Proposed Regulations

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has the authority, granted by the Legislature, to create regulations called “rules” which although not state law, have the force of law.  The complete set of rules under the power of the Commission can be found here.  Below is a list of the rules the Commission is currently proposing to change, a description of each and avenues for comment. If you can’t come to a public hearing, please us the on-line comment form or send a letter to Regulations, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701. We welcome your feedback. Questions may be sent to regulations@ncwildlife.org.

 
Proposal NumberDescriptionJustificationRule TextFiscal NoteCommentPublic Hearings
W1Allow coyote hunting at night with artificial lights.Changes to wildlife laws passed by the 2011 session of the General Assembly give the Commission the authority to adopt rules for the taking of wild animals with the use of artificial lights. Agency staff recognizes night hunting as a means for managing coyotes and propose to amend the Commission’s coyote hunting rule to allow hunting 24 hours a day with the use of artificial lights. Hunting is allowed on Sundays using archery equipment only and only on private lands. This proposed change does not allow for hunting from a vehicle as described on page 42 of the 2011-2012 Regulation Digest, which is prohibited by state law.15A NCAC 10B .0219Fiscal NoteThe comment period is now closed.Public Hearing Schedule
W2Allow feral swine hunting at night with artificial lights.Changes to wildlife laws passed by the 2011 session of the General Assembly give the Commission the authority to adopt rules for the taking of wild animals with the use of artificial lights. Agency staff recognizes night hunting as a means for managing feral swine and propose to amend the Commission’s feral swine hunting rule to allow hunting 24 hours a day with the use of artificial lights. Hunting is allowed on Sundays using archery equipment only and only on private lands. This proposed change does not allow for hunting from a vehicle as described on page 42 of the 2011-2012 Regulation Digest, which is prohibited by state law.15A NCAC 10B .0223Fiscal NoteThe comment period is now closed.Public Hearing Schedule
W3Remove requirement that wild boar harvest be reported.Changes to wildlife laws passed by the 2011 session of the General Assembly removed wild boar from the state’s definitions, thereby declaring them nonexistent.  The Commission needs to remove reference to wild boar in this rule in order to comply with statutory definitions.15A NCAC 10B .0113Fiscal NoteThe comment period is now closed.Public Hearing Schedule
W4Remove limitations on archery equipment that may be used for wild boar.Changes to wildlife laws passed by the 2011 session of the General Assembly removed wild boar from the state’s definitions, thereby declaring them nonexistent.  The Commission needs to remove reference to wild boar in this rule in order to comply with statutory definitions.15A NCAC 10B .0116Fiscal NoteThe comment period is now closed.Public Hearing Schedule