NC · NC Wildlife Resources Commission
North Carolina hunting regulations.
35 huntable species in North Carolina. NC Wildlife Resources Commission sets season dates, bag limits, and zones — verify before you hunt.
Verify before hunting
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with NC Wildlife Resources Commission. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
Huntable species in North Carolina
What you can pursue, by category.
Deer
1 speciesBig Game
3 speciesTurkey
1 speciesWaterfowl
18 speciesUpland Birds
4 speciesSmall Game
4 speciesPredators
3 speciesWild Hogs
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