tributaries

Lake Mattamuskeet and associated canals (Hyde Co.)

Buckhorn Reservoir (Wilson and Nash counties) None 20 in combination

Lake Chatuge (Clay Co.) None 30 in combination

* Please note: “In combination” means the total number for all species combined.

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WARM WATER GAME FISH (CONT.)

LOCATION SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT* ROCK BASS AND ROANOKE BASS

All public fishing waters except those listed below None

All public waters east of I-77 8-inch minimum 2 in combination

WHITE BASS

All inland fishing waters 14-inch minimum 10

AMERICAN AND HICKORY SHAD

All inland fishing waters except those listed below None 10 in combination

Roanoke River downstream of Roanoke Rapids Dam to the U.S. 258 bridge near Scotland Neck 10 in combination, including no None more than 1 American shad Neuse River and its tributaries

10 in combination, including no Cape Fear River and its tributaries None more than 5 American shad

Lake Gaston

Roanoke Rapids Reservoir No American shad may be possessed

John H. Kerr Reservoir

SPOTTED SEA TROUT, FLOUNDER, AND RED DRUM

Same as those recreational limits established by Division of Marine Fish- eries in adjacent joint and coastal fishing waters. For current limits, visit All inland fishing waters portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/recreational-fishing-size-and-bag-limits or call 252- 726-7021 or 800-682-2632.

WALLEYE All public fishing waters except those listed below None 8

Lake James and tributaries 15-inch minimum 8

Linville River upstream from N.C. 126 bridge None 4

Lake Gaston

Roanoke Rapids Reservoir 18-inch minimum 5

John H. Kerr Reservoir MUSKELLUNGE

All public fishing waters 42-inch minimum 1

SAUGER

All public fishing waters 15-inch minimum 8

KOKANEE SALMON All public fishing waters None 7 ALL OTHER WARMWATER GAME FISHES

All public fishing waters None

* Please note: “In combination” means the total number for all species combined.

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Regulations for Mountain Trout

Brook, brown and rainbow trout require cold, clean water and are therefore generally restricted to mountain streams and lakes. Those mountain waters that support trout and are open to public fishing are designated as “Public Mountain Trout Waters” by the Wildlife Resources Com- mission and are managed for public trout fishing. A significant amount of trout fishing opportunities in western North Carolina are located on private property. These landowners have generously allowed public access for fishing. Please respect their property. Your cooperation is needed to protect fishing opportunities for future generations. The Commission conspicuously marks Public Mountain Trout Waters with regulation signs that indicate locations for public access. When anglers encounter “posted against trespass” signs along these designated sections on private lands, they should respect the property owner’s rights and choose another location along that stream to fish. Maps of trout water and their classifications may be viewed atncwildlife.org/fishing/trout .

MOUNTAIN TROUT

LOCATION/SEASON SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT* LURES/BAIT RESTRICTIONS* HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS Aug. 1, 2018 – Feb. 28, 2019 7 a.m. April 6, 2019 – July 31, 2019 None 7 None • All Hatchery Supported Trout Waters not listed below March 1, 2019 – April 5, 2019 **No fishing allowed ** ** ** • All Hatchery Supported Trout Waters not listed below No closed season • Linville River and tributaries within Linville Gorge Wil- None 7 None derness Area • Power reservoirs and municipal water supply reservoirs WILD TROUT WATERS No closed season 7 inches 4 Artificial lures with a single hook. WILD TROUT NATURAL BAIT WATERS Artificial lures or natural bait No closed season 7 inches 4 with a single hook. No live fish allowed as bait. DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS Oct. 1, 2018 – May 31, 2019 Artificial lures with a single **No trout may be possessed hook. Natural bait may not be ** ** **No fishing allowed from ½ hour after sunset on May 31, possessed. 2019, to 6 a.m. on June 1, 2019 ** Aug. 1, 2018 – Sept. 30, 2018 June 1, 2019 – July 31, 2019 None 7 None (Note: youth under 18 years old only fishing from 6 a.m. until noon on June 1, 2019) CATCH AND RELEASE / ARTIFICIAL LURES ONLY TROUT WATERS

No closed season Artificial lures with a single ** ** hook. Natural bait may not be **No trout may be possessed possessed. CATCH AND RELEASE / ARTIFICIAL FLIES ONLY TROUT WATERS

No closed season Artificiallures flies with a single ** ** hook. Natural bait may not be **No trout may be possessed possessed. SPECIAL REGULATION TROUT WATERS No closed season -Catawba River from Muddy Creek to Morganton water 14 inches 2 None intake dam UNDESIGNATED TROUT WATERS No closed season None 7 None

* See page 34 for a definition of artificial lure and natural bait

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Fishing in Public Mountain Class Definitions Mountain Trout Regulations Trout Waters CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL by County • Fishing is limited to hook and line only. FLIES ONLY TROUT WATERS Alleghany County • An artificial lure is defined as a fishing lure These waters and their tributaries, except as DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS that neither contains nor has been treated noted, may be fished only with artificial flies- hav • Little River (S.R. 1133 bridge to 275 yards with any substance that attracts fish by the ing one single hook. No trout may be harvested downstream of the intersection of S.R. 1128 sense of taste or smell. or possessed while fishing these streams. These and S.R. 1129 [marked by a sign on each bank]) • Natural bait is defined as any living or dead streams are marked with red-and-yellow signs. organism (plant or animal), or parts thereof, HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS or prepared substances designed to attract CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL • Big Pine Creek fish by the sense of taste or smell. LURES ONLY TROUT WATERS • Bledsoe Creek • It is unlawful to take fish bait or bait fish These waters and their tributaries, except as • Brush Creek (N.C. 21 bridge to confluence from Public Mountain Trout Waters. noted, may be fished only with artificial lures with Little River, except where posted against • It is unlawful to possess natural bait while having one single hook. No trout may be har- trespassing) fishing Wild Trout and Catch and Release vested or possessed while fishing these streams. • Cranberry Creek waters, unless those waters are also specifi- These streams are marked with purple-and- • (Big) Glade Creek cally classified for use of natural bait. yellow signs. • Little River (275 yards downstream of the • Dropper flies may be used when fishing any intersection of S.R. 1128 and S.R. 1129 Public Mountain Trout Waters. DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS [marked by a sign on each bank] to Mc- • Fishing is not allowed in Hatchery Sup- Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, excluding tribu- Cann Dam) ported Trout Waters during the closed taries except as noted, may be fished only with • Meadow Fork season except in the Linville River and artificial lures with one single hook, no natural • Pine Swamp Creek tributaries within Linville Gorge Wilder- bait may be possessed, and no trout may be • Piney Fork ness Area and on power reservoirs and harvested or possessed while fishing these wa- • Prathers Creek municipal water supply reservoirs desig- ters between Oct. 1, 2018 and 30 minutes after nated as trout waters. sunset on May 31, 2019. These waters are closed WILD TROUT WATERS • Non-trout species may be harvested from to fishing between 30 minutes after sunset on • All waters located on Stone Mountain Delayed Harvest Trout Waters during the May 31 and 6 a.m. on June 1. At 6 a.m. on June State Park catch-and-release only trout season under 1, 2019, these waters open to fishing for youths applicable size and creel limits. under 18 years old under Hatchery Supported Ashe County • It is unlawful to place hatchery-reared fish Trout Waters regulations—no bait restriction, no CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL into Wild Trout Waters or move wild fish minimum length limit and seven-trout-per-day LURES ONLY TROUT WATERS from one stream to another on game lands creel limit. At 12 p.m. on June 1, 2019, these • Big Horse Creek (Virginia state line to Mud without prior written authorization. waters open for all anglers under Hatchery Sup- Creek at S.R. 1363, excluding tributaries) • Information and regulations about trout fish- ported Trout Waters regulations. These waters ing on game lands are listed on pages 40–41. are marked with black-and-white signs. DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS • Big Horse Creek (S.R. 1324 bridge to North Trout Fishing in Undesignated Waters HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS Fork New River) Some waters that are not designated as Pub- In Hatchery Supported Trout Waters there is • Helton Creek (Virginia state line to New River) lic Mountain Trout Waters contain mountain no size limit or bait restriction, and the creel • South Fork New River (upstream end of Todd trout. When fishing in undesignated waters, limit is seven trout per day. These waters are Island to the S.R. 1351 bridge) there is no size limit or bait restriction, and the marked with green-and-white signs. • Trout Lake creel limit is seven trout per day. A trout fishing license is not required to fish undesignated SPECIAL REGULATION TROUT WATERS HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS waters, and there is no closed season. These portions of Public Mountain Trout Wa- • Beaver Creek (N.C. 221 to confluence of ters, excluding tributaries except as noted, Beaver Creek and South Beaver Creek) Public Mountain Trout Waters are subject to watercourse-specific, special • Big Horse Creek (Mud Creek at S.R. 1363 Some Public Mountain Trout Waters are man- regulations. These streams are marked with to S.R. 1324 bridge) aged for self-sustaining trout populations, while white-and-red signs. • Big Laurel Creek (S.R. 1315 bridge to conflu- others have to be stocked periodically to pro- ence with North Fork New River) vide a fishery. Public Mountain Trout Waters WILD TROUT WATERS • Buffalo Creek (S.R. 1133 bridge to N.C. 194- are as follows: In all Wild Trout Waters, the minimum length limit 88 bridge) is seven inches and the creel limit is four trout • Cranberry Creek (Alleghany Co. line to South • “Catch and Release/Artificial Flies Only Trout per day. Only artificial lures with one single hook Fork New River) Waters” may be used. All Public Mountain Trout Waters • Nathans Creek • “Catch and Release/Artificial Lures Only located on game lands are Wild Trout Waters un- • North Fork New River (Watauga Co. line Trout Waters” less classified and posted otherwise. Wild Trout to Sharp Dam) • “Delayed Harvest Trout Waters” Waters are marked with blue-and-yellow signs. • Old Fields Creek (N.C. 221 to South Fork • “Hatchery Supported Trout Waters” New River) • “Special Regulation Trout Waters” WILD TROUT/NATURAL BAIT WATERS • Peak Creek (headwaters to Trout Lake, ex- • “Wild Trout Waters” These waters and their tributaries, except as cept Blue Ridge Parkway waters) • “Wild Trout/Natural Bait Waters” noted, may be fished with artificial lures or • Roan Creek natural bait, except live fish. Lures and natural • Three Top Creek Some of these public trout waters are also clas- baits are restricted to one single hook. The sified as Mountain Heritage Trout Waters and minimum length limit is seven inches, and the are identified on pages 40–41. daily creel limit is four trout. These streams are marked with brown-and-yellow signs.

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Avery County WILD TROUT WATERS • Lake Powhatan CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL • Birchfield Creek • Reems Creek (Sugar Camp Fork to U.S. FLIES ONLY TROUT WATERS • Cow Camp Creek 19-23 bridge, except where posted against • Elk River (portion on Lees-McRae College • Cranberry Creek (headwaters to U.S. trespassing) property, excluding the millpond) 19E/N.C. 194 bridge) • Rich Branch (downstream from the confluence • Lost Cove Creek (game land portion, exclud- • Gragg Prong with Rocky Branch) ing Gragg Prong and Rockhouse Creek) • Horse Creek • Stony Creek • Kentucky Creek • Swannanoa River (S.R. 2702 bridge near CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL • North Harper Creek Ridgecrest to Wood Avenue bridge [inter- LURES ONLY TROUT WATERS • Plumtree Creek section of N.C. 81 and U.S. 74A in Asheville], • Wilson Creek (game land portion) • Roaring Creek except where posted against trespassing) • Rockhouse Creek HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS • Shawneehaw Creek (portion adjacent to Burke County • Boyde Coffey Lake Banner Elk Greenway) CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL • Elk River (S.R. 1305 crossing immediately up- • South Harper Creek LURES ONLY TROUT WATERS stream of Big Falls to the Tennessee state line) • Webb Prong • Henry Fork (portion on South Mountains • Linville River (Land Harbor line [below dam] State Park) to the Blue Ridge Parkway boundary line, Buncombe County except where posted against trespassing) CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS • Milltimber Creek LURES ONLY TROUT WATERS • Jacob Fork (Shinny Creek to lower South • North Toe River—upper (Watauga St. to • Carter Creek (game land portion) Mountains State Park boundary) Roby Shoemaker Wetlands and Family Recreational Park, except where posted HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS against trespassing) • Bent Creek (headwaters to N.C. Arboretum • Carroll Creek (portion on game lands above • North Toe River—lower (S.R. 1164 to Mitch- boundary line) S.R. 1405) ell Co. line, except where posted against • Cane Creek (headwaters to S.R. 3138 bridge) • Henry Fork (lower South Mountains State Park trespassing) • Corner Rock Creek (Little Andy Creek to line downstream to S.R. 1919 at Ivy Creek) • Squirrel Creek confluence with Walker Branch) • Linville River (portion within Linville Gorge • Wildcat Lake • Dillingham Creek (Corner Rock Creek to Wilderness Area (LGWA) and portion be- Ivy Creek) low Lake James powerhouse from upstream • Ivy Creek (Ivy River) (Dillingham Creek to bridge on S.R. 1223 to Muddy Creek) There U.S. 19-23 bridge) is no closed season within LGWA.

The most up-to-date regulations online.

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SPECIAL REGULATION TROUT WATERS • Tusquitee Creek (Compass Creek to lower HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS • Catawba River (Muddy Creek to City of S.R. 1300 bridge) • (Rocky) Broad River (end of S.R. 1611 to Morganton water intake dam). The creel Rutherford Co. line) limit is two trout per day, and the minimum Graham County • Cane Creek (railroad bridge upstream of S.R. size limit is 14 inches. No bait restrictions. DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS 1551 bridge to U.S. 25 bridge) No closed season. • (Big) Snowbird Creek (USFS footbridge at • Clear Creek (Laurel Fork to S.R. 1582) the old railroad junction to USFS Road 2579) • Green River (Lake Summit powerhouse to WILD TROUT WATERS game land boundary) • All waters located on South Mountains State HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS • (Big) Hungry River (S.R. 1885 to Green River) Park except Clear Creek Reservoir, the main • Calderwood Reservoir (Cheoah Dam to Ten- stream of Jacob Fork between the mouth of nessee state line) Jackson County Shinny Creek and the lower park boundary, • Cheoah Reservoir CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL and Henry Fork and its tributaries • Panther Creek (confluence of Stand Creek LURES ONLY TROUT WATERS • Nettle Branch (game land portion) and Rock Creek to Lake Fontana) • Flat Creek • Santeetlah Creek (Johns Branch to Lake • Tuckasegee River (above the Clark property) Caldwell County Santeetlah) DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS • (Big) Snowbird Creek (USFS Road 2579 to DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS • Wilson Creek (game land portion below Lost S.R. 1127 bridge) • Tuckasegee River (downstream N.C. 107 Cove Creek to Phillips Branch) • Stecoah Creek (upper game land boundary bridge to the falls located 275 yards up- to Lake Fontana) stream of the U.S. 23-441 bridge [marked HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS • Tulula Creek (S.R. 1201 to lower bridge on by a sign on each bank]) • Boone Fork Pond S.R. 1275) • Buffalo Creek (mouth of Joes Creek to Mc- • West Buffalo Creek HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS Cloud Branch) • Yellow Creek (Lake Santeetlah Hydropower • Balsam Lake • Joes Creek (first falls upstream of S.R. 1574 Pipeline to Cheoah River) • Bear Creek Lake to confluence with Buffalo Creek) • Cedar Cliff Lake • Wilson Creek (Phillips Branch to Brown WILD TROUT WATERS • Cullowhee Creek (Tilley Creek to Tuckas- Mountain Beach Dam, except where posted • Little Buffalo Creek egee River) against trespassing) • South Fork Squally Creek • Dark Ridge Creek (Jones Creek to Scott Creek) • Yadkin River (Happy Valley Ruritan Community • Squally Creek • Greens Creek (Greens Creek Baptist Church Park to S.R. 1515) on S.R. 1370 to Savannah Creek) WILD TROUT/NATURAL BAIT WATERS • Savannah Creek (Shell Branch to Cagle Branch) WILD TROUT WATERS • Deep Creek • Scott Creek (Dark Ridge Creek to Tuckas- • Buffalo Creek (Watauga Co. line to Long • Franks Creek egee River, except where posted against Ridge Branch including tributaries on game • Long Creek (game land portion) trespassing) lands) • Tanasee Creek Lake • Joes Creek (Watauga Co. line to first falls Haywood County • Tuckasegee River—upper (John Brown Branch upstream of the end of S.R. 1574) DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS to the downstream N.C. 107 bridge) • Rockhouse Creek • West Fork Pigeon River (Queen Creek to • Tuckasegee River—lower (falls located the first game land boundary upstream of 275 yards upstream of U.S. 23-441 bridge Cherokee County Lake Logan) [marked by a sign on each bank] to S.R. 1534 HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS bridge at Wilmot) • Davis Creek (confluence of Bald and Dockery HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS • Wolf Creek Lake creeks to Hanging Dog Creek) • Cold Springs Creek (Fall Branch to Pigeon • Hyatt Creek (Big Dam Branch to Valley River) River) WILD TROUT WATERS • Junaluska Creek (Ashturn Creek to Val- • Jonathan Creek (upstream S.R. 1302 bridge • Gage Creek ley River) to Pigeon River, except where posted against • North Fork Scott Creek • Shuler Creek (Joe Brown Hwy. [S.R. 1325] trespass) • Tanasee Creek bridge to Tennessee line) • Pigeon River (Stamey Cove Branch to up- • Whitewater River (downstream from Silver • Valley River (S.R. 1359 to U.S. 19 Business stream U.S. 19-23 bridge) Run Creek to South Carolina state line) bridge in Murphy) • Richland Creek (Russ Avenue [U.S. 276] bridge • Wolf Creek (except Balsam Lake and Wolf to U.S. 19 bridge) Creek Lake) WILD TROUT/NATURAL BAIT WATERS • West Fork Pigeon River (Tom Creek to • Bald Creek (game land portions) Queen Creek, including portions on game WILD TROUT/NATURAL BAIT WATERS • Dockery Creek (game land portions) lands, except Middle Prong) • Buff Creek • North Shoal Creek (game land portions) • Chattooga River (S.R. 1100 bridge to South WILD TROUT/NATURAL BAIT WATERS Carolina state line) Clay County • Hemphill Creek • Lower Fowler Creek (game land portion) DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS • Hurricane Creek (including portions of tribu- • Scotsman Creek (game land portion) • Fires Creek (USFS Road 340A to the foot taries on game lands) bridge in the USFS Fires Creek Picnic Area) Macon County Henderson County DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS • Nantahala River (Whiteoak Creek to Nan- • Buck Creek (game land portion downstream • North Fork Mills River (Hendersonville water- tahala hydropower discharge canal) of U.S. 64 bridge) shed dam to the lower game land boundary) • Fires Creek (foot bridge in the USFS Fires Creek Picnic Area to S.R. 1300)

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HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS • Spring Creek (N.C. 209 bridge at Hot WILD TROUT/NATURAL BAIT WATERS • Burningtown Creek (Left Prong to Little Ten- Springs city limits to iron bridge at end of • Big Creek (headwaters to the lower game nessee River) Andrews Avenue) land boundary, including tributaries) • Cartoogechaye Creek (downstream U.S. 64 bridge to Little Tennessee River) HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS McDowell County • Cliffside Lake • Big Laurel Creek (Mars Hill watershed CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL • Cullasaja River (Sequoyah Dam to U.S. 64 boundary to the S.R. 1318 [Big Laurel Road] LURES ONLY TROUT WATERS bridge near junction of S.R. 1672) bridge downstream of Bearpen Branch) • Newberry Creek (game land portion) • Nantahala River—upper (Dicks Creek to • Big Pine Creek (S.R. 1151 bridge to French Whiteoak Creek) Broad River) DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS • Nantahala River—lower (Nantahala hydro- • Little Ivy Creek (confluence of Middle Fork • Catawba River (portion adjacent to Marion power discharge canal to Swain Co. line) and Paint Fork at Beech Glen to confluence Greenway) • Queens Creek Lake with Ivy Creek at Forks of Ivy) • Curtis Creek (game land portion downstream • Max Patch Pond of the USFS boundary at Deep Branch) WILD TROUT/NATURAL BAIT WATERS • Meadow Fork Creek (S.R. 1165 to Spring • Mill Creek (U.S. 70 bridge to I-40 bridge) • Chattooga River (S.R. 1100 bridge to South Creek) Carolina state line) • Puncheon Fork (Hampton Creek to Big Lau- HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS • Jarrett Creek (game land portion) rel Creek) • Armstrong Creek (Cato Holler lower line • Kimsey Creek • Roaring Fork (Fall Branch to Meadow Fork) downstream to upper Greenlee line) • Overflow Creek (game land portion) • Shelton Laurel Creek (confluence of Big • Catawba River (Catawba Falls Campground • Park Creek Creek and Mill Creek to N.C. 208 bridge to Old Fort Recreation Park) • Tellico Creek (game land portion) at Belva) • Little Buck Creek (game land portion) • Turtle Pond Creek (game land portion) • Shut-in Creek • Mill Creek (upper railroad bridge to U.S. 70 • Spillcorn Creek bridge, except where posted against tres- Madison County • Spring Creek (junction of N.C. 209 and N.C. passing) DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS 63 to USFS Road 223) • North Fork Catawba River (headwaters to • Big Laurel Creek (N.C. 208 bridge to the U.S. • West Fork Shut-in Creek (lower game land North Cove School at S.R. 1569 bridge) 25-70 bridge) boundary to confluence with East Fork Shut- • Shelton Laurel Creek (N.C. 208 bridge at Bel- in Creek) va to the confluence with Big Laurel Creek)

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Mitchell County • Little Fisher River (Virginia state line to N.C. Watauga County DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS 89 bridge) CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL • Cane Creek (N.C. 226 bridge to S.R. 1189 • Lovills Creek (U.S. 52 Business bridge to LURES ONLY TROUT WATERS bridge) Ararat River) • Laurel Creek (confluence of North and South • North Toe River (U.S. 19E bridge to N.C. • Pauls Creek (Virginia state line to 0.3 miles Fork Laurel creeks to Elk Creek, excluding 226 bridge) below S.R. 1625 bridge) tributaries) • Pond Creek (headwaters to Locust Ridge HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS Swain County Road bridge, excluding the pond adjacent • Big Rock Creek (headwaters to N.C. 226 DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS to Lake Coffey) bridge at S.R. 1307 intersection) • Tuckasegee River (U.S. 19 bridge to Slope • Cane Creek (S.R. 1219 to N.C. 226 bridge) Street bridge) DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS • East Fork Grassy Creek • Lake Coffey • Grassy Creek (East Fork Grassy Creek HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS • Watauga River—upper (S.R. 1114 bridge to to mouth) • Alarka Creek (game land boundary to Fon- N.C. 194 bridge at Valle Crucis) • Little Rock Creek (Green Creek bridge to Big tana Reservoir) • Watauga River—lower (S.R. 1103 bridge to Rock Creek, except where posted against • Calderwood Reservoir (Cheoah Dam to Ten- confluence with Laurel Creek) trespassing) nessee state line) • North Toe River (Avery Co. line to S.R. 1121 • Cheoah Reservoir HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS bridge) • Connelly Creek (Camp Branch to Tuckas- • Beaverdam Creek (confluence of Beaverdam egee River) Creek and Little Beaverdam Creek to an un- WILD TROUT WATERS • Deep Creek (Great Smoky Mountains Nation- named tributary adjacent to the intersection • Green Creek (above Green Creek bridge, al Park boundary line to Tuckasegee River) of S.R. 1201 and S.R. 1203) except where posted against trespassing) • Nantahala River (Macon Co. line to existing • Beech Creek • Little Rock Creek (above Green Creek, in- Fontana Reservoir water level) • Buckeye Creek (Buckeye Creek Reservoir dam cluding all tributaries, except where posted to Grassy Gap Creek) against trespassing) Transylvania County • Buckeye Creek Reservoir • Wiles Creek (game land boundary to mouth) CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL • Cove Creek (S.R. 1233 bridge at Zionville to FLIES ONLY TROUT WATERS S.R. 1214 bridge at Sherwood) Polk County • Davidson River (headwaters to Avery Creek, • Dutch Creek (second bridge on S.R. 1134 DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS excluding Avery Creek, Looking Glass Creek to mouth) • Green River (Fishtop Falls Access Area to and Grogan Creek) • Elk Creek (S.R. 1510 bridge at Triplett to the confluence with Cove Creek) Wilkes Co. line, except where posted DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS against trespassing) HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS • East Fork French Broad River (East Fork Bap- • Laurel Creek (S.R. 1123 bridge at S.R. 1157 • Green River (Mouth of Cove Creek to the tist Church to French Broad River) intersection to Watauga River) natural gas pipeline crossing) • Little River (confluence of Lake Dense to 100 • Meat Camp Creek (S.R. 1340 bridge at S.R. • North Pacolet River (Joels Creek to N.C. yards downstream of Hooker Falls) 1384 intersection to N.C. 194) 108 bridge) • Middle Fork New River (adjacent to inter- HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS section of S.R. 1539 and U.S. 321 to South Rutherford County • Davidson River (Avery Creek to lower USFS Fork New River) HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS boundary line) • Norris Fork Creek • (Rocky) Broad River (Henderson Co. line • French Broad River (confluence of North • South Fork New River (canoe launch 70 yards to U.S. 64/74 bridge, except where posted Fork French Broad River and West Fork upstream of U.S. 421 bridge to lower bound- against trespassing) French Broad River to the Island Ford Rd. ary of Brookshire Park) [S.R. 1110] Access Area) • Stony Fork (S.R. 1500 bridge at S.R. 1505 Stokes County • Middle Fork French Broad River (upstream intersection to Wilkes Co. line) HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS U.S. 178 bridge to French Broad River) • Dan River (Virginia state line downstream to • West Fork French Broad River (Camp Cove WILD TROUT WATERS a point 200 yards below the end of S.R. 1421) Branch to confluence with North Fork • Dutch Creek (headwaters to second bridge French Broad) on S.R. 1134) Surry County • Howard Creek DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS WILD TROUT WATERS • Maine Branch (headwaters to North Fork • Ararat River (portion adjacent to Ararat River • All waters located on Gorges State Park New River) Greenway) • Whitewater River (downstream from Silver • North Fork New River (from confluence with • Mitchell River (0.6 mile upstream of the end Run Creek to South Carolina state line) Maine and Mine branches to Ashe Co. line) of S.R. 1333 to the S.R. 1330 bridge below • Watauga River (Avery Co. line to S.R. 1580 Kapps Mill Dam) WILD TROUT/NATURAL BAIT WATERS bridge) • North Fork French Broad River (game land • Winkler Creek (lower bridge on S.R. 1549 HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS portion downstream of S.R. 1326) to confluence with South Fork New River) • Ararat River (S.R. 1727 bridge downstream • Thompson River (S.R. 1152 to South Caro- to the N.C. 103 bridge) lina state line, except where posted against Wilkes County • Big Elkin Creek (Dam 440 yards upstream of trespassing) DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS N.C. 268 bridge to a point 265 yards down- • East Prong Roaring River (Bullhead Creek stream of N.C. 268 [marked by a sign on downstream to Stone Mountain State Park each bank]) lower boundary) • Fisher River (Cooper Creek) (Virginia state • Elk Creek—upper (Watauga Co. line to lower line to I-77 bridge) boundary of Blue Ridge Mountain Club)

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• Elk Creek—lower (portion on Leatherwood • Pike Creek HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS Mountains Development) • Pike Creek Pond • Bald Mountain Creek (except where posted • Reddies River (Town of North Wilkesboro • South Fork Reddies River (S.R. 1355 bridge to against trespassing) water intake dam to confluence with Yad- confluence with Middle Fork Reddies River) • Cane River (Bee Branch [S.R. 1110] to kin River) • South Prong Lewis Fork (Fall Creek to S.R. Bowlens Creek) • Stone Mountain Creek (from falls at Allegh- 1155 bridge) • Price Creek (junction of S.R. 1120 and S.R. any Co. line to confluence with East Prong 1121 to Indian Creek) Roaring River and Bullhead Creek) WILD TROUT WATERS • South Toe River (Clear Creek to lower bound- • All waters located on Stone Mountain State ary line of Yancey Co. recreation park, except HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS Park, except East Prong Roaring River from where posted against trespassing) • Basin Creek (S.R. 1730 bridge to confluence Bullhead Creek downstream to the Stone with Lovelace Creek) Mountain State Park lower boundary where WILD TROUT WATERS • Bell Branch Pond Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulations • Cattail Creek (bridge at Mountain Farm Com- • Boundary Line Pond apply, and Stone Mountain Creek from falls munity Road to N.C. 197 bridge) • Cub Creek (0.5 miles upstream of S.R. 2460 at Alleghany County line to confluence with • Lickskillet Creek bridge to S.R. 1001 bridge) East Prong Roaring River and Bullhead Creek • Middle Creek (game land boundary to mouth) • Darnell Creek (North Prong Reddies River) in Stone Mountain State Park where Delayed (downstream ford on S.R. 1569 to confluence Harvest Trout Waters regulations apply. Mountain Heritage Trout Waters with North Fork Reddies River) Ample amountsSome of Public Mountain Trout Waters running • East Prong Roaring River (Stone Mountain Yancey County through or adjacent to certain cities or towns State Park lower boundary to S.R. 1002 bridge) CATCH AND RELEASE/ARTIFICIAL may be further classified as Mountain Heri- • Fall Creek (S.R. 1300 bridge to confluence FLIES ONLY TROUT WATERS fishingtage Trout fun. Waters. Any license that provides with South Prong Lewis Fork, except where • South Toe River (headwaters to Upper Creek, trout fishing privileges may be used to fish on posted against trespassing) including tributaries) UnlessMountain you Heritagere the Trout fish. Waters. Resident • Middle Fork Reddies River (Clear Prong) • Upper Creek (headwaters to South Toe River, and nonresident’ anglers may instead purchase (headwaters to bridge on S.R. 1580) including tributaries) a three-day Mountain Heritage Trout Waters • Middle Prong Roaring River (headwaters to license valid only on Mountain Heritage Trout second bridge on S.R. 1736) DELAYED HARVEST TROUT WATERS Waters. This license is $5 for both residents • North Fork Reddies River (Vannoy Creek) • Cane River (Blackberry Ridge Road to down- and nonresidents and can be purchased online (headwaters to Union School bridge on stream boundary of Cane River County Park) at ncwildlife.org or by calling 888-248-6834, 8 S.R. 1559) a.m.–5 p.m., Monday – Friday. The following

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waters are classified as Mountain Heritage Jackson County Mitchell County Trout Waters and listed by county, Mountain • Dillsboro: Scott Creek (Hometown Place • Bakersville: Cane Creek (N.C. 226 bridge to Heritage Trout City name and regulation type. Road to Tuckasegee River) [Hatchery Sup- S.R. 1189 bridge) [Delayed Harvest Trout The boundaries for Mountain Heritage Trout ported Trout Waters regulations apply] Waters regulations apply] Waters are marked with signs posted conspicu- Tuckasegee River (Falls located 275 yards • Spruce Pine: North Toe River (U.S. 19E ously along the watercourses. upstream of U.S. 23-441 bridge to Scott Creek) bridge to N.C. 226 bridge) [Delayed Harvest [Hatchery Supported Trout Waters regula- Trout Waters regulations apply] Ashe County tions apply] • Lansing: Big Horse Creek (S.R. 1324 bridge Tuckasegee River (Savannah Creek to falls Swain County to North Fork New River) [Delayed Harvest located 275 yards upstream of U.S. 23-441 • Bryson City: Tuckasegee River (U.S. 19 Trout Waters regulations apply] bridge) [Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regu- bridge to Slope Street bridge) [Delayed Har- • Todd: South Fork New River (upstream end lations apply] vest Trout Waters regulations apply] of Todd Island to S.R. 1351 bridge) [Delayed • Sylva: Scott Creek (Hospital Road to Home- Harvest Trout Waters regulations apply] town Place Road) [Hatchery Supported Trout Watauga County Waters regulations apply] • Beech Mountain: Buckeye Creek (Buckeye Avery County • Webster: Tuckasegee River (downstream Creek Reservoir dam to Grassy Gap Creek) • Newland: North Toe River (Watauga St. N.C. 107 bridge to Savannah Creek) [Delayed [Hatchery Supported Trout Waters regula- bridge to Roby Shomaker Wetlands and Fam- Harvest Trout Waters regulations apply] tions apply] ily Recreation Park) [Hatchery Supported Buckeye Creek Reservoir [Hatchery Sup- Trout Waters regulations apply] Madison County ported Trout Waters regulations apply] • Hot Springs: Spring Creek (N.C. 209 bridge Lake Coffey [Delayed Harvest Trout Wa- Haywood County at Hot Springs city limits to iron bridge at ters regulations apply] • Maggie Valley: Jonathan Creek (upstream end of Andrews Avenue) [Delayed Harvest Pond Creek (headwaters to Locust Ridge S.R. 1302 bridge to S.R. 1309 bridge) [Hatch- Trout Waters regulations apply] Road bridge, excluding the pond adjacent to ery Supported Trout Waters regulations apply] Lake Coffey) [Catch and Release/Artificial • Waynesville: Richland Creek (Russ Avenue McDowell County Lures Only Trout Waters regulations apply] bridge to U.S. 19 bridge) [Hatchery Sup- • Old Fort: Mill Creek (U.S. 70 bridge to the ported Trout Waters regulations apply] I-40 bridge) [Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Yancey County regulations apply] • Burnsville: South Toe River (property boundaries of the Yancey County Toe River Camp- ground) [Hatchery Supported Trout Waters regulations apply]

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Trout Fishing on Game Lands »» Pond Mountain Game Land in Ashe Co. fish parkway waters. In addition, the parkway • All waters on the game lands listed below are »» Rendezvous Mountain State Forest Game provides wild and catch-and-release trout fish- Public Mountain Trout Waters and are clas- Land in Wilkes Co. ing, as well as, angling for bass and sunfish. sified as Wild Trout Waters, except as noted: »» South Mountains Game Land in Cleveland For more information on fishing in parkway »» Cold Mountain Game Land in Haywood Co. and Rutherford counties. waters, contact: »» Dupont State Forest Game Land in Hen- »» Three Top Mountain Game Land in Ashe Co. derson and Transylvania counties, except »» Thurmond Chatham Game Land in Wil- Blue Ridge Parkway Little River from 100 yards downstream kes Co. 199 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville, N.C. 28803. of Hooker Falls downstream to the Dupont »» Toxaway Game Land in Transylvania Co. Phone: 828-271-4779, or nps.gov/blri/parkmgmt/ State Forest boundary, Lake Imaging, Lake »» William H. Silvers Game Land in Haywood Co. lawsandpolicies.htm. Dense, Lake Alfred, Lake Julia, and Fawn Lake. »» Green River Game Land in Henderson and Trout Fishing on the Blue Trout Fishing on N.C. State Parks Polk counties, excluding Green River down- Ridge Parkway Fishing within a state park is limited to park stream of the natural gas pipeline crossing. Angling opportunities on the Blue Ridge Park- operating hours. For park information visit »» Headwaters Game Land in Transylvania Co. way are managed by the National Park Ser- ncparks.gov or contact: »» Nantahala National Forest Game Land in vice which establishes fishing regulations for Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Parkway waters. The Wildlife Resources Com- South Mountains State Park ��828-433-4772 Swain and Transylvania counties, except mission aides with management by stocking Stone Mountain State Park ��336-957-8185 Cheoah River downstream of Santeetlah catchable-size trout into the following waters: Gorges State Park ��828-966-9099 Reservoir and Cherokee Lake. »» Pisgah National Forest Game Land in Av- County Water ery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Alleghany ��Brush Creek ATTENTION ATTENTION Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Alleghany ��Big Pine Creek TROUT ANGLERS Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey counties, Alleghany ��Meadow Fork $ 99 Did you know hellbenders are harmless, except Grogan Creek, North Fork Catawba Avery ��Linville River 199 nonvenomous, giant, crayfish-eating, aquatic River downstream of the mouth of Arm- Buncombe ��Swannanoa RiverFREE SHIPPING salamanders that are indicators of good water strong Creek, Big Laurel Creek downstream Watauga ��Price Lake quality and healthy streams? The Wildlife from the U.S. 25-70 bridge to the French Commission needs your help to conserve this Broad River, Mill Ridge Pond, Nolichucky Specific fishing regulations are displayed on state-listed species of special concern. If you see or catch a hellbender, release it at the River, Pigeon River downstream of Water- signs located near fishing access points, and all B spot of capture then report where you found $ 99 ville Reservoir to the Tennessee state line, persons age 16 or older must possess a valid•P erfect for saltwaterit by orcalling fresh 919-707-0050- . and Spring Creek below USFS Road 223. North Carolina or Virginia fishing license to 219 water fishing FREE SHIPPING • Super strong, ultralight forged ® aluminum frame • ultra-smooth Dartanium Drag Shimano’s CI4+ material is over • A-RB Rust Resistant Bearings SOUTHERN 250% stronger than the previous ® generation. From spinning reels SPORTSMAN to baitcasting reels Shimano has created lightweight powerhouses Hunting Lodge, Inc. to help put that giant in the net.

