URBAN ARCHERY SEASON
2025 Guidelines
The Town of Norwood has approved the NCWRC’s Urban Archery season to help alleviate overabundance deer that are protected by living in city limits. These deer are the most likely deer to cause damage to lawns and landscaping as well as deer-vehicle collisions.
When Can I Hunt?
January 11 – February 16
What Hunting Weapons Can I Use?
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission limits deer hunting during the Urban Archery Season to “bow and arrow, or crossbow”. No firearms!
Where Can I Hunt?
Hunting is prohibited on public/town property. You must have written permission from the property owner if you are hunting on someone else’s land (must be carried at all times). The Urban Archery Season does not obligate private landowners to allow hunting on their property. The town does not maintain any lands for hunting, nor does it maintain a list of participating property owners.
What’s Next?
You now have the responsibility, both to fellow residents and as a conscientious hunter, to make every effort to track down the deer and complete the harvest. That means you find the deer, report the game tag (required by NC Wildlife Resources), and remove the deer carcass. You are not to field dress the deer and leave the rest of the carcass laying out to decay.
Additional Regulations:
There are a few, all of which are common sense guidelines:
- You need to make sure your hunting license is up to date. A valid hunting season must be must be in effect for which the hunting license applies.
- You need to make sure you are aware of and in compliance with all state hunting laws as well as local laws. These can be found at the NC Wildlife Resources Commission website (ncwildlife.org). Remember that a number of state wildlife laws apply in addition to the local regulations.
- You need to always be aware of your surroundings. Hunters are to exercise reasonable regard for the safety and property of others.
For more information about State hunting rules and regulations, please visit the NC Wildlife website at www.ncwildlife.org.