Hunting & Trapping | NC Wildlife

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Learn to Hunt

Interested in learning about hunting but don’t know any hunters? Then our Hunting Webinars or Learn to Hunt Program are for you!

Before The Hunt

Hunting information on a variety of hunting topics including equipment, methods, processing and more.

Seasons and Limits

North Carolina offers some excellent hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities. If you are a resident or visitor to the state, please visit the link below to ensure that you understand the rules, regulations and other guidelines.

Where to Hunt & Shoot

These maps have been compiled by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission as an aid to hunters, trappers, fishermen and other users of over two million acres of North Carolina game lands.

After the Hunt

It has been said that after the hunt the work begins. However, field dressing, game processing and preparing wild game for the table need not be difficult. With a little information and insight, after the hunt preparations can be accomplished easily.

Resources for Hunters

Night Hunting Frequently Asked Questions, hunter education and training as well as more

Regulatory Updates

Additional Info

If you have seen or harvested a sick deer, please contact your local District Biologist or the Wildlife Helpline at 866-318-2401.

Signs to look for:

Isolation from other animals
Listlessness or showing little or no interest in their surroundings
Lack of coordination
Frequent lowering of the head
Blank facial expressions
Walking in set patterns
Drooling and grinding of teeth
Drinking lots of water and increased urination
Low weight

For more information, see our Deer Diseases page.