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NONGAME FISH SIZE & CREEL LIMITS

LOCATION SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT CATFISH All inland fishing waters except those listed below None None

Cedarock Park Pond (Alamance Co.), Ellendale Community Center Pond (Alex- ander Co.), Azalea Park Pond (Buncombe Co.), Charles Owen Park Pond (Bun- combe Co.), Lake Julian (Buncombe Co.), Lake Tomahawk (Buncombe Co.), Frank Liske Park Pond (Cabarrus Co.), TN Spencer Park Pond (Cabarrus Co.), Lake Rim* (Cumberland Co.), Etheridge Pond* (Edgecombe Co.), Indian Lake (Edgecombe Co.), Newbold Pond* (Edgecombe Co.), CG Hill Memorial Park Pond (Forsyth Co.), Kernersville Lake (Forsyth Co.), Village Point Lake (Forsyth Co.), Winston Park Pond* (Forsyth Co.), Dallas Park Pond (Gaston Co.), George Poston Park Pond (Gaston Co.), Lake Devin (Granville Co.), Bur-Mill Park Ponds (Guilford Co.), Country Park Pond (Guilford Co.), Hagan Stone Park Ponds (Guilford Co.), Keeley Park Ponds (Guilford Co.), Oka T Hester Pond (Guilford Co.), San-Lee Park Ponds (Lee Co.), Neuseway Nature Center Pond (Lenoir Co.), Freedom Park 6 in combination for Pond* (Mecklenburg Co.), Hornet’s Nest Park Pond (Mecklenburg Co.), McAlpine None Channel, White, and Blue Lake (Mecklenburg Co.), Robbins Park Ponds (Mecklenburg Co.), Squirrel Lake Catfish (forked-tail catfish) (Mecklenburg Co.), Lake Luke Marion (Moore Co.), Anderson Community Park Pond (Orange Co.), Lake Michael (Orange Co.), River Park North Ponds (Pitt Co.), Laughter Pond (Polk Co.), Ellerbe Community Lake (Richmond Co.), Hamlet City Lake (Richmond Co.), Hinson Lake (Richmond Co.), Dan Nicholas Park Pond (Rowan Co.), Salisbury Community Park Lake (Rowan Co.), Albemarle City Lake (Stanly Co.), Big Elkin Creek (Surry Co.), Tumbling Rock Reservoir (Surry Co.), Dogwood Park Pond (Union Co.), Bass Lake (Wake Co.), Bond Park Pond (Wake Co.), Harris Lake County Park Pond (Wake Co.), Pine Lake in Apex Community Park (Wake Co.), Lake Raleigh* (Wake Co.), Shelley Lake (Wake Co.), Simpkins Pond in Lake Wheeler Park (Wake Co.), Yadkin County Park Pond (Yadkin Co.)

Ponds located on game lands

No daily creel limit for Badin Lake, Lake Gaston (North Carolina portion), John H. Kerr Reservoir No minimum size limit, and Blue Catfish less than 32 (North Carolina portion), Mountain Island Reservoir, Lake Norman, Roanoke only one Blue Catfish may inches, and only one Blue Rapids Reservoir, Lake Tillery, Lake Wylie be greater than 32 inches Catfish may be greater than 32 inches AMERICAN EEL 9-inch minimum (regard- All inland fishing waters 25 (regardless of origin) less of origin) BLUE CRABS All inland fishing waters or in designated waterfowl impoundments located on minimum carapace width 50 crabs per person or game lands when taken by hook and line of 5 inches (point to point) 100 per vessel RIVER HERRING (ALEWIFE AND BLUEBACK HERRING) All inland fishing waters except those listed below None None

Inland fishing waters of coastal rivers and their tributaries up to the first impoundment of the main course on the river (listed below): • Roanoke River – Roanoke Rapids Dam 6-inch minimum (regard- None • Tar River – Rocky Mount Mill Dam less of origin) No daily creel limit for • Neuse River – Falls Lake Dam No minimum size limit, river herring less than 6 • Cape Fear River – Buckhorn Dam and no river herring inches, and no river her- • Waccamaw River – Lake Waccamaw Dam greater than 6 inches may ring greater than 6 inches • Pee-Dee River – Blewett Falls Dam be taken or possessed may be taken or possessed (regardless of origin) (regardless of origin) Lumber River including Drowning Creek

all other inland fishing waters east of I-95

No live alewife or blueback herring may be possessed, Little Tennessee River including its tributaries and impoundments transported or released.

* Use of gasoline engines to power boats is prohibited.

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NONGAME FISH SIZE & CREEL LIMITS (CONT.)

LOCATION SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT GRASS CARP All inland fishing waters except those listed below None None Lake James Lookout Shoals Lake No grass carp may be possessed except one fish per day Lake Norman may be taken and possessed with archery equipment Mountain Island Reservoir (see page 56). Lake Wylie John H. Kerr Reservoir Lake Gaston No grass carp may be possessed or taken with archery equipment except for scientific study by permit issued Roanoke Rapids Reservoir by the Wildlife Resources Commission (S.L. 2009-261). FRESHWATER MUSSELS INCLUDING THE ASIAN CLAM (CORBICULA FLUMINEA) 200 in combination, except there is no daily All impounded inland fishing waters except those listed below None possession limit for the Asian clam Lake Waccamaw No freshwater mussels including the Asian clam may be University Lake (Orange Co.) taken or possessed. GRAY TROUT Same as those recreational limits established by Divi- sion of Marine Fisheries in adjacent joint and coastal All inland fishing waters fishing waters. For current limits, seeportal.ncdenr.org/ web/mf/recreational-fishing-size-and-bag-limits or call 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632. STURGEON All inland fishing waters No sturgeon may be possessed.

* Use of gasoline engines to power boats is prohibited.

Nongame Fish • Blue crabs may be taken recreationally with a Taking Nongame single line with multiple baits without hooks Any fish not classified as a game fish is considered (see restrictions under “Taking Nongame Fish, Crustaceans, a nongame fish when found in inland fishing Fish, Crustaceans, and Mollusks for Bait or waters and includes shellfish and crustaceans. Personal Consumption” below). and Mollusks for Manner of Taking Nongame Fish Seasons for Taking Nongame Fish Bait or Personal • Nongame fish may be taken by hook and There are no closed seasons for nongame fishes line or by grabbling; no fish may be taken by taken from inland waters with the following Consumption snagging. Special devices may be used to exceptions: take nongame fish with proper licenses (see • Nongame fishes, crustaceans (crayfish and “Special Fishing Devices,” pages 14, 44–45) in • There is no open season for sturgeon. Any blue crabs), and mollusks taken for bait or those counties and waters with open seasons sturgeon caught must be immediately re- personal consumption may not be sold. (see “Seasons and Waters” pages 45–47). leased. • Nongame fishes, crustaceans, and mollusks • Nongame fishes may be taken year-round with • Special devices may only be used to take may be taken for bait or personal consump- archery equipment (see page 56) in water- nongame fish with a special fishing device tion only with the equipment listed below, fowl impoundments located entirely on game license in those counties and waters with and any valid license that provides basic lands, and in all inland fishing waters other open seasons (see “Seasons and Waters” inland fishing privileges is only required. than the impounded waters on the Sandhills pages 45-47). »» A dip net not greater than six feet across. Game Land, Public Mountain Trout Waters, • Seasons for gray trout are the same as those »» A seine not greater than 12 feet in length and reservoirs with restrictions on taking grass recreational limits established by Division of with a bar mesh measure of not more carp listed above. Marine Fisheries in adjacent joint and coastal than 1/4 inch, except in Lake Waccamaw • For special rules governing trotlines, see “Trot- fishing waters. For current limits, seeportal. any length seine may be used to collect lines, Set-hooks and Jug-hooks” (page 44). ncdenr.org/web/mf/recreational-fishing-size- bait fishes. • Crab pots may not be used in inland fish- and-bag-limits or call 252-726-7021 or 800- »» A cast net. ing waters or in designated waterfowl im- 682-2632. »» A bow net in those counties and waters poundments located on game lands, except • In Public Mountain Trout Waters, the season with open seasons (see “Seasons and Wa- that persons owning property adjacent to shall be the same as the trout-fishing season. ters” pages 45–47). the inland fishing waters of coastal rivers • Information and regulations about fishing on »» Dip nets used in conjunction with a li- and their tributaries may set two crab pots game lands are listed on page 47. censed hand-crank electrofisher where attached to their property and a special authorized by local law. device license is not required.

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»» Minnow traps not exceeding 12 inches »» Bowfin may not be sold. Exceptions in diameter and 24 inches in length, with »» Blueback herring and alewife taken by any • No trotlines, set-hooks or jug-hooks may be funnel openings not exceeding one inch method in inland waters may not be sold, used in the impounded waters of Sandhills in diameter. All fish and animals must be except for those fish less than six inches in Game Land. removed daily, and the traps must be la- length that are taken from Kerr Reservoir • No trotlines, set-hooks or jug-hooks may be beled with the user’s name and address (Granville, Vance, and Warren counties). used in Public Mountain Trout Waters, ex- or WRC customer number. »» Blue crabs taken from inland fishing wa- cept impounded waters of power reservoirs »» A gig except in Public Mountain Trout ters with a line containing multiple baits and municipal water supply reservoirs open Waters. may not be sold. to the public for fishing. »» Traps (no more than three) in those coun- »» Those listed under “Miscellaneous Prohi- • In Lake Waccamaw, it is unlawful to use ties and waters with open seasons (see bitions” on page 49. trotlines, set-hooks or jug-hooks from May “Seasons and Waters” pages 45–47). »» A special fishing device license is required 1–Sept. 30. »» Eel pots (no more than two). when taking nongame fish with special »» A spear gun in those counties and waters fishing devices and also subject to re- with open seasons (see “Seasons and Wa- strictions listed under “Special Fishing Special Fishing ters” pages 45–47). Devices,” on pages 44–45, “Seasons and »» Hand-held lines with single baits attached Waters” on pages 45–47, and “Fishing on Devices to each. Game Lands” on page 47. »» A single, multiple bait line for taking • The sale of commercially raised nongame • Special fishing devices for the taking of non- crabs not to exceed 100 feet in length fish is regulated by the N.C. Department of game fishes, include the following: archery that is under the immediate control and Agriculture and Consumer Services. equipment (see page 56), seines, cast nets, attendance of the user and is limited to gill nets, dip nets, bow nets, reels, gigs, spear one line per person and no more than guns, baskets, fish pots, eel pots, traps (ex- one line per vessel. The line is required Trotlines, Set-hooks cluding crab traps and automobile tires), and to be marked on each end with a solid hand-crank electrofishers where authorized float no less than five inches in diameter and Jug-hooks by local law. and bearing legible and indelible identi- • Special fishing devices may only be used fication of the user’s name and address. • A trotline is a fishing device consisting of in inland fishing waters during designated »» A collapsible crab trap with the largest a horizontal common line having multiple seasons. See list (by county) under “Seasons opening not greater than 18 inches and hooks attached. and Waters” on pages 45–47. which, by design, collapses at all times • A set-hook is a fishing device consisting of a when in the water, except when being single line having no more than three hooks Term and Use of Special retrieved or lowered to the bottom. that is attached at one end only to a station- Device Licenses • The daily creel limit is 200 nongame fish, ary object. • The license is valid during a license year (12 crayfish, and mollusks, in combination, sub- • A jug-hook is a fishing device consisting of a months from date of purchase). ject to species-specific size and creel limits single line having no more than three hooks • Each user of a special device must have (see pages 42–43). that is attached at one end only to a float. his own license in possession, except that • Any fish taken for bait purposes are included • Trotlines, set-hooks and jug-hooks may be a bow net or dip net may be used by an- in the daily possession limit for that species fished under any license that authorizes basic other person who has the owner’s license (where such a limit is specified). fishing privileges. in his possession. • Nongame fish may not be taken for bait from • It is unlawful to use live bait with trotlines, • Only the principal owner or operator must Bear Creek and Rocky River, Chatham Coun- set-hooks or jug-hooks. be licensed when drag seines are used at ty; Fork Creek, Randolph County; Deep River • Trotlines must be set parallel to the nearest inland beaches to take mullet. below Coleridge Dam, Randolph County; shore in all public waters, where their use • Dip nets may be used in conjunction with those portions of Deep River in Moore, Cha- is authorized. a licensed hand-crank electrofisher where tham and Lee counties;and Public Mountain • Each trotline, set-hook and jug-hook shall authorized by local law to take nongame fish Trout Waters (except in impounded waters have attached the user’s name and address for bait or personal consumption in inland of power reservoirs and municipally-owned or the user’s NCWRC customer number leg- fishing waters with any valid license that water supply reservoirs). ibly inscribed. provides basic inland fishing privileges. • Game fish incidentally taken with nets or • Each trotline shall be conspicuously marked • Nongame fishes may be taken with archery traps, while capturing bait, must not be at each end, and each set-hook shall be con- equipment (see page 56) under any license that harmed and must be released immediately. spicuously marked at one end with a promi- authorizes basic hunting or fishing privileges. nent flag or floating object. Possession and Use of Nongame Fish • Metal cans and glass containers cannot be Netting Restrictions • It is unlawful, while fishing, to change the used as markers. • Stationary nets must not exceed 100 yards appearance of fish subject to size limits or • The number of jug-hooks that may be fished in length and must be spaced at least 50 daily creel limits or to remove the head and/ is limited to 70 per boat. yards apart. or tail from fish that are regulated by a size • Trotlines, set-hooks and jug-hooks must be • “Attendance” requires that a fisherman be limit so that they cannot be measured and/ fished daily, and all fish must be removed daily. within 100 yards of his net at all times. or identified. • Trotlines, set-hooks and jug-hooks without bait • Stationary nets must run parallel to the near- or not properly labeled may be removed from est shoreline. Sale of Nongame Fish the water by wildlife enforcement officers. • Anchored, fixed or drift gill nets must be • Nongame fish caught on hook and line, grab- • Blue crabs may be taken recreationally with a marked at each end with two separate yel- bling and by special fishing devices may be single line with multiple baits without hooks low buoys, which shall be of solid foam or sold, subject to the following restrictions: (see restrictions under “Taking Nongame other solid buoyant material no less than five »» Species-specific size and creel limits (see Fish, Crustaceans, and Mollusks for Bait or inches in their smallest dimension. Buoys on pages 42–43). Personal Consumption” on pages 43–44). each of the nets shall be marked (by engraving

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buoys or attaching engraved metal or plas- except McKinney Lake Reservoir at McKin- all running public waters. July 1 – June tic tags) with one of the following: owner’s ney Lake State Fish Hatchery. 30 with traps and gigs in all public waters. N.C. vessel registration number, owner’s U.S. • Seasons and waters, in which use of spe- »» Caldwell: July 1 – June 30 with traps, gigs vessel documentation name or owner’s last cial devices other than archery equipment and spear guns in all public waters, except name and initials. is authorized, are indicated by the follow- Public Mountain Trout Waters. • No wires or ropes associated with a special ing counties: »» Camden: July 1 – June 30 with traps in all fishing device may extend across any navi- »» Alamance: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines inland public waters. March 1 – April 30 gable watercourse. in Alamance Creek below N.C. 49 bridge with bow nets in all inland public waters, and Haw River. July 1 – June 30 with gigs excluding public lakes, ponds and other Fish-Trap Restrictions in all public waters. impounded waters. • A fish trap may be no more than 60 inches in »» Alexander: July 1 – June 30 with traps and »» Carteret: March 1 – April 30 with bow length and no more than 30 inches in depth gigs in all public waters; and with spear nets in all inland public waters, except or width. guns in Lake Hickory and Lookout Shoals South River and the tributaries of the • No lead nets, wing nets or other devices may Reservoir. White Oak River. be attached to the trap nor used within 25 »» Alleghany: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in »» Caswell: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all feet of the trap. New River, except Public Mountain Trout public waters. July1 – Aug. 31 with seines • Such devices, when set and left unattended, Waters. in all running public waters, except Moons shall be affixed with a card or tag furnished »» Anson: July 1 – June 30 with traps and Creek. July 1 – June 30 with traps in Hyco by the license-holder and upon which his gigs in all public waters. March 1 – April Reservoir. name and address shall be legibly inscribed. 30 with bow nets in Pee Dee River below »» Catawba: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in Blewett Falls Dam. July 1 – Aug. 31 with all running public waters, except Catawba Eel Pot Restrictions seines in all running public waters, except River below Lookout Dam. July 1 – June • It is unlawful to use eel pots with mesh sizes Pee Dee River from Blewett Falls Dam 30 with traps, spear guns and gigs in all smaller than one-half inch by one-half inch. downstream to the Seaboard Coastline public waters. • Each eel pot must be marked by attaching a Railroad trestle. »» Chatham: Dec. 1 – April 15 with dip and floating buoy, which shall be of solid foam »» Ashe: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in New gill nets in the Cape Fear River, Haw River, or other solid buoyant material and no less River (both forks), except Public Mountain Deep River and Rocky River (local law). than five inches in diameter and no less than Trout Waters. July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in the Cape five inches in length. Buoys may be of any »» Beaufort: July 1 – June 30 with traps in Fear River and Haw River. July 1 – June color except yellow. The owner shall always the Pungo River and in the Tar-Pamlico 30 with traps in Deep River; and with gigs be identified on the attached buoy by- us River above Norfolk and Southern Rail- in all public waters. ing engraved buoys or by engraved metal road bridge; and with gigs in all inland »» Cherokee: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in or plastic tags attached to the buoy. Such public waters. March 1 – April 30 with all public waters, except Public Mountain identification shall include one of the follow- bow nets in all inland public waters. Trout Waters. ing: owner’s N.C. vessel registration number, »» Bertie: July 1 – June 30 with traps in »» Chowan: March 1 – April 30 with bow owner’s U.S. vessel documentation name, or Broad Creek (tributary of Roanoke River). nets in all inland public waters, excluding owner’s last name and initials. March 1 – April 30 with bow nets in all public lakes, ponds and other impounded inland public waters, excluding public waters. July 1 – June 30 with traps in all Hand-Crank Electrofisher Restrictions lakes, ponds and other impounded waters. inland public waters, excluding public • Hand-crank electrofishers are any manually »» Bladen: March 1 – April 30 with bow lakes, ponds and other impounded waters. operated device capable of generating a low- nets in Black River; July 1 – March 1 with »» Clay: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all voltage electrical current, not to exceed 300 hand-crank electrofishers in Cape Fear public waters, except Public Mountain volts, for the taking of catfish. River between Locks and Dams 1 and 3 Trout Waters. and Black River (local law), except that »» Cleveland: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines Seasons and Waters Applying hand-crank electrofishing is prohibited in all running public waters. July 1 – June to Special Fishing Devices within 800 feet downstream and 400 30 with gigs, traps and spear guns in all • Nongame fish may be taken year-round with yards upstream of Lock and Dam 1; 400 public waters. archery equipment (see page 56) in water- yards downstream and upstream of Lock »» Columbus: Dec. 1 – March 1 with gigs fowl impoundments located entirely on game and Dam 2; and 400 yards downstream in all inland public waters, except Lake lands and in all inland fishing waters other of Lock and Dam 3. Waccamaw and its tributaries. March than the impounded waters on the Sandhills »» Brunswick: March 1 – April 30 with bow 1 – April 30 with bow nets in Livingston Game Land, Public Mountain Trout Waters, nets in Alligator Creek, Hoods Creek, Creek. July 1 – March 1 with hand-crank and reservoirs with restrictions on taking Indian Creek, Orton Creek below Orton electrofishers in Waccamaw and Lumber grass carp listed on page 43. Pond, Rices Creek, Sturgeon Creek and rivers (local law). • No special fishing devices, including crab Town Creek. »» Craven: July 1 – June 30 with traps in the pots, may be used in designated waterfowl »» Buncombe: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in main run of the Trent and Neuse rivers. impoundments located on game lands. all public waters, except Public Mountain March 1 – April 30 with bow nets in all Exception: Nongame fish may be taken Trout Waters. inland public waters, except Pitch Kettle, year-round with archery equipment (see »» Burke: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in all Grindle, Slocum (downstream from the page 56) from waterfowl impoundments running public waters, except Johns River U.S. 70 bridge), Spring and Hancock creeks located entirely on game lands other than and Public Mountain Trout Waters. July and their tributaries; and with seines in the impounded waters on the Sandhills 1 – June 30 with traps, gigs and spear the Neuse River. Game Land. guns in all public waters, except Public »» Currituck: July 1 – June 30 with traps in • It is unlawful to fish at any time in the waters Mountain Trout Waters and Lake James. Tulls Creek and Northwest River. March 1 or on the property of any state fish hatchery, Fishing by use of an unattended float is – April 30 with bow nets in all inland public including Bones Creek from the Lake Rim prohibited on Lake James (local law). waters, excluding public lakes, ponds and Dam to the U.S. 401 Bypass (Raeford Road), »» Cabarrus: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in other impounded waters.

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»» Dare: July 1 – June 30 with traps in Looking Glass Gut, Quankey Creek and »» Macon: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all Mashoes Creek, Milltail Creek, East White’s Mill Pond Run. April 1 – June 15 public waters, except Public Mountain Lake and South Lake. March 1 – April 30 in Fishing Creek on Thursdays, Fridays Trout Waters. with bow nets in all inland public waters, and Saturdays, shad and herring (not to »» Madison: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all excluding public lakes, ponds and other exceed 6 inches in length) may be taken public waters, except Public Mountain impounded waters. with skim or gill nets having a bar mesh Trout Waters. »» Davidson: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in of not less than 1.5 inch (local law). »» Martin: March 1 – April 30 with bow all running public waters. July 1 – June 30 »» Harnett: Jan. 1 – May 31 with gigs in Cape nets in all inland public waters, excluding with gigs in all public waters; and with traps Fear River and tributaries. March 1 – April public lakes, ponds and other impound- in all public waters except Leonard’s Creek, 30 with bow nets in Cape Fear River. ed waters. Abbott’s Creek below Lake Thom-A-Lex »» Haywood: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all »» Mecklenburg: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines Dam and the Abbott’s Creek arm of High public waters, except Lake Junaluska and in all running public waters. July 1 – June Rock Lake upstream from the N.C. 8 bridge. Public Mountain Trout Waters. 30 with traps, gigs and spear guns in all »» Davie: July 1 – June 30 with traps and gigs »» Henderson: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in public waters, except Freedom Park Pond in all public waters. July 1 – Aug. 31 for all public waters, except Public Mountain and Hornet’s Nest pond. taking only carp and suckers with seines Trout Waters. »» Montgomery: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in Dutchman’s Creek from U.S. 601 to »» Hertford: July 1 – June 30 with traps in all running public waters, except in Pee Yadkin River and in Hunting Creek from in Wiccacon Creek. March 1 – April 30 Dee River between Tillery Dam and Rocky S.R. 1338 to South Yadkin River. with bow nets in all inland public waters, River. July 1 – June 30 with traps and gigs »» Duplin: Dec. 1 – June 5 with seines in the excluding public lakes, ponds and other in all public waters. main run of the Northeast Cape Fear River impounded waters. »» Moore: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in all downstream from a point one mile above »» Hyde: July 1 – June 30 with traps in all running public waters, except Deep River. Serecta Bridge. March 1 – April 30 with inland waters. March 1 – April 30 with July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all public wa- bow nets in the main run of the Northeast bow nets in all inland public waters, ex- ters, except lakes located on the Sandhills Cape Fear River downstream from a point cluding public lakes, ponds and other im- Game Land; and with traps in Deep River one mile above Serecta Bridge. pounded waters. and its tributaries. »» Durham: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in »» Iredell: July 1 – June 30 with traps and »» Nash: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all Neuse River. July 1 – June 30 with gigs gigs in all public waters; and with spear public waters, except Tar River. March 1 in all public waters. guns in Lookout Shoals Reservoir and – April 30 with bow nets in the Tar River »» Edgecombe: March 1 – April 30 with bow Lake Norman. below Harris’ Landing and Fishing Creek nets in all public waters. »» Jackson: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all below the Fishing Creek Mill Dam. »» Forsyth: July 1 – June 30 with traps and public waters, except Public Mountain »» New Hanover: March 1 – April 30 with gigs in all public waters, except traps may Trout Waters. bow nets in all inland public waters, except not be used in Belews Creek Reservoir. »» Johnston: March 1 – April 30 with bow Sutton (Catfish) Lake. »» Franklin: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in nets in Black Creek, Little River, Middle »» Northampton: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in Tar River. July 1 – June 30 with gigs in Creek, Mill Creek, Neuse River and all public waters, except Gaston and Roa- all public waters, except Parrish, Laurel Swift Creek. noke Rapids reservoirs and the Roanoke Mill, Jackson, Clifton, Moore’s and Perry’s »» Jones: July 1 – June 30 with traps in the River above the U.S. 301 bridge. March 1 ponds, and in the Franklinton city ponds. Trent River below U.S. 17 bridge and – April 30 with bow nets in Occoneechee »» Gaston: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in all White Oak River below U.S. 17 bridge. Creek, Old River Landing Gut and Vaughns running public waters. July 1 – June 30 with March 1 – April 30 with bow nets in all Creek below Watsons Mill. gigs, traps and spear guns in all public waters. inland public waters, except the tributaries »» Onslow: July 1 – June 30 with traps in »» Gates: March 1 – April 30 with bow nets to White Oak River. White Oak River below U.S. 17 bridge. in all inland public waters, excluding public »» Lee: Dec. 1 – April 15 with dip and gill Aug. 1 – March 31 with eel pots in the lakes, ponds and other impounded waters. nets in Cape Fear River and Deep River main run of New River between U.S. 17 »» Graham: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all (local law). July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines bridge and the mouth of Hawkins Creek. public waters, except Public Mountain in Cape Fear River. July 1 – June 30 with March 1 – April 30 with bow nets in the Trout Waters. Special devices are not traps in Deep River; and with gigs in all main run of New River and White Oak permitted on Santeetlah Lake, Fontana public waters. River, and in Grant’s Creek. Lake, Cheoah Reservoir and Calderwood »» Lenoir: July 1 – June 30 with traps in Neu- »» Orange: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in Reservoir (local law). se River below U.S. 70 bridge at Kinston. Haw River. July 1 – June 30 with gigs in »» Granville: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all March 1 – April 30 with bow nets in Neuse all public waters. public waters, except Kerr Reservoir. July River and Contentnea Creek upstream »» Pamlico: March 1 – April 30 with bow 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in the Tar River from N.C. 118 bridge at Grifton; and with nets in all inland public waters, except below U.S. 158 bridge. July 1 – June 30 seines in Neuse River. Dawson Creek. with dip and cast nets in Kerr Reservoir. »» Lincoln: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in »» Pasquotank: July 1 – June 30 with traps »» Greene: March 1 – April 30 with bow nets all running public waters. July 1 – June in all inland waters, except Dawson Creek. and reels in Contentnea Creek. 30 with traps, gigs and spear guns in all March 1 – April 30 with bow nets in all »» Guilford: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in public waters. inland public waters, excluding public Haw River, Deep River below Jamestown »» McDowell: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines lakes, ponds and other impounded waters. Dam and Reedy Fork Creek below U.S. in all running public waters, except Public »» Pender: Dec. 1 – June 5 with seines in 29 bridge. July 1 – June 30 with gigs in Mountain Trout Waters. July 1 – June the main run of the Northeast Cape Fear all public waters. 30 with traps, gigs and spear guns in all River. March 1 – April 30 with bow nets »» Halifax: March 1 – April 30 with bow nets public waters, except Public Mountain in the Northeast Cape Fear River, Long in Beech Swamp, Clarks Canal, Conocon- Trout Waters and Lake James. Fishing by Creek, Moore’s Creek approximately one nara Swamp, Fishing Creek below the use of an unattended float is prohibited mile upstream to New Moon Fishing Camp Fishing Creek Mill Dam, Kehukee Swamp, on Lake James (local law). and Black River. July 1 – March 1 with

