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 jurisdiction of the Commission can be found here. From Proposal to Regulation describes the Commission's rule-making procedures. Below is a list of the rules the Commission is currently proposing to change, a description of each, and ways to submit your comments. We welcome your feedback.

Various No-Wake Zones

Reason for Proposed Action:

Proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 10F .0347 establish a no-wake zone at Brice Creek in Craven County to mitigate hazards to boater safety near Merchant's Grocery, public boat ramp, fuel dock and docking facilities.

Proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 10F .0363 are technical corrections to assign responsibility for placement and maintenance of markers on Hyco Lake to the Boards of Commissioners of Caswell and Person counties.

Proposed Rule Text

15A NCAC 10F .0347  Craven County
15A NCAC 10F .0363  Caswell and Person Counties
 

Public Hearing Information:

Date: February 12, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom Online Webinar

Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:

  • Registration required. Register for Public Hearing.
  • Join by phone. Toll free (833) 568-8864, Webinar ID: 161 410 7558 and registration passcode.

Submit a Comment:

Public Comment Period Ends: March 17, 2025

Youth Definition & Youth Deer Days

Reason for Proposed Action:

Proposed changes will standardize the age of youth to individuals under the age of 16 throughout Rules in Subchapters 10B, 10C and 10D.

Proposed changes to 10B .0203 create a two-day youth season for deer like exists for waterfowl and turkey, in response to hunter recommendations.

Proposed Rule Text

15A NCAC 10B .0203  White-Tailed Deer

15A NCAC 10C .0316  Mountain Trout

15A NCAC 10D .0102  General Regulations Regarding Use

Public Hearing Information:

Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom Online Webinar

Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:

  • Registration required. Register for Public Hearing.
  • Join by phone. Toll free (833) 568-8864, Webinar ID: 160 087 5670 and registration passcode.

Submit a Comment:

Public Comment Period Ends: March 17, 2025

Proposed Regulation Updates

To receive updates on proposed regulations, email regulations@ncwildlife.org.

Subjecting a Proposed Rule to Legislative Review

Written objections to proposed rules can be submitted to the Rules Review Commission. If the Rules Review Commission receives written and signed objections from 10 or more individuals clearly requesting review by the legislature and the Rules Review Commission approves the rule, the rule will become effective as provided in G.S.150B-21.3(b1). The Rules Review Commission will receive written objections until 5:00 p.m. on the day following the day the Rules Review Commission approves the rule. The Rules Review Commission will receive those objections by mail, delivery service, hand delivery, or facsimile transmission.

Rule Suggestions

As part of the Annual Cycle Rulemaking Process, the Commission considers suggestions and recommendations from NCWRC staff and the public. If you have a suggestion or recommendation you would like to be considered, please submit them here. 

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