North Carolina offers hunting from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the coastal plain, with white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, and waterfowl across a wide variety of habitats and public game lands.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Muzzleloader | Sep 15 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Archery | Oct 1 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Rifle | Nov 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Muzzleloader | Sep 15 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Archery | Oct 1 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Rifle | Nov 15 — Dec 15 | — | — |
+ 21 more Deer seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Zone 6 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
+ 3 more Bear seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 24 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 24 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 24 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 24 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 24 | — | — |
| Zone 6 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 24 | — | — |
+ 3 more Turkey seasons
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
North Carolina Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for North Carolina on our interactive hunting map.
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