15A NCAC 10B .0223      Feral Swine

(a)  There is no closed season for taking feral swine on private lands anytime during the day or night.

(b)  Feral swine may be taken on game lands from the hours of one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset during the open season for any game animal or game bird using any legal manner of take allowed during those seasons.

(c)  Feral swine may be taken on game lands from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise by permit only. Individuals may apply for permits on or after July 1 online at ncwildlife.org, by phone, or in person at a wildlife service agent location. The number of permits issued annually will be based on achieving population management objectives of the Commission. The Commission shall issue available feral swine permits to applicants selected at random by computer. Permits shall be non-transferrable. All applicable laws and rules regarding the taking of feral swine shall apply.

(d)  There are no bag limits on feral swine.

(e)  Hunters may use artificial lights and electronic calls.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-129; 113-134; 113-264; 113-291; 113-291.1; 113-291.2;

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 1, 2011;

Eff. February 1, 2012;

Temporary Amendment Eff. August 1, 2012;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2015; March 21, 2013;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2022.