Details, including dates and bag limits, for North Carolina’s 2026-27 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird, including dove, and extended falconry seasons are now available.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced the seasonal dates and associated regulations earlier this week. That information will also be published in the 2026-27 Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest in August.
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While most seasons remain unchanged from the previous year, the commission notes that, subject to final federal approval, the bag limit for Canada geese in the Northeast hunt zone will increase from one to two birds.
Another notable change pertains to the regular light goose season, which will open on Nov. 7, two weeks later than last year, and close on March 10, 2027.
This fall, regulatory officials will determine the option for the 2027 light goose conservation order, one that will be published on the agency’s website when a final decision is made.
For more information, visit the Wildlife Commission’s Regulations webpage.
