(a) There is no closed season for taking feral swine on private lands anytime during the day or night.

(b) Feral swine may be taken on game lands from the hours of one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset during an open season for game animals or game birds using the legal manners of take allowed during those season, except that dogs may not be used to hunt feral swine on game lands that do not allow the use of dogs for hunting white-tailed deer or black bear. Where lawful, the hunting of feral swine with dogs is allowed during the applicable deer or bear season unless otherwise specified in the Rules of 15A NCAC 10D .0200.

(c) Feral swine may be taken on game lands from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise by permit only. Individuals may apply for permits on or after July 1 online at ncwildlife.org, by phone, or in person at a wildlife service agent location. The number of permits issued annually will be based on achieving population management objectives of the Commission. The Commission shall issue available feral swine permits to applicants selected at random by computer. Permits shall be non-transferrable. All applicable laws and rules regarding the taking of feral swine shall apply.

(d) There are no bag limits on feral swine.

(e) Hunters may use artificial lights and electronic calls.

History Note: Authority G.S. 113-129; 113-134; 113-264; 113-291; 113-291.1; 113-291.2;

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 1, 2011;

Eff. February 1, 2012;

Temporary Amendment Eff. August 1, 2012;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2015; March 21, 2013;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2022;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2024.