FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission wants all military personnel, their families and friends to be aware of information regarding a new law establishing a hunting and fishing license exemption for resident North Carolinians serving full-time military duty outside of the state. The new law (House Bill 97) was incorrectly interpreted in an article in
North Carolina Sportsman magazine’s August issue.
The inaccuracy of this interpretation of the law could create circumstances that place our military servicemen and women in violation of the law and compromise their rights. The Commission wants to make sure no hardship is caused to the men and women of North Carolina in dedicated service to our country.
The new law states that
a resident of North Carolina who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including reservists,
serving full-time military duty outside the state is exempt from hunting, inland and coastal fishing license requirements while
on leave in this state for 30 days or less . Individuals must have military identification and a copy of the official authorized leave notice from a duty station outside the state with them while hunting or fishing to take advantage of this exemption.
The full text of the law can be viewed by clicking the following link:
Active Duty Hunting and Fishing License Exemption
If further clarification is needed, please contact the
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
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