HELPFUL HINTS

Hunting & Fishing Licence

You can get your license on the website www.ncwildlife.com or any Walmart – Don’t forget your duck stamp

Lodging

Hotel Engelhard

Engelhard, NC 

(Duck hunting) 

(252) 925-2001

Hyde County Lodges

Engelhard, NC 

(Duck hunting) 

(252) 473-0835

Hyde-Out Motel

Fairfield, NC 

(Duck hunting)

 (252) 926-8101

Fairfield Inn

Elizabeth City, NC 

(Swan hunting) 

(252) 333-1003

Hampton Inn

Elizabeth City, NC 

(Swan hunting) 

(252) 333-1800

Things you need on your hunt:

Warm and waterproof clothing, waders, snacks, gun case, steel shot shotgun shells, hunting license and duck stamp, hat, camouflage clothing and be prepared to have a good time!

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Seasons

Duck Season (2026-2027)

November 7th – 28th and

December 17th-January 30th

  limit 6 per person

Snow, Blue & Ross Geese

Regular Light Goose Season

November 7th – March 10th 

limit 25 per person 

Swan

Nov 7th – Jan 30th 

BY PERMIT ONLY

Turkey

April 10th – May 8th

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