Intro to the state—landscapes, strategies, costs, and comforts.
Overview
North Carolina offers an exhilarating hunting experience, characterized by its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. With expansive forests, rolling hills, and coastal marshes, the state is home to an impressive variety of game species, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, and waterfowl. The diverse habitats provide ample opportunities for both novice and seasoned hunters, whether pursuing big game in the Pisgah National Forest or tracking migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway. Additionally, North Carolina's rich cultural heritage and commitment to conservation make it a prime destination for responsible hunting enthusiasts seeking both adventure and a connection with nature.
North Carolina’s hunting terrain spans a remarkable gradient—from the tidal marshes and river bottoms of the Coastal Plain, through rolling agricultural fields and mixed pine–hardwood woodlands in the Piedmont, up into the steep ridges and rhododendron thickets of the Appalachian foothills and mountains. Private timberlands, crop-field edges, and bottomland hardwood draws offer prime cover for whitetail deer and turkey, while flooded rice fields, beaver ponds, and tidal creeks support waterfowl hunting. This diversity of open fields, dense forest stands, rivers, and high-country hollows provides both accessible terrain for newcomers and varied, challenging landscapes for seasoned hunters.
Hunts in North Carolina are generally based out of comfortable rural lodges, cabins or bunkhouses located near prime deer, turkey and waterfowl habitat. Accommodations often feature private or shared bedrooms furnished with standard beds, while more remote waterfowl or upland camps may use canvas wall tents or duck blinds equipped with cots or simple bunks. Central heating and air conditioning keep lodge and cabin interiors pleasant through hot summers and cold winter mornings. In field camps and blinds, propane heaters or wood-burning stoves provide warmth on chilly mornings, and fans or open-air designs help maintain comfort during warmer months.
We think these three hunts should be at the top of your list:
1x1 Black Bear Hunt with Hounds; All Inclusive
This outfitter offers hound hunts on the east coast of North Carolina in Beaufort county. This is a 1:1 hunt with the lead guide / owner, his pack of hounds, and a few of his fellow hounds-men.
This hunt is sure to ignite your adrenaline as you listen to the pack of hounds track, trail and stop the bear. Once the hounds have secured the bear either in a tree or on the ground you will be taken in and set up to harvest the black bear.
Lodging, meals, 1:1 guide service, plus the use of the hound is all included in the price of the hound hunts.
North Carolina
Black Bear
Lickstone Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
House
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
Includes Dogs
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3-Day Deer Hunt With Food and Lodging Included
This outfitter offers the ultimate hunting experience with our three-day deer hunt package.
With a three-deer limit, our guests can take home one buck that is 6 points or better and either two doe!
Lodging included in all out deer hunts, some hunts offered with meals.
North Carolina
White-Tailed Deer
Lickstone Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
House
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
Contact
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Over-Bait 5-Day Black Bear Hunt in North Carolina - High Success, Food, & Lodging
These over bait hunts for Black Bear are offered on the east coast of
North Carolina in Beaufort County.
The eastern counties of NC are known for having some of the largest and most plentiful population of black bears in the United States.
The agricultural supply along with the temperatures never reaching "hibernation" range means that NC black bears eat year round, gaining upwards of 100lbs a year.
That mixed with NC's baiting laws of NO PROCESSED FOODS on the baits makes for the perfect growth and reproductive storm.
North Carolina
Black Bear
5000
Lickstone Outfitters
Private
House
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
5000
Contact
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North Carolina FAQs
What you need to know before you book:
What type of terrain should I expect when hunting in North Carolina?
North Carolina features a diverse gradient of hunting landscapes. You’ll move from tidal marshes and river bottoms in the Coastal Plain, through rolling agricultural fields and mixed pine–hardwood woodlands in the Piedmont, up to steep ridges and rhododendron thickets in the Appalachian foothills and mountains. This mix of open fields, dense forest draws, waterways and high-country hollows offers both accessible spots for newcomers and varied, challenging terrain for seasoned hunters.
Are there specific regions of North Carolina known for better hunting?
Yes. The Piedmont’s private timberlands and crop-field edges are renowned for large whitetails and spring turkeys, while the Coastal Plain’s flooded rice fields, beaver ponds and tidal creeks concentrate waterfowl each fall and winter. The Appalachian foothills and mountain hollows also hold mature deer and wild turkeys, though those areas can demand more physical effort and backcountry skills.
