The Wildlife Resources Commission has a much broader regulatory responsibility than just the recreational activities of hunting, trapping and fishing. General Statutes charge the Commission with stewardship of all wildlife resources. As a result, the Commission enforces other rules, many pertaining to nongame wildlife. Nongame animals are defined in the General Statutes as "all wild animals except game and fur-bearing animals". Please see the Defintion of Terms applied to governing possession, buying and selling of wildlife for more information.
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Nongame
Regulations |
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and Collection Rules about possession, collection, taking and transporting nongame wildlife. |
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NC's
State and Federally Listed Wildlife Species (pdf) |
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If you require more specific information about a nongame situation, you may contact the Wildlife Management Division. For a legal opinion concerning a specific question, you may wish to consult a private attorney. |
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Other
Regulations
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Possession
and Collection |
| Sale
of Wildlife Rules for buying and selling wildlife. |
| Wildlife
Depredation Regulations applying to wildlife that cause property damage. |
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If you require more specific information about a situation, you may contact the Wildlife Enforcement Division. For a legal opinion concerning a specific question, you may wish to consult a private attorney. |
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