15A NCAC 10B .0209      WILD TURKEY

(a)  The open season for wild turkey is from the second Saturday in April through the fourth Saturday thereafter on bearded or male turkeys only.

(b)  The daily bag limit is one, the possession limit is two, and the season limit is two.

(c)  The use of dogs for hunting wild turkeys is prohibited.

(d)  The following shall apply to Spring Youth Only Wild Turkey Season:

(1)           the open season is from the first Saturday in April through the Friday thereafter on bearded or male wild turkeys only.

(2)           the season limit is one.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑270.3; 113‑276.1; 113‑291.2; 113-291.5;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1998; July 1, 1997; July 1, 1996; July 1, 1995; July 1, 1994; July 1, 1993; July 1, 1992;

Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 1999;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2000;

Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 2001;

Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 2002;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002 (approved by RRC on 06/21/01 and 04/18/02);

Temporary Amendment Eff. June 1, 2003;

Amended Eff. June 1, 2004 (this amendment replaces the amendment approved by RRC on July 17, 2003);

Amended Eff. February 1, 2018; August 1, 2017; January 1, 2013; May 1, 2009; May 1, 2007; November 1, 2005;

Readopted Eff. February 1, 2022.