Is hunting in North Carolina a good fit for new hunters?
Absolutely. Many outfitters operate out of comfortable lodges, cabins or bunkhouses and offer one-on-one guide support. The gentler slopes and open cover of the Coastal Plain and Piedmont make for manageable day-hunts, and field-care instruction ensures first-time hunters learn safe, effective techniques from scouting through trophy processing.
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This outfitter offers hound hunts on the east coast of North Carolina in Beaufort county. This is a 1:1 hunt with the lead guide / owner, his pack of hounds, and a few of his fellow hounds-men.
This hunt is sure to ignite your adrenaline as you listen to the pack of hounds track, trail and stop the bear. Once the hounds have secured the bear either in a tree or on the ground you will be taken in and set up to harvest the black bear.
Lodging, meals, 1:1 guide service, plus the use of the hound is all included in the price of the hound hunts.
North Carolina
Black Bear
Lickstone Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
House
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
Includes Dogs
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
Thank you! Your submission has been received! We will be in touch in the next 24 hours.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
This info will not be shared with other outfitters or sold in any way. We will not SPAM you. We grab this info so that we can (quickly) make a warm introduction between you and the outfitter. Then we step aside and let you communicate by email, text, or phone with the outfitter as you see fit.
Alternatively, log in or sign up to see this outfitter’s contact info so you can reach out directly.
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Over-Bait 3-Day Black Bear Hunt in North Carolina - High Success, Food, & Lodging
These over bait hunts for Black Bear are offered on the east coast of
North Carolina in Beaufort County.
The eastern counties of NC are known for having some of the largest and most plentiful population of black bears in the United States.
The agricultural supply along with the temperatures never reaching "hibernation" range means that NC black bears eat year round, gaining upwards of 100lbs a year.
That mixed with NC's baiting laws of NO PROCESSED FOODS on the baits makes for the perfect growth and reproductive storm.
North Carolina
Black Bear
3800
Lickstone Outfitters
Private
House
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
3800
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
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When you submit this request, we will do the legwork of calling and emailing the outfitter to see if they have an opening on your requested dates. We will continue reaching out to the outfitter daily until we hear back. You’ll hear from us very soon.
3-Day Deer Hunt With Food and Lodging Included
This outfitter offers the ultimate hunting experience with our three-day deer hunt package.
With a three-deer limit, our guests can take home one buck that is 6 points or better and either two doe!
Lodging included in all out deer hunts, some hunts offered with meals.
North Carolina
White-Tailed Deer
Lickstone Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
House
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
Thank you! Your submission has been received! We will be in touch in the next 24 hours.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
This info will not be shared with other outfitters or sold in any way. We will not SPAM you. We grab this info so that we can (quickly) make a warm introduction between you and the outfitter. Then we step aside and let you communicate by email, text, or phone with the outfitter as you see fit.
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Request received! We’re reaching out to the outfitter and will update you as soon as we hear back.
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When you submit this request, we will do the legwork of calling and emailing the outfitter to see if they have an opening on your requested dates. We will continue reaching out to the outfitter daily until we hear back. You’ll hear from us very soon.
Over-Bait 5-Day Black Bear Hunt in North Carolina - High Success, Food, & Lodging
These over bait hunts for Black Bear are offered on the east coast of
North Carolina in Beaufort County.
The eastern counties of NC are known for having some of the largest and most plentiful population of black bears in the United States.
The agricultural supply along with the temperatures never reaching "hibernation" range means that NC black bears eat year round, gaining upwards of 100lbs a year.
That mixed with NC's baiting laws of NO PROCESSED FOODS on the baits makes for the perfect growth and reproductive storm.
North Carolina
Black Bear
5000
Lickstone Outfitters
Private
House
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
5000
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
Thank you! Your submission has been received! We will be in touch in the next 24 hours.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
This info will not be shared with other outfitters or sold in any way. We will not SPAM you. We grab this info so that we can (quickly) make a warm introduction between you and the outfitter. Then we step aside and let you communicate by email, text, or phone with the outfitter as you see fit.
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