Hunting and Wildlife Restrictions

In which counties is it unlawful to hunt, run, or chase deer at any time?

• A) Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Chowan

• B) Durham, Johnston, Lee, Orange

• C) Rockingham, Guilford, Randolph, Montgomery, Stanly, Union

• D) Richmond, Wayne, Wake

What is the restriction on hunting bears with dogs in certain counties?

• Bears may be hunted with dogs in all counties

• Bears may not be hunted with dogs in specified counties

• Bears may be hunted with dogs only in game lands

• Bears may be hunted with dogs only during the open season.

What is the restriction on removing or destroying an electronic collar on a dog?

• It is allowed if the dog is not hunting

• It is unlawful to intentionally remove or destroy an electronic collar

• It is allowed if the dog is on private property

• It is allowed if the dog is not wearing a leash.

What is the restriction on training dogs during the closed season?

• Training dogs is allowed without any restrictions

• Training dogs is allowed only with domestically raised waterfowl or game birds

• Training dogs is allowed only with a valid hunting license

• Training dogs is allowed only on private property.

What is the restriction on possessing axes, saws, or tree-climbing equipment while training dogs during the closed season?

• Possessing axes, saws, or tree-climbing equipment is allowed

• Possessing axes, saws, or tree-climbing equipment is unlawful

• Possessing axes, saws, or tree-climbing equipment is allowed only on game lands

• Possessing axes, saws, or tree-climbing equipment is allowed only with a valid hunting license.

What is the restriction on using motor vehicles for taking wild birds or animals?

• Motor vehicles are allowed if the engine is running

• Motor vehicles are unlawful if the passenger area is occupied or the engine is running

• Motor vehicles are allowed if the vehicle is stationary

• Motor vehicles are allowed if the vehicle is moving.

What is the restriction on using vessels for taking wild birds or animals?

What is the restriction on using airplanes for taking wild birds or animals?

• Airplanes are allowed if the engine is running

• Airplanes are unlawful for taking wild birds or animals

• Airplanes are allowed if the airplane is stationary

• Airplanes are allowed if the airplane is moving

What is the restriction on wearing hunter orange while hunting?

• Hunter orange is required only for deer hunting

• Hunter orange is required for hunting bear, feral swine, rabbit, squirrel, grouse, pheasant, or quail with firearms

• Hunter orange is required only for hunting on game lands

• Hunter orange is required only for hunting during the open season

What is the restriction on using artificial lights for taking wild birds or animals?

• Artificial lights are allowed for taking all wild birds or animals

• Artificial lights are unlawful except for specific exceptions

• Artificial lights are allowed only for taking big game

• Artificial lights are allowed only for taking migratory game birds