Hunting Regulations AND INFORMATION
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.gov . 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 64 for new statewide carcass disposal requirements for deer originating from inside North Carolina. 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.gov/deerdiseases . Unlawful Harassment of Persons Taking Wildlife Resources In North Carolina, it is unlawful for a person to interfere intentionally with the lawful taking of wildlife resources or to drive, harass, or inten- tionally disturb any wildlife resources for the purpose of disrupting the lawful taking of wildlife resources on public or private property. NOTE: This law does not apply to activity by a person on land he or she owns or leases or to a person who incidentally interferes with the taking of wildlife resources while using the land for other lawful activity such as agriculture, mining or recreation. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable for a first conviction by a fine not to exceed $1,000, by imprisonment not to exceed
30 days, or by both and punishable for a second or subsequent conviction by a fine left to the discretion of the court (N.C.G.S. §113-295). What Should I Do? If you experience unlawful harassment, imme- diately notify your nearest wildlife enforcement officer, county sheriff’s office or local police department. Advise the authorities of this law and that you wish to hunt peacefully. What Not to Do Do not provoke a fight, threaten reprisals or use profanity.
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