Game Land Full and Partial Closings
| Game Land | Date Ranges Closed | Reason for Closure |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bradley Falls Trail at Green River Game Land | Until further notice. | The waterfall and the posted areas adjacent to the waterfall along the Big Bradley Falls Trail have been designated as a Temporary Restricted Zone by the Commission until further notice. Entry into the Zone is prohibited without first obtaining written approval from the Commission. Written approval can be obtained by filling out and signing a Memorandum of Agreement (choose Outfitter or Individual Agreement) and emailing it to gamelands@ncwildlife.org. The signed Agreement will be returned to you via email within 5 business days. For questions about the Agreement, please call 919-707-0150 or email gamelands@ncwildlife.org. Anyone who accesses the area without prior written approval could be charged with a Class 3 Misdemeanor, which carries a fine of $25 and additional court costs. |
| Buffalo Cove Game Land | Until January 1, 2025 (tentatively) | Cove Branch Road is closed at the lower gate for logging. |
| Dupont State Forest Game Land | Partially re-opened as of November 1, 2024 | More Info |
| Green River Game Land | Until further notice. | The access road at Wilderness Cove Tubing is closed due to the road being washed away. Green River Cove Road in general should be avoided due to repair work and hazardous road conditions. |
| Hyco Game Land | Until further notice. | A 28-acre area adjacent to the dam on After Bay Reservoir is temporarily closed due to maintenance and construction by Duke Energy. The area's perimeter is posted with No Trespass signs. |
| National Forests | Current alerts and closures. | |
| Pisgah Game Land: Linville River Tract (Burke County) | Until further notice. | A 2-mile section of the Lake James Loop / Fonta Flora Connector trail stretching east from Wolf Pit Road to Fish Hatchery Road will be temporarily closed beginning 10/30/2023 until further notice to facilitate a forest restoration project on the game land. For the safety of the public, due to ongoing timber harvesting operations, heavy equipment use, and stream rehabilitation activities, use of this section of trail will be prohibited. Updates regarding the reopening of the trail will be posted on site and as they become available. Map image of the closed section of the trail. |
| Three Top Mountain Game Land | Until further notice. | The access road at Hidden Valley Road off of Three Top Road is temporarily closed until repairs can be made to the culverts. |
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