NC Wildlife Agency enacts new deer hunting regulations, opportunities to help manage Chronic Wasting Disease
The changes add early hunting opportunities, new carcass disposal rules and faster testing as officials try to slow a fatal deer disease.
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NC Wildlife Agency enacts new deer hunting regulations, opportunities to help manage Chronic Wasting Disease
In an effort to control the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing new deer hunting regulations that will offer hunters increased deer harvest opportunities in counties where CWD has been confirmed. New regulations for the 2026-2027 deer hunting season include: The introduction of a Special Early Season for antlered deer Aug. 22-23, 2026, in all CWD Management Areas using any lawful…
Wildlife Agency enacts new deer hunting opportunities to help manage deadly deer disease
RALEIGH — In efforts to control the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing new deer hunting regulations that will offer hunters increased deer harvest opportunities in counties where CWD has been confirmed.
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