Non-Resident State Hunting License

Statewide hunting during a license term. Does not include Big Game Deer, Bear, and Turkey. Includes hunting on game lands.

Other Information

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 113-270

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$100.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$2.00

Other Requirements

Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia have different (reciprocal) pricing. Transaction Fee

Exemptions

Youth under age 16 are exempt from the requirement of a hunting license provided they comply with the following: Youth who have not obtained a Certificate of Competency showing their completion of the hunter safety course must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult when hunting. Youth who have obtained this certificate, may hunt without being accompanied by an adult, but must carry their certificate while hunting. Youths exempt from the hunting license requirement must obtain a “License-Exempt Big Game Harvest Report Card” when hunting deer, bear or wild turkey. Youth hunting bear must also obtain a “Bear Management E-Stamp.”

Licensing Authority

NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Customer Support Section
Licensing
1751 Varsity Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606-2576
888-248-6834

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.