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Public comment period open for migratory bird seasons

Public comment period open for migratory bird seasons

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking public comment on the 2024-2025 migratory game bird hunting seasons for waterfowl, webless migratory species and extended falconry. 

Comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. March 27 on NCWRC’s  online comment portal. The agency’s commissioners will consider all online comments as well as staff- recommended season dates and bag limits before approving the final season dates for 2024-25 migratory game bird seasons during the April 18 business meeting.  

The public may access a detailed overview of the 2024-25 season frameworks for webless migratory and waterfowl species, extended falconry season frameworks and Canada goose and duck hunting zones on the comment portal webpage

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