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North Carolina Sunday Hunting (2026)

Conditional: North Carolina allows Sunday hunting on private land statewide, and on public or game lands only where opened by NCWRC; Sunday bow during gun or muzzleloader seasons requires orange.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Official source: ncwildlife.gov →

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Sunday Hunting in states bordering North Carolina

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

GeorgiaPermitted
Georgia permits Sunday hunting statewide during open seasons — there is no statewide Sunday prohibition — but some WMAs set specific Sunday hours or closures.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: georgiawildlife.com · Full Georgia rule →
South CarolinaConditional
In South Carolina, Sunday hunting for all game is legal on private land statewide; it is prohibited on WMA lands unless otherwise specified.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.sc.gov · Full South Carolina rule →
TennesseePermitted
Sunday hunting is permitted statewide in Tennessee; no day-of-week restriction for deer, turkey or other game species.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
VirginiaConditional
Virginia allows Sunday hunting statewide, except that you must be 200+ yds from a house of worship and firearm deer or bear hunting with dogs is prohibited on Sunday; public-land agencies may permit.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dwr.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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