Hunting Regulations AND INFORMATION
Migratory Birds Migratory Birds Protected
CROW SEASONS SEASON DATES
LIMITS
Federal laws protecting migratory birds (song- birds, woodpeckers, raptors or waterfowl) take precedence over state laws. Before any mi- gratory birds may be taken or killed during the closed season, a federal permit must be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice. Substantial penalties for violations apply. Call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Bird Permits Section in Atlanta, GA, at 404-679-7070 for information. During the April 1–Aug. 31 time period, depredation permits issued directly from the Wildlife Re- sources Commission are available when Canada geese are depredating in commercial agriculture situations. Contact the Commission at 919-707- 0050 for more information. Federal seasons and bag limits on migratory game birds are adopted as state regulations. Colonial Waterbird Nesting Areas Coastal islands and beach areas posted as “Colonial Waterbird Nesting” areas are being managed for our nesting populations of peli- cans, terns, gulls, herons and egrets. Special regulations apply. Access is prohibited on these areas from April 1 – August 31 except by special permit. Dogs are not allowed on these areas during this time period. Access on these areas from September 1 – March 30 will be allowed Stamps and Privileges Harvest Information Program (HIP) All licensed hunters hunting migratory game birds (doves, rails, gallinules, moorhens, wood- cock, snipe or waterfowl) in North Carolina are required to have certification of participation in the federal Harvest Information Program (HIP). Certification can be obtained free of charge by going online at gooutdoorsnorthcarolina.com , or visiting a wildlife service agent. as authorized by the landowner. Migratory Game Birds – Hunting See page 16 for changes to the federal duck stamp language due to the Duck Stamp Mod- ernization Act of 2023. The law requires that each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and older must carry on their person a Federal Mi- gratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp). The physical Federal Duck Stamp must be validated by the hunter signing the stamp in ink across the face of the stamp. The electronic stamp must be available to present to a Wildlife Officer upon request via an electronic device or physical copy. (Hunt- Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp)
Aug. 2, 2024 – Feb. 22, 2025 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of each week.
No restrictions
June 4, 2025 – July 30, 2025 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of each week.
Crows may also be hunted on Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Independence Day; except when these days fall on a Sunday
ers under age 16 may voluntarily purchase a duck stamp and help preserve wetlands for waterfowl.) North Carolina Waterfowl Privilege Each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and older must carry on their person a license hav- ing the North Carolina Waterfowl Privilege. The North Carolina Waterfowl Privilege is required in addition to either a physical or electroni- cally issued federal duck stamp. Refer to the “License Type” section on page 16 of this digest for information on which licenses include this privilege license.
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 has been 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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