Target shooting on public land in North Carolina

[required_user_name]

I know that I can shoot on public lands in NC if the rules don't specifically prohibit it for that particular game land. What isn't clear is when I can do this, or what firearm I can use. I've heard people say that it can only be a firearm appropriate for that hunting season. So that implies that it's only during hunting season, and right now I could only take a shotgun because it's turkey season. If that rule is true, where can I find it written down? It seems rude to shoot my rifle during deer season. I'd scare off the deer.

(PS: sorry if this the wrong forum. Point me to the right one and I'll happily repost.)

 

[required_user_name]

Bump. Is there a more appropriate place to post?

 

[MtnCreek]

Lots of different types of public land in NC. Nat forest is ok for shooting. Wilderness areas and parkway are not. I'm not sure about State wildlife land.

 

[47guy]

National Forests in North Carolina - Other Activities:Target Shooting

National Forests in North Carolina - Other Activities:Target Shooting

www.fs.usda.gov

 

[roostercogburn98]

North Carolina has some funky rules and regs for shooting on public land. At one point, I believe the state banned it or placed it on hold for a few years due to people not cleanup after themselves. Best advice I ever got was talk to the local Game Warden or Sheriff to see what is or isn’t allowed in the county you want to shoot in.

 

[required_user_name]

North Carolina has some funky rules and regs for shooting on public land. At one point, I believe the state banned it or placed it on hold for a few years due to people not cleanup after themselves. Best advice I ever got was talk to the local Game Warden or Sheriff to see what is or isn’t allowed in the county you want to shoot in.

Thanks. I have heard of people doing that.

 

[required_user_name]

National Forests in North Carolina - Other Activities:Target Shooting

National Forests in North Carolina - Other Activities:Target Shooting

www.fs.usda.gov

Thanks for the link. All of these ranges are closed for Coronavirus. Was looking for a DIY style, just go the woods find my own berm.

 

[required_user_name]

North Carolina has some funky rules and regs for shooting on public land. At one point, I believe the state banned it or placed it on hold for a few years due to people not cleanup after themselves. Best advice I ever got was talk to the local Game Warden or Sheriff to see what is or isn’t allowed in the county you want to shoot in.

I heard that too, but I think it was just one of the game lands in the Eastern part of the state.