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In North Carolina, hunters must report their harvested deer to the Wildlife Resources Commission within 24 hours of taking the animal. Reporting can be done online or by phone, and hunters are required to provide specific information about the deer, including its sex, age, and location. Failure to report harvested deer can result in fines.
Reporting Options
Hunters in North Carolina have two options for reporting their harvested deer: online or by phone. To report online, hunters can visit the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s website and fill out the mandatory deer harvest report form. This form requires hunters to provide information about the deer, including its sex, age, and location. Hunters can also report their harvested deer by phone by calling (888) 248-6834.
Requirements for Reporting
When reporting harvested deer, hunters are required to provide specific information about the deer. This includes: the county where the deer was harvested, the sex of the deer (male, female, or unknown), the age of the deer (yearling or adult), and the location where the deer was harvested. Hunters are also required to provide their name, address, and a description of the deer.
Season and Harvest Reporting
In North Carolina, deer hunting seasons vary depending on the region and the type of deer being hunted. For example, the regular firearms deer season typically runs from the first Saturday in November to the last Sunday in January, while the muzzleloader season typically runs from the first Saturday in December to the last Sunday in January. Hunters must report their harvested deer within 24 hours of taking the animal, regardless of the season or type of deer being hunted.
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