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hand-crank electrofishers in Black River Trout Waters; and with traps in the main (local law). stem of Yadkin River. Fishing on Game Lands »» Perquimans: July 1 – June 30 with traps »» Swain: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all in all inland waters. March 1 – April 30 public waters, except Public Mountain • A game lands license is not required to fish with bow nets in all inland public waters, Trout Waters. Special devices are not in any waters on game lands. excluding public lakes, ponds and other permitted on Santeetlah Lake, Fontana • All game lands are open to public fishing with impounded waters. Lake, Cheoah Reservoir and Calderwood the following exceptions: »» Person: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in Reservoir (local law). »» Re-stocked ponds when posted against Hyco Creek and Mayo Creek. July 1 – June »» Transylvania: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in fishing. 30 with gigs in all public waters. all public waters, except Public Mountain »» Grogan Creek in Transylvania County, »» Pitt: July 1 – June 30 with traps in Neuse Trout Waters. which serves as a fish hatchery and wa- River and in Tar River below the mouth of »» Tyrrell: July 1 – June 30 with traps in ter supply. Hardee Creek east of Greenville. March Scuppernong River and Alligator Creek. »» Hunting Creek Swamp Waterfowl Refuge 1 – April 30 with bow nets in all inland March 1 – April 30 with bow nets in all in- in Davie County. public waters, except Grindle Creek, land public waters, excluding Lake Phelps, »» Private ponds where fishing may be pro- and Contentnea Creek between N.C. the drainage canals that connect Lake hibited by property owners. 118 bridge at Grifton and the Neuse Phelps and Scuppernong River, public • In all game lands ponds, forked-tail catfish may River. March 1 – April 30 with seines lakes, ponds and other impounded waters. be taken only by hook and line, and the daily in Tar River. »» Union: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in all creel limit is six catfish for all species combined. »» Polk: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all running public waters. July 1 – June 30 • The use of special fishing devices, including public waters, except Public Mountain with traps and gigs in all public waters. crab pots, is prohibited in designated water- Trout Waters. »» Vance: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in the fowl impoundments located on game lands. »» Randolph: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in Tar River. July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all Exception: Nongame fish may be taken year- Deep River above the Coleridge Dam and public waters, except Rolands, Faulkners, round with archery equipment (see page in Uwharrie River. July 1 – June 30 with Southerlands and Weldon ponds, City 56) from waterfowl impoundments located gigs in all public waters. Lake, and Kerr Reservoir. July 1 – June entirely on game lands other than the im- »» Richmond: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in 30 with dip and cast nets in Kerr Reservoir. pounded waters on the Sandhills Game Land all running public waters, except Pee Dee »» Wake: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all and Public Mountain Trout Waters. River from Blewett Falls Dam downstream public waters, except Sunset, Benson, • Blue crabs may be taken recreationally to the Seaboard Coastline Railroad trestle. Wheeler, Raleigh and Johnson lakes. from designated waterfowl impoundments July 1 – June 30 with traps and gigs in all March 1 – April 30 with bow nets in the on game lands with hand-held lines with public waters, except lakes located on the Neuse River below Milburnie Dam, and single baits and a collapsible crab trap with Sandhills Game Land. March 1 – April 30 Swift Creek below Lake Benson Dam. a maximum opening of 18 inches. The limit with bow nets in Pee Dee River below »» Warren: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in is 50 crabs per person, per day or 100 per Blewett Falls Fishing Creek, Shocco Creek and Walker vessel per day with a minimum carapace »» Robeson: Dec. 1 – March 1 with gigs in Creek, excluding Duck and Hammes Mill width of five inches (point to point). all inland public waters. ponds. July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all »» Rockingham: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines public waters, except Duck and Hammes in Dan River and Haw River. July 1 – June Mill ponds, Kerr Reservoir and Gaston State Fish Hatcheries 30 with traps in Dan River; and with gigs Reservoir. July 1 – June 30 with dip and in all public waters. cast nets in Kerr Reservoir. It is unlawful to fish at any time in the waters »» Rowan: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in all »» Washington: March 1 – April 30 with bow or on the property of any state fish hatchery, running public waters. July 1 – June 30 nets in all inland public waters, exclud- including Bones Creek from the Lake Rim Dam with traps and gigs in all public waters. ing Lake Phelps, the drainage canals that to the U.S. 401 Bypass (Raeford Road), except »» Rutherford: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines connect Lake Phelps and Scuppernong McKinney Lake Reservoir at McKinney Lake in all running public waters, except Public River, public lakes, ponds and other im- State Fish Hatchery. Mountain Trout Waters. July 1 – June pounded waters. 30 with traps, gigs and spear guns in all »» Wayne: March 1 – April 30 with bow nets public waters, except Public Mountain in Little River, Mill Creek and Neuse River. Trout Waters. »» Wilkes: July 1 – June 30 with traps in »» Sampson: March 1 – April 30 with bow Yadkin River below W. Kerr Scott Reser- Purchase your nets in Big Coharrie Creek, Black River voir; and with gigs and spear guns in all and Six Runs Creek. July 1 – March 1 public waters, except Public Mountain hunting, fishing, with hand-crank electrofishers in Black Trout Waters. River downstream of N.C. 1105 bridge »» Wilson: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in or trapping (local law). Contentnea Creek (except Buckhorn »» Stanly: July 1 – Aug. 31 with seines in all Reservoir), including unnamed tributar- license online at running public waters, except Pee Dee ies between Flowers Mill and S.R. 1163 River between Tillery Dam and Rocky (Deans) bridge. March 1 – April 30 with ncwildlife.org River. July 1 – June 30 with traps and bow nets in Contentnea Creek below U.S. gigs in all public waters. 301 bridge and in Toisnot Swamp down- »» Stokes: July 1 – June 30 with traps and stream from the Lake Toisnot Dam. gigs in all public waters, except Public »» Yadkin: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all Mountain Trout Waters; and traps may public waters, and with traps in the main not be used in Belews Creek Reservoir. stem of Yadkin River. »» Surry: July 1 – June 30 with gigs in all public waters, except Public Mountain

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FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES

Elevated levels of some pollutants may be found in certain fish caught by the public or sold commercially in the United States. For more information, contact N.C. Department of Health and Human Services at 919-707-5900 or seeepi.publichealth.nc.gov and click on “Fish Consumption Advisories.” The following table lists current fish consumption advisories for North Carolina inland fishing waters:

BODY OF WATER ADVISORY POLLUTANT Largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nurs- Mercury ing mothers and children under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other people. Statewide Bluegill sunfish and trout. No more than two meals per week for women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 15. No more than four meals per Mercury week for all other people. Blackfish(bowfin) , Catfish (caught wild), Jack fish (chain pickerel), Warmouth, and Yellow South and east of I-85 perch. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nursing mothers Mercury and children under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other people. Black crappie. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nursing South and east of I-95 Mercury mothers and children under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other people. Albemarle Sound from Bull Bay to Harvey Point west to the mouths of the Roanoke Carp and catfish. No consumption by women of childbearing age or children. No more than and Chowan rivers (Currituck, Camden, Dioxins one meal per month for all other people. Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan, Bertie, Washington and Tyrrell counties) Roanoke River from U.S. Hwy. 17 bridge near Williamston to the mouth of Albe- Carp and catfish. No consumption by women of childbearing age or children. No more than Dioxins marle Sound (Martin, Bertie and Washing- one meal per month for all other people. ton counties) Welch Creek (Martin, Beaufort and Wash- Carp and catfish. No consumption by women of childbearing age or children. No more than Dioxins ington counties) one meal per month for all other people. Brier Creek Reservoir (Wake County), Brier Creek _downstream of Brier Creek All fish. No consumption. PCBs Reservoir, and Little Brier Creek and tributaries downstream of Brier Creek Parkway Lake Crabtree (Wake County) Carp and catfish. No consumption. All other fish. No more than one meal per month. PCBs Crabtree Creek (Wake County) above and Carp, catfish and largemouth bass. No more than one meal per month. PCBs below Lake Crabtree to Neuse River Neuse River (Wake County) downstream of Crabtree Creek to Carp and catfish. No more than one meal per month. PCBs Auburn-Knightdale Road Walnut Creek (Wake County) and Rocky Carp and catfish. No more than one meal per month. All other fish. No more than one meal Branch tributary just upstream of conflu- PCBs per week. ence with Neuse River Santeetlah Lake (Graham County) and Fon- Walleye. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women or children Mercury tana Lake (Graham and Swain counties) under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other people. Badin Lake (Stanly and Montgomery Catfish and largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant PCBs counties) women or children under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other people. Mercury Walleye and largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant Lake Gaston (Warren, Halifax, and women or children under 15. No more than one to two meals per month for all other Mercury Northampton counties) people. Channel catfish. No consumption. PCBs Largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nurs- PCBs Mountain Island Reservoir (Gaston and ing women or children under 15. No more than two meals per month for all other people. Mercury Mecklenburg counties) Blue catfish. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nursing PCBs women or children under 15. No more than one meal per month for all other people. Mercury Lake Wylie (Gaston and Mecklenburg Largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nurs- PCBs counties) ing women or children under 15. No more than two meals per month for all other people. Mercury White bass and largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age or chil- Lake Chatuge (Clay County) Mercury dren under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other people. Smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and largemouth bass. No consumption by women Lake Nantahala (Macon County) of childbearing age or children under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other Mercury people. Striped bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nursing PCBs women or children under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other people. Lake Norman (Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln Hybrid striped bass. No more than two meals per week. PCBs and Mecklenburg counties) Largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nurs- PCBs ing women or children under 15. No more than two meals per month for all other people. Mercury

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FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES (CONT.)

BODY OF WATER ADVISORY POLLUTANT Falls Reservoir (Montgomery and Stanly counties), High Rock Lake (Davidson and Catfish. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nursing women PCBs Rowan counties), and Lake Tillery (Mont- or children under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other people. Mercury gomery and Stanly counties) Striped bass and largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, preg- Dan River in North Carolina downstream nant women, nursing women or children under 15. No more than one meal per week for all Mercury from Danville, VA (Caswell County) other people. Striped bass. No more than two meals per week. Mercury Hexavalent Striped mullet. No more than three meals per week. Brunswick River from its confluence Chromium with the Cape Fear River downstream to the U.S.-17 bridge, Cape Fear River Arsenic Hexavalent just upstream of the confluence with the Blue crab. No more than three meals per week. Brunswick River downstream to the U.S.- Chromium 17 bridge, and Sturgeon Creek (Brunswick Mercury and New Hanover counties) Catfish and largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nursing women or children under 15. No more than one meal per week for all other Mercury people. Smallmouth bass, walleye and largemouth bass. No consumption by women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nursing women or children under 15. No more than one meal per Lake Glenville (Jackson County) Mercury month of smallmouth bass or walleye for all other people. No more than one meal per week of largemouth bass for all other people.

live alewife or blueback herring in the Little Mayo Game Land, Pee Dee River Game Land Miscellaneous Tennessee River including its tributaries north of U.S 74, Sutton Lake Game Land, and impoundments. Vance Game Land, the portion of R. Wayne Prohibitions • It is unlawful to possess, transport or release Bailey-Caswell Game Land that is located live White Perch in waters in and west of Hay- north of U.S. 158 and east of N.C. 119, and Possession of Certain Fishes wood, Buncombe and Rutherford counties. any other posted public fishing area. • It is unlawful to transport, purchase, possess • It is unlawful to stock fish into public fishing • Use gasoline motors on Lake Rim in Cumber- or sell any live individuals of piranha, “walking waters without a permit from the Wildlife land County, and on Newbold and Etheridge catfish” (Clarias batrachus), snakehead fish Resources Commission (Fish Stocking Permit ponds in Edgecombe County. (from the Family Channidae, formerly Ophio applications are available at ncwildlife.org/ cephalidae), white amur or “grass carp” (Cteno Fishing/Hatcheries-Stocking/Stocking-Permits, pharyngodon idella) (see exception below), or for more information about applying, call Public Access for black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus), bighead 919-707-0220). carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), silver carp Fishing Only (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix),swamp or rice eel (Monopterus albus), red shiner (Cyprinella Fishing Access • Where access to inland fishing waters is lutrensis), rudd (Scardinius erythropthalomus), provided through private property under round goby (Neogobius melanostomus), tube- Area Regulations an agreement with the landowner, the area nose goby (Proterorhinus marmoratus), ruffe is marked by signs indicating Public Access (Gymno cephalus cernuus), Japanese mystery It is unlawful to: for Fishing Only. snail (Cipangopaludina japonica), Chinese mys- • Any licensed angler and accompanying youths tery snail (Cipantopaludina chinensis malleata), • Use any public fishing area for purposes oth- may cross the private property signed as Pub- red-rim melania (Melanoides tuberculatus), er than fishing, except where facilities are lic Access for Fishing Only in order to access virile crayfish Orconectes( (Gremicambarus) provided and approved uses are posted. All public waters for the purpose of fishing. virilis), rusty crayfish (Orconectes (Procericam other uses—including swimming, sunbathing • Anglers using these areas are prohibited from barus) rusticus), Australian red claw crayfish on piers or decks, launching or mooring jet entering before 7 a.m. or remaining on the or “red claw” (Cherax quadricarinatus) or skis or boats, skiing, building fires, operating property after 9 p.m., building fires, littering, other species of “giant” crayfish species in concessions or other activities not directly swimming, launching or retrieving boats, the genus Cherax, or zebra mussel (Dreissena associated with fishing—are prohibited. and camping while on the private property polymorpha) or quagga mussel (Dreissena ros • Possess a loaded firearm other than a hand- unless otherwise posted. triformis bugensis) or any mussel in the family gun possessed pursuant to a valid concealed Dreissenidae, or to stock any of them in the handgun permit on those public fishing areas public or private waters of North Carolina. where concealed carry is allowed by the Boating Access • Certified triploid grass carp may be bought, landowner. Carrying any loaded firearm, possessed and stocked with a permit from including concealed handguns, is not allowed Area Regulations the Wildlife Resources Commission. on public fishing areas at Bladen Lakes State • It is unlawful to take or possess any state or Forest Game Land, Buckhorn Butner-Falls It is unlawful to: federally designated endangered, threatened, of Neuse Game Land, Chatham Game Land, or species of special concern, including stur- DuPont State Forest Game Land, Harris • Leave any vehicle, trailer, boat or other ob- geon from the inland waters of North Carolina. Game Land, Hyco Game Land, Jordan Game struction where it will impede the use of the • It is unlawful to possess, transport or release Land, Kerr Scott Game Land, Lee Game Land, ramp by others.

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• Park any vehicles, trailer or boat anywhere • Operate a vehicle on any boat access area in • Any anglers within the safety zone that enter on the area when the parking zone is fully a manner so as to endanger life or property. the water are required to wear an approved occupied. This does not prohibit legal use • Deposit any debris or refuse anywhere on U.S. Coast Guard personal flotation device. of the ramp. the grounds of the area. • No vessel may anchor within this zone or • Use the area for swimming, camping, operat- • Fail to obey any instruction or signs regulat- tie off to any part of the hydroelectric sta- ing concessions or for any use other than the ing use of the access area. tion structure. launching and recovery of boats and parking • Conduct a fishing tournament weigh-in with- of vehicles and boat trailers, except where out first obtaining a letter of authorization Hydroelectric Stations facilities for a particular use are provided. from the Division of Engineering and Lands Catawba River: • Operate any vessel within 50 yards of the ramp Management at ncwildlife.org/boating or by • Bridgewater Hydroelectric Station (Paddy at a speed greater than “No Wake” speed. calling 919-707-0150. This permit must be Creek, Linville and Catawba dams) • Possess a loaded firearm other than a hand- available for inspection by wildlife enforce- • Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station gun possessed pursuant to a valid concealed ment officers during the tournament. • Lookout Hydroelectric Station handgun permit on those boating access • Park in a handicapped space without display- • Mountain Island Hydroelectric Station areas where concealed carry is allowed by ing a handicapped plate or sign. • Oxford Hydroelectric Station the landowner. Carrying any loaded fire- • Rhodhiss Hydroelectric Station arm, including concealed handguns, is not allowed on boating access areas at Bladen Hydroelectric Station Green River: Lakes State Forest Game Land, Buckhorn • Tuxedo Hydroelectric Station Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land, Chatham Safety Zones Game Land, DuPont State Forest Game Yadkin River: Land, Harris Game Land, Hyco Game Land, A 100-foot safety zone extends both upstream • Narrows Hydroelectric Station Jordan Game Land, Kerr Scott Game Land, and downstream of the following hydroelectric • High Rock Hydroelectric Station Lee Game Land, Mayo Game Land, Pee Dee stations. Only fishing and boating are autho- River Game Land north of U.S 74, Sutton rized within the safety zone, subject to the Lake Game Land, Vance Game Land, the following restrictions: Other Fishing portion of R. Wayne Bailey-Caswell Game Land that is located north of U.S. 158 and • All boaters within the safety zone are re- Information east of N.C. 119, and any other posted boat- quired to wear approved U.S. Coast Guard ing access area. personal flotation devices. For fishing information relating to land administered by other agencies, contact the appropriate agency:

• Blue Ridge Parkway (see page 41) 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, N.C. 28803. protect your waters Phone: 828-271-4779 • Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians OU AN EL REENT TE SREA O AUATI NUISANE Cherokee Fish and Game Management SEIES OING TESE ASI STES P.O. Box 302 Cherokee, N.C. 28719 Phone: 800-438-1601 • Great Smoky Mountains National Park 107 Park Headquarters Rd. euipent of all auatic Gatlinburg, TN 37738 CLEAN Phone: 865-436-1200 plants, anials and ud • U.S. Forest Service Wilderness Areas National Forests in North Carolina 160 Zillicoa St. water fro boats, lie Asheville, N.C. 28801 DRAIN Phone: 828-257-4200 wells and all euipent • Division of Marine Fisheries P.O. Box 769 Morehead City, N.C. 28557 Phone: 800-682-2632 DRY all euipent thoroughly • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges (See page 60 for contact information)

NEVER MOVE fish, plants or other organiss fro one body of water to another

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Applying For A Freshwater Fishing Record

The Wildlife Resources Commission maintains records for popular freshwater sport fishes caught by rod and reel or cane pole in state waters. State record fish must be weighed on scales certified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and verified by a Wildlife Resources Commission fisheries biologist (or biologist designated by the Commission). For an application form and other requirements, visitncwildlife.org/FishingRecords , or call the Inland Fisheries Division at 919-707-0220.

NORTH CAROLINA FRESHWATER FISHING RECORDS

WEIGHT SPECIES LOCATION DATE ANGLER’S NAME LURE OR BAIT LBS/OZ BASS Bodie (striped bass hybrid) 17/7 Lake Chatuge 3/15/96 Michael R. Hogsed Rebel jointed plug Roanoke 2/11 Fishing Creek, Nash Co. 4/27/94 Richard Elijah Evans Spinner bait Largemouth 15/14 Pond, Union Co. 3/29/91 William H.Wofford Crankbait Rock (Redeye) 1/14 Deep River 4/29/98 Robert W. Lytton Crappie jig Smallmouth 10/2 Hiwassee Reservoir 6/1/51 Archie Lamkin Unknown Spotted 6/5 Lake Norman 12/26/03 Eric M. Weir Zoom Finesse Worm Striped 66/0 Hiwassee Reservoir 3/31/12 Tyler Shields Zoom Trick Worm White 5/14 Kerr Reservoir 3/15/86 Jim King Bucktail CATFISH Blue 117/8 Lake Gaston 6/11/16 Landon Evans Cut bait, shad Flathead 78/0 Cape Fear River 9/17/05 Brian Newberger Eel White 13/0 Lake James 5/21/90 Jerry Wayne Bentley Nightcrawler Channel 23/4 City Lake, Rocky Mount 9/1/70 E. J. Bowden Shrimp Brown bullhead 4/0 Greenfield Lake, New Hanover Co. 3/14/16 Mitchell McConnell Cut bait PERCH White 2/15 Falls of the Neuse Reservoir 12/16/01 Bob G. Williams Jr. Strata Spoon Yellow 2/9 Indiantown Creek 2/8/90 Evelyn G. Ethridge Minnow PICKEREL Chain 8/0 Gaston Reservoir 2/13/68 John H. Leonard Minnow Redfin 2/4 Gallberry Swamp 6/23/97 Edward C. Davis Minnow SHAD American 7/15 Tar River 4/10/74 R.S. Proctor Shad dart Hickory 4/1 Pitchkettle Creek 2/22/04 Trey Maroules Spoon SUNFISH Redear (Shellcracker) 4/15 Pond, Edgecombe Co. 5/19/08 Travis Jackson Worm Bluegill 4/5 Henderson County 7/27/67 Danny Case Catawba worm Flier 1/5 Pond 3/17/90 Douglas N. McCall Cricket Green 1/15 Pond, Ashe Co. 7/12/14 Victoria Navaroli Worm Redbreast 1/12 Big Swamp, Bladen Co. 5/29/83 Ronald Stanley Beetle Spin Warmouth 1/13 McLeods Pond, Richmond Co. 5/7/76 Emma Sears Minnow Pumpkinseed 1/6 Trent River 5/21/03 John Koonce Eel TROUT Brook 7/7 Raven Fork River 5/15/80 G.L. Marshall, Jr. Rooster Tail Brown 24/10 Nantahala River 4/17/98 Robert Lee Dyer Rapala Rainbow 20/3 Horsepasture River 1/28/06 Leah Johnson Rapala OTHER Bowfin 17/15 Black River 6/21/97 Gregory A. Demery Sr. Cut bait, sunfish Carp 48/0 Pond, Mecklenburg Co. 3/11/86 William Houston Jr. Unknown Crappie, black 4/15 Asheboro City Lake #4 4/27/80 Dean Dixon Minnow Crappie, white 3/15 Private lake, Wake County 4/1/13 Joey Boretti Storm WildEye® Swim Shad Freshwater drum 23/8 Kerr Reservoir 3/20/13 Jonathan Wilkerson Plastic fluke Grass carp 68/12 Summerlins Pond, Leland 6/8/98 David W. Stowell Rebel Pop R Longnose gar 25/0 Intracoastal Waterway near Coinjock 1/30/09 Kelly Williams Tube minnow Kokanee salmon 4/1 Nantahala Lake 6/11/14 Jeffery Todd Smith Dodgers and flashers Muskellunge 41/8 Lake Adger 1/23/01 Richard W. Dodd Big Mack Muskellunge, tiger* 33/8 Lake James 4/3/88 Gary Dean Nanney Buzzbait Pike, northern* 11/13 Lake James 8/26/78 Keith Gilliam Storm Wiggle Wart Sauger 5/15 Lake Norman 7/25/71 David Shook Top water Rapala Smallmouth buffalo 88/0 Lake Wylie 11/14/93 Tony Crawford Pack bait Walleye 13/8 Lake Chatuge (Shooting Cr.) 8/16/86 Lamar L. Cofer Old Faithful spoon

* These fishes are no longer present in North Carolina waters.

52 2018–2019 Please note: Major regulation changes appear in RED Nongame Regulations AND INFORMATION

• Birds – Most birds in North Carolina are Collection Licenses General Information defined as migratory and thus are protected • Wildlife Collection License and Scientific by federal laws. Call the U.S. Fish and Wild Fish Collection License applications are avail- Any animal not classified as a game fish, game life Service for more information at 919- able online at ncwildlife.org/SpeciesPermits. animal, furbearer or game bird is considered 856-4786. The exceptions are the English For more information about applying, call to be nongame. There are, however, regula- sparrow, pigeon, starling, mute swan, and 888-248-6834. tions that apply to the taking and collection Eurasian collared dove. • The list of endangered, threatened and of these wildlife resources. For animals not • Reptiles – An annual Wildlife Collection Li- special concern species in North Carolina specified elsewhere in this Digest, the following cense is needed to take or collect 5 or more is online at ncwildlife.org/conserving guidelines apply: turtles, lizards or snakes. Collection of 5 or • More information about nongame wildlife more turtles of the family Emydidae or Triony or holding animals in captivity is available • Nongame Fish, Crustaceans and Mollusks – chidae (basking and box turtles) is prohibited. online at ncwildlife.org/licensing or by calling See pages 42–47 for information on collect- Limits for the remaining turtles (snapping, 888-248-6834. ing nongame fish, crustaceans and mollusks mud, and musk turtles) are 10 per day, and • It is not necessary to obtain a Collection for personal use, sale and bait. A Scientific 100 per year; and no snapping turtle less than License before defending yourself or another Fish Collection License is needed to take 11 inches (curved top shell length) may be from a wildlife threat. or collect any aquatic animal for scientific possessed. For reptiles that are endangered, purposes. In addition, a special permit is threatened or of special concern, an Endan- required when the animal is a freshwater gered Species permit is required. mussel or any endangered, threatened or • Amphibians – An annual Wildlife Collection special concern species. License is needed to take or collect 25 or • Mammals – A Wildlife Collection License is more frogs, toads, or salamanders (includes needed to take or collect any nongame mam- mudpuppies and “spring lizards”). For am- mal. If the animal is endangered, threatened phibians that are endangered, threatened or or of special concern, an Endangered Species of special concern, an Endangered Species permit is required. permit is required.

Measuring a HELP KEEP Snapping Turtle North CarolinaWILD! Curved Carapace Length As the original conservationists, hunters and anglers help restore many game animals like turkeys, white-tailed deer and striped bass. Measure the length of a snapping Nongame animals live in the same natural habitats that support turtle along the curvature of the carapace (top shell) with a flexible abundant game populations. Your contribution to support nongame tape measure that conforms to and endangered wildlife will fund conservation efforts to ensure a the snapping turtle’s shell from the nuchal scute (the scute directly be- healthy future for all North Carolina wildlife and their habitats. hind the turtle’s head) to the base of the notch where the two scutes above the tail meet. • Donate to the N.C. Wildlife Diversity Endowment Fund • Purchase a Wildlife Conservation license plate, proceeds from which go towards the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife fund. • Donate to the “Nongame and Endangered Wildlife” fund on your N.C. State Income tax return.

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North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations 2018–2019 53 Trapping Regulations AND INFORMATION

TRAPPING SEASONS* General Information

SEASON APPLICABLE AREA During the trapping seasons listed below, it is legal in North Carolina to trap:

In and east of Hertford, Bertie, Martin, Pitt, Greene, Lenoir, Duplin, • armadillo • mink • raccoon Dec. 1 – Feb. 28 Pender and New Hanover counties. • beaver • muskrat • skunk • bobcat • nutria • weasel • coyote • opossum • groundhog • otter In all other counties. Nov. 1 – Feb. 28 NOTE: In addition to the regular trapping seasons listed above, coy- Gray and red foxes may only be trapped where otes may be taken in counties, areas and times where fox-trapping is provided by state or local law. For more infor- allowed by statute. mation about fox trapping seasons, visitncwild - life.org/FoxSeasons. Coyotes may be trapped during the regular trapping season and during any fox-trapping season, established by statute Statewide for beaver only. or by local law, using methods described in NOTE: Landowners whose property is or has been damaged or statute, even when those seasons open prior to destroyed by beaver may take beaver on their property anytime and extend after the regular trapping seasons. Nov. 1 – Mar. 31 by any lawful method without obtaining a permit from the Wildlife Resources Commission. The landowner may obtain assistance from other persons in taking the depredating beaver by giving those per- Statewide Trapping Restrictions sons permission to take beaver on the landowner’s property. It is unlawful to:

• Sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the Fox trapping is allowed in Clay, Graham, Henderson, Macon and Tyr- carcass or pelt of a fox*, bobcat or otter with- rell counties with a daily bag limit of two and a season bag limit of 10. out first tagging it with the appropriate tag Jan. 6 – Jan.27 Trappers must have fox tags prior to taking foxes, and the sale of live available from the Wildlife Resources Com- foxes under this season is prohibited. Visit ncwildlife.org/FoxSeasons mission. The fee is $2.20 for each bobcat or to see if there is a local fox trapping season in your county. otter tag and $2.25 for fox*. You may purchase these tags by telephone, 888-248-6834, using a Visa or MasterCard credit card, or you There is no closed season and no bag limit for trapping nutria east of I-77. can mail your request along with the fee to: NCWRC, Bobcat/Otter/Fox Tags, 1707 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1700. Include your name, address, date of birth and WRC number. NOTE: All fox*, bobcat and otter fur must be tagged within 30 days of the close of the applicable season. *except where local laws do not require fox tagging. • Open or damage a beaver lodge without a permit from the Wildlife Resources Commission. • Sell, keep or transfer ownership of any live animals, except foxes or coyotes. Foxes and coyotes may be sold live only to licensed fox preserves and only up to 10 days after the trapping season. • Take red and gray fox except where provided by state or local law. For more information on fox trapping seasons, visit ncwildlife.org/ FoxSeasons. – Nov. 1 – Feb. 28 • Take wild animals by trapping upon the land – Dec. 1 – Feb. 28 of another without having in possession written permission issued and dated within the previous year by the landowner or his agent. This restriction does not apply to public lands * These dates apply to all species listed on page 54, except foxes and beaver. Fox trapping season dates are in on which trapping is not specifically prohib- a separate publication, seencwildlife.org/FoxSeasons . Beaver trapping season dates are Nov. 1 to March 31. ited including tidelands, marshlands, and any There is no closed season for trapping nutria east of I-77. other untitled land.

54 2018–2019 Please note: Major regulation changes appear in RED Trapping Regulations AND INFORMATION

• Remove or disturb any lawfully set trap or • In addition, if trapping for beaver, Conibear™- Attendance remove any furbearing animal from a trap type traps can be set one-half covered by Every trap must be visited daily and any animal without permission of the trap owner. water, but must be checked daily. caught therein removed, except for completely submerged Conibear™-type traps, which must Statewide Trap-type Restrictions Foothold Traps: be visited at least once every 72 hours and any • All traps must have a weather-resistant per- • Must be smooth edged and without teeth animal caught therein removed. manent tag attached with the trapper’s name or spikes. and address legible. • Jaw Spread: • Unlawful to set or use a trap so that animals »» To measure jaw spread of a foot-hold Unlawful Harassment or birds will be suspended when caught. trap, measure from inside jaw to inside • Unlawful to set or use a hook of any sort jaw (Figure 2). of Persons Taking or type to take wild animals or wild birds. Wildlife Resources Legal Trap Types • Box/cage traps and colony traps In North Carolina, it is unlawful for a person • Conibear™-type traps to interfere intentionally with the lawful tak- • Foothold/steel-jaw trap ing of wildlife resources or to drive, harass, or • Snares (for beaver only) intentionally disturb any wildlife resources for the purpose of disrupting the lawful taking of Conibear ™–type Traps wildlife resources on public or private property. • Must be smooth-edged and without teeth NOTE: This law does not apply to activity by a or spikes. person on land he or she owns or leases or to • Jaw Spread: a person who incidentally interferes with the »» To measure the width and height of a Figure 2. To measure jaw spread of a foot-hold/ taking of wildlife resources while using the land Conibear™-type trap, measure from in- leghold trap, measure from inside jaw to for other lawful activity such as agriculture, inside jaw. side jaw to inside jaw (Figure 1). mining or recreation. Violation of this subsection is a misdemean- »» Cannot have a jaw spread greater than or punishable for a first conviction by a fine 7 ½ inches. not to exceed $1,000, by imprisonment not to »» If the jaw spread is between 5 ½ and 7 ½ exceed 30 days, or by both and punishable for inches, the jaws must be offset by 3/16th a second or subsequent conviction by a fine left of an inch. to the discretion of the court (NCGS §113-295). »» The jaws do not have to be offset if the trap is set in water with a quick-drown type set. What Should I Do? • Chain length: If you experience unlawful harassment, im- Figure 1. To measure the width and height of a Conibear™-type trap, measure from inside jaw »» Trap chain cannot be longer than 8 inches mediately notify your nearest wildlife en- to inside jaw. from anchor point to the base of the trap forcement officer, county sheriff’s office or unless fitted with a shock-absorbing de- local police department. Advise the authori- vice with at least 40 lbs. and not more ties of this law and that you wish to hunt »» On dry land, cannot have a jaw spread than 75 lbs. of pull. peacefully. greater than 7 ½ inches. »» Trap chain can be measured from anchor »» If totally covered by water, it can have an point (solid ground) to the base of the trap. What Not to Do inside jaw spread (width or height) greater Do not provoke a fight, threaten reprisals than 7 ½ inches and no larger than 26 Snares or use profanity. Remember that some anti- inches in width and 12 inches in height. • Can be used to trap only beaver, except hunting activists seek confrontation and may »» In areas of tidal waters, the mean high where allowed by local law. be accompanied by the news media. water is considered covering water. • Cannot be used to trap wildlife, except where »» In reservoir areas, covering water is the allowed by local law. low water level prevailing during the pre- ceding 24 hours. You should also read the “Game Lands” and »» Trap can be checked every 72 hours if “Local Laws” sections for trapping restrictions completely submerged. on certain game lands and in certain counties.

