15A NCAC 10B .0205      RACCOON AND OPOSSUM

(a)  The open season for taking raccoon and opossum is from sunrise Monday on or nearest October 15 through the last day of February.

(b)  Bag Limits:

(1)           The daily bag limit for raccoon is three and there are no season and no possession limits.

(2)           There is no restriction on bag limits for opossum.

(c)  Axes or saws shall not be carried when raccoon or opossum hunting.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑291.2;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1995; July 1, 1987; July 1, 1986; July 1, 1985;

Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 1999;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2008; May 1, 2007; July 1, 2000;

Readopted Eff. August 1, 2022.