| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks | General · September Teal Season · East of U.S. Highway 17 | Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Mountain Bear Management Unit | Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Regular Season Split 1 · Inland Zone | Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Piedmont Bear Management Unit | Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Ducks | General · Regular Season Split 1 · Coastal Zone | Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Sea Ducks Split 1 · Sea Duck Area | Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Zone 5 · Coastal Bear Management Unit - Zone 5 | Nov 9, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Black bear | General · Zone 3 · Coastal Bear Management Unit - Zone 3 | Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Zone 2 · Coastal Bear Management Unit - Zone 2 | Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Zone 1 · Coastal Bear Management Unit - Zone 1 | Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Zone 4 · Coastal Bear Management Unit - Zone 4 | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Youth Waterfowl Day | Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 |
Data verified today against official North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Tundra swan | Tundra Swan Permit Draw | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Deer | Sandhills Dog Deer Hunting Permit | Oct 1, 2026 |
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