Feral Swine There is no closed season and no bag limits for trapping feral swine. A hunting or trapping license is required, except for those persons who are license-exempt (see page 4). A feral swine trapping permit is also required, even for those persons who are license-exempt. This free permit is available at ncwildlife.org/FeralSwine. Only box and corral traps are legal for trapping feral swine and the permit number must be displayed on all traps. Traps must be constructed in a manner such that a non-target animal (such as a bear) can easily be released or can escape without harm. All feral swine must be euthanized while in the trap and may not be removed alive from any trap. The permit does not authorize access to any property. Landowner permission is still required. Feral swine trapping on game lands is allowed only with permission of the Commission. Call 919-707-0150 to inquire about trapping feral swine on game lands.

North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations 2018–2019 55 Hunting Regulations AND INFORMATION

Retrieval Rifles Manner of Taking • If a hunter kills or wounds a big game animal • Fully automatic rifles are unlawful. All other during legal shooting hours the hunter may rifles are legal except: Definition of Take use a portable light source and a single dog »» Rifles are prohibited by federal law in To take is defined as all operations during, im- on a leash to assist the hunter in retrieving hunting migratory game birds. mediately preparatory and immediately subse- the dead or wounded big game animal and »» Local laws prohibit or restrict rifles in quent to an attempt, whether successful or not, may dispatch a wounded big game animal some counties. See the “Local Laws” to capture, kill, pursue, hunt or otherwise harm using a .22-caliber rimfire pistol, archery section. or reduce to possession any fisheries resource equipment, or a handgun otherwise legal »» It is unlawful to hunt or take wild turkeys or wildlife resource. for that hunting season. If necessary, the with rifles. hunter may also retrieve wounded big game Season Dates in this manner from 30 minutes after sun- Blackpowder For most species, hunting seasons are set to set to 11:00 p.m. The hunter may not use a • During the blackpowder deer season, the open on the same day of the week every year motorized vehicle when searching for the only lawful firearms are blackpowder shot- and at the same general time. For example, wounded animal. guns, rifles and handguns. The Commission rabbit season opens every year on the Saturday defines a blackpowder firearm as any firearm before Thanksgiving and ends on the last day Archery - including any firearm with a matchlock, of February. Changes in season dates that are a • Archery hunting is limited to longbows and flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of result of newly adopted regulations will appear recurved bows having a minimum pull of ignition system - manufactured in or before in red ink. However, most seasonal dates that 40 pounds, compound bows with a mini- 1898, that cannot use fixed ammunition; are different from last year are the result of mum pull of 35 pounds and crossbows with any replica of this type of firearm if such the annual shift of days in each year’s calendar. a minimum draw weight of 100 pounds. replica is not designed or redesigned for Only arrows with a fixed minimum broad- using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed General Restrictions head width of 7/8 inch or a mechanically ammunition; and any muzzle-loading rifle, • Lawful seasons and bag limits for each spe- opening broadhead with a minimum width muzzle-loading shotgun, or muzzle-loading cies apply beginning with the first day of of 7/8 inch in the open position may be used or cylinder-loading handgun that is designed the listed season and continuing through for taking bear, deer or wild turkey. Blunt- to use blackpowder, blackpowder substi- the last day of the listed season, including type arrowheads may be used in taking tute, or any other propellant loaded through Sundays for private lands, with Sunday hunt- small animals and birds, including but not the muzzle or cylinder and that cannot use ing restrictions listed in the next paragraph. limited to, rabbits, squirrels, quail, grouse, fixed ammunition. • It’s unlawful to hunt on Sundays on public pheasants. Poisonous, drugged, barbed or lands, except that military installations un- explosive arrowheads may not be used for Baiting der the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal taking any game. Bolts must use broadheads • No wild bird may be taken with the use of government may allow hunting on Sundays. as described for arrows. aid of salt, grain, fruit, or other bait. On Sundays, on private lands, the follow- • No wild turkey may be taken from an area ing apply: Shotguns in which bait has been placed until the ex- »» Hunting with firearms between 9:30 a.m. • Shotguns must be no larger than 10-gauge. piration of 10 days after the bait has been and 12:30 p.m. is prohibited except on • When hunting migratory game birds, shot- consumed or otherwise removed controlled hunting preserves; guns must be plugged so as to limit their • Black bear may not be taken with the use »» Hunting migratory birds is prohibited; maximum capacity to three shells. or aid of: »» The use of firearms to take deer that are »» Any animal, animal part or product, salt, run or chased by dogs is prohibited; Pistols salt lick, honey, sugar, sugar-based mate- »» Hunting with a firearm within 500 yards • During the open hunting season for rabbits, rial, syrups, candy, pastry, gum, candy of a place of worship or any accessory squirrels, opossums, raccoons, furbearing block, oils, spices, peanut butter, grease; structure thereof is prohibited. animals and legal nongame animals and or extract of such substances; or any sub- »» Archery equipment may be used to hunt birds, these species may be taken with a stance modified by any of the above sub- on private lands on Sunday without the re- pistol. There are no restrictions on caliber stances or extract of above substance; or strictions applied to hunting with firearms. and barrel length. any bear bait attractant, including scented • Shooting hours. Game birds and animals may • Deer and bear may be taken with a handgun sprays, aerosols, scent balls, and scent be taken only between 30 minutes before during the established gun hunting season. powders; or processed food products as sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset with There are no restrictions on barrel length defined on page 67. rifle, pistol, shotgun, bow and arrow, dogs or caliber. • For the purposes of bear hunting, bait means or by means of falconry with the follow- • A hunter or trapper lawfully taking wildlife any natural, unprocessed food product that ing exceptions: raccoons, feral swine and by another method may use a pistol to dis- is a grain, fruit, nut, vegetable, or other mate- opossums may be taken at night. Coyotes patch the animal or bird taken, except as rial harvested from a plant crop that is not may be taken at night in all counties except noted below. modified from its raw components. Beaufort, Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washing- • It is unlawful to hunt or take wild turkeys • Bears may not be taken while consum- ton. Migratory game birds may be taken with pistols. ing bait. only during the hours and in the manner • During established archery season only a • Regulations for taking bear with unprocessed permitted by federal regulations. See page .22-caliber rimfire pistol may be used to foods are on page 67. 75 for shooting hours for migratory birds. dispatch deer (see “Retrieval”).

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Hunting with Dogs single dog on a leash to assist the hunter in ties where hunting deer with dogs is allowed. • It is unlawful to hunt, run or chase deer at any retrieving a wounded deer. In counties or parts thereof and game lands time in these counties and all counties west • In all other counties hunting deer with dogs where hunting deer with dogs is prohibited, of the line they form: Rockingham, Guilford, is allowed, but local law may impose further running or chasing deer is prohibited at all Randolph, Montgomery, Stanly and Union restrictions. See “Local Laws” section. times. See map on page 70. counties. See map on page 70. This does not • In counties where hunting deer with dogs is • This does not apply to the use of a single dog apply to the use of a single dog on a leash allowed, game land rules may prohibit this on a leash to assist the hunter in retrieving to assist the hunter in retrieving a dead or activity. See “Game Lands” section. a wounded deer. wounded deer. • It is unlawful to hunt bears with dogs in the • Except as allowed in authorized field trials and • It is unlawful to hunt, run or chase deer at any following counties: training using domestically raised waterfowl time in these counties and parts of counties: Alamance south of I-85, Anson west of N.C. or game birds, it is unlawful to possess axes, »» Alamance Hwy 742, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davie, David- saws or tree-climbing equipment while train- »» Anson west of N.C. 742 son, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Lee, Lincoln, ing or running dogs during closed season. »» Chatham Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Orange south of • Individuals engaged in training dogs and indi- »» Chowan south of U.S. Highway 17 and I-85, Pamlico (per local law), Randolph, Rock- viduals who are active participants in field tri- U.S. Highway 17 Business and east of a ingham, Rowan, Stanly, Union, and Wake als must have an appropriate hunting license. line drawn from the intersection of the south of N.C. Hwy 98. See map on page 67. • When training dogs during the closed sea- western city limits of the Town of Edenton • Except for deer and bear as described above, son, hunters may use domestically raised and U.S. Highway 17 Business and ex- hunting game animals and game birds (except waterfowl or game birds provided that they tending due south to the Albemarle Sound for wild turkey) with dogs is allowed in all coun- use shot shells with shot of number 4 size »» Durham ties of the state, subject to the restrictions or smaller and the shot is nontoxic when »» Johnston applied by local laws and game land rules. training with waterfowl. All birds must be »» Lee See “Local Laws” and “Game Lands” sections. banded on one leg with the propagator’s »» Orange south of I-85 • It is unlawful to intentionally remove or de- license number. »» Richmond west of Little River and that stroy an electronic collar or other electronic • Further restrictions apply to training dogs portion east of Little River and bounded device placed on a dog by its owner to main- on game lands during the closed season. See by N.C. 73 to the north, by Hough Road tain control of the dog. “Game Lands” section. to the east, and by Grassy Island Road to the south. Training Dogs Field Trials »» Wayne • It is unlawful to run or chase deer during • Commission-sanctioned field trials may allow »» Wake south of N.C. 98 closed season, except when under the con- hunters to conduct field trials with dogs in NOTE: This does not apply to the use of a trol of the owner. This applies only to coun- areas and at times authorized with the use

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of approved weapons and ammunition and waterfowl (see page 77); or • In addition to the prohibition of taking wild- may authorize the use of certain domesti- »» airplanes life with the use of artificial light, except cally raised birds. • Deer may not be hunted from boats or other for big game retrieval, many counties have • Active participants in field trials are people floating devices in some counties (see “Local local regulations that prohibit shining lights who handle dogs or firearms. Laws” section). on deer or searching for deer with lights • For Commission-sanctioned field trials, -ac 30 minutes after sunset or after 11 p.m. A tive participants may use a hunting license Hunter or Blaze Orange color-coded map showing county shining from their state of residence. For all other Any person hunting bear, feral swine, rabbit, laws is on page 70. types of field trials, active participants must squirrel, grouse, pheasant and quail with the use • The flashing or display of any artificial light have a N.C. hunting license. of firearms must wear a cap or hat made of hunt- between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 • For Commission-sanctioned field trials, judg- er orange material or an outer garment of hunter minutes before sunrise in any area that is es do not need to have a hunting license. For orange visible from all sides. Anyone hunting frequented or inhabited by wild deer by all other types of field trials, judges must deer during a deer firearms season, regardless of any person who has accessible to him or have a N.C. hunting license. weapon, must wear hunter orange visible from her a firearm, crossbow or other bow and • Applications for authorization of a Com- all sides. This includes archery hunters that hunt arrow constitutes prima facie evidence of mission-sanctioned field trial must be sub- on Sunday during the deer firearms season and taking deer with the aid of an artificial light. mitted in writing to a wildlife enforcement anyone hunting on Youth Deer Hunting Day. This • Raccoon and opossum may be taken at night, officer at least 30 days prior to the sched- requirement does not apply to a landholder, his with dogs during open seasons, with the use uled event. or her spouse and children if they are hunting of artificial lights commonly used to aid in • Applications for authorization of a Commis- on the landholder’s property. taking raccoon and opossum. Where feral sion-sanctioned field trial may be obtained swine and coyotes may be hunted at night, online at ncwildlife.org/licensing. Artificial Lights and Electronic Calls artificial light may be used. • It is unlawful to use any of the following in Motor Vehicles, Boats and Vessels taking wild birds or animals: Road Hunting • It is unlawful to use any of the following in »» artificial lights (including laser sights), ex- Local laws prohibit or restrict hunting or shoot- taking wild birds or animals: cept for big game retrieval and taking feral ing from public roads or possession of a loaded »» a motor vehicle while the passenger area swine and coyotes at night. firearm on road right-of-ways in some counties is occupied or while the vehicle engine is »» electronic or recorded calls (except elec- (see “Local Laws” section). running. tronic calls are permitted for crow, coyote »» vessels: under sail, under power, or with and feral swine hunting). Other exceptions Other Restricted Methods the engine running, or while still in the mo- for migratory game birds may be found • It is unlawful to use fire in taking wild birds tion from such propulsion, except crippled under individual season descriptions or animals DEER HUNTER ALERT

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) This transmissible disease can be is a fatal neurological disease found transported to new areas through in deer, elk, moose and reindeer. cervid carcasses, particularly the Caused by an abnormal form of protein brain and spinal tissues. Visit that collects in the animal’s brain cells, ncwildlife.org/ccr for the most up these cells eventually burst leaving to date cervid carcass and parts behind empty spaces in the brain matter. importation rules. There is no cure, Signs to watch for include: nor any method to eliminate CWD • Lack of coordination once it has entered the environment. • Walking in set patterns Although CWD has not been con- firmed in North Carolina, it is • Drooling and grinding of teeth currently found in 25 states, view • Drinking lots of water and map at ncwildlife.org/cwdstates. increased urination • Low weight If you see a deer or elk exhibiting disease signs, contact the Commission at 866-318-2401.

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• It is unlawful to take deer that are swimming address and what license or license exemptions adoption of a temporary rule restricting the or in water above the knees of the deer under which the wildlife was taken. importation of cervid carcasses and carcass • It is unlawful to shoot at or into a squirrel’s nest parts from out-of-state to prevent the spread Trespass of CWD. The proposed rule prohibits importa- The establishment of open seasons does not tion, transportation, or possession of cervid Other Restrictions obligate the private landowner to allow hunting carcasses and carcass parts originating from on his property, nor does it eliminate the ethical outside North Carolina, except as follows: Local Laws requirement for obtaining permission from the There are many local laws affecting hunting landowner before hunting. In some counties, • meat that has been boned out such that no and trapping in North Carolina. An abstract of hunters are required to obtain permission to pieces or fragments of bone remain; local laws that are more restrictive than general hunt on private property. • caped hides with no part of the skull or spinal regulations is included in this Digest. See the column attached; “Local Laws” section. State Fish Hatcheries • antlers, antlers attached to cleaned skull It is unlawful to possess a loaded firearm within plates, or cleaned skulls with no meat or Exotic Species a posted restricted zone on any state-owned brain tissue attached; It is unlawful to place exotic species of wild fish hatchery or to discharge a firearm into or • cleaned lower jawbone(s) with teeth or animals or wild birds not indigenous to that across such a restricted zone. cleaned teeth; or area or feral swine in an area for the purpose • finished taxidermy products and tanned hides. of stocking the area for hunting or trapping. Sale of Wildlife (There are certain limited exceptions for li- • In general, whole animals or their parts may These parts or their containers must be labeled censed-controlled hunting preserves.) not be bought or sold in North Carolina. with the individual’s name and address; state, There are some exceptions. More information Canadian province, or foreign country of origin; Transfer of Wildlife may be found at ncwildlife.org/SaleofWildlife. date the cervid was killed; the individual’s hunt- An individual may accept the gift of wildlife law- ing license number, permit number, or equivalent fully taken within North Carolina if taking pos- Disposal of Wildlife Carcasses identification from the state, Canadian province, session does not cause the individual to exceed • It is unlawful to dump animal remains any- or foreign country of origin; and the destination the applicable possession limit and the individual where without permission of the cervid carcass, carcass part(s), or container possesses and preserves in writing the name and of cervid meat or carcass parts. address of the donor and under what license Cervid Carcass Parts Please visit ncwildlife/ccr for current importa- requirements the wildlife was taken. It is unlaw- While Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has not tion regulations. For more information about ful to accept the gift of wildlife lawfully taken been found in North Carolina, at the time of CWD and other deer diseases, visit ncwildlife. unless you possess in writing the donor’s name, publication, the Commission was considering org/DeerDiseases. HUNTING LAND FOR SALE

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• Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge • Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge Hunting On 3100 Desert Road 5770 US Hwy 52 North Suffolk, VA 23434 Wadesboro, NC 28170 Federal Lands Phone: 757-986-3705 Phone: 704-694-4424 • Fort Bragg • Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge State regulations and license requirements Wildlife Hunting and Fishing Center P.O. Box 329 apply on federal lands. Some of the areas Fort Bragg, NC 28307 Columbia, NC 27925 listed below may be closed to hunting. For Phone: 910-396-7506 Phone: 252-796-3004 specific information, contact the appropriate • Mackay Island and Currituck National Wild- • Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge federal entity: life Refuges P.O. Box 430 P.O. Box 39 Windsor, NC 27983 • Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge • Knotts Island, NC 27950 Phone: 252-794-3808 P.O. Box 1969 Phone: 252-429-3100 • U.S. Forest Service Manteo, NC 27954 • Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point 160 Zillicoa St., Suite A Phone: 252-473-1131 Environmental Affairs Department Asheville, NC 28801 • Camp Lejeune Natural Resources Manager Phone: 828-257-4200 Conservation Law Enforcement Office PSC Box 8003, Marine Corps Air Station • Blue Ridge Parkway Bldg. SAW 400 Old Saw Mill Road Cherry Point, NC 28533-0006 Permits and information about special park- MCB Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 Phone: 252-466-3593 way regulations governing access to adjoin- Phone: 910-451-5226 • Cedar Island, Mattamuskeet and Swan Quar- ing game lands may be obtained from: • Cape Hatteras National Seashore ter National Wildlife Refuges The Superintendent 1401 National Park Drive, 85 Mattamuskeet Rd. Blue Ridge Parkway Manteo, NC 27954 Swan Quarter, NC 27885 National Park Service Phone: 252-473-2111 Phone: 252-926-4021 199 Hemphill Knob Rd. • Cape Lookout National Seashore • Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Asheville, NC 28803 131 Charles St. P.O. Box 1969 Phone: 828-271-4779 Harkers Island, NC 28531 Manteo, NC 27954 Phone: 252-728-2250 Phone: 252-473-1131

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• Sherwood Bear Sanctuary Haywood County BEAR HUNTING SEASONS • Standing Indian Bear Sanctuary Macon County Daily limit 1; Season limit 1 • Suggs Mill Pond Bear Sanctuary Bladen County SEASON DATES APPLICABLE COUNTY OR COUNTIES • Thurmond Chatham Bear Sanctuary MOUNTAIN BEAR MANAGEMENT UNIT SEASONS Wilkes County Oct. 15 – Nov. 17 In and west of Surry, Wilkes, Caldwell, Burke, Cleveland. • Wayah Bear Sanctuary Macon County Note: Further game land restrictions may apply. See the Dec. 10, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 “Game Lands” section for specific game land rules. The following additional restrictions apply to PIEDMONT BEAR MANAGEMENT UNIT SEASONS bear sanctuaries: Franklin, Harnett, Johnston, Hoke, Moore, Richmond, Oct. 13, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 Scotland, Vance, Wake, Warren • Dogs may not be used to pursue bear, except Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, David- during permit hunts that allow hunting bear son, Durham, Granville, Guilford, Lee, Mecklenburg, with dogs. Nov. 10, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 Montgomery, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, • It is unlawful to take feral swine on bear Rowan, Stanly, Union sanctuaries except during the deer archery Alexander, Catawba, Davie , Forsyth, Gaston, Iredell, season, deer blackpowder season, deer gun Nov. 17, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 Lincoln, Stokes, Yadkin season and any small game season using only weapons and manner of take prescribed for COASTAL BEAR MANAGEMENT UNIT SEASONS that hunting season. Nov. 10 – Nov. 25 and • Dogs may not be used to take feral swine. Zone 1: Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell Dec. 8 – Dec. 23, 2018 • It is unlawful to train dogs or allow dogs to Nov. 10 – Nov. 18 and Zone 2: Camden*, Chowan*, Currituck, Gates, Pasquo- run unleashed on bear sanctuaries in and Dec. 8 – Dec. 23, 2018 tank*, Perquimans west of Madison, Buncombe, Henderson and Polk counties from March 1 until the Nov. 10 – Nov. 18 and Zone 3: Beaufort, Bertie, Craven, Hertford, Jones, Monday on or nearest Oct. 15. Dec. 8 – Dec. 23, 2018 Martin, Washington Zone 4: Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Lenoir, Nash, Nov. 17 – Dec. 16, 2018 Northampton, Pitt, Wayne, Wilson Zone 5: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Cum- berland, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico (use Nov. 12, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 of dogs for hunting bears prohibited in this county), Pender, Robeson, Sampson

* Per local law, bear season opens Nov. 9 in these counties.

Restrictions • Croatan Bear Sanctuary It is unlawful to do any of the following: Carteret, Craven and Jones counties • Take a cub (less than 75 pounds) or a female • Fires Creek Bear Sanctuary bear with cub(s). Clay County • Hunt bear on a designated bear sanctuary. (See • Flat Top Bear Sanctuary the information below on bear sanctuaries.) Mitchell and Yancey counties • Green Swamp Bear Sanctuary Information on the use of dogs to hunt bears Brunswick and Columbus counties and the use of unprocessed foods is on pages • Gull Rock Bear Sanctuary 56–57, 67. Information about the bear coopera- Hyde County tor program can be found on page 66. • Harmon Den Bear Sanctuary Haywood County Bear Sanctuaries • Panthertown-Bonas Defeat Bear Sanctuary Bear may not be taken in those parts of counties Jackson County included in the following sanctuaries: • Mt. Mitchell Bear Sanctuary (except by Make Hunting & Fishing permit only) Dreams Come True! • Bachelor Bay Bear Sanctuary McDowell and Yancey counties Bertie, Martin and Washington counties • North River Bear Sanctuary Hunt of a Lifetime is a • Bombing Range Bear Sanctuary (except by Camden and Currituck counties nonproﬁ t organization permit only) • Pisgah Bear Sanctuary that grants hunting and Dare County Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Tran- ﬁ shing dreams to children, age 21 and under, who • Daniel Boone Bear Sanctuary (except by sylvania counties have been diagnosed with permit only) • Pungo River Bear Sanctuary life threatening illnesses. Avery, Burke and Caldwell counties Hyde County • Columbus County Bear Sanctuary • Rich Mountain Bear Sanctuary If you are interested in helping a child live their Columbus County Madison County dream, please contact us for more information. Toll Free 866.345.4455 HuntofaLifetime.org North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations 61 Hunting Regulations AND INFORMATION

General Restrictions Big Game – Deer • Any person hunting deer during a deer firearms season shall wear hunter orange visible from all sides. This includes hunting with archery equipment on Sundays. This DEER HUNTING SEASONS also includes anyone hunting on Youth Deer Hunting Day, regardless of age of the hunter See the maps on pages 68-69 for either-sex season dates and exceptions to the seasons or weapon used. Landholders, their spouses listed in this table. and children hunting on land held by the land- • Weapons seasons for deer on game lands follow the season for the county in which they holder do not have to wear hunter orange. are located except for Buffalo Cove Game Land, Nicholson Creek Game Land, Rockfish • Deer with visible antlers may be taken during Creek Game Land, Sandhills Game Land and South Mountains Game Land. See the any open deer season. Antlerless deer may “Game Lands” section for additional restrictions on these Game Lands seasons. Refer to only be taken during either-sex deer seasons. the “Game Lands” section for Gun Either-Sex Deer Season dates on game lands. • Visible antlers are defined as bony structures that protrude through the skin. Knobs or METHOD OF TAKE SEASON DATES buttons covered by skin or velvet are not YOUTH DEER HUNTING DAY considered visible antlers. • It is unlawful to place processed food prod- On this day, youth under the age ucts as bait in any area of the state with an of 18 may use any legal weapon September 22, 2018 established season for taking black bears. to hunt deer of either sex. Processed food products are any food sub- See page 56 for description of legal weapons. Hunters age 18 and older may only use the stance or flavoring that has been modified by weapon legal for the type of season open in their county on this day. All hunters must wear the addition of ingredients or by treatment to hunter orange on this day, even if the hunter is using archery equipment. modify its chemical composition or form or to NORTHEASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN DEER SEASON enhance its aroma or taste. This includes: food products enhanced by sugar, honey, syrups, Archery Sept. 8 – Sept. 28, 2018 oils, salts, spices, peanut butter, grease, meat, Blackpowder Sept. 29 – Oct. 12, 2018 bones, or blood; candies, pastries, gum, and Gun Oct. 13, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 sugar blocks; and extracts of such products. • The placement of commercially available CENTRAL DEER SEASON mineral supplements specifically and exclu- Archery Sept. 8 – Oct. 26, 2018 sively marketed for attracting or feeding deer is allowed anywhere in the state, except on Blackpowder Oct. 27 – Nov. 9, 2018 game lands. Gun Nov. 10, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 NORTHWESTERN DEER SEASON Weapons and Dogs Archery Archery Sept. 8 – Nov. 2, 2018 • During the archery season the following are Blackpowder Nov. 3 – Nov. 16, 2018 legal weapons: bows and arrows and crossbows (both described on page 56). Gun Nov. 17, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 WESTERN DEER SEASON Blackpowder Sept. 8 – Sept. 30; Oct. 14 – Nov. 18, 2018; • During the blackpowder season the follow- Archery Dec. 9, 2018 – January 1, 2019 (antlered deer only) ing are legal weapons: bows and arrows, crossbows (both described on page 56), and Blackpowder Oct. 1 – Oct. 13, 2018 blackpowder firearms as defined on page 56. Gun Nov. 19 – Dec. 8, 2018 Gun • During the gun season the following are legal weapons: bows and arrows, crossbows, blackpowder firearms, shotguns, rifles, and BIG GAME HARVEST REPORTS handguns (all described on page 56). Dogs Now Available Online • Hunters may use dogs to hunt deer during open deer seasons in counties indicated NCWildlife.org/IGotOne on the map on page 70, and to retrieve a wounded deer. See page 56 for details. Generate real-time reported big game harvest counts for the current hunting season from the Commission’s online, Bag Limits electronic reporting system. • The season and possession bag limit is six deer, two of which may be antlered, and four You can view live county, regional or statewide harvest totals of which may be antlerless. and multi-year trend comparisons for deer, bear or turkey. • There is no daily bag limit. • Antlerless deer harvested and reported on For previous seasons’ reported harvests, visit NCWildlife.org/HarvestReport Bonus Antlerless Harvest Report Cards do not count towards the season or possession limit.

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• Bonus Antlerless Harvest Report Cards allow Blackpowder Firearm Deer Season Information for Hunters for the harvest of two additional antlerless • Deer of either sex may be taken during the • The intention of the Urban Archery Season is deer per card. These are ONLY valid for use for first Saturday of the blackpowder firearm deer to enable cities, towns and villages to reduce deer taken within participating municipalities season in and west of Henderson, Buncombe, urban deer populations through increased during the Urban Archery Season (described Yancey, Mitchell and Avery counties (includes hunter opportunity. Hunting during the on pages 63-64). Unlimited Bonus Antlerless game lands). Urban Archery Season is allowed ONLY in Harvest Report Cards are available to each • Deer of either sex may be taken anytime participating municipalities. hunter. Bonus Antlerless Harvest Report Cards during the blackpowder firearm deer season • Each city, town and village will decide if hunt- can be obtained on or after Jan. 1 at most wild- in and east of Polk, Rutherford, McDowell, ing is allowed on public property and restric- life service agents, or online at ncwildlife.org Burke, Caldwell, Watauga and Ashe counties tions, if any, for hunting on private property or by calling 888-248-6834. (includes game lands). within the city, town and village limits. • Antlerless deer harvested under the Deer • Hunters wishing to hunt in an area participat- Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Gun Either-Sex Deer Season ing in the Urban Archery Season should call and tagged with harvest tags provided with • Deer of either sex may only be taken during the participating city, town or village or visit its the program are not included in normal state- the gun season during those dates indicated website to obtain a map showing lawful areas wide bag limits. on pages 68-69, 84-89. Most gun either-sex to hunt and additional information on specific seasons fall under one of the following four restrictions that may apply to each area. Either-Sex Deer Seasons categories in North Carolina: • The Urban Archery Season does not obligate Youth Deer Hunting Day »» Maximum: Either-sex harvest is allowed private landowners to allow hunting on their • Deer of either sex may be taken by hunters the entire gun season. property, nor does it eliminate the ethical under the age of 18 on this day. »» Moderate: Either-sex harvest is allowed requirement for obtaining permission from the first open day of the regular season the landowner before hunting. Hunters are Archery Deer Season through the second Friday thereafter. legally required to obtain written permission • Deer of either sex may be taken during archery »» Conservative: Either-sex harvest is al- to hunt on posted property. deer season in all areas (includes game lands) in lowed the first open day of the regular sea- • Season bag and possession limits for both and east of Watauga, Wilkes, Alexander, Cataw- son through the first Saturday thereafter. antlerless and antlered deer, including Bonus ba, Cleveland, Rutherford, and Polk counties. »» Introductory: Either-sex harvest is al- Anterless Harvest Report Cards, that apply • Deer of either sex may be taken during the lowed the first open Saturday of the to the general archery, blackpowder, and first and second archery deer seasons in all regular gun season. gun deer seasons also apply to the Urban areas (includes game lands) in and west of Archery Season. Henderson, Buncombe, McDowell, Burke, Urban Archery Season • Deer of either sex may be harvested in partici- Caldwell and Avery counties. Archery only: Jan. 12 – Feb. 17, 2019 pating areas during the Urban Archery Season.

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WILD TURKEY SEASONS

Daily limit 1; Possession and season limit 2, only one of which may be taken during the youth season. Note: For information on permit hunts for select Game Lands, refer to the “Game Lands” section.

SEASON DATES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOUTH SEASON (MALE OR BEARDED TURKEY ONLY) Youth under the age of 18 may hunt turkey statewide during this season, but some Game Lands require a permit (see “Game Lands” section). Only youth can hunt during this season and only one weapon is allowed per youth Apr. 6 – 12, 2019 hunter. Each youth must have a Big Game Harvest Report Card and report harvests according to instructions in this Digest. License-exempt youth should report their harvest using a Big Game Harvest Report Card for License- Exempt Hunters. STATEWIDE SPRING SEASON (MALE OR BEARDED TURKEY ONLY) Apr. 13 – May 11, 2019

Restrictions It is unlawful to: • Use dogs during the spring wild turkey season. • Use any type of handgun or rifle to hunt wild turkey. • Take wild turkeys from an area in which bait has been placed. (An area is considered baited until 10 days after the bait has been consumed or otherwise removed.) • Possess live wild turkeys or live birds that are indistinguishable from wild turkeys. MS18 NCWILDTIP

NC WILDI Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) is a completely anonymous, anti-poaching program turn in poachers that rewards individuals who provide information resulting in the arrest and conviction of persons who have committed certain wildlife offenses. Available 24 hours a day. For a list of eligible violations, visit ncwildlife.org/wildTIP. All tips are anonymous, unless individuals want to identify themselves to claim a reward, which can range from $100–$1,000.

REPORTING OPTIONS: ncwildlife.org/wildTIP Download the WILDTIP App: Search “TipSoft” or “TipSubmit” *Text: WILDTIP and your message to 274637 (CRIMES). 855-WILDTIP

*Message and data rates may apply. For wildlife violations in progress, or other wildlife questions or concerns call 800-662-7137.

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• The Big Game Harvest Report Card contains out on the Big Game Harvest Report Card. This Big Game Harvest a Harvest ID number located above each record shall thereafter constitute the authoriza- harvest authorization line. Hunters will be tion for continued possession of the carcass. It Reporting required to provide a Harvest ID number shall be unlawful for a person to possess a Big when reporting each harvest. Game Harvest Report Card on which the spe- Reporting big game harvests is a requirement • Hunters who obtain their license and big cies validation mark has been cut or punched in North Carolina. Hunters should carry their game privilege by phone or internet will be out, but on which the authorization number has Big Game Harvest Report Card with them while given their Harvest ID numbers for tem- not been recorded, unless the animal is in the hunting deer, bear and wild turkey. A harvest porary use until they receive their official person’s possession or it has been identified report card is furnished with the issuance of a Big Game Harvest Report Card in the mail. by with your name, hunting license number big game hunting license and is valid for only If the hunter harvests a big game animal and date of kill. one hunting season, July 1 through June 30. before receiving their official Big Game Har- Hunters should retain only one copy of their vest Report Card, the hunter must retain Identifying an Unattended Kill harvest report card per hunting season. the authorization number for the reported Persons killing a big game animal and leaving it harvest. Immediately upon receipt of the Big unattended must identify the carcass with their Validating a Harvest Game Harvest Report Card, the hunter must name, hunting license number and date of kill. Upon harvesting a bear, deer or wild turkey, transcribe those authorization numbers and Once an unattended animal is registered, it need and before moving the animal from the site validate the appropriate line on their card. only be identified with the authorization number. of kill, the successful hunter must validate the • Big game animals may be field dressed be- Big Game Harvest Report Card by cutting or fore being registered. Field dressing includes Reporting for License- punching out the crosshair symbol next to the bleeding and removal of digestive, respi Exempt Hunters appropriate authorization line. Instructions in ratory and circulatory organs, but the hunter Persons who are by law exempt from the Big this section also apply to the Bonus Antlerless may not mutilate the carcass in a manner that Game Hunting License requirement shall ob- Report Card. obscures the identity, age or sex. tain a License-Exempt Big Game Harvest Report • When a kill occurs in a remote area that pre- Card from a wildlife service agent or by calling Registering a Harvest vents the animal from being transported as 888-248-6834 at no cost (Note: License-Exempt The hunter must register any harvested bear, an entire carcass, the animal may be skinned Cards are not available online.) Upon harvesting a deer or wild turkey within 24 hours of the harvest and quartered before being registered. bear, deer or wild turkey, the exempt person shall and before it is skinned, dressed or dismembered. • When a hunter harvests an animal in a re- validate their card and report the big game kill mote area and plans to remain in the area using the same registration methods listed above. • Big game harvests may be registered in one for longer than a day, the 24-hour time is of three ways: extended until the hunter leaves the area. • License-exempt youth should not report 1. By calling 800-I-GOT-ONE (800-446- However, the hunter must immediately regis- their harvest on their parent’s Big Game Har- 8663). A touch tone telephone is re- ter the animal upon leaving the remote area. vest Report Card, but obtain their own card. quired. Each Harvest ID can only be used once. Recording the Authorization Number Deer Management Assistance 2. By clicking the “Report a Big Game Har- When a successful hunter registers a big game Program Harvest Reporting vest” link located on the NCWRC home harvest, the hunter will be issued an authoriza- Persons harvesting deer under the Deer Man- page (ncwildlife.org/IGotOne). tion number for the animal. The hunter shall agement Assistance Program (DMAP) shall fol- 3. By reporting the harvest to a partici- then record the authorization number in the low the tagging and reporting requirements pating wildlife service agent location space provided, immediately adjacent to the described in the instructions they have received (ncwildlife.org/WildlifeServiceAgent). validation mark that has been cut or punched as a participant in the DMAP.

