To understand the law governing the hunting of wildlife, one must know and understand the definitions of certain key terms as they are used in the text of the statutes and rules dealing with this subject. These definitions may vary substantially from common usage. N.C.G.S. ß113-129 lists a number of the basic ones. Those relevant to these subjects are:
Bear, Black
Ursus americanus
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Fox, Gray
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Fox, Red
Vulpes vulpes
Skunk, Striped
Mephitis mephitis
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Deer, White-tailed
Odocoileus virginianus
Squirrel, Fox
Sciurus niger
Squirrel, Gray
Sciurus carolinensis
Feral Swine
Sus scrofa
Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
Rabbit, Marsh
Sylvilagus palustris
Colinus virginianus
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Sandy Mush Game Land Birding Check List (PDF)
Waterfowl in North Carolina
N/A
Duck, Wood
Aix sponsa
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North Carolina Wood Ducks Natural History and Management (PDF