Deer Oct 17–Jan 1. Turkey Apr 11–May 9.
North Carolina hunting seasons cover 544 season dates across 7 hunt zones for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the North Carolina wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance County | Archery | Sep 12 — Oct 30 | — | — |
| Alamance County | Rifle | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Alamance County | Muzzleloader | Oct 31 — Nov 13 | — | — |
| Alamance County | Rifle | Nov 14 — Jan 1 | — | — |
| Alexander County | Archery | Sep 12 — Nov 6 | — | — |
| Alexander County | Rifle | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Alexander County | Muzzleloader | Nov 7 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Alexander County | Rifle | Nov 21 — Jan 1 | — | — |
| Alleghany County | Archery | Sep 12 — Nov 6 | — | — |
| Alleghany County | Rifle | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Alleghany County | Muzzleloader | Nov 7 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Alleghany County | Rifle | Nov 21 — Jan 1 | — | — |
| Anson County | Archery | Sep 12 — Oct 30 | — | — |
| Anson County | Rifle | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Anson County | Muzzleloader | Oct 31 — Nov 13 | — | — |
| Anson County | Rifle | Nov 14 — Jan 1 | — | — |
| Ashe County | Archery | Sep 12 — Nov 6 | — | — |
| Ashe County | Rifle | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Ashe County | Muzzleloader | Nov 7 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Ashe County | Rifle | Nov 21 — Jan 1 | — | — |
| Avery County | Archery | Sep 12 — Nov 13 | — | — |
| Avery County | Rifle | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Avery County | Muzzleloader | Nov 14 — Nov 27 | — | — |
| Avery County | Rifle | Nov 28 — Jan 1 | — | — |
+ 413 more Deer seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance County | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 9 | — | — |
| Alexander County | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 9 | — | — |
| Alleghany County | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 9 | — | — |
| Anson County | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 9 | — | — |
| Ashe County | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 9 | — | — |
| Avery County | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 9 | — | — |
| Beaufort County | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 9 | — | — |
| Bertie County | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 9 | — | — |
+ 99 more Turkey seasons
North Carolina hunting season currently spans Oct 17 to Jan 1 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by zone and weapon. This page lists 544 North Carolina season dates across 7 hunt zones.
North Carolina offers hunting for 2 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
North Carolina is divided into 7 hunt zones. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for North Carolina on our interactive hunting map.
Also see North Carolina public land, license, and regulations.