15A NCAC 10B .0226      BULLFROGS

(a)  The open seasons for taking of bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana, shall be as follows:

(1)           Except as provided in Subparagraph (a)(2) of this Rule, there shall be no closed season for taking bullfrogs.

(2)           On Wildlife Resources Commission Property, as defined in G.S. 113-129, bullfrogs may be taken from April 1 to August 31 with a valid license that entitles the licensee to access and use Wildlife Resources Commission Property.

(b)  Bag Limit: It shall be unlawful to take more than 24 bullfrogs in a 24-hour period that runs from 12 noon to 12 noon.

(c)  Artificial lights may be used to take bullfrogs.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-291.1;

Eff. August 1, 2020.