North Carolina · 2026–27 Edition
North Carolina Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in North Carolina, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
North Carolina Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
North Carolina Deer season dates →North Carolina Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
North Carolina Dove season dates →North Carolina Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
North Carolina Duck season dates →North Carolina Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
North Carolina Turkey season dates →North Carolina Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
North Carolina Bear season dates →North Carolina Elk Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
North Carolina Elk season dates →North Carolina Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
North Carolina Squirrel season dates →North Carolina Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
North Carolina Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A North Carolina hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission requires beyond a hunting license.