15A NCAC 10B .0209      WILD TURKEY

(a)  The open season for wild turkey is from the Saturday on or after April 11 through the fourth Saturday thereafter, on bearded or male turkeys only.

(b)  The daily bag limit is one, the possession limit is two, and the season limit is two.

(c)  The following shall apply to Spring Youth Only Wild Turkey Season:

(1)           the open season is the Saturday and Sunday prior to April 11, on bearded or male wild turkeys only;

(2)           the season limit is one; and

(3)           youth are individuals under 16 years of age.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑270.3; 113‑276.1; 113‑291.2; 113-291.5;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1998; July 1, 1997; July 1, 1996; July 1, 1995; July 1, 1994; July 1, 1993; July 1, 1992;

Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 1999;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2000;

Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 2001;

Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 2002;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002 (approved by RRC on 06/21/01 and 04/18/02);

Temporary Amendment Eff. June 1, 2003;

Amended Eff. June 1, 2004 (this amendment replaces the amendment approved by RRC on July 17, 2003);

Amended Eff. February 1, 2018; August 1, 2017; January 1, 2013; May 1, 2009; May 1, 2007; November 1, 2005;

Readopted Eff. February 1, 2022;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2025.