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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has announced the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2025-26 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended falconry seasons. The dates are available at ncwildlife.gov/media/4358/download?attachment and will be published in the 2025-26 Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest this August.

The majority of seasons remain unchanged from the previous year, but there are some notable changes, including:

• The daily bag limit for Northern pintail has been increased from one bird to three birds.
• The September teal season has been shortened from a 16-day season to a nine-day season.
• The first youth and veterans/military waterfowl day will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 between the second and third waterfowl season splits. The second youth and veterans/military day will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, following the closing of the general duck season.
• The definition of “youth” has been updated to include only hunters ages 15 or younger.

For more information, go to ncwildlife.gov/hunting/fishing-hunting-trapping-regulations.

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