The answer is yes, you can now turkey hunt in North Carolina on Sundays! This exciting change came about thanks to a new law that went into effect on July 1, 2023
Previously, turkey hunting on Sundays was prohibited by state law. However, the new law allows for turkey hunting on private lands on Sundays during the regular fall and spring seasons. This means that hunters now have an extra day to pursue their passion for turkey hunting.
Here are some key things to know about turkey hunting on Sundays in NC:
- It is only allowed on private lands. You cannot turkey hunt on Sundays on public lands, such as game lands or national forests.
- It is only allowed during the regular fall and spring seasons. You cannot turkey hunt on Sundays during the youth-only season or the either-sex season.
- You must follow all other turkey hunting regulations. This includes having a valid hunting license and turkey permit, wearing hunter orange, and using non-toxic shot.
For more information on turkey hunting in NC, please visit the NC Wildlife Resources Commission website.
Additional Resources:
- NC Wildlife Resources Commission: https://www.ncwildlife.org/
- New Law Enhances Opportunities to Hunt on Sundays: https://www.ncwildlife.org/Connect-With-Us/new-law-enhances-opportunities-to-hunt-on-sundays
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I turkey hunt on Sundays on public lands?
A: No, turkey hunting on Sundays is only allowed on private lands.
Q: Can I turkey hunt on Sundays during the youth-only season or the either-sex season?
A: No, turkey hunting on Sundays is only allowed during the regular fall and spring seasons.
Q: Do I need a special permit to turkey hunt on Sundays?
A: No, you do not need a special permit to turkey hunt on Sundays. However, you must have a valid hunting license and turkey permit.
Q: What kind of shot can I use for turkey hunting on Sundays?
A: You must use non-toxic shot for turkey hunting on Sundays.
Please note that this is just a summary of the new law. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission website.
Happy turkey hunting!
Transfer of Wildlife
Accepting a gift of legally taken wildlife within North Carolina is permitted as long as the recipient does not go over the applicable possession limit, retains written documentation of the donor’s name and address, and identifies the license requirements under which the wildlife was taken. Accepting a gift of legally taken wildlife is illegal unless you have written documentation with the donor’s name, address, and the license or license exemptions used to obtain the wildlife. Furthermore, the authorization number of any big game animal—such as a deer, bear, or wild turkey—must be kept on hand by the person obtaining the animal.
Opening seasons do not make private landowners obliged to permit hunting on their land, nor does it do away with the moral need to get permission from them before going hunting. In some counties, hunters are required to obtain permission to hunt on private property (see “Local Laws” section).
Hunter or Blaze Orange
When using firearms to hunt bears, feral pigs, rabbits, squirrels, grouse, pheasants, or quail, hunters are required to wear an outer garment or cap made of hunter orange material that is visible from all sides. Regardless of weapon, anyone hunting deer during the deer firearms season is required to wear hunter orange that is visible from all angles. This applies to anyone hunting on Youth Deer Hunting Day as well as archery hunters who hunt on Sundays during the deer firearms season. If a landholder, their spouse, and their kids are hunting on their property, they are exempt from this requirement.