CWD area · North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
CWD Surveillance Area
North Carolina, United States
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About CWD Surveillance Area
CWD Surveillance Area is a CWD area in North Carolina, United States, set by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It covers about 6,085 km² (2,349 mi²). Towns inside it include Greenville, Roanoke Rapids, Tarboro, Winterville, Ayden and Williamston.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- Surveillance
- Area
- 6,085 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,349 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 243 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 233 | 4% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 46 | under 1% |
| City of Greenville | 3.2 | under 1% |
| NC Wildlife Resources Commission | 2.0 | under 1% |
| Rocky Mount, City of | 0.4 | under 1% |
| County of Pitt | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Tar River Land Conservancy | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Town of Tarboro | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.5 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Season dates, bag limits and licences for CWD Surveillance Area are in North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Official regulations: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for CWD Surveillance Area
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is CWD Surveillance Area (CWD area)?
About 6,085 km² (2,349 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in CWD Surveillance Area?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 243 km² of public or protected land, 4% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for CWD Surveillance Area?
In North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's official regulations: https://www.eregulations.com/northcarolina/hunting/cwd-surveillance-areas-and-special-regulations
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Sources
Unit boundary: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Areas defined in 15A NCAC 10B .0502 and by the Commission (2026-27 digest); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.