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.