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This bill amends North Carolina's hunting and fishing licensing requirements to provide two key exemptions for members of state-recognized Native American tribes. First, tribal members can hunt, trap, or fish on tribal lands without purchasing a license, provided they carry proper tribal membership identification. Second, North Carolina residents who are members of a state-recognized or federally recognized tribe can hunt, trap, or fish anywhere in the state without a license, with some important conditions. These conditions include complying with existing reporting requirements, completing hunter education programs, purchasing federal migratory waterfowl stamps when required, and adhering to all other hunting and fishing regulations. The bill specifically excludes certain specialized license types from this exemption, such as those related to specific types of hunting or fishing activities. The licensing exemptions will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for the changes. The bill aims to recognize and support the hunting and fishing rights of Native American tribal members in North Carolina.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H103