Proposed Regulations
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has the authority, granted by the Legislature, to create regulations called “rules” which although not state law, have the force of law. The complete set of rules under the jurisdiction of the Commission can be found here. From Proposal to Regulation describes the Commission's rule-making procedures. Below is a list of the rules the Commission is currently proposing to change, a description of each, and ways to submit your comments. We welcome your feedback.
Public Input Meeting for Proposed Archery Zone
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites the public to attend a public input meeting at 7pm on June 18, 2025 at the Southport Community Building in Southport NC. Public comment will be heard on the proposed establishment of an "Archery Zone" on a recently acquired 426 acre parcel that will be part of Green Swamp Game Land.
The parcel is directly adjacent to the Swain Tract of Green Swamp Game Land which is currently managed as an Archery Zone and both tracts are directly adjacent to the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point. Per 15A NCAC 10D .0102 (b)(1), establishment of an Archery Zone requires the Commission to “conduct a public input meeting in the area where the game land is located”. On portions of game lands posted as "Archery Zones" hunting is limited to archery equipment and falconry. During the open deer seasons for these areas, antlered and antlerless deer may be taken.
The meeting will be held at 7pm on June 18, 2025 at the Southport Community Building, 223 E Bay St, Southport NC 28461.
Proposed Regulation Updates
To receive updates on proposed regulations, email regulations@ncwildlife.gov.
Subjecting a Proposed Rule to Legislative Review
Written objections to proposed rules can be submitted to the Rules Review Commission. If the Rules Review Commission receives written and signed objections from 10 or more individuals clearly requesting review by the legislature and the Rules Review Commission approves the rule, the rule will become effective as provided in G.S.150B-21.3(b1). The Rules Review Commission will receive written objections until 5:00 p.m. on the day following the day the Rules Review Commission approves the rule. The Rules Review Commission will receive those objections by mail, delivery service, hand delivery, or facsimile transmission.
Rule Suggestions
As part of the Annual Cycle Rulemaking Process, the Commission considers suggestions and recommendations from NCWRC staff and the public. If you have a suggestion or recommendation you would like to be considered, please submit them here.