15A NCAC 10B .0205. RACCOON AND OPOSSUM

(a)  Open Season:  The open season for taking raccoon and opossum shall be from sunrise Monday on or nearest October 15 through the last day of February.

(b)  Bag Limits:

(1)           The daily bag limit for raccoon is three and there are no season and no possession limits.

(2)           There is no restriction on bag limits for opossum.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑291.2;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1995; July 1, 1987; July 1, 1986; July 1, 1985;

Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 1999;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2008; May 1, 2007; July 1, 2000.

Note

Note:      See 15A NCAC 10B .0111 prohibiting axes, saws and shooting in certain western counties.