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.  We welcome your feedback. Questions may be sent to regulations@ncwildlife.org.

 
Proposal Number / TitleDescriptionJustificationRule TextFiscal NoteCommentPublic Hearings
Beaufort County No Wake Zone RuleOn Blounts Creek in Beaufort Co., WRC proposes enlarging no wake zone shore to shore from a point north of the Blounts Creek BAA to a point south of Cotton Patch Landing Marina. Also on Blounts Creek, south-southeast of Mouth of Creek Bridge change description of no wake zone by 15 yards to correct description of actual placement of existing marker.Enlarged no wake zone from the  new Blounts CreekBAA to Cotton Patch Landing will ensure public boating safety around the newboating access area and the vicinity of the marina  and fueling dock. WRCwill pay for purchase and placement of markers as part of the BAA constructioncost, at no expense to Beaufort County.15A NCAC 10F .0303Fiscal NoteComment period opens April 14 and closes on June 14, 2013. Comments or objections may be submitted in writing or via electronic mail during comment period to Betsy Haywood at betsy.haywood@ncwildlife.org or at NCWRC, Mail Service Center 1701, Raleigh NC 27699-1701.Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10 am, NCWRC Headquarters,1751 Varsity Drive, 5th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27606. Betsy Haywood,hearing officer.
Perquimans County No Wake Zone Rule The Town of Hertford in Perquimans Co. proposes redefining and enlarging existing no wake zones in the Town of Hertford, to extend shore to shore from where it begins 75 yards northeast of the Perquimans River bridge to a point shore to shore approximately 550 southwest, along the Hertford waterfront. Enlarging the no wake zone that begins at the Perquimans River bridge shore to shore to encompass the waterfront of the Town of Hertford is necessary to ensure boater safety along this increasingly busy waterfront community. Only one existing marker will need to be relocated at acost of less than $400.00 to the Town of Hertford.15A NCAC 10F .0355Fiscal NoteComment period opens April 14 and closes on June 14,2013. Comments or objections may be submitted in writing or via electronic mailduring comment period to Betsy Haywood at betsy.haywood@ncwildlife.org or at NCWRC, Mail Service Center 1701, Raleigh NC 27699-1701.Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10 am, NCWRC Headquarters,1751 Varsity Drive, 5th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27606. Betsy Haywood,hearing officer.
W1Allow coyote hunting at night with artificial light.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 light. Agency staff recognize night hunting as one means for controlling 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 Regulation Digest, which is prohibited by state law.15A NCAC 10B .0219Fiscal NoteSubject to Legislative Review