800-I-GOT-ONE Register Your Big Game Kill (800-446-8663) Required for Bear, Deer and Wild Turkey ncwildlife.org/IGotOne

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2018 – 2019 Bear Seasons

– Nov. 9 – Nov. 18 and Dec. 8 – Dec. 23 – Nov. 10 – Nov. 25 and Dec. 8 – Dec. 23 – Nov. 10 – Nov. 18 and Dec. 8 – Dec. 23 – Nov. 10 – Nov. 18 and Dec. 8 – Dec. 23 – Nov. 17 – Dec. 16 – Nov. 12 – Jan. 1 – Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 – Nov. 10 – Jan. 1 Bear Hunters: Become a Bear Cooperator and receive a free, blaze orange hunting hat by submitting the premolars from your bear. Call 919-707-0050 or visitncwildlife. – Nov. 17 – Jan. 1 org/bear for more information, including a video on how to remove the premolars. – Oct 15 – Nov. 17 and Dec. 10 – Jan. 1

Hunting Bear with Dogs and Using Unprocessed Foods

– Unprocessed food allowed Oct. 15 – Nov. 17 only, and use of dogs allowed all season – Unprocessed food allowed all season, and use of dogs allowed all season – Unprocessed food allowed all season, but use of dogs prohibited

DOGS. Hunting bears with dogs is prohibited in the following counties or parts However, dogs may not be released in the vicinity of any commercially available min of counties: Alamance south of I-85, Anson west of N.C. Hwy 742, Cabarrus, eral supplement whether placed for the purpose of attracting deer or otherwise. Chatham, Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Lee, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Orange south of I-85, Pamlico (per local law), Randolph, Rocking- It is unlawful: ham, Rowan, Stanly, Union, and Wake south of N.C. Hwy 98. In all other counties, • to take a bear while in the act of consuming unprocessed foods; to place hunting bears with the use of dogs is legal during open bear seasons, but restric- processed food products as bait in any area of the state with an established tions may apply on game lands. See “Game Land” section for further information. season for taking black bears. Processed food products are any food substance or flavoring that has been modified by the addition of ingredients or by treat- UNPROCESSED FOODS. Legal during the Monday on or nearest October 15 to ment to modify its chemical composition or form or to enhance its aroma or the Saturday before Thanksgiving* in and west of Surry, Wilkes, Caldwell, Burke taste. This includes: food products enhanced by sugar, honey, syrups, oils, salts, and Cleveland counties. In all other counties, unprocessed foods may be used to spices, peanut butter, grease, meat, bones, or blood; candies, pastries, gum, aid in taking of bear during any open season for bear. and sugar blocks; and extracts of such products; to use any bear bait attrac- * The prohibition against taking bears with the use and aid of bait does not apply to the tant, including scented sprays, aerosols, scent balls, and scent powders; and to release of dogs in the vicinity of any food source that is not a processed food product. place any sort of processed or unprocessed foods on game lands.

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Western Deer Zone

Archery: Sept. 8 – Sept. 30; Oct. 14 – Nov. 18, 2018; Dec. 9, 2018 – January 1, 2019 (antlered deer only) (See page 63 for either-sex days during archery season) Blackpowder: Oct. 1 – Oct. 13, 2018 (See page 63 for either-sex days during blackpowder season) Gun: Nov. 19 – Dec. 8, 2018

SEASON DATES COUNTIES GUN EITHER-SEX SEASON* – Introductory Nov. 24 Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, Transylvania – Conservative Nov. 19 – Nov. 24 Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell, Yancey Buncombe: that part east of N.C. 191, south of the French Broad and – Maximum Nov. 19 – Dec. 8 Swannanoa rivers, west of U.S. 25 and north of N.C. 280. Henderson: that part east of N.C. 191 and north and west of N.C. 280. NO EITHER-SEX SEASON – None None Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain

* Note: Either-Sex Gun Seasons on game lands may vary. See “Game Lands” section for Either-Sex Gun Seasons on the game land you will be hunting.

Northwestern Deer Zone

Archery: Sept. 8 – Nov. 2, 2018 Blackpowder: Nov. 3 – Nov. 16, 2018 Gun: Nov. 17, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 Does not include Buffalo Cove and South Mountains Game Lands (see “Game Lands” section).

SEASON DATES COUNTIES GUN EITHER-SEX SEASON* – Moderate Nov. 17 – Nov. 30 Cleveland, Polk, Rutherford Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Catawba, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Iredell, – Maximum Nov. 17, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 Lincoln, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin, Watauga

* Note: Either-Sex Gun Seasons on game lands may vary. See Game Lands section for Either-Sex Gun Seasons on the game land you will be hunting.

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Central Deer Zone

Archery: Sept. 8 – Oct. 26, 2018 Blackpowder: Oct. 27 – Nov. 9, 2018 Gun: Nov. 10, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019

SEASON DATES COUNTIES GUN EITHER-SEX SEASON* Alamance, Anson, Caswell, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, – Maximum Nov. 10, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 Granville, Guilford, Lee, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stanly, Union

* Note: Either-Sex Gun Seasons on game lands may vary. See “Game Lands” section for Either-Sex Gun Seasons on the game land you will be hunting.

Northeastern and Southeastern Deer Zones

Archery: Sept. 8 – Sept. 28, 2018 Blackpowder: Sept. 29 – Oct. 12, 2018 Gun: Oct. 13, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 Does not include Nicholson Creek, Rockfish Creek and Sandhills game lands. (See “Game Lands” section.)

SEASON DATES COUNTIES GUN EITHER-SEX SEASON* Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gates, – Maximum Oct. 13, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Johnston, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Pas- quotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wayne, Wilson Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Dare, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Moore, New Hanover, – Maximum Oct. 13, 2018 – Jan. 1, 2019 Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Tyr- rell, Washington

*Note: Either-Sex Gun Seasons on game lands may vary. See “Game Lands” section for Either-Sex Gun Seasons on the game land you will be hunting.

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Deer Hunting With Use of Dogs

– Allowed* – Prohibited by state and/or local law

* Check “Local Laws” and “Game Lands” sections for additional restrictions that may apply. Note: See “Manner of Taking: Hunting with Dogs” section on pages 56–57 for the allowed/prohibited boundaries within split counties.

Shining Lights in Deer Areas

– No person shall, between the hours of 11 p.m. and 1/2 hour before sunrise, intentionally shine a light upon a deer or intentionally sweep a light in search of deer in these areas. – No person shall, between the hours of 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise, intentionally shine a light upon a deer or intentionally sweep a light in search of a deer in these areas. – Unlawful to shine a light intentionally upon a deer or to sweep a light in search of a deer at any time. – No local light laws as of Jan. 1, 2018.

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North Carolina Goose Zones

ZONE COUNTIES/PARTS OF COUNTIES Includes the counties or parts of counties shown in blue. Parts of counties include: Bertie - that – Resident Population Zone portion south and west of a line formed by N.C. 45 at the Washington Co. line to U.S. 17 in Mid- way. U.S. 17 in Midway to U.S. 13 in Windsor. U.S. 13 in Windsor to the Hertford. Co. line Includes the counties or parts of counties shown in yellow. Parts of counties include: Bertie - – Northeast Hunt Zone that portion north and east of a line formed by N.C. 45 at the Washington Co. line to U.S. 17 in Midway to U.S. 13 in Windsor to the Hertford Co. line

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Small Game and Other

SMALL GAME AND OTHER SEASONS

SEASON DATES LIMITS SEASON DATES LIMITS RACCOON AND OPOSSUM RABBIT

Opossum: No bag limits Nov. 17 – Feb.28 Daily limit 5; No possession or Oct. 15 – Feb.28 Raccoon daily limit 3: No possession or (hunting and season limits season limits box-trapping*)

General Restrictions • Field possession limit while hunting is the same as the daily * A trapping license is not required to box-trap rabbits, but a valid bag limit. No person shall possess more than one daily bag hunting license is necessary. The sale of live rabbits is prohibited. limit while in the field or while returning from the field to one’s vehicle, hunting camp or residence. QUAIL • Axes and saws may not be carried when raccoon or opossum hunting. Daily limit 6; Possession 12; Season, • It is unlawful to shoot raccoon during the daytime, west of U.S. Nov. 17 – Feb. 28 1, except in Richmond County. no limit • It is unlawful to carry firearms or climbing irons when training dogs during closed seasons, except under special GROUSE field-trial regulations.

SQUIRREL Oct. 15 – Feb. 28 Daily limit 3; Possession 6; Season 30

Gray and Red Daily limit 8; No possession or (statewide): BOBCAT season limits Oct. 15 – Feb. 28 Oct. 15 – Feb. 28 No limits Fox Squirrel: Daily limit 1; Possession 2; Season 10 Oct. 15 – Dec.31 GROUNDHOG, NUTRIA, COYOTE, SKUNK (STRIPED), ARMADILLO AND FERAL SWINE (HOGS) Fox squirrels may only be taken in the following counties: Alleghany, Anson, Ashe, Bladen, Brunswick, Cumberland, Dup- There is no closed lin, Edgecombe, Greene, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, There is no bag limit Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Pitt, Richmond, Sampson, hunting season. Scotland, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wayne, Wilkes

• Hunters may use electronic calls for coyotes and feral swine. • Feral swine may be hunted at night with lights. • Coyotes may be hunted at night with artificial lights except in the counties of Beaufort, Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington. LANDOWNER PROTECTION ACT In those five counties, the following apply: »» Hunting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset To hunt, fish, or trap on lands posted with signs no more than »» All coyote hunting requires a permit 200 yards apart or purple paint 100 yards apart individuals »» Permits can be obtained at ncwildlife.org or by calling need to possess written permission: 888-248-6834 • Signed by the landowner or lessee »» All coyote harvests must be reported. • Dated within the past 12 months See page 79 for more information about the Canid Cooperator Program and distinguishing the differences between red wolves and coyotes. If a hunting club has leased land, hunters must possess a copy of: PHEASANT • Hunting club membership • Landowner permission Nov. 17 – Feb. 1 (male Daily limit 3; Possession 6; Season 30 The Landowner Protection Act does not change general trespass laws or have pheasant only) any effect on lands that are not posted, nor does it repeal any local acts that require written permission to hunt, fish or trap.

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SEASON DATES LIMITS FOX Season, Oct. 15th - March 1st • Must be taken with dogs only; no limits. Year Round • Local laws may restrict hunting foxes (including Sundays) with dogs. Visit ncwildlife.org/FoxSeasons Tower Shoot for restrictions. Lodging & Meals Nov. 17 – Jan.1 Daily limit 2; Season 10

This season applies as follows: Guided Qual Hunts • In those counties and parts of counties east of I-77 where local laws do not prohibit the taking of foxes or that do not have Guided Mallard Duck Hunts established fox seasons and Mitchell and Caldwell counties. • Foxes taken during this hunting season shall not be bought or sold. Dove • Mallard Duck • Pheasant • Quail • In Caldwell County, foxes may be taken by firearms only. RETAIL STORE Jan. 5 – 26 Daily limit 2; Season 10 200 Allen Brothers Dr, Bladenboro, NC

• Foxes may be taken in the counties listed below by legal 910-736-5360 weapons and may be sold after being properly tagged (refer to www.AllenBrothersOutdoors.com page 19 for more information on fox tags): Clay, Henderson, Tyrrell, Graham, Macon • Hunters must possess fox tags prior to harvesting foxes during this season. There is no open weapons hunting season in any other county except where provided by local laws. To see if your county has a hunting season on foxes, visitncwildlife.org/FoxSeasons , or call 919-707-0050 to request a copy.

EXTENDED SEASON FOR TAKE BY FALCONRY

Outside of Regular Season Dates: Oct. 15 – Feb. 28 Rabbits: Daily limit 3; Possession limit 6 (Applies only to rabbits) Regular species bag limits apply during regular seasons.

BEAVER

There is an open season for taking beaver with firearms or bow and arrow during any open season for the taking of wild animals, provided that permission has been obtained from the owner or lessee of the land on which the beaver is being taken.

CONTROLLED HUNTING PRESERVES

Oct. 1 – Mar. 31 No limits.

This applies to domestically raised birds (mallard ducks and upland game birds) only. No wild turkey may be taken.

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Migratory Birds CROW SEASONS

Migratory Birds Protected SEASON DATES LIMITS Federal laws protecting migratory birds (song- birds, woodpeckers, raptors or waterfowl) take Aug. 1, 2018 – Feb. 28, 2019 precedence over state laws. Before any migrato- - Wednesday, Friday and ry birds may be taken or killed during the closed Saturday of each week. season, a federal permit must be obtained from No restrictions the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Substantial June 5, 2019 - July 31, 2019 - Wednesday, Friday and penalties for violations apply. Call the U.S. Fish Saturday of each week. and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Bird Permits Section in Atlanta, Ga. at 404-679-7070 Crows may also be hunted on Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, for information.During the May 1–Aug.31 time Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Independence Day; except when these days fall on a Sunday period, depredation permits issued directly from the Wildlife Resources Commission are available when Canada geese are depredating in commercial agriculture situations. Contact the Migratory Game Migratory Bird Hunting Commission at 919-707-0050 for more informa- and Conservation Stamp tion. Federal seasons and bag limits on migratory Birds – Hunting (Federal Duck Stamp) game birds are adopted as state regulations. The law requires that each waterfowl hunter Stamps and Privileges 16 years of age and older, must carry on his Colonial Water Bird Nesting Areas person a valid Migratory Bird Hunting and Con- Coastal islands and beach areas posted as “Colo- Harvest Information Program (HIP) servation Stamp, or federal duck stamp, signed nial Water Bird Nesting” areas are being managed All licensed hunters hunting migratory game in ink across the face. (Hunters under age 16 for our nesting populations of pelicans, terns, birds (doves, rails, gallinules, moorhens, wood- may voluntarily purchase a duck stamp and gulls, herons and egrets. Special regulations ap- cock, snipe or waterfowl) in North Carolina are help preserve wetlands for waterfowl.) Refer ply. Access is prohibited on these areas from April required to have certification of participation in to page 11 for more information. 1–Aug. 31, except by special permit. Dogs are not the federal Harvest Information Program (HIP). allowed on these areas during this time period. Certification can be obtained free of charge North Carolina Waterfowl Privilege Access on these areas from Sept. 1–March 30 by going online at ncwildlife.org, calling 888- Each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and will be allowed as authorized by the landowner. 248-6834, or visiting a wildlife service agent. older must carry on his person a license having the North Carolina Waterfowl Privilege. The North Carolina Waterfowl Privilege is required in addition to the federal duck stamp. Refer to the “License Types” section on page 12 of this digest for information on which licenses include this privilege license.

North Carolina Duck Stamp Hunters are no longer required to carry the North Carolina duck stamp while hunting for waterfowl; however, the current year’s duck stamp will be available for collecting purposes; call 888-248-6834 for more information.

Attention Hunters

Please report all bird bands online at reportband.gov

Be aware that the toll-free phone number that had previously been available to report bird bands is being discontinued. People calling this toll-free number will be directed to report their bird bands using the REPORTBAND website or by mail.

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Possession Limits nontoxic materials. On posted waterfowl im- Migratory Game Possession Limits for all migratory game birds poundments on game lands, it is unlawful to including waterfowl are 3 times the daily limit hunt with or have in possession any shotgun Birds – Seasons unless otherwise specified. shell containing lead or toxic shot while hunting; except shotgun shells containing lead buckshot Shooting Hours Nontoxic Shot Requirements may be used while deer hunting. Nontoxic shot Unless otherwise specified, shooting hours for In North Carolina, no person shall take wa- is required for the taking of captive-reared all migratory game birds including waterfowl terfowl while possessing shells loaded with mallards on shooting preserves, in field trials are ½ hour before sunrise to sunset any shot other than steel or other approved and during bona fide dog-training activities.

MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASONS

SEASON DATES LIMITS SEASON DATES LIMITS DOVE (INCLUDES MOURNING DOVE AND WHITE-WINGED DOVE) SEA DUCKS (IN SPECIAL SEA DUCK AREA ONLY)

Sep. 1 – Oct. 6, Daily limit 15; either singly or in the Daily limit 5 with no more than 4 scoters, Nov. 19 – Jan. 26 Nov. 17 – Dec. 1 & aggregate for mourning doves and white- 4 long-tailed ducks and 4 eiders Dec. 10 – Jan. 31 winged doves

RAILS (INCLUDES KING, CLAPPER AND VIRGINIA RAILS AND SORA) • The taking of sea ducks (scoter, eider and long-tailed ducks), Daily Limit 15 King or Clapper Rails either except during the regular duck season shall be limited to the Sep. 1 – Oct. 13 & singly or in the aggregate waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and to those coastal waters south Oct. 22 – Nov. 28 Daily Limit 25 Virginia Rails or Sora either of U.S. 64 that are separated by a distance of at least 800 yards singly or in the aggregate of open water from any shore, island or marsh. Special sea duck bag limits and seasons apply in these areas. GALLINULE AND MOORHEN • Because sea ducks are limited to 60 days of hunting exposure Sep. 1 – Oct. 13 & Daily Limit 15 Gallinules and Moorhens in any area, there will be certain dates and locations where sea Oct. 22 – Nov. 28 either singly or in the aggregate ducks may or may not be taken. Please see the following:

WOODCOCK GENERAL DUCK SEASON OPEN Dec. 8 – Jan. 29 Daily Limit 3 SPECIAL SEA DUCK SEASON CLOSED COMMON SNIPE Sea ducks cannot be taken in the special sea duck area, but can be taken every Oct. 27 – Feb. 28 Daily Limit 8 where else. The general bag limit of six ducks with no more than four scoters, SEPTEMBER TEAL SEASON (INCLUDES GREEN-WINGED TEAL, Oct. 3 – Oct. 6 & four long-tailed ducks and four eiders BLUE-WINGED TEAL AND CINNAMON TEAL) Nov. 10 – Nov. 17 applies. Although sea ducks may not be Daily Limit 6 taken in the special sea duck area during Sep. 12 – Sep. 29 The September Teal Season is open only this time, other ducks may be taken in in that area east of U.S. Highway 17. this area.

DUCKS GENERAL DUCK SEASON CLOSED SPECIAL SEA DUCK SEASON OPEN Daily limit 6 with the following restrictions: no more than 4 mallards (2 hen Sea ducks can be taken only in the special mallards), 4 scoters, 4 eiders, 4 long-tailed sea duck area, and cannot be taken in ducks, 3 wood ducks, 2 black ducks, other locations. The special sea duck bag Oct. 3 – 6, 2 scaup, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, Dec. 3 – Dec. 14 limit applies and consists of five sea ducks Nov. 10 – Dec. 1 & 2 pintails, 1 mottled duck, and 1 fulvous with no more than four scoters, four long- Dec. 15 – Jan. 26 whistling duck. The season on harlequin tailed ducks and four eiders. ducks is closed. The season on black and mottled ducks is GENERAL DUCK SEASON OPEN closed until Nov. 17. SPECIAL SEA DUCK SEASON OPEN COOTS Sea ducks can be taken anywhere. Hunt- Season dates same as ers should remember that the special sea Daily limit 15 coots ducks duck limit applies when hunting in the Nov. 19 – Dec. 1 & special sea duck area and the general bag MERGANSERS Dec. 15 – Jan. 26 limit applies when hunting in all other areas. When both seasons overlap, the Season dates same as Daily limit 5 mergansers with no more special sea duck bag limit may be in addi- ducks than 2 hooded mergansers tion to the limits applying to other ducks.

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MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASONS (CONT.)

SEASON DATES LIMITS SEASON DATES LIMITS SEPTEMBER CANADA GOOSE SEASON BRANT Sep. 1 – Sep. 29 Daily bag 15 Dec. 15 – Jan. 26 Daily bag 1 In that area west of U.S. Highway 17 only, expanded hunting methods are allowed for Canada geese. These include: shooting YOUTH WATERFOWL DAY(S) hours are extended to ½ hour after sunset, unplugged guns are Same bag limits as during the regular allowed, electronic calls are permitted. This applies to this area Feb. 2 & Feb. 9 only during the month of September. waterfowl season(s) CANADA GEESE (ALSO INCLUDES WHITE-FRONTED GEESE) Waterfowl hunting outside the regular season is allowed on the See Goose Zone Map on Page 71 day(s) officially designated as “Youth Waterfowl Day.” Legal spe- RESIDENT POPULATION ZONE cies include ducks, geese, brant, tundra swans, mergansers and coots. The youth must have a valid permit to hunt tundra swans Oct. 3 – Oct. 13 Daily bag 5 Canada geese or white-fronted and Canada geese (NE Hunt Zone only). Nov. 10 – Dec. 1 & geese either singly or in the aggregate. Dec. 15 – Feb. 9 Youth under the age of 18 may participate in accordance with the guidelines listed below: NORTHEAST HUNT ZONE (BY PERMIT ONLY) • Youth under the age of 16 who have obtained a Hunter Education Daily bag 1 Canada goose or Certification must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. Jan. 11 – Jan. 26 white-fronted goose • Youth under the age of 16 who have not successfully completed Refer to ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt or call 888-248-6834 for a Hunter Education Course must be accompanied by a properly application information and requirements. licensed adult age 18 or older. • Youth age 16 & 17 must be properly licensed, must have HIP TUNDRA SWAN (BY PERMIT ONLY) certification and a federal duck stamp and must be accompa- Nov. 10 – Jan. 31 Bag limit 1 per season with special permit nied by an adult age 18 or older. • Accompanying adults that are properly licensed may not duck A limited number of permits will be issued to hunt tundra swans. hunt, but may participate in other open seasons on youth Permits will be issued by a random drawing authorizing each permit waterfowl days. holder to harvest one tundra swan. The following regulations apply. • The permit and tag are not transferrable and are valid only for EXTENDED FALCONRY SEASONS the person whose name appears on the permit. It is unlawful to possess a swan permit or tag while hunting that was assigned DOVE (INCLUDES MOURNING DOVE AND WHITE-WINGED to another person, or to alter the permit or tag in any way other DOVE) (EXTENDED FALCONRY SEASON) than cutting out the proper month and day of kill. Oct. 13 – Oct. 27 Daily bag 3 • The permit must be canceled by cutting out both the month and day of kill immediately at the time and place of the kill. KING, CLAPPER AND VIRGINIA RAIL, SORA, GALLINULE AND • The permit must be affixed to the harvested swan in accordance MOORHEN (EXTENDED FALCONRY SEASON) with instructions provided with the permit. • The permit must be carried on one’s person while hunting or, if Dec. 1 – Jan. 5 Daily bag 3 in possession of a swan, the permit must be affixed to the swan. Every hunter receiving a swan permit will also receive a question- WOODCOCK (EXTENDED FALCONRY SEASON) naire. If the hunter does not return that completed questionnaire Nov. 3 – Dec. 1 & to the Wildlife Resources Commission by April 1, that hunter will Daily bag 3 be ineligible for a tundra swan permit the following season. Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 Refer to ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt or call 888-248-6834 for application information and requirements. DUCKS, MERGANSERS AND COOTS (EXTENDED FALCONRY SEASONS) LIGHT GEESE (INCLUDES SNOW GEESE, BLUE GEESE Oct. 23 – Nov. 3 & AND ROSS’S GEESE) Daily bag 3 Jan. 28 – Feb. 16 REGULAR SEASON Oct. 9 – Feb. 9 Daily bag 25; no possession limit • Falconers may also hunt during the applicable gun seasons for CONSERVATION ORDER SEASON (BY PERMIT ONLY) migratory game birds. The daily bag and possession limits of 3 and 9 respectively, also apply while hunting during the gun seasons Feb. 11 – March 30 Daily bag none; no possession limit • Falconry hours for all species are ½ hour before sunrise until sunset • During the Conservation Order Season for light geese, expanded hunting methods are allowed. These include the use • Falconry for migratory game birds is not allowed on Sunday of unplugged guns and electronic calls. In addition, shooting • Daily bag and possession limits are for all species singly or in hours are extended until ½ hour past sunset. the aggregate. For example, if the applicable seasons are open a • To learn more or to apply for a permit after July 1, go to daily bag may consist of 3 doves or 1 dove, 1 duck and 1 woodcock for a total of 3 migratory game birds ncwildlife.org/LightGoose

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Summary of Federal and persons missing one or both legs may centrating, driving, rallying, or stirring up of take from any stationary motor vehicle or any migratory bird; Regulations stationary motor-driven land conveyance; • By the aid of baiting, or on or over any • From or by means of any motorboat or other baited area, where a person knows or rea- In addition to state regulations, the following craft having a motor attached, or any sailboat, sonably should know that the area is or has federal rules apply to the taking, possession, unless the motor has been completely shut been baited. shipping, transporting and storing of migratory off and/or the sails furled, and its progress game birds. No persons shall take migratory there from has ceased except in pursuit of It is legal to take migratory game birds including game birds: wounded waterfowl in special sea duck areas; waterfowl, coots, and cranes, on or over the • By the use or aid of live birds as decoys; following lands or areas that are not otherwise • With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel although not limited to, it shall be a viola- baited areas: gun, shotgun larger than 10 gauge, punt gun, tion of this paragraph for any person to take battery gun, machinegun, fish hook, poison, migratory waterfowl on an area where tame • Standing crops or flooded standing crops drug, explosive, or stupefying substance; or captive live ducks or geese are present (including aquatics); • With a shotgun of any description capable unless such birds are and have been for a • Standing, flooded, or manipulated natural of holding more than three shells, unless it is period of 10 consecutive days prior to such vegetation; flooded harvested croplands; plugged with a one-piece filler, incapable of taking, confined within an enclosure which or lands or areas where seeds or grains removal without disassembling the gun, so its substantially reduces the audibility of their have been scattered solely as the result of total capacity does not exceed three shells. calls and totally conceals such birds from the a normal agricultural planting, harvesting, This restriction does not apply during dates sight of wild migratory waterfowl; post-harvest manipulation or normal soil states have selected under the Conservation • By the use or aid of recorded or electrically stabilization practice; Order for light geese (i.e. greater and lesser amplified bird calls or sounds, or recorded • From a blind or other place of concealment snow and Ross’s geese) or those selected or electrically amplified imitations of bird camouflaged with natural vegetation; for the control of resident Canada geese. calls or sounds. This restriction does not ap- • From a blind or other place of concealment • From or by means, aid, or use of a sinkbox ply during dates states have selected under camouflaged with vegetation from agricul- or any other type of low-floating device, the Conservation Order for light geese (i.e. tural crops, as long as such camouflaging having a depression affording the hunter a greater and lesser snow and Ross’s geese) does not result in the exposing, depositing, means of concealment beneath the surface or those selected for the control of resident distributing or scattering of grain or other of the water; Canada geese. feed; or • From or by means, aid, or use of any motor • By means or aid of any motor-driven land, • Standing or flooded standing agricultural vehicle, motor-driven land conveyance, or water, or air conveyance, or any sailboat used crops where grain is inadvertently scat- aircraft of any kind, except that paraplegics for the purpose of or resulting in the con tered solely as a result of a hunter entering

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or exiting a hunting area, placing decoys, or Custody of Birds of Another are listed in Title 50 Code of Federal Regu- retrieving downed birds. No person shall receive or have in custody any lations, Section. 10.13. This list includes migratory game birds belonging to another almost all birds found in the United States It is legal to take migratory game birds, except person unless such birds are properly tagged. with the exception of the house sparrow, waterfowl, coots and cranes, on or over lands or feral pigeon (commonly called rock dove), areas that are not otherwise baited areas, and Termination of Possession European starling, Eurasian collared-dove, where grain or other feed has been distributed Subject to all other requirements of this part, mute swan, and upland game birds (which or scattered solely as the result of manipulation the possession of birds taken by any hunter are protected by state laws). of an agricultural crop or other feed on the land shall be deemed to have ceased when such All migratory birds are protected. How- where grown, or solely as the result of a normal birds have been delivered by him to another ever, a subset of migratory birds classified as agricultural operation. person as a gift; or have been delivered by him migratory game birds may be hunted in ac- to a post office, a common carrier, or a migra- cordance with state and federal regulations. Wanton Waste of tory bird preservation facility and consigned for The list of migratory game birds includes Migratory Game Birds transport by the Postal Service or a common species of ducks, geese (including brant), No person shall kill or cripple any migratory carrier to some person other than the hunter. swans, doves and pigeons, cranes, rails, game bird without making a reasonable effort coots, gallinules and moorhens, woodcock to retrieve the bird, and retain it in his actual Gift of Migratory Game Birds and snipe, if there is an open season. custody, at the place where taken or between No person may receive, possess, or give to an- • Daily bag limit – The maximum number of that place and either (a) his automobile or prin- other, any freshly killed migratory game birds as migratory game birds of a single species or cipal means of land transportation; or (b) his a gift, except at the personal abodes of the donor combination (aggregate) of species permitted personal abode or temporary or transient place or donee, unless such birds have a tag attached, to be taken by one person in any one day of lodging; or (c) a migratory bird preservation signed by the hunter who took the birds, stating during the open season in any one specified facility; or (d) a post office; or (e) a common such hunter’s address, the total number and spe- geographic area for which a daily bag limit carrier facility. cies of birds and the date such birds were taken. is prescribed. • Aggregate daily bag – The maximum num- Non-toxic Shot Transportation of Birds of Another ber of migratory game birds permitted to be No person may take ducks, geese (includ- No person shall transport migratory game birds taken by one person in any one day during ing brant), swans or coots while possessing belonging to another person unless such birds the open season when such person hunts shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for are properly tagged. in more than one specified geographic area blackpowder) other than approved non-toxic and/or for more than one species for which shot. For a list of approved non-toxic shot, Species Identification Requirement a combined daily bag limit is prescribed. see fws.gov/birds/bird-enthusiasts/hunting/ No person shall transport within the United The aggregate daily bag limit is equal to, nontoxic.php States any migratory game birds, except doves but shall not exceed, the largest daily bag and band-tailed pigeons, unless the head or one limit prescribed for any one species or for Opening Day of a Season fully feathered wing remains attached to each any one specified geographic area in which No person on the opening day of the season such bird at all times while being transported taking occurs. shall possess any freshly killed migratory game from the place where taken until they have ar- • Possession limit – The maximum number birds in excess of the daily bag limit, or aggre- rived at the personal abode of the possessor or of migratory game birds of a single species gate daily bag limit, whichever applies. a migratory bird preservation facility. or a combination of species permitted to be possessed by any one person when lawfully Field Possession Limit Marking Package or Container taken in the United States in any one speci- No person shall possess, have in custody, or No person shall transport by the Postal Service fied geographic area for whicha possession transport more than the daily bag limit or ag- or a common carrier migratory game birds un- limit is prescribed. gregate daily bag limit, whichever applies, of less the package or container in which such • Aggregate possession limit – The maximum migratory game birds, tagged or not tagged, at birds are transported has the name and ad- number of migratory game birds of a single or between the place where taken and either dress of the shipper and the consignee and an species or combination of species taken in (a) his automobile or principal means of land accurate statement of the numbers of each the United States permitted to be possessed transportation; or (b) his personal abode or species of birds therein contained clearly and by any one person when taking and pos- temporary or transient place of lodging; or (c) conspicuously marked on the outside thereof. session occurs in more than one specified a migratory bird preservation facility; or (d) geographic area for which a possession limit a post office; or (e) a common carrier facility. Migratory Bird Hunting and is prescribed. The aggregate possession limit Conservation Stamp is equal to, but shall not exceed, the largest Tagging Requirement The law requires that each waterfowl hunter 16 possession limit prescribed for any one of No person shall put or leave any migratory game years of age and older must carry on his person the species or specified geographic areas in birds at any place (other than at his personal a Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation which taking and possession occurs. abode), or in the custody of another person for Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp) that is validated • Personal abode – One’s principal or ordinary picking, cleaning, processing, shipping, transpor- by the hunter signing the stamp in ink across home or dwelling place, as distinguished from tation, or storage (including temporary stor- the face of the stamp. one’s temporary or transient place of abode age), or for the purpose of having taxidermy More restrictive regulations may apply to or dwelling such as a hunting club, or any club services performed, unless such birds have a National Wildlife Refuges opened to public hunt- house, cabin, tent or trailer house used as a tag attached,signed by the hunter, stating his ing. For additional information on refuge-specific hunting club, or any hotel, motel or rooming address, the total number and species of birds, regulations seefws.gov/refuges/ house used during a hunting, pleasure or and the date such birds were killed. Migratory business trip. game birds being transported in any vehicle as Definitions • Migratory bird preservation facility –means: the personal baggage of the possessor shall • Migratory Birds – Birds protected by fed- 1. Any person who, at their residence or not be considered as being in storage or tem- eral law as a result of treaties signed with place of business and for hire or other porary storage. other countries. Protected migratory birds consideration; or

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2. Any taxidermist, cold-storage facility mendations of State Extension Specialists of of salt, grain, or other feed that could serve or locker plant which, for hire or other the Cooperative Extension Service of the as a lure or attraction for migratory game consideration; or U.S. Department of Agriculture. birds to, on, or over any areas where hunters 3. Any hunting club which, in the normal • Normal soil stabilization practice – A plant- are attempting to take them. course of operations; receives, possessing for agricultural soil erosion control or • Manipulation – The alteration of natural veg- es, or has in custody any migratory game post-mining land reclamation conducted etation or agricultural crops by activities that birds belonging to another person for in accordance with official recommenda- include but are not limited to mowing, shred- purposes of picking, cleaning, freezing, tions of State Extension Specialists of the ding, discing, rolling, chopping, trampling, processing, storage or shipment. Cooperative Extension Service of the U.S. flattening, burning, or herbicide treatments. • Normal agricultural planting, harvesting, Department of Agriculture for agricultural The term manipulation does not include the or post-harvest manipulation– A planting soil erosion control. distributing or scattering of grain, seed, or or harvesting undertaken for the purpose • Baited area – Any area on which salt, grain, other feed after removal from or storage on of producing and gathering a crop, or ma- or other feed has been placed, exposed, the field where grown. nipulation after such harvest and removal deposited, distributed, or scattered, if that • Natural vegetation – Any non-agricultural, of grain, that is conducted in accordance salt, grain, or other feed could serve as a native, or naturalized plant species that with official recommendations of State lure or attraction for migratory game birds grows at a site in response to planting or Extension Specialists of the Cooperative to, on, or over areas where hunters are at- from existing seeds or other propagules. Extension Service of the U.S. Department tempting to take them. Any such area will The term natural vegetation does not in- of Agriculture. remain a baited area for 10 days following clude planted millet. However, planted millet • Normal agricultural operation – A normal ag- the complete removal of all such salt, grain, that grows on its own in subsequent years ricultural planting, harvesting, post-harvest or other feed. after the year of planting is considered natu- manipulation, or agricultural practice that is • Baiting – The direct or indirect placing, ex- ral vegetation. conducted in accordance with official recom posing, depositing, distributing, or scattering

BEFORE YOU SHOOT...KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

ANDREA SHIPLEY/NCWRC CHUCKSCHUGPHOTOGRAPHY Red Wolf Coyote

Color Due to the high variation in coloration and body size overlap between the species, it can be very difficult to distinguish between coyotes and red wolves in the field. We have provided typically representative examples for both species, but there exists substantial variation between both coyotes and red wolves.

