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