North Carolina Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowNorth Carolina's deer season opens 2026-09-12 and closes 2027-01-01.
Last verified September 25, 2026North Carolina wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Northeastern & Southeastern Zones
Archery
- Opens
- September 12, 2026
- Closes
- October 2, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Open now
Central Zone
Archery
- Opens
- September 12, 2026
- Closes
- October 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Open now
Northwestern Zone
Archery
- Opens
- September 12, 2026
- Closes
- November 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Open now
Western Zone
Archery
- Opens
- September 12, 2026
- Closes
- November 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 6 days
Northeastern & Southeastern Zones
Blackpowder
- Opens
- October 3, 2026
- Closes
- October 16, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 20 days
Northeastern & Southeastern Zones
Gun
- Opens
- October 17, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 34 days
Central Zone
Blackpowder
- Opens
- October 31, 2026
- Closes
- November 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 41 days
Northwestern Zone
Blackpowder
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- November 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 48 days
Central Zone
Gun
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 48 days
Western Zone
Blackpowder
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- November 27, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 55 days
Northwestern Zone
Gun
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 62 days
Western Zone
Gun
- Opens
- November 28, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Season by method
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
North Carolina's deer season opens 2026-09-12 and closes 2027-01-01.
Nearby states
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.