Size ~5 feet long nose to tail (taller, larger, and heavier than a coyote) ~3 feet long nose to tail

Weight ~50 to 85 pounds ~20 to 40 pounds

Features • Wide head • Narrow head • Broad muzzle • Long and pointed muzzle • Long legs with large feet • Long legs; but slim, smaller feet • Ears that are proportionally • Ears that are proportionally larger than head smaller than head

USFWS OLDFULICA

Additional • Federally protected under the Endangered Species Act • See page 72 for coyote hunting regulations Info • State listed as a Threatened Species • The Canid Cooperator Program is collecting data on coyotes taken in • You must report if a red wolf is shot within 24 hours to: Beaufort, Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell or Washington counties: - 855-496-5837 (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) or - Participate by pulling a tuft of hair from the harvested coyote - 800-662-7137 (NCWRC) - Mail it along with a data sheet, available at ncwildlife.org/coyote

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Some 2,000,000 acres of public and private • Waterfowl blinds may be constructed on • It is unlawful to block traffic or gates or lands in North Carolina are managed by the most game lands; however, they become otherwise prevent vehicles from using Wildlife Resources Commission for public public property and can be used by anyone any roadway. hunting, trapping and inland fishing. They are on a first-come, first-served basis. • On roads posted as “limited access” motor- designated collectively as “game lands.” Hunting • Blinds on areas not owned by the state must ized vehicles are prohibited from 10 p.m. on the Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge be removed after the hunting season; and on to 5 a.m. during the months of June, July is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service some game lands, the property owners may and August. and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission prohibit construction of permanent hunting through a joint venture. Additional regulations blinds by posting a sign at the entrances Weapons apply to the Roanoke River National Wildlife stating such restrictions. • It is unlawful to discharge any weapon: Refuge. Individual maps are available online • It is unlawful to hunt in or within 100 yards »» from a vehicle, at ncwildlife.org. of a designated Disabled Sportsman’s Water- »» within 150 yards of any residence located fowl Blind during the waterfowl season, ex- on or adjacent to game lands, Game Lands License cept by a disabled access permit holder and »» within 150 yards of any game lands build- The Game Lands License is required, in addition his or her permitted companion or holders of ing or game lands camping area (unless to the appropriate hunting or trapping license, applicable disabled waterfowl hunt permits. otherwise posted). to hunt, trap, train dogs using wildlife or par- • It is unlawful to hunt with or have in pos- The 150-yard provision of this rule does ticipate in field trials using wildlife on any game session any shotgun shell containing lead not apply to the use of archery equipment on land. (The Game Lands License is included with or toxic shot while hunting on any posted Butner-Falls of Neuse and Jordan game lands. some lifetime or sportsman’s licenses.) A special waterfowl impoundment on any game land, • Firearms may be carried openly, or concealed permit may be required for some species on except shotgun shells containing lead buck- with a valid concealed handgun permit, at these areas. For commission-sanctioned field shot may be used while deer hunting. any time on game lands, except for the trials using wildlife scheduled on game lands • It is unlawful to operate internal combus- game lands noted in this section. Hunting by the Wildlife Resources Commission, judges tion engine-powered vessels or vehicles on is allowed ONLY during the open seasons are exempt and active participants (defined as posted waterfowl impoundments. on game birds and game animals. On Buck- anyone who handles a dog or uses a firearm) • If a waterfowl impoundment has a posted horn, Chatham, Harris, Hyco, Lee, Mayo, in possession of hunting licenses from their scouting-only zone, all activities except hunt- and Sutton Lake game lands, and Pee Dee own states may participate without the license. ing and trapping are restricted to that zone River Game Land north of U.S. 74, and that For any other game land field trial using wild- from Nov. 1 to March 15. portion of R. Wayne Bailey-Caswell Game life, both judges and active participants must • When open days for waterfowl include Land that is located north of U.S. 158 and possess a game lands license or other North Christmas and New Year’s Day and those east of N.C. 119 during closed seasons and Carolina license which conveys the game land days fall on Sundays, the open waterfowl closed hunting days on game birds (water- use privilege. Persons who are observing only hunting day is the following Monday. fowl, doves, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules, at field trials do not need any license. moorhens, coots, grouse, pheasant, quail, Vehicle Usage turkey) and game animals (deer, bear, fox, Hunting Seasons • Driving a motorized vehicle licensed for high- rabbits, squirrels, bobcats, opossum, rac- Unless otherwise indicated for a particular way use is allowed only on those roads con- coon), it is unlawful to possess any firearm game land, game animal and game bird seasons structed, maintained and open for vehicular readily available for use. During that time in are the same as the private land surrounding travel and those trails posted for vehicular which fox season is the only open season for the game land. Unless otherwise provided by use. This does not apply to participants in a game animal, it is also unlawful to possess permit, hunting is allowed on game lands only scheduled bird dog field trials held on the these weapons. However, persons may pos- during the open seasons for game animals and Sandhills Game Land. sess a firearm during the closed season on game birds and is restricted to weapons lawful • Operation of any motorized land vehicle, these game lands if: for open game animal or game bird seasons. including ATVs, not licensed for highway use »» it is cased or not immediately available is prohibited, except as otherwise expressly for use; Game Lands Restrictions allowed. This does not apply to those areas »» it is used by persons participating in field Waterfowl Hunting specifically designated in national forests trials on field trial areas; • On waterfowl impoundments with a posted for unlicensed vehicle use. »» it is possessed in designated camping ar- perimeter boundary, it is unlawful on the • On those game lands or parts thereof spe- eas for defense of persons and property; legal hunting days for hunters to be within cifically listed under the Disabled Access »» or if it is a .22-caliber pistol with a barrel, the posted impoundment area before 4 a.m., Program (page 83), persons holding a Dis- not greater than 7.5 inches in length and and hunting is prohibited after 1 p.m.; decoys abled Veteran or Totally Disabled License, shooting only short, long or long rifle -am may not be set out prior to 4 a.m. and must a Disabled Sportsman Hunt Certification, munition, carried as a side arm. be removed by 3 p.m. each day. On desig- or a Disabled Access Permit may operate In accordance with Code of Federal Regula- nated youth waterfowl days occurring after vehicles, including ATVs on: tions, Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, Section the end of the regular waterfowl seasons, »» any Wildlife Resources Commission- 327.13; the possession of loaded firearms, youth under age 18 may hunt in these game maintained road ammunition, loaded projectile firing devic- lands impoundments until sunset (all other »» open for vehicular travel es, bows and arrows, crossbows, or other restrictions still apply). At all other times, »» those trails posted for vehicular travel weapons is prohibited on Butner-Falls of youth are individuals under 18 years of age »» ungated and open-gated roads otherwise Neuse, Jordan, Kerr Scott, and Vance game when hunting on game lands. closed to vehicular traffic. lands unless:

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»» in the possession of a Federal, state or Bear Sanctuaries • Scouting-only Zone – unlawful to discharge local law enforcement officer; • It is unlawful to hunt bear on a designated bear firearms or bow and arrow. »» being used for hunting or fishing, with sanctuary, except by permit. (See page 61.) • Restricted Deer Hunting Zone – use of dogs devices being unloaded when transported • Dogs may not be used to pursue bear, except for taking deer prohibited without a permit. to, from or between hunting and fish- during permit hunts that allow hunting bear • Day use only Zone – all public use prohibited ing sites; with dogs. between sunset and sunrise. »» being used at authorized shooting ranges; • It is unlawful to take feral swine on bear or sanctuaries except during the deer archery Removal of Plants, Animals »» written permission has been received from season, deer blackpowder season, deer gun and Other Materials the District Commander. season and any small game season using only Only the following plants, animals and mate- • Where prohibited, target shooting is defined weapons and manner of take prescribed for rials may be possessed on or removed from as the discharge of a firearm for purposes that hunting season. game lands: other than hunting, trapping or self-defense. • Dogs may not be used to take feral swine. • It is unlawful to train dogs or allow dogs to • Wildlife, birds or fish legally taken under a valid Training or Hunting with Dogs run unleashed on bear sanctuaries in and hunting, trapping, fishing or falconry license • Except for authorized field trials, dogs may west of Madison, Buncombe, Henderson • Small amount of edible plants or plant parts not be trained or allowed to run unleashed and Polk counties from March 1 until the for personal consumption, except any plants from April 1 through Aug. 15 on any game Monday on or nearest Oct. 15. on a state or federal protected list. land located west of I-95 and from March • Insects, worms or other invertebrates col- 15 through June 15 east of I-95. Posted Zones on Game Lands lected as fish bait for personal use, except • On game lands west of I-95, dogs also may • Safety Zone – unlawful to hunt or discharge any on a state or federal protected list. Any not be trained or allowed to run unleashed a weapon. Falconry is allowed. fish bait collected may not be sold. during daylight hours on dates when spe- • Restricted Zone – no entry without a permit. • Small amounts of animal parts, plant parts cial hunts are scheduled for the Disabled • Temporary Restricted Zone – no entry with- not removed from live plants, dirt, rocks and Sportsman Program. Additional restric- out a permit. water. These items may not be collected for tions apply to some bear sanctuaries and • Archery Zone – bow-and-arrow hunting and commercial purposes or sale. game lands. falconry only. On such areas, deer of either • Firewood for use while camping on a • It is unlawful to train dogs or allow dogs to sex may be taken on all open days of any game land. run unleashed on bear sanctuaries in and applicable open deer season. Hunting with • Litter and road kill animals, except when west of Madison, Buncombe, Henderson and dogs prohibited. specifically prohibited. Polk counties from March 1 to the Monday • Restricted Firearms Zones – unlawful to • To possess or remove any other plants, on or nearest Oct. 15. hunt with a centerfire rifle. animals and materials requires written per-

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mission. This includes, but is not limited to, • Game birds or game animals may not be prohibit permanent structures (including per- firewood to be taken off the game land, pine taken with the aid of bait. manent duck blinds and permanent deer straw, ginseng, venus fly-trap, snakes, lizards, • It is unlawful to erect or to occupy for the stands) on all lands under their management. turtles, frogs and salamanders. purpose of hunting, any tree stand or plat- • A permit is needed to enter Hunting Creek form attached by nails, screws, bolts or wire Swamp in Davie County. Other Restrictions to a tree on any game land designated herein. • John’s River Waterfowl Refuge in Burke • Disabled sportsman blinds are for use by This prohibition shall not apply to lag-screw County is closed to hunting. those individuals who possess a Disabled steps or portable stands that are removed • From one-half hour before sunrise until Veteran or Totally Disabled License or a after use with no metal left remaining in or one-half hour after sunset, properly licensed Disabled Sportsman Hunt Certification, in attached to the tree. hunters may take feral swine on game lands addition to a valid hunting license and their • It is unlawful to camp on game lands, ex- during the open season for any game animal companions on a first-come basis during cept on an area designated by the land- and game bird using any legal manner of take nonpermit, open hunting days, except for owner for camping, or to camp on those allowed during those open game seasons. the Restricted Area of R. Wayne Bailey-Cas- U.S. Forest Service lands that have been Dogs may be used for hunting feral swine well Game Land. During permit hunts, the closed by posted order of the U.S. For- only on those game lands where the use Commission will designate use of disabled est Service. See the individual game lands of dogs is allowed for hunting deer or bear sportsman blinds. listings beginning on page 84 for further and only during the open applicable deer • Use of game lands for purposes other than restrictions. or bear season. hunting, trapping and fishing is subject to • On game lands owned by the Wildlife Re- • Coyote hunting on game lands in Beaufort, the control of the landowners. sources Commission, the maximum period Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington coun- • It is unlawful to release ANY bird or animal, of consecutive overnight camping at any ties is limited to permit hunts administered except hunting dogs and raptors, on game designated campground is 14 days within through the Permit Hunting Opportunities lands without written authorization from the any 30-day period from May 1 – August 31. Program. Elsewhere on game lands, from Wildlife Resources Commission. After 14 consecutive days of camping during one-half hour before sunrise until one-half • It is unlawful to hunt while under the influ- this period, all personal belongings must be hour after sunset, coyotes may be taken by ence of alcohol or any narcotic drug. removed from the game land. properly licensed hunters during any open • It is unlawful to litter or dispose of refuse, ex- • Raccoon and opossum hunting may continue season for taking game animals and game cept in receptacles provided for the purpose. until 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on birds using weapons that are lawful for the • It is unlawful to obscure the sex or age of any three-day-per-week game lands and until open game animal or game bird seasons. bird or animal by mutilation of the carcass. midnight on Saturdays on all game lands. • From one-half hour after sunset until one- • Placing bait on game lands is prohibited • U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ser- half hour before sunrise, hunting feral swine without written authorization. vice and U.S. Corps of Engineers regulations and coyotes on game lands is limited to per-

Reminders for Game Land Use

• Maintain awareness • It is recommended of game land bound- that all game land aries to avoid entering users wear a blaze private property. orange garment as is appropriate during • Respect other game the hunting seasons. land users. • Call 800-662-7137 • Remain ﬂexible, in to report violations. the event of crowding, by having an alternate • Refer to the game location in mind. lands section of this digest for more • Know your target and information. what is beyond it. • Find interactive • Pack it in, pack it out. maps at ncwildlife.org/ Do not litter. gamelands.

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mit hunts administered through the Permit • No use of glass targets. road open for vehicular travel, those trails posted Hunting Opportunities Program. • No intentional shooting into a target holder for vehicular travel and on open-gated or un- • Public nudity on any game land is prohibited. or other permanent structure. gated roads, otherwise closed to vehicular traffic • No shooting at targets off the range. on game lands listed in the Disabled Access Trapping on Game Lands Program and to have access to special disabled Trapping fur-bearing animals is permitted on Currently the Commission manages the fol- hunting blinds. It does not authorize operation of game lands during the open seasons and in ac- lowing shooting ranges: vehicles on closed roads on game lands not listed cordance with the trapping regulations, except in the Disabled Access Program. The disabled on posted “Safety,” “Temporary Restricted” • Wayne E. Smith Shooting Range on Cold hunter will be issued a companion and vehicle and “Restricted” zones and the regulated areas Mountain Game Land. access card. One companion may accompany the listed below that are closed to trapping: • Flintlock Valley Shooting Range on Uwharrie disabled hunter, provided that person possesses Game Land. the companion card. This permit is valid as long • John’s River Waterfowl Refuge, Burke Co. • John F. Lentz Hunter Education Complex on as the qualifying disability persists. There is no • Hunting Creek Swamp Waterfowl Refuge, Sandhills Game Land. fee associated with this permit. Refer to the “Dis- Davie Co. • Caswell Shooting Range on R. Wayne Bailey- abled Sportsman Information” section on page • J. Robert Gordon Sandhills Field Trial Area Caswell Game Land. 24 for qualification and application information. • Holly Shelter Shooting Range on Holly Shel- Note: Disabled individuals, as defined under A permit is required to trap on any game land ter Game Land. the Americans with Disabilities Act, may use a designated as a permit-only area. wheelchair or other mobility device designed Bait may not be used on the national forest Additional public and private shooting ranges for indoor pedestrian use on any area where lands bounded by the Blue Ridge Parkway on can be found at ncwildlife.org/ShootingRanges foot travel is allowed on properties owned or the south, U.S. 276 on the north and east, and controlled by the Commission. N.C. 215 on the west. Disabled Access Areas Involved Trespassing on Game Lands Vehicular access under this permit is provided Entry on game lands for purposes other than Program on the following game lands: (Additional access hunting, trapping and fishing is subject to the may be provided on some U.S. Forest Service- control of the landowners. Disabled Access Permit owned game lands. Those areas are not listed A Disabled Access Permit allows persons with below, but details may be obtained by contacting Youth Waterfowl Days limited physical mobility to operate vehicles, the local ranger station for the district in which No special permit will be required for youth to including ATVs, on any Commission-maintained you wish to hunt.) hunt waterfowl on any game land or game land impoundment, including permit-only areas on those days officially designated as “Youth Wa- terfowl Days,” unless specified for an individual game land that waterfowl hunting on Youth Waterfowl Days is by permit only. Waterfowl Management Areas R & J OUTFITTERS On those areas established by the Wildlife Resources Commission for either waterfowl Affordable trophy whitetail hunts in N.W. Missouri restoration or waterfowl resting and feeding, and posted as waterfowl management areas, it is unlawful to hunt or harass waterfowl.

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• Bertie apply for any special permits in the listings Brinkleyville Game Land – Halifax County • Bladen Lakes below, visit ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt. • Six-day-per-week area. • Butner-Falls of Neuse (waterfowl blind for • Falconry on Game Lands: Within established • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – disabled hunters only) hunting seasons and on open hunting days, Oct. 26 (moderate season). • R. Wayne Bailey – Caswell falconry is allowed on Archery and Safety • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- • Goose Creek (waterfowl blind for disabled Zones in game lands. cies, is prohibited. hunters only) • Holly Shelter Individual Game Lands Buckhorn Game Land – Orange County • Lantern Acres Alcoa Game Land – Davie, Davidson, • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ • Roanoke River Wetlands Montgomery, Rowan and Stanly counties PermitHunt.) • Rockfish Creek Game Land • Six-day-per-week area. • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- • Sandhills • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – 23 in cies, is prohibited. • South Mountains that portion in Montgomery County (moder- • Suggs Mill Pond ate season); Nov. 17 – Jan. 1 in that portion Buckridge Game Land – Tyrrell County • Tillery in Davie County and Nov. 10 – Jan. 1 in that • Three-day-per-week area. • Thurmond Chatham portion in Davidson, Rowan and Stanly coun- • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days ties (maximum season). during Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 (maximum season) See current game land maps at ncwildlife.org for • On the Lick Creek Tract, deer and bear hunt- • Bear may only be taken on November 10, details and disabled access locations. ing is archery only. 12, 13 and December 15, 17, 18. Currently there is a waterfowl blind for the • Target shooting is prohibited. disabled on the Spring Creek Impoundment of Alligator River Game Land – Tyrrell County Goose Creek Game Land and on the Beaver Dam • Six-day-per-week area. Buffalo Cove Game Land – Impoundment of Butner-Falls of Neuse Game • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 Caldwell and Wilkes counties Land. A disabled access permit is required. On (maximum season) • Six-day-per-week area. permitted days on Spring Creek and on the Beaver • Bear may only be taken on November 10, • Gun Deer Season: Nov. 19 – Dec. 8 in all Dam Impoundment, users must apply through the 12, 13 and December 15, 17, 18. portions of the game land Permit Hunting Opportunities Program. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 24 (intro- Angola Bay Game Land – ductory season) in all portions of the game Disabled Sportsman Duplin and Pender counties land. Permit Hunt Program • Six-day-per-week area. • Blackpowder Season: Oct. 1 – Oct. 13 in all All of the hunts the Commission offers to the • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 portions of the game land. disabled sportsman require permits. Informa (maximum season). • Archery Season: Sept. 8 - Sept. 29, Oct. 15 tion about qualifications required for these • Target shooting is prohibited. - Nov. 17, and antlered deer only from Dec. hunts and available disabled blinds can be found 10 - Jan. 1 in all portions of the game land. at ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt. Bachelor Bay Game Land – Bertie • Horseback riding is prohibited except on and Washington counties designated trails May 16 through Aug. 31, • Six-day-per-week area. and all horseback riding is prohibited from Either-Sex Seasons • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. Sept. 1 through May 15. This rule includes and Other Rules 1 (maximum season). all equine species. Bertie County Game Land – Bertie County Bullard and Branch Hunting Applying to Individual • Six-day-per-week area. Preserve – Robeson County • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. • Three-day-per-week area. Game Lands 1 (maximum season). • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days • On the Johnson Landing Tract, discharge of during Oct. 13 – Jan 1 (maximum season). Each game land falls into one of three catego- centerfire rifles is prohibited. ries and is so designated in the individual game Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land – lands listings. A special permit may be required Bladen Lakes State Forest Game Durham, Granville and Wake counties for some species on any of these areas (apply at Land – Bladen County • Six-day-per-week area. ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt). The three designa- • Three-day-per-week area. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – 23 in tions are as follows: • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days that portion in Durham and Granville coun- during Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 (maximum season). ties and Oct. 13 – 26 in that portion in Wake • Six-day-per-week areas: Game lands on • Rifles larger than .22 caliber rimfire shall County (moderate season). which any game may be taken Monday not be used. • Waterfowl may be taken only on Tuesdays, through Saturday during the open seasons. • On the Singletary Tract, hunting deer and Thursdays and Saturdays, Christmas, Mar- Falconry may be practiced on Sundays. bear with dogs is prohibited. tin Luther King Jr. and New Year’s days, • Three-day-per-week areas: Game lands • Turkey hunting on the Singletary Tract is by per- and on opening and closing days of the ap- on which any game may be hunted unless mit only. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) plicable waterfowl seasons. On the posted otherwise noted. Open days are Mondays, • Youth-adult permit hunts are available on waterfowl impoundments, a special permit Wednesdays, Saturdays, Thanksgiving, Christ- Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. is required for all waterfowl hunting after mas, New Year’s and Martin Luther King Jr. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) Nov. 1. days. These areas are closed to hunting on • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- other days of the week, unless specifically March 31 – May 14 in areas both designated cies, is prohibited. opened under the individual game lands list- and posted as camping areas. • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and ings. Falconry may be practiced on Sundays. • Discharge of centerfire rifles is prohibited. March 31 – May 14 in designated camping • Permit-only areas: Game lands on which a • The use of dogs for pursuing or taking foxes areas, except on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail special permit is required to hunt or trap. To is prohibited March 15 - July 15. Camping Area.

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• Camping is allowed at any time on the of S.R. 1783, east on S.R. 1783 to the inter- • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days Mountains-to-Sea Trail Camping Area, not section of N.C. 62, north on N.C. 62 to the during Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 (maximum season). to exceed a maximum stay of two consecu- intersection of S.R. 1736, east on S.R. 1736 tive nights, and campfires are prohibited. to the intersection of S.R. 1730, east on S.R. Croatan Game Land – Carteret, • Turkey hunting is by permit only (apply at 1730 to N.C. 86, north on N.C. 86 to N.C. 62. Jones and Craven counties ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt), except on those • On the posted waterfowl impoundments, a • Six-day-per-week area. areas posted as Archery Zones. special permit is required for all waterfowl • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. • Target shooting is prohibited. hunting after Nov. 1. 1 (maximum season). • The use of dogs for hunting deer is prohibited • Target shooting is prohibited except on the • Waterfowl may be taken only on Tuesdays on that portion west of N.C. 50 and south Caswell Shooting Range. and Saturdays; on Thanksgiving, Christmas, of Falls Lake. NewYear’s and Martin Luther King Jr. days; • Except for hunters engaged in the act of Chatham Game Land – Chatham County and on the opening and closing of the ap- hunting, bicycle riding is allowed only in des- • Six-day-per-week area. plicable waterfowl seasons. ignated areas from May 15 through August • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – • On the first two open days of dove season, 31 and only on Sundays from September 1 Nov. 23 (moderate season). a permit is needed to hunt on posted areas. through May 14. • Turkey hunting is by permit only. (Apply at • Hunting from Disabled Sportsmen blinds on ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) the Catfish Lake waterfowl impoundment Buxton Woods Game Land – Dare County • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- is by permit only. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ • Six-day-per-week area. cies, is allowed only during June, July and PermitHunt.) • Gun Either-Sex Season: Oct. 13 – Jan 1. August and on Sundays during the remainder (maximum season) of the year, except during open turkey and Currituck Banks Game Land • Target shooting is prohibited. deer seasons. – Currituck County • Target shooting is prohibited. • Six-day-per-week area. Cape Fear River Wetlands Game Land • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 – Pender and New Hanover counties Chowan Game Land – Chowan County (maximum season) • Six-day-per-week area. • Six-day-per-week area. • Permanent waterfowl blinds in Currituck • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. Sound adjacent to these game lands shall be 1 (maximum season). 1 (maximum season). hunted by permit only after Nov. 1. (Apply • Turkey hunting is by permit only on the at ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) Roan Island Tract. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ Chowan Swamp Game Land – Bertie, • Licensed hunting guides may accompany PermitHunt.) Gates and Hertford counties the permitted individual or party, but may • On the Canetuck Tract, hunting deer and • Six-day-per-week area. not use a firearm. bear with dogs is prohibited. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. • The boundary of the game land shall extend five • Target shooting is prohibited. 1 (maximum season). yards from the edge of the marsh or shoreline. • Bear may only be taken on November 10, 12, • Dogs shall be allowed only for waterfowl Carteret County Game Land 13 and December 15, 17, 18, except that on hunting by permitted hunters on the day – Carteret County the portion of Chowan Swamp Game Land in of their hunt. • Six-day-per-week area. Gates County east of Highway 158/13, south • No screws, nails or other objects penetrating • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – of Highway 158, west of Highway 32, and the bark shall be used to attach a tree stand Oct. 26 (moderate season) north of Catherine Creek and the Chowan or blind to a tree. • Dogs may not be used for hunting deer. River the bear season is Nov. 10 – 18 and Dec. 8 – 23. Dan River Game Land – Rockingham County R. Wayne Bailey-Caswell • Camping is restricted to to Sept. 1 – Feb. • Permit-only area (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ Game Land – Caswell County 29 and March 31 – May 14 in areas both PermitHunt) • Three-day-per-week area. designated and posted as camping areas. • Target shooting is prohibited • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days • Horseback riding is prohibited except during • Horseback riding is prohibited, except on during Nov. 10 – 21 (conservative season). May 16 – Aug. 31 and on Sundays only Sept. those areas posted for equestrian use. Per- • Horseback riding is allowed only during June, 1 – May 15 on those roads that are open to sons age 16 or older horseback riding must July and August and on Sundays during the vehicular traffic and those gated roads and possess a Game Land Use License remainder of the year, except during open trails posted for equestrian use. turkey and deer seasons. Horseback riding is • Target shooting is prohibited on that area south Dare Game Land – Dare and Hyde counties allowed only on roads opened to vehicular traf- of the Virginia line, east of the Chowan River, • Six-day-per-week area. fic and on those gated roads and trails that are and north of Highway 13 and Highway 158. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct 13 – 19 posted for equestrian use. Participants age 16 (conservative season). or older must obtain a game lands license prior Cold Mountain Game Land • No hunting on posted parts of bombing to engaging in horseback riding on this area. – Haywood County range. Selected roads may be closed for • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 • Six-day-per-week area. military training. and March 31 – May 14 in designated camp- • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 24 (intro- • The use and training of dogs is prohibited ing areas. ductory season) from March 1 – June 30. • The area posted with signs stating “CURE • Horseback riding is prohibited except on • Bear hunting is by permit only (apply at Wildlife Game Lands, Special Regulations Ap- designated trails May 16 – Aug. 31, and all ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt) on the Bombing ply” and encompassed by the following roads horseback riding is prohibited from Sept. 1 – Range Bear Sanctuary. is closed to all quail and woodcock hunting and May 15. This rule includes all equine species. all bird dog training: From Yanceyville south Dover Bay Game Land – Craven County on N.C. 62 to the intersection of S.R. 1746, Columbus County Game Land – • Six-day-per-week area. west on S.R. 1746 to the intersection of S.R. Brunswick and Columbus counties • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 1156, south on S.R. 1156 to the intersection • Three-day-per-week area. (maximum season)

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DuPont State Forest Game Land – • On posted waterfowl impoundments, hunt- area only during the normal open days for Henderson and Transylvania counties ing of any species of wildlife is limited to this game land. • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ Tuesdays and Saturdays; Thanksgiving, • Hunting deer and bear with dogs on the PermitHunt.) Christmas and New Year’s and Martin Lu- Pender 4 and Greentree impoundment tracts • Training and the use of dogs is prohibited ther King Jr. days; and opening and closing is prohibited. except during scheduled permit hunts. days of the applicable waterfowl seasons. • Hunting and vehicular access on the Pender 4 • Bear may only be taken November 10, 12, Tract is restricted from Sept. 1 to the last day Elk Knob Game Land – Watauga County 13 and December 15, 17, 18, except that of February and April 1 to May 15 to individu- • Six-day-per-week area. portion of the game land designated as bear als that possess valid hunting opportunity • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov 17 – 23 sanctuary. Bear hunting is prohibited on the permits. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) (conservative season). bear sanctuary. • Hunters who possess a Disabled Access Per- • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and mit to operate all terrain vehicles are allowed Embro Game Land – Halifax March 31 – May 14 in areas both designated on and within 100 yards of trails designated and Warren counties and posted as camping areas. for Disabled Sportsman Access. See the on- • Six-day-per-week area. line game land maps for designated trails. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – 26 Harris Game Land – Chatham, • Target shooting is prohibited except on the (moderate season). Harnett and Wake counties Holly Shelter Shooting Range. • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- • Six-day-per-week area. • Geocaching is allowed only on closed days cies, is prohibited. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – 23, for taking bear, deer, turkey, and waterfowl. except those parts in Wake and Harnett Goose Creek Game Land – Beaufort counties where the season is Oct. 13 – Hyco Game Land – Person County and Pamlico counties Oct. 26 (moderate seasons). • Six-day-per-week area. • Six-day-per-week area. • Waterfowl may be taken only on Tuesdays, • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 Fridays and Saturdays; on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 (moderate season). (maximum season). Christmas and New Year’s days; and on the • Target shooting is prohibited. • Prior to Oct 1, waterfowl may be taken only opening and closing days of the applicable on Tuesdays and Saturdays and on the open- waterfowl seasons. J. Morgan Futch Game Land – Tyrrell County ing and closing days of the statewide water- • The use or construction of permanent hunt- • Permit Only Area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ fowl seasons on the posted impoundments. ing blinds is prohibited. PermitHunt.) • Beginning on the first open waterfowl sea- • Turkey hunting is by permit only (apply at son day in October and through the end ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt), except on those Johns River Game Land – Burke County of the waterfowl season, waterfowl hunt- areas posted as Archery Zones. • Permit Only Area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ ing is by permit only on posted waterfowl • Target shooting is prohibited. PermitHunt.) impoundments. • Horseback riding is prohibited. • The use or construction of permanent hunt- • Hunting and vehicular access on the Parker ing blinds is prohibited. Farm Tract is restricted from Sept. 1 through Headwaters State Forest Game Jan. 1 and April 1 – May 15 to individuals that Land – Transylvania County Jordan Game Land – Durham, Chatham, possess a valid hunting opportunity permit. • Six-day-per-week area. Orange and Wake counties (Apply at ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 24 • Six-day-per-week area. • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – Jan. 1, March 31 – May 14 in areas both designated Hill Farm Game Land – Stokes County except that part in Wake Co. where the sea- and posted as camping areas. • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ son is Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 (maximum seasons). PermitHunt.) • Waterfowl may be taken only on Mondays, Green River Game Land – Wednesdays and Saturdays; on Thanksgiv- Henderson and Polk counties Holly Shelter Game Land – Pender County ing, Christmas and New Year’s days; and • Six-day-per-week area. • Six-day-per-week area. on the opening and closing days of the ap- • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov 17, except • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days plicable waterfowl seasons. that portion in Henderson Co. where the during Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 (maximum season). • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- season is Nov 24. • Waterfowl hunting is allowed only on cies, is allowed only on those areas posted • Horseback riding is prohibited. This rule in- Tuesdays and Saturdays, and Thanksgiving, as American Tobacco Trail and other areas cludes all equine species. Christmas, New Year’s and Martin Luther specifically posted for equestrian use. Unless King Jr. days; and on the opening and closing otherwise posted, horseback riding is permit- Green Swamp Game Land days of the applicable waterfowl seasons. ted on the American Tobacco Trail anytime – Brunswick County • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and the trail is open. On all other posted eques- • Six-day-per-week area. March 31 – May 14 in areas both designated trian trails, horseback riding is limited to the • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 and posted as camping areas. months of June, July and August, and Sundays (maximum season). • Dogs may be used for hunting deer and the remainder of the year except during open • On the Little Macedonia Tract, the use of bear on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, turkey and deer seasons. Participants age 16 dogs for hunting deer or bear is prohibited Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s and older must obtain a game land license and deer, bear, and turkey hunting is by per- days only. prior to engaging in horseback riding on any mit-only. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) • On the portion of the game land that is north area other than the American Tobacco Trail. of the Bear Garden Road, west of Shaw Road • Target shooting is prohibited. Gull Rock Game Land – Hyde to Baby Branch, east of the Northeast Cape • Turkey hunting is by permit only (apply at and Tyrrell counties Fear River, south of N.C. 53 and west of N.C. ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt), except on those • Six-day-per-week area. 50, deer hunting and bear hunting are by areas posted as Archery Zones. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 permit only. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/Permit- • Except while hunting, bicycle riding is re- (maximum season). Hunt.) Other species may be hunted on this stricted to designated areas.

