Latest dates for the duck Hunting Season North Carolina 2016-2017
| Species | Season Dates | Bag Limits (Daily) | Possession Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Coots Mergansers | Oct 7 to 10 Nov 14 to Dec 5 Dec 19 to Jan 30 Black & Mottled close Nov 21 | 6 in aggregate with no more than: 4 scoters 4 mallards (only 2 hens) 3 wood ducks 2 scaup 2 redheads 2 pintail 2 canvasback 1 black or mottled duck 1 fulvous whisling duck Mergansers: 5 (Max 2 hooded) Coots: 15 | 3 times daily bag limit |
| Sea Ducks | Oct 1 to Jan 30 | 7 in special sea duck areas (Max 4 Scoters) | 3 times daily bag limit |
| Dove | Sept 5 to Oct 10 Nov 23 to Jan 15 | 15 | 45 |
| King & Clapper Rails | Sept 1 to Oct 3 Oct 23 to Nov 28 | 15 | 45 |
| Sora & Virginia Rails | Sept 1 to Oct 3 Oct 23 to Nov 28 | 25 | 75 |
| Gallinule & Moorhens | Sept 1 to Oct 3 Oct 23 to Nov 28 | 15 | 45 |
| Woodcock | Dec 17 to Jan 30 | 3 | 9 |
| Common Snipe | Nov 13 to Feb 27 | 8 | 24 |
| September Teal | Sept 12 to Sept 30 | 6 | 18 |
| Brant | Dec 28 to Jan 30 | 1 | 3 times daily bag limit |
| Canada Goose | Sept 1 to Sept 30 | 15 | 45 |
| Dark Geese (includes Canada & White-fronted Geese) | Residents Hunt Zone: Oct 7 to Oct 17 Nov 14 to Dec 5 Dec 19 to Feb 13 Southern james Bay Zone: Oct 7 to Nov 9 Nov 14 to Dec 31 Northeast Hunt Zone: Jan 15 to Jan 30 | Residents Hunt Zone: 5 Southern james Bay Zone: 5 Northeast Hunt Zone: 1 | 3 times daily bag limit |
| Light Geese (Includes Snow, Blue & Ross' Geese) | Regular Season: Oct 13 to Feb 13 Conservation Order Season: Feb 15 to Mar 31 | 25 | None |
| Tundra Swan | Nov 7 to Jan 30 | 1 | 1 per season by permit |
| Youth Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese, Brant, Mergansers, Coots & Tundra Swans) | Feb 6 to Feb 13 | As above | 3 times daily bag limit |
North Carolina Goose Zones Map
For more detailed info check out the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission website.