Hunting Regulations AND INFORMATION
Other Restrictions Local Laws There are many local laws affecting hunting and trapping in North Carolina. An abstract of local laws that are more restrictive than general regulations is included in this Digest. See the “Local Laws” section. Exotic Species It is unlawful to place exotic species of wild animals or wild birds not indigenous to that area or feral swine in an area for the purpose of stocking the area for hunting or trapping. (There are certain limited exceptions for li- censed-controlled hunting preserves.) Transfer of Wildlife An individual may accept the gift of wildlife lawfully taken within North Carolina if tak- ing possession does not cause the individual to exceed the applicable possession limit and the individual possesses and preserves in writ- ing the name and address of the donor and under what license requirements the wildlife was taken. It is unlawful to accept the gift of wildlife lawfully taken unless you possess in writing the donor’s name, address and what license or license exemptions under which the wildlife was taken. Additionally, individuals tak- ing possession of a big game animal (deer, bear,
or wild turkey) must retain the authorization number of that animal. Trespass The establishment of open seasons does not obligate the private landowner to allow hunting on his or her property, nor does it eliminate the ethical requirement for obtaining permis- sion from the landowner before hunting. In some counties, hunters are required to obtain permission to hunt on private property (see “Local Laws” section). State Fish Hatcheries It is unlawful to possess a loaded firearm within a posted restricted zone on any state-owned fish hatchery or to discharge a firearm into or across such a restricted zone. Sale of Wildlife • In general, whole animals or their parts may not be bought or sold in North Carolina. There are some exceptions. More information may be found at ncwildlife.org . Disposal of Wildlife Carcasses • It is unlawful to dump animal remains any- where without permission. Cervid Carcass Parts It is unlawful to import, transport, or posses a cervid carcass or cervid carcass parts originat-
ing from outside North Carolina, except for the following: • meat that has been boned out such that no pieces or fragments of bone remain; • caped hides with no part of the skull or spinal column attached; • antlers, antlers attached to cleaned skull plates, or skulls with no meat or brain tissue attached; • cleaned lower jawbone(s) with teeth or cleaned teeth; or • finished taxidermy products and tanned hides. These parts or their containers must be labeled with the individual’s name and address; state, Canadian province, or foreign country of origin; date the cervid was killed; and the individual’s hunting license number, permit number, or equivalent identification from the state, Ca- nadian province, or foreign country of origin. See page 67 for cervid carcass movement regu- lations in CWD surveillance areas. Cervid species include white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, moose, caribou/reindeer, red deer, sika deer, axis deer, and fallow deer. For more information about CWD and other deer diseases, visit ncwildlife.org .
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