North Carolina Hunting License Fees
Last verified 2026-11-01 from official agency sources
Standard annual adult license (State Hunting License (annual)). Other licenses are in the table below.
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Not the full cost of hunting. These are hunting license prices only. Big game tags, drawings, stamps and permits are separate and cost extra, and are not listed here.
| License | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| State Hunting License (annual) Hunting on game lands. Does not include big game hunting, the state waterfowl privilege or the Federal Duck Stamp. Residents of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia pay reciprocal non-resident fees. Source | $32 | $124 |
| State Hunting 10-Day License Non-resident, valid for the 10-day period on the license. Does not include big game hunting or waterfowl. Source | n/a | $99 |
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Hunting licenses are set up differently in every state. Some states sell one general license, others sell a small game license, and big game tags, stamps and permits are usually separate and not listed here. Check what you need on the official agency site.
Prices are shown as listed by the agency. Some include agent or processing fees and some do not, so your total at checkout may differ.
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