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Game Lands

These maps have been compiled by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission as an aid to hunters, trappers and fishermen who use the two million acres of North Carolina game lands. Tract boundaries as pictured in these maps may not be precise but are approximations of actual locations. Game land users should identify boundaries on the ground before hunting, trapping or fishing. Game lands are posted with signs to aid sportsmen in locating each tract. Be sure to refer to Hunting/Trapping regulations to identify regulations and exceptions specific to game lands. 

Interactive Game Land Map with Dove Fields
 

 

Search game lands by county or address, filter by species or facilities. Download game land maps or print an area of interest. 

View and Download Game Land Map PDFs*
 

Mountain Region

Piedmont Region

Coastal Region

 

*PDF maps are georeferenced: enabled to read GPS location, measure features. Download them and use a PDF reader program installed on your device or find them in Avenza Maps.

 

Download Game Land data for use in Google Earth, GPS devices (Fall 2020)
 

While efforts have been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate as possible, the NCWRC gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of this information. Features and boundaries may be approximate and should not be used for regulatory purposes. 

  • KMZ file for Statewide Game Land Boundaries
  • KMZ file for Coastal Game Land Boundaries
  • KMZ file for Piedmont Game Land Boundaries
  • KMZ file for Mountain Game Land Boundaries
  • KMZ file for Game Land Access Points
  • KMZ file for Game Land Roads & Trails
  • KMZ file for Bear Sanctuary Boundaries


Find the latest Google Earth version here.

Game Land Notices

  • Big Bradley Falls Trail at Green River Game Land - the waterfall and overlook portion of the Trail was designated as a Temporary Restricted Zone by the Commission on May 27, 2020 until further notice. Entry into the Zone is prohibited without first obtaining written approval from the Commission. Written approval can be obtained by filling out and signing a Memorandum of Agreement (click link for Outfitter or Individual Agreement) and emailing it to gamelands@ncwildlife.org. The signed Agreement will be returned to you via email within 5 business days. For questions about the Agreement, please call 919-707-0150 or email gamelands@ncwildlife.org. Anyone who accesses the area without prior written approval could be charged with a Class 3 Misdemeanor, which carries a fine of $25 and additional court costs. 
  • For closures on game lands, please visit this page. 

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