Time to apply for N.C. permit hunting opportunities

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission provides permit hunting opportunities across the state. These hunts allow for managed participation and provide unique opportunities for special areas or species such as small game, big game, waterfowl, tundra swan and furbearer trapping.

This program also includes special hunting opportunities for youth and persons with disabilities. This site provides information about the permit hunt program and available opportunities.

Purchase or apply for permit hunting opportunities using one of the following options:

• Online using a VISA or MasterCard. Printer recommended.

• By telephone at 888-248-6834, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• In person, at a wildlife service agent.

General Information

• Introduction (PDF)
• Application Information (PDF)
• Types of Hunts (PDF)
• Location of Areas Offering Permit Hunting Opportunities (PDF)
• Disabled Sportsman Hunts FAQ (PDF)

Hunt Opportunity Information

• All Hunts (PDF-129 pages)
• Bear (PDF)
• Coyote & Feral Hog (PDF)
• Deer (PDF)
• Disabled Sportsman Hunts (PDF)
• Dove (PDF)
• Goose (PDF)
• Small Game & Other (PDF)
• Trapping (PDF)
• Tundra Swan (PDF)
• Turkey (PDF)
• Waterfowl (PDF)
• Youth Hunts (PDF)
• Youth & Adult Hunts (PDF)

Tundra Swan Information

• Tundra Swan Permit Hunt Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Tundra Swan Harvest Management Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Tundra Swan Preference Point Information

• How the preference point system works (PDF)

Game Land Information & Maps

• Game Lands Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Game Lands Area Reference Information (PDF)
• Game Land Maps 

Refuge Information

• Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge (PDF)