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• Is there a limit on the number of shotgun shells I can bring on my hunt? No, but only nontoxic shot is allowed for waterfowl or in the impoundment area.

• Can I use an outboard motor within the impoundment? No, internal combustion motors are prohibited. Hunters can use an electric trolling motor and the boat must be registered.

• Can I wade within the impoundment? Yes, water depths vary so always use caution when wading. Impoundments may have deeper holes, and in some areas, the bottoms are soft. Hunter bridges are provided in strategic locations to assist hunters when crossing interior canals. A wading staff is extremely helpful.

• Can I use a decoy? Yes, remember to always consider your personal safety in the placement of turkey decoys and to be aware of other hunters in the area.

• Do I need a permit to hunt feral hogs on non-permit only game lands? No, feral hogs may be harvested on WRC non-permit game lands in all counties during all applicable open seasons using weapons that are consistent with that of the open season. However, you must possess an appropriate hunting license for the open game land season and a Game Lands Privilege License.

• Do I need a permit to hunt feral hogs on permit-only game lands? Yes, if you are awarded a permit for a permit hunt opportunity, you may also use that permit to harvest feral hogs during all applicable open seasons. You must use weapons that are consistent with that of the open season on all permit-only game lands. In addition to this permit, you must pos-sess an appropriate hunting license for the open game land season and a Game Lands Priv-ilege License.

• Can I hunt feral hogs on game lands at night? No, feral hogs may not be harvested at night on non-permit or permit-only game lands.

• Can I use an ATV on Commission game lands? No, with the following exceptions: those areas speciﬁcally designated on National Forest lands, those persons holding a Disabled Hunt Permit, or those persons holding a Disabled Access Permit on designated areas of game lands under the Disabled Access Program. Refer to the Regulations Digest and game land maps at www.ncwildlife.org for game lands and designated Disabled Access areas. Disabled hunters should refer to the Disabled Hunts FAQ Section of this guide for informa-tion on game land access.

• Can I drive on the area? You can drive on roads open to vehicular use. Roads posted closed with signs and/or closed by gates are closed to vehicular trafﬁc.

• Are there cleaning and storage facilities on game lands for storing my game? No.

• What local laws apply to the area that I am hunting? Refer to the Regulations Digest for information on local laws.

• Are blinds provided for disabled hunters? Some game lands have blinds. If available, blind locations will be speciﬁed on your permit.

• Can I use an ATV to access blinds or Disabled Access Areas? Yes, Disabled Hunt Permits allow the permit holder to operate vehicles/ATVs on open-gated or ungated roads otherwise closed to vehicular trafﬁc.

• Can I drive behind gates during my hunt? No, a Disabled Hunt Permit only allows the holder to operate vehicles/ATVs on open-gated or ungated roads otherwise closed to vehicular trafﬁc.

• Can I bring a hunting companion to assist me during my disabled hunt and can my compan-ion hunt? Yes, you can bring one properly licensed hunting companion. The companion may be different for each hunt day authorized by the permit. The companion must carry the com-panion card received with the permit and must hunt alongside the permit holder at all times.

• Can I bring a hunting companion or companions with me during my general hunt? Yes, but the properly licensed hunting companion(s) must apply as a member of your party prior to the permit drawing.

• When on the permitted hunt, is there an emergency number I can call in case I need help? Yes, 800-662-7137.

• Can I use bait on game lands? No, it is illegal to place bait for the purpose of hunting on game lands.

64 Refer to the N.C. Inland Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Regulations Digest for regulations and local laws.