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 Coastal islands and beach areas posted as “Waterbird Nesting Areas” are being managed for our nesting populations of pelicans, terns, gulls, herons, egrets, and other waterbirds. Spe- cial regulations apply. Access is prohibited on these areas from March 1 – September 15 ex- cept by special permit. Dogs are not allowed on these areas during this time period. Access on these areas from September 16 – February 28 will be allowed as authorized by the landowner. adopted as state regulations. Waterbird Nesting Areas 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. The law requires that each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and older must carry on their person a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp). The physical Federal Duck Stamp must be vali- dated 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. (Hunters under age 16 may voluntarily purchase a duck stamp and help preserve wetlands for waterfowl.) See Page Migratory Game Birds – Hunting Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp)
Aug. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of each week.
No restrictions
June 3, 2026 – July 31, 2026 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
16 for more information on the issuance of the Federal Duck Stamp. 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 electronically issued Federal Duck Stamp. Refer to the “Li- cense 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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