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103 § 113-291.1. Manner of taking wild animals and wild birds. {a) Except as otherwise provided, game may only be taken between a half hour before sunrise and a half hour alter sunset and only by one or a combina- tlon of the following methods: ti) With a rifle. {2} With n shotgun not larger than nnmber 10 gauge. tS) With a bow nnd arrow of a type prescribed itl the regulations of tile Wildlife Resources Commission. t4) With the use of dogs. tS) By means of falconry. Fur-beariiag animals may be taken nt an)- time during o lea tr ~ ng season with traps authorized under O.S. 113-291.6 and rnhbits may be box~trapped accordance with re ulntions of the Wildlife Resources tJotnmiss o } Nongame nnlmals nnd birds open to hunting may be taken during the hours nt tho · zed by regulation during any open season by the methods far tak ng game Use of pistols in taking wildlife is governed by subsection {gL The Wildlife Resources Commis.~bm may prescribe tile manner of taking wild animals and wild birds on game Innds nnd public htmtlng grounds. (bi No wihl nnimals or wild birds may be taken: (ll From or with the use ornny veh c e; vesse , et er time one manually ~ropelled; air flane; or other conveyance except that the use of ye cos a. As finnting stands, sUbject to the following limitations. No wihl nnimal or wild bird may be taken tram nny rossi, under sail. under power, or with tim engine running or while still in motion fi'om such propulsion. No wild nnimal or wihl bird may be tak?n from any ye ~ c e if it is in motion, tile engine is running, or the passenger area of the vehicle is occupied. The probibitiou of occupying t m passenger area of a vebicle does not apply to a disabled individual whose mobility is restricted. b. For trnnsportation incidental to the taking. (2} With the use or aid orany artificial light, net trap snare electron c "-" or recorded animal or bird call, or fire except as may be otherwise provided by statute. No w d birds may be taken with tbe use or aid ofsalt, grain, fruit, or other bait exce ~t as may be otherwise prey de fly statute. The taking of wild animals and wild birds witl 1 o sons (rugs, exposives, and electrcity s governed by G.S. 113-261, 113-262, and Article 22A. (c} It is a misdemeanor punishable in the discretion of the court for on3' person taking wildlife to have in his possession nny: (1) Firearm equip ~ed with n silencer or nny device designed ta silence. muflle, or mmnnize the report of the firesrm. The firearm is con- sidered equipped with the silencer or device whether it is attached to the firearm or separate but reasonably accessible for altachment during the taking of tile wildlife. (2) Weapon of mass death lad destr ct on ns deft ed in {3.8. 14-288.8. The Wildlife Resources Commission rosy proliibit individuals training dogs or taking particular species from carrying axes, saws, tree-climbing equip- ment, and other implements that mn)' facilitate the unlawful taking orw d except tree-climbing equipment rosy be carried lind used by persons law£ully taking raccoons and opossums during open season id} In accordance with governing regulations ortho Wildlife Resources Com- mission imposing further refitricfions that may be necessary, hunters may conduct field tria]s with dogs in areas and at times authorizedwith the use of approved weapons and ammunition. The Wildlife Resources Commission may authorize organized retriever field trials, utilizing domestically raised pheasants or waterfowl, to be held under its permit.