The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting public comments through Sept. 14 for the agency’s proposed 2027-28 hunting, fishing and game land regulation changes. Virtual public hearings on the proposed changes are scheduled for Aug. 20 and Aug. 25.
Each year, NCWRC reviews and adjusts seasons, bag limits and land management regulations, as needed, to achieve conservation management goals, comply with statutory changes and respond to constituent requests and suggestions. The public is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed rule changes.
All proposed regulations and information on submitting comments may be found on the agency’s website. Visit NCWRC’s Regulations Digest to review the state’s current hunting and fishing regulations.
NCWRC commissioners will consider the proposed changes at the October 2026 meeting. If adopted, most of the rules will take effect August 1, 2027, and will be in place for the 2027-2028 inland fishing, hunting and trapping seasons. A few approved rules would have a January 1, 2027 effective date.
Virtual hearings will be at noon on Aug. 20 and 6 p.m. on Aug. 25. Pre-registration is required.
Comments can be submitted at ncwildlife.gov/hunting/regulations/proposed-regulations/2027-2028-annual-rulemaking-cycle-proposed-rule-changes, via email at regulations@ncwildlife.gov (please include name, county and state of residence) or by sending a letter to Rulemaking Coordinator, 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1701.