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Dupont State Forest Hunting

Dupont State Forest

North Carolina

11,952 acresManaged by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

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Season: 2026-2027.

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Source: 2026-27 North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations Digest

Source revision: 2026-08-01

Permits & Check-in3 items

Permit-only areas (Permit): Game lands on which a special permit is required to hunt or trap.
Permit-only area. (Apply at ncwildlife.gov.)
Training and the use of dogs is prohibited except during scheduled permit hunts.

Access2 items

DuPont State Recreational Forest remains open, but the Triple Falls stairs and Turkey Knob Trail bridge are closed. Turkey Knob Trail may be used as an out-and-back trail only as far as the closed bridge. Check the official road and trail closure list before visiting.
DuPont schedules hazard-tree removal and vegetation work on the path from High Falls kiosk to High Falls Loop for November 6, 2026, with November 10 as the rain date. The path is closed to all visitors while work is underway; use Buck Forest Road to reach High Falls Loop. Check the official closure notice for the actual work date.

Additional Information1 item

Target shooting is prohibited.

Official Sources1 source

2026-27 North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations Digest ↗

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Source: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

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