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Juniper Creek Game Land – Brunswick New Year’s days; and on opening and closing shoreline in Currituck County. and Columbus counties days, of the applicable waterfowl seasons. • Hunting on the posted waterfowl impound- • Six-day-per-week area. • Target shooting is prohibited. ment is by permit only. (Apply at ncwildlife. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 org/PermitHunt.) (maximum season). Mitchell River Game Land – • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and Alleghany and Surry counties Northwest River Marsh Game March 31 – May 14 in areas both designated • Three-day-per-week area. Land – Currituck County and posted as camping areas. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days • Six-day-per-week area. during Nov 17 – 28 (conservative season). • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. Kerr Scott Game Land – Wilkes County • Horseback riding is prohibited except on des- 1 (maximum season). • Six-day-per-week area. ignated trails. May 16 – Aug. 31. All horse- • The boundary of the game land shall extend • Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 17 – Jan. 1 back riding is prohibited. Sept. 1 – May 15. five yards from the edge of the marsh or (maximum season) This rule includes all equine species. shoreline. • Use of centerfire rifles is prohibited. • Deer may be taken by archery equipment Nantahala Game Land – Cherokee, Pee Dee River Game Land – Anson, only except during the blackpowder season. Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Montgomery, Richmond and Stanly counties • Tree stands may not be left overnight and no Swain and Transylvania counties • Six-day-per-week area. screws, nails, or other objects may be used • Six-day-per-week area. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – to aid in climbing or to attach a tree stand • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 24 in that Nov. 23, except that part in Richmond Co. or blind to a tree. portion in Transylvania County (introduc- where the season is Oct. 13 – Oct. 26 (mod- • Turkey hunting is archery only. tory season). erate seasons). • Use of centerfire rifles is prohibited in that Lantern Acres Game Land – Tyrrell Needmore Game Land – Macon portion in Anson and Richmond counties and Washington counties and Swain counties north of U.S. 74. • Six-day-per-week area. • Six-day-per-week area. • Target shooting is prohibited. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. • Horseback riding is prohibited except on • Horseback riding is allowed only on roads 1 (maximum season). designated trails May 16 – Aug. 31. All horse- open to vehicular traffic and only during • Turkey hunting is by permit only. (Apply at back riding is prohibited from Sept. 1 – May the months of June, July and August, and ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) 15. This rule applies to all equine species. Sundays the remainder of the year except • Dogs may not be used to hunt deer on the • On posted dove fields, dove hunting on the during the open turkey and deer seasons. Godley Tract. opening day of dove season is by permit only. • Waterfowl hunting on posted waterfowl Perkins Game Land – Davie County impoundments is by permit only. (Apply at Neuse River Game Land – Craven County • Three-day-per-week area. ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) • Six-day-per-week area. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov 17 (intro- • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 ductory season). Lee Game Land – Lee County (maximum season) • Horseback riding is prohibited from Novem- • Six-day-per-week area. ber 1 through January 1. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – New Lake Game Land – Hyde Nov. 23 (moderate season). and Tyrrell counties Pisgah Game Land – Avery, Buncombe, • Target shooting is prohibited. • Six-day-per-week area. Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Transylvania, Light Ground Pocosin Game 1 (maximum season). Watauga and Yancey counties Land – Pamlico County • Six-day-per week area. • Six-day-per-week area. Nicholson Creek Game Land – Hoke County • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 24, except • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. • Three-day-per-week area. that portion in Watauga County where the 1 (maximum season). • Gun Deer Season: Open days during Nov. 10 season is Nov. 17 (introductory seasons) – Dec. 8 • Hunting raccoon, opossum and wildcat on Linwood Game Land – Davidson County • Archery Season: Open days during Sept. the Harmon Den and Sherwood Bear sanc- • Six-day-per-week area. 8 – Oct. 26 tuaries in Haywood County is allowed. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – Jan. 1 • Blackpowder Season: Open days during • Bear hunting on Mt. Mitchell and Daniel (maximum season). Oct. 27 – Nov. 7 Boone bear sanctuaries is by permit only. • Gun Either-Sex Season: Nov. 10 (introduc- • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- Lower Fishing Creek Game Land – tory season) cies, is prohibited on the Black Bear (McDow- Edgecombe and Halifax counties • The use of dogs for hunting deer is prohibited. ell County), Linville River (Burke County), and • Six-day-per-week area. • Turkey hunting is by permit only. (Apply at Little Tablerock tracts (Avery, McDowell and • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) Mitchell counties). Oct. 26 (moderate season). • Swimming and internal combustion engines • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- are prohibited at Lake Upchurch. Pond Mountain Game Land – Ashe County cies, is prohibited. • Target shooting is prohibited. • Six-day-per-week area. • Dogs may not be used for hunting deer. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov 17 – 23 North River Game Land – Camden (conservative season). Mayo Game Land – Person County and Currituck counties • Horseback riding, including all equine species, • Six-day-per-week area. • Six-day-per-week area. is prohibited except on designated trails and • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – 23 • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. allowed only from May 16 through August (moderate season). 1 (maximum season). 31 and on Sundays only from September 1 • Waterfowl may be hunted only on Tuesdays, • The boundary of the game land shall extend through October 31. All horseback riding is Thursdays and Saturdays; Christmas and five yards from the edge of the marsh or prohibited from November 1 through May 15.

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Pungo River Game Land – Hyde County Sandhills Game Land – Hoke, Moore, Sandy Creek Game Land – • Six-day-per-week area. Richmond and Scotland counties Franklin and Nash Counties • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. • Three-day-per-week area. • Six-day-per-week area. 1 (maximum season). • Gun Deer Season: Open days during Nov. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – 10 – Dec. 8, except on the field-trial grounds, Oct. 26 (moderate season). Rendezvous Mountain State Forest where the season is the open days during • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- Game Land – Wilkes County Nov. 10 – Nov. 24. cies, is prohibited. • Three-day-per-week area. • Archery Season: Open days during Sept. • Dogs may not be used for hunting deer. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days 8 – Oct. 26 and Dec. 12 – Jan. 1 except on during Nov 17 – 28 (conservative season). the field trial grounds where the archery Sandy Mush Game Land – Buncombe • Bear Hunting is prohibited. season is open days during Sept. 8 – Oct. 26. and Madison County • Blackpowder Season: Open days during Oct. • Three-day-per-week area. Rhodes Pond Game Land – 27 – Nov. 7 and and Dec. 10 – Jan. 1 except • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 24 (intro- Cumberland and Harnett counties on the field trial grounds where the black- ductory season). • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ powder season is open days during Oct. 27 • Horseback riding is prohibited except on PermitHunt.) – Nov. 7 (Deer of either sex may be taken designated trails May 16 – Aug. 31, and all • Swimming is prohibited. on these days.) horseback riding is prohibited from Sept. 1 – • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: By permit only. May 15. This rule includes all equine species. Roanoke Island Marshes Game (Apply at ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) • Dogs may only be trained on Mondays, Land – Dare County • Squirrel (fox and gray) hunting on the field- Wednesdays and Saturdays and only dur- • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ trial grounds is allowed on open days during ing that time period when dog training is PermitHunt.) Nov. 12 – Nov. 24. allowed on game lands. • Opossum and raccoon hunting on the field- • Dove hunting is by permit only for the first Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land – Bertie, trial grounds is allowed on open days during four open days of the dove season. (Apply Halifax, Martin and Northampton counties Oct. 15 – Feb. 28. at ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ • Rabbit hunting on the field-trial grounds will PermitHunt.) be allowed on open days during Nov. 10 – Second Creek Game Land – Rowan County • Vehicles are prohibited on roads or trails, Nov. 24. • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ except those vehicles operated on official • Dove hunting on the field-trial grounds PermitHunt.) Wildlife Resources Commission business or will be prohibited from the third Sunday in by permit holders. September through the remainder of the Shocco Creek Game Land – Franklin, • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and hunting season. Halifax, Nash and Warren counties March 31 – May 14 in areas both designated • Waterfowl hunting on the field trial grounds • Six-day-per-week area. and posted as camping areas. (Camping is is allowed on open days during any water- • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – allowed anytime within 100 yards of the fowl season. Oct. 26 (moderate season). Roanoke River.) • Except for the opossum, raccoon, rabbit, • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- squirrel, waterfowl and deer seasons (in- cies, is prohibited. Robeson Game Land – Robeson County cluding bow and arrow, blackpowder and • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and • Three-day-per-week area. gun) specifically indicated above for the March 31 – May 14 in areas both designated • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days field-trial grounds, the field-trial grounds and posted as camping areas. during Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 (maximum season). are CLOSED to all hunting during the period of Oct. 22 – March 31. This restriction South Mountains Game Land – Burke, Rockfish Creek Game Land – Hoke County does not apply to permit hunts offered to Cleveland, McDowell and Rutherford counties • Three-day-per-week area. disabled sportsman. • Six-day-per-week area. • Gun Deer Season: Open days during Nov. 10 • Horseback riding is prohibited on the J. Rob- • Gun Deer Season: Nov. 19 – Dec. 8 in all – Dec. 8 ert Gordon Field- Trial Area Oct. 22 – March portions of the game land. • Archery Season: Open days during Sept. 8 31, except by people riding in field trials. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 24 (in- – Oct. 26 • In addition to the regular open days, water- troductory season) in all portions of the • Blackpowder Season: Open days during fowl may be taken on the opening and closing game land. Oct. 27 – Nov. 7 days of the applicable waterfowl seasons. • Blackpowder Season: Oct. 1 – Oct. 13 in all • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 (intro- • Turkey hunting is by permit only. (Apply at portions of the game land. ductory season) ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) • Archery Season: Sept. 8 - Sept. 29, Oct. 15 • The use of dogs for hunting deer is prohibited. • Dog training is prohibited on the field trial - Nov. 17, and antlered deer only from Dec. • Turkey hunting is by permit only. (Apply at grounds. Elsewhere, dog training is restricted 10 - Jan. 1 in all portions of the game land. ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) to Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays • Horseback riding is prohibited, except on • Taking fox squirrels is prohibited. from Oct. 1 – April 1. designated trails May 16 – Aug. 31, and all • Target shooting is prohibited. • Swimming in lakes is not permitted. horseback riding is prohibited from Sept. 1 – • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 May 15. This rule includes all equine species. Rocky Run Game Land – Onslow County and March 31 – May 14 in designated camp- • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ ing areas. Stones Creek Game Land – Onslow County PermitHunt.) • All of Sandhills Game Land in Moore County • Six day-per-week area. is located within the Sandhill Township (See • Swimming in all lakes is prohibited. Sampson Game Land – Sampson County Moore County “local laws” for rifle caliber • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season Oct. 13 – Jan. • Three-day-per-week area. restrictions and additional restrictions.) 1 (maximum season). • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days • Target shooting is prohibited except on the • Waterfowl may be taken only on Tuesdays during Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 (maximum season). John F. Lentz Hunter Education Complex. and Saturdays; on Thanksgiving, Christmas, • Target shooting is prohibited. New Year’s and Martin Luther King Jr. days;

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and on the opening and closing days of the • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – 26 opening and closing days of the statewide statewide waterfowl season. (moderate season). waterfowl hunting seasons on the posted • Dogs may be used for hunting deer on Tues- • Horseback riding, including all equine spe- impoundments. days, Thursdays and Saturdays only. cies, is prohibited. • Beginning on the first open waterfowl season • Target shooting is prohibited. • Dogs may not be used for hunting deer. day in October and through the end of the wa- • Geocaching is allowed only on closed days • Turkey hunting is by permit only. (Apply at terfowl season, waterfowl hunting is by permit for taking bear, deer, turkey, and waterfowl. ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) only on posted waterfowl impoundments. • Waterfowl hunting on the Huggins and Mor- Suggs Mill Pond Game Land – Toxaway Game Land – Transylvania county ton tracts is by permit only for the entire Cumberland and Bladen counties • Six-day-per-week area. waterfowl season. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 24 (intro- PermitHunt.) PermitHunt.) ductory season). • A hunting opportunity permit is needed to • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and • Horseback riding is prohibited, except on access Hargett Avenue and Sloan Farm Road. March 31 – May 14 in areas both designated designated trails May 16 – Aug. 31, and all • On the Huggins and Morton tracts, dogs and posted as camping areas. horseback riding is prohibited from Sept. 1 – may not be used to hunt deer, there is no • During scheduled permit hunts, only hunt- May 15. This rule includes all equine species. discharge of centerfire rifles allowed, AND ers and trappers with permits may enter hunting is by permit only. (Apply atncwildlife. the game land, EXCEPT the public may use Uwharrie Game Land – Davidson, org/PermitHunt.) Campground Road to access the pond at Montgomery and Randolph counties • Turkey hunting is by permit only. (Apply at the dam. • Six-day-per-week area. ncwildlife.org/PermitHunt.) • The use of vessels on managed waterfowl • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 10 – impoundments on Suggs Mill Pond Game Land Nov. 23 (moderate season). William H. Silver Game Land is restricted to permitted waterfowl hunters • On the posted waterfowl impoundment, – Haywood County from November 1 – March 15 and, except waterfowl may be taken only on Mondays, • Six-day-per-week area for Sundays, from November 1 – January 31 Wednesdays and Saturdays; on Thanksgiv- • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 24 (intro- on Suggs Mill Pond Lake and Little Single- ing, Christmas, New Year’s and Martin Luther ductory season) tary Lake. King Jr. days; and on the opening and closing days of the applicable waterfowl seasons. Sutton Lake Game Land – Brunswick • Target shooting is prohibited except on the and New Hanover counties Flintlock Valley Shooting Range. • Six-day-per-week area. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – 19 Vance Game Land – Vance County OTSTER (conservative season). • Six-day-per-week area. The ULTIMATE Food Plot Planting Machine! • Target shooting is prohibited. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. • Discharge of centerfire rifles is prohibited. 1 (maximum season). Dis, low, lant, Coer and a • The use of dogs, centerfire rifles and hand- Tar River Game Land – Edgecombe County guns for hunting deer is prohibited on the All-in-One • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ Nutbush Peninsula Tract. PermitHunt.) Van Swamp Game Land – Beaufort Texas Plantation Game Land – Tyrrell County and Washington counties • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ • Six-day-per-week area. PermitHunt.) • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 (maximum season). Three Top Mountain Game • Bear may only be taken on November 10, 12, FEE How-To DD! Land – Ashe County 13 and December 15, 17, 18. • Six-day-per-week area. 3’/4’/6’/8’ ATV & Tractor Models Available • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov 17 – 23 Voice of America Game Land (conservative season). – Beaufort County • Horseback riding is prohibited. This includes • Permit-only area (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ all equine species. PermitHunt.) E Thurmond Chatham Game Land – Whitehall Plantation Game Alleghany and Wilkes counties Land – Bladen County • Six-day-per-week area. • Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.org/ • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Nov. 17 – 30 PermitHunt.) (moderate season). • Camping is restricted to Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 and ® • Horseback riding is prohibited except on March 31 – May 14 in areas both designated ALASKANMILLS. designated trails May 16 – Aug. 31, and all and posted as camping areas. DURABILITY. RELIABILITY. AFFORDABILITY. horseback riding is prohibited from Sept. 1 – SINCE 1957, GRANBERG INTERNATIONAL HAS BEEN PRODUCING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CHAIN SAW MILLS AND ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE May 15. This rule includes all equine species. White Oak River Game Land ANYWHERE. OUR AMERICAN-MADE ALASKAN® CHAIN SAW MILLS GIVE YOU THE CAPABILITY AND ACCURACY OF A PROFESSIONAL-GRADE Participants age 16 or older must obtain a – Onslow County SAW MILL AT A PRICE THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK. game lands license prior to horseback riding • Three-day-per-week area. CALL 1-800-233-6499 on this area. • Gun Either-Sex Deer Season: Open days FOR A FREE CATALOG OR TO FIND A DEALER. VISIT WWW.GRANBERG.COM during Oct. 13 – Jan. 1 (maximum season). Tillery Game Land – Halifax County • Prior to Oct. 1, waterfowl may be taken • Six-day-per-week area. only on Tuesdays and Saturdays; and on the

North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations 89 • Hunt any game from a public road adjoining Local Laws posted land without having in possession written permission of the owner or lessee. AND INFORMATION • Hunt, take or kill any bird or animal or to attempt to hunt, take or kill any bird or animal on property adjacent to Bladen Lakes State Some local county-by-county legislation also (Note: If the gun deer season ends on Jan. Forest without written permission of the pertains to hunting, inland fishing and trap- 1, this season will be Nov. 28 – Jan. 1. If the owner or lessee. ping activities in North Carolina. Following is gun deer season ends on Jan. 2, this season • Hunt, take or kill any bird or animal or at- a county-by-county listing of acts that might will be Nov. 29 – Jan. 2) tempt to hunt, take or kill any bird or animal not violate the general laws and regulations, but • Hunt deer with dogs unless the dog has a on, from or across the right-of-way of any that are prohibited by local legislation passed collar with owner’s identification. public road adjacent to property adjacent to by the General Assembly. These laws do not • Import and release a fox. Bladen Lakes State Forest without written reflect actions taken by the General Assembly permission of the owner or lessee. after publication of this document. Ashe • Hunt with a loaded gun or other lethal Brunswick Fox Hunting and Trapping weapon from the right-of-way of a state- • Set or possess a trap or snare on another’s Fox hunting and trapping seasons, bag limits maintained road, or discharge a gun or lethal land not under written lease. and restrictions vary by county in North Caro- weapon across any such road. • Set a leghold steel trap between March 1 lina. Some counties do not allow fox hunting or • Exceed a season bag limit of 20 raccoons. and Jan. 1 or the last day of the deer-hunting trapping at all, some allow only hunting. Before season, whichever is later. taking a fox, sportsmen should read the law for Avery • Hunt from the right-of-way of a public road, that county in the “Fox Seasons Hunting and • Take any wildlife, except bobcats, on Grand- except by the owner or lessee of the abutting Trapping Laws” publication available at ncwild- father Mountain above the Yonahlossee land or by a person with the permission of life.org/FoxSeasons or by calling 919-707-0050. Road (U.S. 221) on one side, or 4,000 feet such owner or lessee. elevation on the other. Buncombe Hunting and Trapping Beaufort • Hunt deer on or from the right-of-way of • Hunt migratory wildfowl north of the Pam- I-26 or I-40. The following is unlawful in lico River channel between Broad Creek and the counties indicated: Washington City Limits. Burke • To discharge, or attempt to discharge, a fire- • Hunt from the right-of-way of public roads any Alamance arm or bow and arrow, from, on, or across the bird or animal except bear, without permission • Hunt any wildlife with a firearm from the roadway or right-of-way of any public road. of the owner or lessee of the adjacent land. right-of-way of a public road. • Hunt a deer or fox by use of dogs at any time. Bertie Cabarrus • NOTE: Entrance to private lands to hunt is • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or wild • Take deer with a centerfire rifle, except from regulated by local ordinance. bird, or attempt to hunt, take or kill any wild a permanent or portable stationary stand at animal or wild bird, with the use of a firearm least nine feet above ground level and with Alexander or bow and arrow from, on, across or over the written permission of the landowner or • Hunt, take or kill or attempt to hunt, take or the roadway or right-of-way of any public lessee in one’s possession. kill any animal or bird on or from the right- road, street or highway. • Hunt, take or kill with the use of firearms of-way of any public road. • Discharge a firearm or bow and arrow from, any bird or game animal from, on or across on, across, or over the roadway of any pub- the right-of-way of any numbered highway. Alleghany lic road, street, or highway, or to possess a • Discharge a centerfire rifle on the property • Discharge a firearm from, on or across a pub- firearm or bow and arrow outside the pas- of another with-out having in one’s posses- lic road without written permission from senger compartment of a vehicle while on sion the written permission of the landowner adjoining landowners. the roadway or right-of-way. or lessee. • Take any game or nongame animal or bird in • To hunt, fish, or trap on the land of another Sam Brown Park. without the written permission of the land- Caldwell owner or the landowner’s lessee. Written • Take any wildlife, except bobcats, on Grand- Anson permission shall contain complete contact father Mountain above the Yonahlossee • Unlawful to hunt on another’s land without information for the landowner or the land- Road (U.S. 221). having, on the person, written permission owner’s lessee. • Hunt from the right-of-way of public roads signed and dated by the owner, lessee, or • To take deer from any vessel in the Roanoke any bird or animal except bear, without writ- club president (if applicable). Permission is River, or its tributaries, except for those ten permission of the owner or lessee of the good for one year unless otherwise stated. portions of the river and its tributaries that adjacent land. Bear and boar may be hunted During the gun deer season, allowing a dog are adjacent to the border with Washington from any unpaved road. under one’s ownership, possession, or con- County whether the vessel is under power trol to run upon or across another’s land or not. Camden constitutes hunting thereon. • Hunt deer with a rifle, except from a stand • Hunt on, from or across any public road. Bladen eight feet high located on land owned or • Hunt deer with dogs; except that dogs may • Hunt deer with the aid of a boat or floating de- leased by the hunter or on another’s land be used to hunt deer during the last five vice on the Cape Fear River or its tributaries. with the owner’s permission. weeks of the Gun Deer Season east of N.C. • Possess a firearm aboard a motor-propelled • Set a Conibear®-type 330 or 220 trap or 742. This is calculated by counting back five vessel on the Cape Fear River during open a No. 2 leghold steel trap, except in water weeks from the last day of the gun season. deer season. where beaver or otter may be lawfully taken.

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• Hunt from the right-of-way of S.R. 1239 or of • It is unlawful for a person to take wildlife way or public vehicular area whether from a S.R. 1224 from the county line to S.R. 1239. or attempt to take wildlife while under the motor vehicle, or by other means, between • Hunt or discharge a firearm from, on or influence of an impairing substance. the hours of one-half hour after sunset until across S.R. 1205. one-half hour before sunrise. • To discharge or cause to be discharged any Catawba firearm within one-half mile of any public or • Hunt, take or kill or attempt to hunt, take or Chowan private school, toward any public or private kill any animal or bird on or from the right- • Hunt waterfowl on N.C. 32 or on any road school, or to cause any projectile discharged of-way of any public road. south thereof between the Albemarle Sound from a firearm to enter any public or private bridge and the Edenton City Limits. school grounds for any reason. Chatham • Take a bird or animal within Arrowhead • Hunt with a firearm from the surface or right- Beach subdivision, Cape Colony subdivi- Carteret of-way of a public road. sion or Chowan Beach subdivision. • Hunt deer from a public road adjoining lands • Hunt with a firearm or bow and arrow or • Hunt deer, except by still hunting, south of of others without written permission of the possess same, except with express written U.S. 17 and U.S. 17 Business and east of a owners or lessees. permission, dated within the previous 12 line from the intersection of U.S. 17 Business • Set a steel trap or Conibear®-type trap, or months, of the landowner or lessee. and the western city limits of Edenton due take an animal therefrom, on another’s land • Permit a minor under 16 to possess a firearm, south to Albemarle Sound. without a written lease authorizing trapping. unless the child is under the supervision of • Hunt on the land of another without written • Take migratory waterfowl within 500 yards parents or guardian. permission of owner or lessee; permission of another’s permanent hunting location • Possess a loaded firearm on the land of an- to be dated within one year. without permission of the landholder upon other while under the influence of an impair- • Hunt with or possess a centerfire rifle on whose land the waterfowl is taken. ing substance. the land of another or discharge same on, over or across another’s land without having Caswell Cherokee on one’s person, written permission dated • Hunt deer from the surface or right-of-way • To take or kill any wild animal or wild bird within one year. of a public road. with the use of a firearm or to discharge a • Hunt with or discharge a firearm or bow • It is unlawful for a person to take wildlife or firearm from, on, or across the right-of-way and arrow from, to or across any state- attempt to take wildlife on the land of an- of a public road, street, highway or other maintained road or right-of-way. other, or fish on the land of another, without public vehicular area. • To hunt with a centerfire rifle, unless the having on one’s person while hunting or fish- • No person shall intentionally shine a light barrel of the rifle is at least eight feet above ing the written permission, signed and dated on or in search of any wild animal from the ground level. for the current hunting and fishing season. right-of-way of any public road, street, high-

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Clay • Hunt on or from N.C. 306, S.R. 1004, U.S. 70 Cumberland • To take or kill any wild animal or wild bird from S.R. 1225 to .6 mile east, or S.R. 1225 • Set a steel-jaw leghold trap on another per- with the use of a firearm or to discharge a from S.R. 1226 to .6 mile south. son’s land, except for beaver or muskrat on firearm from, on, or across the right-of-way • Take any animal or bird on or from the right- lands of one with whom the trapper has a of a public road, street, highway or other of-way of S.R. 1144. contract for trapping. public vehicular area. • Hunt, take or kill any animal or bird on or • Hunt with a firearm from or on a public road from the right-of-way of S.R. 1101 from S.R. or the right-of-way thereof. Cleveland 1004 to the U.S. Forestry Service boundary. • Hunt from a public road right-of-way. • Hunt, take or kill any bird or animal on, from Currituck or across the right-of-way of S.R. 1258 from • Note: The Poplar Branch Township on the Columbus its intersection with N.C. 55 to the intersec- Outer Banks is included within the Maximum • Set a steel trap between March 1 – Jan. 1. tion of S.R. 1251. Either-Sex Season for Currituck County. Dur- • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or wild bird • Hunt, take or kill any bird or animal on, from ing the Regular Gun Deer Season in that with a firearm on, from or across the right- or across the right-of-ways of S.R. 1230, S.R. portion of Poplar Branch Township on the of-way of any public road or highway without 1229 and S.R. 1620. Outer Banks, there is an open season for obtaining written permission of the owner or • Unless a person owns or possesses a lease- hunting or taking deer of either sex using lessee of the land abutting the road or the land hold, it is unlawful to hunt, take or kill any only shotguns, bow and arrow, and black- across which the weapon is being discharged. animal or bird on or from the right-of-way powder firearms. The Eastern Deer Season of S.R. 1633, known as Brown Farm Road, dates and all restrictions that apply to the Craven S.R. 1637, known as Alligator Road, and Bow-and-Arrow and Blackpowder seasons • Unless a person owns or possesses a lease- state roads 1638 and 1639 known as Maul in Currituck County also apply to the Poplar hold, it is unlawful to hunt, take, kill or to Swamp Road. Branch Township. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife shoot from, on, or across a road right-of-way • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or wild bird Service Swan Island and Monkey Island Ref- on S.R. 1611, S.R. 1613, S.R. 1614, S.R. 1615, on, from or across the right-of-way of S.R. 1477. uge areas are also included here; however, S.R. 1617, S.R. 1619 or on S.R. 1401 from • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or bird on the refuges are currently closed by federal Washington Post Road to N.C. 55. or from the right-of-way of S.R. 1459 from rule; contact Mackay Island National Wildlife • Hunt on or from a public road within an Riverside Church north to S.R. 1460. Refuge regarding special refuge regulations. area posted against such by the Wildlife • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or bird on • Hunt waterfowl within 500 yards of an- Resources Commission. or from the right-of-way of S.R. 1460 from other’s licensed blind. NOTE: A Currituck • Hunt on land within 100 yards of Trent River its intersection with S.R. 1459 west to the Game Commission License is not required between the U.S. 70 bridge and a straight Pitt County line. for temporary waterfowl blinds on game line from Haywards Creek to Ready Branch. • Unless a person owns or possesses a leasehold lands. However, unlicensed temporary blinds • Hunt on land within 100 yards of Brices interest in the real property adjacent to the on game lands in this county shall not be Creek between Trent River and the S.R. portion of the road on which the person is lo- hunted if a licensed float blind is established 1004 bridge. cated, it is unlawful for that person to discharge within 500 yards of the unlicensed blind • Hunt from or shoot across S.R. 1600 (Broad a firearm from, on or across the right-of-way of before game land hunters have occupied Creek Road) east of N.C. 55 to its terminus S.R. 1862 from Adams Creek Road to the end the blind. Likewise, licensed float-blind hunt- near Broad Creek. of the state-maintained portion of the road. ers shall not establish a float-blind position within 500 yards of an unlicensed game land blind if game land hunters have occupied the blind first. Unlicensed float blinds on game lands must be used within five yards of the game lands shoreline and shall not be established within 500 yards of a licensed Disposal of Deer Carcasses point, bush or float blind. Licensed float- • Disposing of deer or any other animal blind hunters shall not establish a float-blind remains on roadsides, waterways or on position within 500 yards of an established property (without permission or where game land float-blind position if the game restricted) is illegal in North Carolina. land hunters have established the game land float-blind position first. • Irresponsible dumping of deer carcasses • Hunt with a firearm from the right-of-way of sends the wrong image of a great sport, S.R. 1140, S.R. 1218, S.R. 1227, S.R. 1229, can spread disease, and could result in S.R. 1248, S.R. 1249, S.R. 1250, S.R. 1251, misdemeanor and felony charges. S.R. 1252, S.R. 1253 or of U.S. 168 north of • Dispose of game remnants in a prompt Moyock Creek. and responsible manner. • For more information on the Currituck Game Commission’s laws, rules and waterfowl blind • Where permissible, bury remains at least licenses, please visit currituckgamecommis- two feet deep. sion.org, or call 252-429-3472. • Contact your area landfill or solid waste management provider for local policies and NOTE: Dare and Currituck counties require more information. licensing of waterfowl blinds, and certain restrictions apply to hunting waterfowl in these two counties. For more information, contact: Be a responsible and ethical hunter! Dare County Game and Wildlife Commission, P. O. Box 1000, Manteo, N.C. 27954.

