2020-2021 Hunting Seasons
Bear Season
Halifax & Northampton Counties
(East of Hwy. 301) - Nov. 21 -Dec. 20
Beaver
Open season with firearms or bow & arrow during any open season for the taking of wild animals with permission of landowner
Bobcat
October 12-February 28 No limits.
Deer Season (Eastern)
Archery—September 12 - October 2
Black powder—October 3 - October 16
Gun— October 17 - January 1, 2021
Dove
September 5—October 10; November 14—November 28 & December 12—January 30, 2021
Ducks, Mergansers & Coots
Oct. 7-10, Nov. 7-28 & Dec. 19—Jan. 30, 2021
Fox
Year-round with dogs only, no limits
Geese-Dark (Canada & White-Breasted) Geese
Resident Population Hunt Zone (West of NC 903)
Oct. 7-17, Nov. 7-28, Dec. 19-Feb. 13, 2021
Geese-Light (Snow, Blue & Ross’ Geese)
Oct. 13- Feb. 13, 2021
Groundhog, Nutria, Coyote, Skunk, (striped), Armadillo & Feral Swine
No closed season or bag limit
Grouse
October 12-February 28, 2021
Pheasant (male only)
November 21-February 1, 2021
Quail
November 21-February 28, 2021
Rabbit
October 12-February 28, 2021
Raccoon & Opossum
October 12-February 28, 2021
Squirrel (gray & red)
Statewide—October 12 - February 28, 2021
Wild Turkey (male or bearded)
Statewide Spring Season—April 10- May 8, 2021
For more information and the latest updates visit www.ncwildlife.org.