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RALEIGH, N.C. (March 23, 2018) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Home from the Hunt™ campaign reminds hunters to practice safe and ethical hunting as wild turkey season opens April 14 and continues through May 12, preceded by a youth-only week from April 7 through April 13. The daily limit is one turkey and the possession and season limit is two turkeys per hunter, only one of which may be taken during youth season. Hunting is only allowed for those younger than 18 years of age during the youth season, but hunters age 16 and 17 must be properly licensed. Each youth must report a harvest to the Wildlife Commission through a Big Game Harvest Report Card. License-exempt youths should report their harvest using a Big Game Harvest Report Card for License-Exempt Hunters. Those under the age of 16 are exempt from license requirements provided they are accompanied by a licensed adult at least 18 years of age. If youth are properly licensed or have successfully obtained a hunter education certificate, they may hunt without the supervision of an adult. The Commission encourages turkey hunters to follow basic safety guidelines, such as keeping their firearm muzzle pointed in a safe direction and positively identifying their target before pulling the trigger. Turkey Hunter’s Safety Tips:
Turkey Hunter’s Regulatory Considerations:
Ryan Kennemur 919-707-0186