How are Waterfowl seasons set?

 

Learn about hunting and West Nile Virus

 

Please Report Bird Bands.
Call Toll-Free 1-800-327-BAND (2263)
 You keep the band. We will send you a certificate with information about the bird.

 

Sunrise Sunset Table Use this table to help plan your next trip.

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Migratory Bird Season Dates, Bag Limits, Shooting Hours, and General Restrictions

 

Click on the choices below to learn more about season dates, bag limits, shooting hours and general restrictions for hunting migratory birds.Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF documents. The PDF documents will open in a new window.

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2009-10 General Restrictions PDF-120KB

2010-11 General Restrictions coming soon

2010-11 Extended Falconry Seasons PDF-16KB

2010-11 Webless Migratory Birds and Early Season Waterfowl (Canada Geese, Dove, Rails, Woodcock, etc..) PDF-20KB

2009-10 Regular Season Waterfowl Occurring After October 1 (Ducks, Geese, Swan) PDF-22KB

2010-11 Regular Season Waterfowl Occurring After October 1 (Ducks, Geese, Swan) coming soon

2010-11 North Carolina Goose Zones Map