Map of North Carolina deer shining light regulations from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Blue counties prohibit using lights to locate or disturb deer, yellow counties have partial restrictions, and white counties have no specific lighting regulations.
– No person shall, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 1/2 hour before sunrise, intentionally shine a light upon a deer or intentionally sweep a light in search of deer in these areas.
– No person shall, between the hours of 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise, intentionally shine a light upon a deer or intentionally sweep a light in search of a deer in these areas.
– Unlawful to shine a light intentionally upon a deer or to sweep a light in search of a deer at any time.
– No local light laws as of Jan. 1, 2025.
