15A NCAC 10D .0240      JORDAN GAME LAND IN CHATHAM, DURHAM, ORANGE, AND WAKE COUNTIES

Jordan game land is a Six Days per Week Area, in which the following applies:

(1)           Antlered or antlerless deer may be taken on open days of the All Lawful Weapons Season for Deer With Visible Antlers.

(2)           Waterfowl may be taken only on:

(a)           Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays of the applicable waterfowl seasons;

(b)           Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days; and

(c)           the opening and closing days of the applicable waterfowl seasons.

(3)           Horseback riding, including all equine species, is allowed only on those areas posted as American Tobacco Trail and other areas posted for equestrian use. Unless otherwise posted, horseback riding is permitted on posted portions of the American Tobacco Trail anytime the trail is open for use. On other trails posted for equestrian use, horseback riding is allowed seven days per week from May 16 through August 31, and on Sundays only from September 1 through May 15. People age 16 or older shall obtain a game land license prior to engaging in horseback riding on an area other than the American Tobacco Trail.

(4)           Target shooting is prohibited.

(5)           Wild turkey hunting is by permit only, except on those areas posted as an Archery Zone.

(6)           The use of bicycles is restricted to designated areas, except that this restriction does not apply to hunters engaged in the act of hunting during the open days of the applicable seasons for game birds and game animals.

(7)           Camping is restricted to September 1 through the last day of February and March 31 through May 14.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-264; 113-291.2; 113-291.5; 113-296; 113-305;

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 1, 2022;

Eff. March 15, 2023;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2023.