1715-55 N.C. Sess. Laws 69
Abstract
An Act to Prevent Killing Deer at Unseasonable Times: That it shall not be lawful for any person to kill or destroy any deer, running wild in the woods or unfenced grounds in this government, by guns, or any other ways or means whatsoever, between the fifteenth day of February, and the fifteenth day of July, yearly, and in each year, after the ratification of the said act; and that any person convicted of the same, shall forfeit and pay the sum of five pounds, current money . . .
Summary
This law highlights an issue with a prior deer hunting ban, which prohibited killing wild deer with guns or other means between February 15 and July 15 under a five-pound fine. It notes that permitting people to kill deer within fenced grounds and enclosures during this off-season created a loophole that allowed individuals to evade the original prohibition.
Law Text
1. WHEREAS by the before recited act, it is, among other things, enacted, That it shall not be lawful for any person to kill or destroy any deer, running wild in the woods or unfenced grounds in this government, by guns, or any other ways or means whatsoever, between the fifteenth day of February, and the fifteenth day of July, yearly, and in each year, after the ratification of the said act; and that any person convicted of the same, shall forfeit and pay the sum of five pounds, current money: and whereas it appears, that the allowing liberty of killing deer in fenced grounds and inclosures at such seasons, has given room to several persons to evade the said law[.]
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Categories
HUNTING REGULATION