deer season zone · North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Northeastern deer season zone
North Carolina, United States
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About Northeastern deer season zone
Northeastern deer season zone is a deer season zone in North Carolina, United States, set by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It covers about 26,175 km² (10,106 mi²). Towns inside it include Raleigh, Cary, Greenville, Apex, Wake Forest and Rocky Mount.
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
- Northeastern
- Area
- 26,175 km²
- Area (miles)
- 10,106 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,606 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% 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 | 1,333 | 5% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 119 | under 1% |
| GREAT DISMAL SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 112 | under 1% |
| Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge | 112 | under 1% |
| ROANOKE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 86 | under 1% |
| Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge | 86 | under 1% |
| Multiple owners | 32 | under 1% |
| MACKAY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 31 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 120 | 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
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Central deer season zone
- Southeastern deer season zone
- Southeastern CWD Management Area deer season zone
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Coastal Zone (duck zone)
- Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 2 (bear season area)
- Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 3 (bear season area)
- Coastal Bear Management Unit Zone 4 (bear season area)
- Inland Zone (duck zone)
- Northeast Hunt Zone (goose zone)
- Piedmont Bear Management Unit (eastern counties) (bear season area)
- Resident Population Zone (goose zone)
- CWD Surveillance Area (CWD area)
What HuntGrid shows for Northeastern deer season zone
- 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 Northeastern deer season zone?
About 26,175 km² (10,106 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Northeastern deer season zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,606 km² of public or protected land, 6% 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 Northeastern deer season zone?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Northeastern deer season zone?
In the same unit system: Central deer season zone, Southeastern deer season zone and Southeastern CWD Management Area deer season zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined in 15A NCAC 10B .0203 and .0502; 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.