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Dare or the landowner’s or lessee’s designee. (Ef- • Hunt or possess a firearm or bow and arrow, • Chase deer with dogs, or permit a dog to fective Oct. 1, 2009) without acquiring an entry permit, before chase deer, between March 1 and June 30, • Hunt from any vessel in the Tar River from entering on registered lands or remaining except for the mainland and Durant Island. Springfield Road to the Dunbar Bridge, wheth- on an abutting portion of highway. • Hunt transitory waterfowl from an unli- er the vessel is under power or not, except that • Release a dog or dogs onto the property of an- censed blind, except on or within five yards a vessel may be used for transportation to and other for the purpose of hunting deer without of the shoreline of game lands. from otherwise lawful hunting stands upon the written consent of the landowner or lessee. • Use any trap that has a jaw spread that ex- lands owned or leased by a person or upon ceeds 7½ inches until after Jan. 2 of each which a person has written permission to hunt. Greene year or the last day of deer hunting season, • Hunt deer with a rifle, except from a position whichever is later. Franklin elevated at least eight feet above the ground • The Dare County Game and Wildlife Com- • Hunt deer with a rifle on another’s land, or and not affixed to a motor vehicle. mission has recently updated its regulations from the right-of-way of a public road adjoin- • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or game regarding waterfowl blinds. For more in- ing such land, without written permission bird on the posted lands of another without formation on the Dare County Game and from the owner to use a rifle. having on one’s person the written permis- Wildlife Commission’s laws, rules and wa- • Hunt game from the right-of-way of any pub- sion of the owner or lessee dated within the terfowl blind licenses, call 252-475-5631 or lic road in that part of the county bounded current hunting season. visit darenc.com/Local/GameWildlife.htm or on the north beginning at the Tar River at • Hunt, take, or kill wildlife from, on or across ncwildlife.org. the Granville County line east to U.S. 1, then a public roadway while having a firearm or south along U.S. 1 to the intersection of N.C. bow and arrow in the persons possession. Davidson 56, then east along N.C. 56 to the intersec- • Hunt, fish or trap on land of another without tion of U.S. 401, then north along U.S. 401 to Guilford permission. the intersection of N.C. 39, then south along • Hunt an animal with a firearm from a pub- • NOTE: Discharge of firearms or pellet guns N.C. 39 to the intersection of N.C. 98, then lic road. from right-of-way of public roads is regulated east along N.C. 98 to the Nash County line. by local ordinance. • In all other portions of the county to hunt Halifax • Hunt, take or kill a wild bird or wild animal game from the right-of-way of any public • Take deer with the aid of a boat or floating with a firearm or discharge a firearm from, on road, without written permission of the own- device in Roanoke River between U.S. 17 or across the right-of-way of any numbered ers of the lands abutting that road. and U.S.301. state-maintained road without written per- • Hunt with a firearm from the right-of-way mission of the adjoining landowner. Gaston of a public road. • Hunt, take or kill with a firearm or other • Discharge a firearm on or across a pub- Davie deadly weapon, any wild animal or wild bird lic road. • Import and release a fox. from or across the right-of-way of any public road, street or highway. Harnett Duplin • Hunt, take or kill with a firearm or other • For information concerning hunting from Gates deadly weapon any wild animal or wild bird the roadway in Duplin County, contact the • Take deer with the aid of a boat or floating on, from or across the right-of-way of any county attorney. device, in or within 100 yards of the Chowan public road, street, highway or thoroughfare. River, except in creeks and tributaries. • Use a centerfire rifle in hunting on the land Durham • Hunt on a public road adjoining posted land of another without written permission dated • Discharge a firearm in taking game animals without prior written permission of the own- within 12 months and carried on one’s person. from the right-of-way of a public road ad- er or lessee. joining posted land, without permission of • Hunt with or discharge a centerfire rifle from, Haywood the owner or person in charge of such land. on or across a state-maintained road. • Discharge of a firearm from, on or across • Discharge a centerfire rifle on another’s land, • Hunt with or possess a centerfire rifle on the right-of-way of any public road without or on or across such land from a public road, another’s land without written permission written permission from the owner of the without having in possession written permis- of the owner or lessee. abutting lands. sion of the owner or lessee. • Hunt with, or possess a firearm, bow and • Take deer with dogs. arrow, or dog on another’s land without per- Henderson • Hunt deer from a public road. mission of the owner or lessee. • Hunt or discharge a firearm on or from the • Hunt any wildlife with a firearm from a pub- • Take any game or furbearer by trapping on right-of-way of any state road west of U.S. 280. lic road. another person’s land between the end of trapping season and Jan. 2. Hertford Edgecombe • Hunt with or possess a centerfire rifle or • Take deer with the aid of a boat or floating • Hunt, take or transport deer from or with the pistol in that part bordered to the north by device in or within 100 yards of the Chowan aid of any boat or floating device on that por- U.S. 158, to the west by S.R. 1403/1400, to River, except in creeks and tributaries. tion of the Tar River from S.R. 1252 to N.C. 33. the south by S.R. 1404 and to the east by • Discharge a centerfire rifle or any rifle larger • Hunt with a firearm from the right-of-way N.C. 32. It is also unlawful for any person to than .22-caliber on or from the right-of-way of a public road. discharge or cause to be discharged a cen- of a public road, street or highway. • Hunt or transport game, except migratory terfire rifle or pistol toward Merchants Mill • Hunt any wild animal or wild bird with the waterfowl, from or by a boat or floating de- Pond State Park, or to cause any projectile use of a firearm, from, on, across or over the vice on Swift Creek. to enter the park property for any reason. roadway or right-of-way of any public road, • Hunt on the land of another without having street or highway. on one’s person while hunting the written Granville • Hunt with or possess a centerfire rifle on permission, signed and dated for the current • Hunt deer from the right-of-way of a pub- another’s land without written permission hunting season, of the landowner or lessee, lic road. of the owner or lessee.

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• Possess a firearm aboard a motor-propelled Jones Mitchell vessel (except an outboard with the motor • Hunt, with firearms, any animal or bird on, • Hunt, take or kill any wild bird or wild animal removed and stored) on Meherrin River be- or from, or across the right-of-way of any except bear or boar with a firearm from, on tween the Virginia state line and Murfrees- paved public road or highway. or across a public road right-of-way. boro city limit during the open deer season. Lee Moore Hoke • Hunt with any weapon while on the land of • In Sandhill and Mineral Springs townships: • Hunt with or discharge a firearm from, onto another without written permission dated (1) hunt any game animal on another’s land or across a primary highway. within one year. without possession of written permission • Hunt with or discharge a firearm from, onto • Hunt with any weapon, any wild animal or of the owner or lessee; (2) hunt with a rifle or across a secondary road without having in bird, or discharge a firearm on, from or across of greater than .22 rimfire caliber or capa- possession written permission of the owner the right-of-way of any public road. ble of firing .22 centerfire ammunition (ie. or lessee to hunt on abutting land. .223, .22-250, .222 etc are not legal firearms • Hunt with a rifle larger than .22-caliber or Lenoir under this law), except that a blackpowder capable of firing .22 centerfire, unless po- • Hunt with a firearm on or discharge a firearm rifle may be used when positioned at least sitioned at least 10 feet above the ground. on or across S.R. 1804 between U.S. 70 and eight feet above the ground. Please refer to • Hunt with a gun or dog on the land of another N.C. 55. township maps for Moore County on County without written permission of the owner or • Release hunting dogs onto posted land with- GIS website. lessee dated within one year. out written consent of the owner. • Shine a light on deer between 30 minutes • Hunt on or from the right-of-way of a pub- after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. Hyde lic road. • Hunt deer on the land of another without • Hunt game animals with dogs, unless ac- written permission dated within one year. companied by a licensed hunting guide or Macon • Hunt, take or kill deer on, from or across a with a permit from the owner of the land. • Hunt, take or kill white-tailed deer from, on right-of-way of any public road. • Hunt migratory waterfowl from a public road. or across the right-of-way of any public road, • Hunt deer with dogs unless each dog bears • Hunt with a rifle from a public road. street or highway. a collar, tag or other identification with the • Hunt with guns or dogs or to hunt with a owner’s full name and address. bow and arrow or crossbow upon the lands Madison of another without permission of the owner • Hunt from a public road right-of-way. Nash or lessee. • Take migratory waterfowl on, from or over the Martin Rocky Mount Tar River Reservoir or within Iredell • It is unlawful to hunt with or discharge a 500 yards thereof, except within “Zone E” • Hunt, any animal or bird on or from the right- firearm on, from, or across the right-of-way with permission of the affected landowner of-way of any public road. of any highway or public road. It is unlawful and subject to the rules and regulations of the • Hunt, fish or trap on land of another without to possess a loaded firearm outside the pas- City of Rocky Mount. See rockymountnc.gov/ written permission. senger compartment of a vehicle while on parks/hunting.html for more detail. the roadway or highway right-of-way, unless • Discharge a firearm from, onto or across a Jackson the person is the owner or lessee of the land public road. • Unlawful to kill any wild animal or wild bird abutting the right-of-way or has on his person • Hunt deer with a rifle, except from a stand with the use of a firearm or to discharge a the written permission of the owner or lessee at least six feet above the ground. firearm from, on, or across the right-of-way of the land abutting the right-of-way to hunt • Hunt or discharge a rifle on or across the of a state-maintained road, street or highway. the land, dated within the last 12 months, or right-of-way of any road. • Unlawful to shine a light intentionally upon the person has a concealed carry permit and • Hunt on the land of another without written a deer or in search of deer between ½ hour is only carrying a loaded, concealed weapon. permission from the owner or lessee. after sunset and ½ hour before sunrise. • Discharge a rifle of greater than .22-caliber, except from an elevated position in which New Hanover Johnston the rifle is a minimum of eight feet above • Hunt a fox with dogs in Federal Point town- • Hunt or fish on the land of another without the ground. ship south of the Intracoastal Waterway. having on one’s person the written per- • To take deer from any vessel in the Roanoke mission, signed and dated for the current River, or its tributaries, except for those por- Northampton hunting or fishing season, of the landowner tions of the river and its tributaries that are ad- • Take deer with the aid of a boat in or within 100 or lessee. jacent to the border with Washington County yards of the Roanoke River below U.S. 301. • Take wildlife or attempt to take wildlife on whether the vessel is under power or not. • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or wild the land of another while under the influence bird with a firearm on, from or across the of an impairing substance. McDowell right-of-way of any public road or highway. • Hunt with a loaded firearm on a state-main- • Discharge a firearm from the right-of-way of • Discharge a rifle larger than .22-caliber on tained road. a state-numbered road for the purpose of another’s land or from the right-of-way of a • Discharge a firearm on or across a state- taking big game animals. This does not apply public road across such land without writ- maintained road. to those portions along N.C. 105 bordered ten permission of the owner or lessee and • Hunt deer with dogs or allow a dog to on both sides by game lands. unless positioned at least eight feet above chase deer. the ground. (This section does not apply to • Hunt deer with a rifle on another’s land or Mecklenburg property owned or managed by the N.C. on an adjoining public road without written • Hunt deer with any rifle, except that a Wildlife Resources Commission.) permission of the owner. blackpowder rifle may be used during the • Possess a firearm on a motor-propelled ves- primitive-weapons season. sel (except an outboard with the motor re- • Hunt with a firearm from a public road or moved and stored) on Meherrin River during highway right-of-way. the open deer season.

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Onslow Perquimans without written permission in one’s posses- • Hunt any wild animal or bird from the right- • Take a wild animal or bird in Snug Harbor sion. Permission must be dated and signed of-way of any public road without written subdivision in Bethel Township or in Long- by the owner or lessee within the past year. permission of the owner or lessee of the beach Estates. land that abuts the road. • Hunt with a rifle larger than .22-caliber with- Rockingham out written permission of the landowner. • Hunt any wildlife from the right-of-way of Orange • Hunt on the right-of-way of a public road. any public road. • Hunt deer from a public road. • Hunt with or possess a firearm or bow and • NOTE: Entrance to private lands to hunt is • Hunt with firearms from the right-of-way arrow on another’s land without the permis- regulated by local ordinance. of a public road. sion of the landowner or lessee. • Shine a light intentionally upon any wild • Hunt or fish on the land of another without • Hunt with a centerfire rifle, except from a animal, including, but not limited to, deer, having on one’s person, written permission, stand at least five feet above the ground level. coyotes, or feral swine, from the right-of- signed and dated for the current hunting • Hunt on land of another without the written way of any public road, street, or highway season, by the landowner or lessee. permission of the owner or lessee of the between the hours of one-half hour after • Unlawful to hunt while under the influence land, dated for the current hunting season. sunset and one half hour before sunrise. of alcohol or other impairing substances. Person Rowan Pamlico • Hunt deer from a public road. • Hunt, fish or trap on the land of another • Take migratory waterfowl within 500 yards without written permission. of another’s permanent hunting location Pitt • Hunt with a loaded firearm or discharge the without permission of the landholder upon • Hunt with a firearm from or on, or across same on or across a state-maintained road. whose land the waterfowl is taken. a public road or the right-of-way thereof. • NOTE: Entrance to private lands to hunt is • Hunt bear with dogs. • Hunt while under the influence of an impair- regulated by local ordinance. • Take any wild animal or wild bird from or across ing substance. • Discharge firearms or fireworks or to create the right-of-way of N.C. 55 and N.C. 306. • Hunt with a firearm within 300 feet of any noise using mechanical apparatus while in residency or occupied building without the the no-wake zone around Eagle Point Nature Pasquotank . written, signed and dated permission of the Preserve on High Rock Reservoir. • Use a firearm carelessly and heedlessly, so as to owner or lessee of the land. Permission must endanger or be likely to endanger any person be renewed annually. Rutherford or property, or any discharge of a firearm that • Hunt or to discharge a firearm on or across • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or wild results in a projectile crossing the property posted land without the written, signed and bird on, or across the right-of-way of any of another person without their permission. dated permission of the owner or lessee. public road. • Discharge a centerfire rifle on another’s land, Permission must be renewed annually. • Discharge a firearm on, from or across the or on or across such land from a public road, • Release dogs on posted land without the right-of-way of any public road. without having in possession written permis- written signed and dated permission of the sion of the owner or lessee. owner or lessee of the land. Permission must Sampson • To have possession of a loaded shotgun or be renewed annually. • Hunt with firearms any wild animal or wild centerfire rifle while on the right-of-way of bird from or discharge firearms from or any public road or highway while outside the Polk across any state-maintained road without confines of the passenger area of a vehicle, • Hunt with a firearm from or on a public road obtaining permission of the landowner or without the written permission of the owner or or the right-of-way thereof. lessee of the land abutting the road. lessee of the land that abuts the road or high- • Unlawful to possess or consume alcohol way. To have possession of a loaded shotgun within 50 feet of any river in Polk County. Scotland or centerfire rifle while on the traveled surface • Hunt with the use of a centerfire rifle or any of any public road or highway when outside Randolph firearm capable of firing a centerfire pro- the confines of the passenger area of a vehicle. • Hunt from the right-of-way of a public road. jectile, unless the person is positioned in a • To hunt, take or kill any bird or game animal stationary and elevated position at least 10 from or on the right-of-way of any public Richmond feet above the ground. road or highway, without first securing the • Take deer with dogs west of Little River and • Possess a loaded shotgun or rifle, or dis- written permission of the owner or lessee that portion east of Little River, bounded by charge any firearm, from, onto or across of the land that abuts the road or highway. N.C. 73 to the north, by Hough Road to the the right-of-way of a primary or secondary • Hunt with a centerfire rifle except from a plat- east and by Grassy Island Road to the south. highway, except by an owner of land adjoin- form which raises the lower level of the barrel • Hunt deer from a public road. ing a secondary road or a person with an to a minimum of eight feet above ground • Hunt with firearms from the right-of-way of owner’s written permission to hunt on such level. For purposes of this act, the term “hunt” any public road north of U.S. 74 and west adjoining land. is defined as provided in G.S. 113-130. of U.S. 220. • Hunt on land of another without written permission from the owner or lessee dated Pender Robeson within one year. • Take deer with the aid of a boat or floating • Hunt deer from or through the use of any device in or within 100 yards of the Black boat or other floating device. Stanly River, Long Creek, Morgan Creek or Turkey • Prohibits hunting, taking or killing any wild • Hunt with a firearm from the right-of-way Creek between N.C. 210 and the Northeast animal or wild bird, or attempting to hunt, of a public road. Cape Fear River. take or kill any wild animal or wild bird, with • Unlawful to take or attempt to take wildlife • Discharge a firearm while hunting from the the use of a firearm or bow and arrow, from, or fish on the land of another, without having right-of-way of a state-maintained road onto on, across or over the roadway or right-of- on one’s person written permission signed or across any adjoining land without permis- way of any public road, street or highway. and dated for the current hunting and fishing sion of the owner. • Unlawfully hunt or fish on the land of another season, of the landowner or lessee.

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• Unlawful to take or attempt to take wildlife than one year. This law does not apply to a • Hunt, take or kill a wild animal or wild bird on the land of another while under the influ- person who leases land for the purpose of with firearms and dogs, or to possess a ence of an impairing substance. hunting while hunting on that leased land or loaded firearm outside the confines of the to a member of a hunting club with a current passenger area of a vehicle on the land of Stokes and valid membership card while hunting another, without the permission of the land- • Discharge a firearm in taking game animals on club land. owner or lessee. from the right-of-way of a public road ad- • Hunt with a gun or dog on another’s land • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or wild bird joining posted land without permission of without permission of the owner or lessee. with a firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow the owner or person in charge of such land. on, from or across the right-of-way of any • Hunt an animal with a firearm from a pub- Union state-maintained road or highway. lic road. • Hunt, take or kill a wild animal or wild bird from, on or across the right-of-way of any Watauga Surry public road or highway. • Hunt, take or kill any species of wild ani- • Hunt any animal with a firearm from a public • Discharge a firearm from, on or across the mal or wild bird by loaded firearm or lethal road, highway or street. right-of-way of any state-maintained road. weapon from the right-of-way of any state- maintained road or to discharge a firearm or Transylvania Vance weapon across any such road. • Hunt, take or kill any wild animal or bird from, • Hunt or discharge a firearm on any land on or across the right-of-way of a public road, that has been registered with the sheriff Wayne street, highway or other vehicular area. and posted, or on a highway abutting such • Set a steel trap or Conibear®-type trap, or • Hunt on the land of another without having land, without having in possession a valid take an animal therefrom, on another’s land written permission from the landowner or entry permit. (Before hunting or discharging without a written lease authorizing trapping. lessee dated within the previous 12 months. a firearm on any land or an abutting high- • Hunt deer with dogs or allow dogs to way, it is the affirmative duty of the hunter chase deer. Tyrrell or marksman to make appropriate inquiry • Hunt with a loaded gun or discharge same • To hunt, take, or kill, or to attempt to hunt, about whether the land is registered and on or across a state-maintained road. take or kill, any wild animal or wild bird to look for posted signs that may indicate • Hunt deer with a rifle on another’s land, or with a firearm, bow and arrow, or cross- such status.) from a public road adjoining such land, with- bow on, from, or across the right-of-way of • Hunt wild animals or wild birds from, on or out written permission of the landowner. any state-maintained road or to discharge across the right-of-way of any public road • Hunt with guns or dogs or to hunt with a any firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow or highway. bow and arrow or crossbow upon the lands on, from, or across the right-of-way of any • Discharge a centerfire rifle from, on or of another without permission of the owner state-maintained road or highway. This does across the right-of-way of any public road or lessee. not apply to hunters lawfully recovering or highway. dogs as long as weapons remain in a mo- Wilkes tor vehicle or to a person lawfully engaged Wake • Shoot a raccoon while training coon dogs in the act of taking bullfrogs with a rim- • Hunt deer with a dog on another’s land with- during closed season. fire weapon. out written permission of the owner. • Hunt animals with a firearm from a public • To possess a loaded firearm while on the • Shoot at a deer from, on or across the right- road, except that bear or wild boar may be right-of-way of any state-maintained road of-way of a county road or state highway. taken from any unpaved road. or highway outside the confines of the pas- • Take any animal with a centerfire rifle, unless • Hunt, fish or trap on land of another without senger area of the vehicle. the person is positioned at least eight feet written permission. • To hunt, take, or kill, or to attempt to hunt, above the ground. take or kill, any wild animal or wild bird with • Possess a loaded firearm or hunt on the land Wilson a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow, or of another without written permission. • Hunt from a public road right-of-way. dogs or to possess a loaded firearm outside • Possess loaded shotguns or centerfire rifles • Hunt deer with rifles, except from a station- the confines of the passenger area of the upon highway right-of-ways. ary stand that is elevated at least eight feet vehicle, on the land of another, without the above the ground. written permission of the landowner or les- Warren • Hunt on the land of another without having, see of the land, dated and valid for no more • Hunt or possess a firearm or bow and arrow on one’s person, written permission, signed without acquiring an entry permit before and dated for the current hunting season by entering on registered lands or remaining on the landowner or lessee. an abutting portion of the highway. • Take deer with a rifle on another’s land or Yadkin from the right-of-way of a public road adjoin- • Import and release a fox. ing such land, without written permission • Hunt animals with a firearm from a public of the owner. road. • Hunt, fish or trap on the land of another Washington without written permission. • Use a firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow on, from or across the right-of-way of any Yancey state-maintained road. • Kill foxes in any manner. • Possess a loaded shotgun or centerfire rifle while on the right-of-way of any state-maintained road or highway outside the confines of the passenger area of a vehicle (not applicable to the owner of the land).

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AUG. 2018 SEP. 2018 OCT. 2018 NOV. 2018 DEC. 2018 JAN. 2019 FEB. 2019 MAR. 2019 APR. 2019 MAY. 2019 JUN. 2019 JUL. 2019 RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET RISE/SET DATE a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. a.m./p.m. 01 6:32/8:26 6:55/7:50 7:18/7:07 7:44/6:28 7:13/5:11 7:31/5:22 7:22/5:51 6:53/6:18 7:10/7:44 6:32/8:09 6:10/8:32 6:12/8:41 02 6:33/8:25 6:56/7:48 7:18/7:05 7:45/6:27 7:14/5:11 7:32/5:22 7:21/5:52 6:51/6:19 7:09/7:45 6:31/8:09 6:09/8:33 6:12/8:41 03 6:33/8:24 6:57/7:47 7:19/7:04 7:46/6:26 7:15/5:10 7:32/5:23 7:21/5:53 6:50/6:20 7:07/7:46 6:30/8:10 6:09/8:33 6:13/8:41 04 6:34/8:23 6:58/7:45 7:20/7:02 6:47/5:25 7:16/5:10 7:32/5:24 7:20/5:54 6:49/6:21 7:06/7:47 6:29/8:11 6:09/8:34 6:13/8:41 05 6:35/8:22 6:58/7:44 7:21/7:01 6:48/5:24 7:17/5:10 7:32/5:25 7:19/5:55 6:48/6:22 7:04/7:47 6:28/8:12 6:09/8:34 6:14/8:41 06 6:36/8:21 7:59/7:43 7:22/7:00 6:49/5:24 7:17/5:10 7:32/5:26 7:18/5:56 6:46/6:23 7:03/7:48 6:27/8:13 6:08/8:35 6:14/8:41 07 6:36/8:20 7:00/7:41 7:22/6:58 6:50/5:23 7:18/5:10 7:32/5:26 7:17/5:57 6:45/6:24 7:02/7:49 6:26/8:14 6:08/8:35 6:15/8:41 08 6:37/8:19 7:01/7:40 7:23/6:57 6:51/5:22 7:19/5:11 7:32/5:27 7:16/5:58 6:44/6:24 7:00/7:50 6:25/8:14 6:08/8:36 6:15/8:40 09 6:38/8:18 7:01/7:38 7:24/6:56 6:52/5:21 7:20/5:11 7:32/5:28 7:15/5:59 6:42/6:25 6:59/7:51 6:24/8:15 6:08/8:36 6:16/8:40 10 6:39/8:17 7:02/7:37 7:25/6:54 6:53/5:20 7:21/5:11 7:32/5:29 7:14/6:00 7:41/7:26 6:58/7:51 6:23/8:16 6:08/8:37 6:17/8:40 11 6:40/8:16 7:03/7:36 7:26/6:53 6:54/5:20 7:21/5:11 7:32/5:30 7:13/6:01 7:39/7:27 6:56/7:52 6:22/8:17 6:08/8:37 6:17/8:39 12 6:40/8:15 7:03/7:34 7:27/6:52 6:55/5:19 7:22/5:11 7:32/5:31 7:12/6:02 7:38/7:28 6:55/7:53 6:21/8:18 6:08/8:38 6:18/8:39 13 6:41/8:14 7:04/7:33 7:27/6:50 6:56/5:18 7:23/5:11 7:31/5:32 7:11/6:03 7:37/7:29 6:54/7:54 6:21/8:18 6:08/8:38 6:18/8:39 14 6:42/8:13 7:05/7:31 7:28/6:49 6:57/5:17 7:23/5:12 7:31/5:33 7:10/6:04 7:35/7:29 6:52/7:55 6:20/8:19 6:08/8:39 6:19/8:38 15 6:43/8:11 7:06/7:30 7:29/6:48 6:58/5:17 7:24/5:12 7:31/5:34 7:09/6:05 7:34/7:30 6:51/7:55 6:19/8:20 6:08/8:39 6:20/8:38 16 6:43/8:10 7:06/7:28 7:30/6:46 6:59/5:16 7:25/5:12 7:31/5:35 7:08/6:06 7:32/7:31 6:50/7:56 6:18/8:21 6:08/8:39 6:20/8:37 17 6:44/8:09 7:07/7:27 7:31/6:45 7:00/5:16 7:25/5:13 7:30/5:36 7:07/6:07 7:31/7:32 6:48/7:57 6:18/8:21 6:08/8:40 6:21/8:37 18 6:45/8:08 7:08/7:25 7:32/6:44 7:01/5:15 7:26/5:13 7:30/5:37 7:06/6:08 7:30/7:33 6:47/7:58 6:17/8:22 6:08/8:40 6:22/8:36 19 6:46/8:07 7:09/7:24 7:32/6:43 7:02/5:15 7:26/5:14 7:30/5:38 7:05/6:09 7:28/7:34 6:46/7:59 6:16/8:23 6:08/8:40 6:22/8:36 20 6:46/8:05 7:09/7:23 7:33/6:41 7:03/5:14 7:27/5:14 7:29/5:39 7:04/6:10 7:27/7:34 6:45/8:00 6:15/8:24 6:08/8:40 6:23/8:35 21 6:47/8:04 7:10/7:21 7:34/6:40 7:04/5:14 7:28/5:15 7:29/5:40 7:03/6:11 7:25/7:35 6:43/8:00 6:15/8:25 6:09/8:41 6:24/8:35 22 6:48/8:03 7:11/7:20 7:35/6:39 7:05/5:13 7:28/5:15 7:28/5:41 7:01/6:12 7:24/7:36 6:42/8:01 6:14/8:25 6:09/8:41 6:24/8:34 23 6:49/8:02 7:12/7:18 7:36/6:38 7:06/5:13 7:29/5:16 7:28/5:42 7:00/6:13 7:23/7:37 6:41/8:02 6:14/8:26 6:09/8:41 6:25/8:33 24 6:49/8:00 7:12/7:17 7:37/6:37 7:07/5:12 7:29/5:16 7:27/5:43 6:59/6:14 7:21/7:38 6:40/8:03 6:13/8:27 6:09/8:41 6:26/8:33 25 6:50/7:59 7:13/7:15 7:38/6:36 7:08/5:12 7:29/5:17 7:27/5:44 6:58/6:15 7:20/7:39 6:39/8:04 6:13/8:27 6:10/8:41 6:26/8:32 26 6:51/7:58 7:14/7:14 7:39/6:34 7:08/5:12 7:30/5:17 7:26/5:45 6:57/6:15 7:18/7:39 6:37/8:04 6:12/8:28 6:10/8:41 6:27/8:31 27 6:52/7:56 7:15/7:12 7:40/6:33 7:09/5:11 7:30/5:18 7:26/5:46 6:55/6:16 7:17/7:40 6:36/8:05 6:12/8:29 6:10/8:41 6:28/8:30 28 6:52/7:55 7:15/7:11 7:41/6:32 7:10/5:11 7:30/5:19 7:25/5:47 6:54/6:17 7:16/7:41 6:35/8:06 6:11/8:29 6:11/8:41 6:29/8:30 29 6:53/7:54 7:16/7:10 7:41/6:31 7:11/5:11 7:31/5:19 7:24/5:48 7:14/7:42 6:34/8:07 6:11/8:30 6:11/8:42 6:29/8:29 30 6:54/7:52 7:17/7:08 7:42/6:30 7:12/5:11 7:31/5:20 7:24/5:49 7:13/7:43 6:33/8:08 6:10/8:31 6:11/8:41 6:30/8:28 31 6:55/7:51 7:43/6:29 7:31/5:21 7:23/5:50 7:11/7:43 6:10/8:31 6:31/8:27

* Boldface type = Daylight Savings Time (March 11 – November 3, 2018 and March 10 – November 2, 2019) To determine sunrise and sunset times for the following N.C. locations: Add or subtract minutes as indicated below from the Sunrise and Sunset Table at top of this page:

County ��Differs from Charlotte Alamance County ��-4.00 Cumberland County ��-8.00 Johnston County �� -9.00 Randolph County ��-3.00 Alexander County ��+3.00 Currituck County �� -17.00 Jones County ��-14.00 Richmond County ��-5.00 Alleghany County ��+3.00 Dare County ��-18.00 Lee County ��-6.00 Robeson County ��-8.00 Anson County ��-3.00 Davidson County �� -1.00 Lenoir County ��-13.00 Rockingham County ��-2.00 Ashe County ��+5.00 Davie County ��0.00 Lincoln County �� +2.00 Rowan County �� -1.00 Avery County ��+6.00 Duplin County ��-12.00 Macon County ��+10.00 Rutherford County ��+5.00 Beaufort County ��-14.00 Durham County ��-6.00 Madison County ��+8.00 Sampson County ��-10.00 Bertie County ��-14.00 Edgecombe County ��-12.00 Martin County ��-14.00 Scotland County ��-6.00 Bladen County ��-10.00 Forsyth County �� -1.00 McDowell County ��+6.00 Stanly County ��-2.00 Brunswick County ��-12.00 Franklin County �� -9.00 Mecklenburg County ��0.00 Stokes County ��0.00 Buncombe County ��+8.00 Gaston County �� +2.00 Mitchell County ��+7.0 0 Surry County �� +2.00 Burke County ��+4.00 Gates County ��-14.00 Montgomery County ��-3.00 Swain County ��+11.00 Cabarrus County �� -1.00 Graham County ��+12.00 Moore County ��-5.00 Transylvania County ��+8.00 Caldwell County ��+4.00 Granville County ��-7.00 Nash County ��-10.00 Tyrrell County �� -17.00 Camden County �� -17.00 Greene County ��-12.00 New Hanover County ��-13.00 Union County �� -1.00 Carteret County �� -17.00 Guilford County ��-3.00 Northampton County ��-12.00 Vance County ��-8.00 Caswell County ��-4.00 Halifax County ��-11.00 Onslow County ��-14.00 Wake County ��-8.00 Catawba County �� +2.00 Harnett County ��-8.00 Orange County ��-5.00 Warren County �� -9.00 Chatham County ��-6.00 Haywood County �� +9.00 Pamlico County ��-16.00 Washington County ��-15.00 Cherokee County ��+13.00 Henderson County ��+7.0 0 Pasquotank County �� -17.00 Watauga County ��+5.00 Chowan County ��-15.00 Hertford County ��-14.00 Pender County ��-13.00 Wayne County ��-11.00 Clay County ��+12.00 Hoke County ��-7.00 Perquimans County ��-16.00 Wilkes County ��+3.00 Cleveland County ��+3.00 Hyde County �� -17.00 Person County ��-5.00 Wilson County ��-11.00 Columbus County ��-10.00 Iredell County �� +1.00 Pitt County ��-13.00 Yadkin County �� +1.00 Craven County ��-15.00 Jackson County ��+10.00 Polk County ��+6.00 Yancey County ��+7.0 0

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