NC Wildlife - Laws and Regulations

Which of the following activities are allowed on State Game Lands?

• hunting

• fishing

• trapping

• all of the above

Which of the following activities are NOT permitted in National Parks?

• fishing

• hiking

• collecting salamanders

• camping

Which of the following big game species can be hunted within legal limits and seasons in NC?

• black bear

• wild turkey

• white-tailed deer

• all of the above

Which of the following is a small game species that can be hunted and trapped in NC?

• Timber Rattlesnake

• Eastern Cardinal

• Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel

• Racoon

Which group of vertebrates have federal laws for protection that take precedence over state laws?

• fish

• birds

• reptiles

• mammals

Which of the following is a non-game fish species?

• Rainbow Trout

• Brook Trout

• Smallmouth Bass

• Spotfin Chub

Which of the following is a game fish species?

• Spotfin Chub

• Brook Trout

• Yellowfin Shiner

• Sicklefin Redhorse

What is the maximum number of amphibians you can legally possess in NC without special permit?

• 5

• 24

• 100

• no limit

What is the maximum number of reptiles you can legally possess in NC without special permit?

• 1

• 4

• 25

• no limit

What is the maximum number of non-game mammals you can take or collect in NC without special permit?

• 0

• 5

• 10

• no limit