Moore, Harnett, Cumbrland Fox Season

[beaverstop]

David Williams called last night to let me know that the fox season for Moore County has passed in the Legislature. Harnett and Cumberland were in piggy back status with the Moore County bill. I don't have the effective dates yet. I will get them to you as soon as I get my hands on all the info. David told me about the other two counties, but he did not have that information at hand. They will be in effect for the 07/08 season. My memory fails me, but either Harnett or Cumberland has a local law that prohibits setting foot holds except on your own land. We will have to work on that one.

David began working on this in 2003 when he was president of the NCTA. The county passed it, but the representative in Raleigh wouldn't have anything to do with it. He was voted out last election. I have a copy of the email from Rep. Joe Boylan informing David of the bill passing the Senate.

David has suffered some serious health problems that hindered his trapping and work as a district director. He is doing much better now. He stayed with this in spite of those problems. He deserves a, "Well Done" for his work on this.

Jimmy

[nctrapper01]

Cumberland Co has it so you cant set a foothold on property unless its your own

[bmlutra]

That is great news! I have land in Harnett and will trap foxes if allowed. The funky law you mentioned is Cumberland. Cavscout may wet his bed on this one!!

[bmlutra]

If anyone wants to take it up for Pender Co. I would be very supportive but I can't spearhead it for now. There are plenty of them to trap here.

[Bottomline]

Has Johnston Co. even come up yet Jimmy? Do they vote on all at the same time, or what exactly is the process as far as when the proposal is heard?

Congratulations to David and his persistence. It sure paid off.

[Nickthefoxanbvrslyr]

Thanks Jimmy,daivd for getting us one...But what about if we have permisson on someone else land to trap fox?

[cavscout]

Your right Berry, that gets my leg kickin like an ole dog when you scratch him behind the ear. Don't worry about them fox down there on Lenny Smith Rd., I will take good care of them for you. Hot dog I'm Excited, lets get some fox traps ready.

[ncgrinnerskinner]

Thanks for passing the info along Jimmy.

[cavscout]

Hey Jimmy, do you have a copy of the regs for the Harnett county season? I would like to see them if they are available

[Bottomline]

Cavscout, I already have fox traps ready, and you just might have some company. I got me a little permission on Lenny Smith Rd. ;D 8-)LMAO!!!

[Nickthefoxanbvrslyr]

I got more fox traps in the mail..I counted 30 are ready to go..

[blueridge]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2007

H 3

HOUSE BILL 571

Committee Substitute Favorable 3/19/07
Third Edition Engrossed 3/20/07







Short Title: Moore County Fox and Coyote Trapping.
(Local)

Sponsors:


Referred to:




March 12, 2007



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT to permit the taking of foxes and coyotes by trapping in cumberland, harnett, and moore counties.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, there is an open season for taking foxes and coyotes by trapping from October 1 through January 31 of each year. This section applies only to Moore County.

SECTION 1.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, there is an open season for taking foxes and coyotes by trapping from December l through January 31 of each year. This section applies only to Cumberland and Harnett Counties.

SECTION 2. A season bag limit of 10 applies in the aggregate to all foxes taken during the trapping season established in this act. No bag limit applies to coyotes taken under this act.

SECTION 3. The Wildlife Resources Commission shall provide for the sale of foxes taken lawfully pursuant to this act.

SECTION 4. This act applies only to Cumberland, Harnett, and Moore Counties.

SECTION 5. This act becomes effective October 1, 2007, and expires on September 30, 2010.




History:
History
Date Action
03/08/2007 [H] Filed
03/12/2007 [H] Passed 1st Reading
03/12/2007 [H] Ref To Com On Wildlife Resources
03/19/2007 [HA] Reptd Fav Com Substitute
03/19/2007 [H] Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
03/19/2007 [H] Placed On Cal For 3/20/2007
03/20/2007 [HA] Amend Adopted 1
03/20/2007 [H] Passed 2nd & 3rd Reading
03/22/2007 Rec From House
03/22/2007 Ref To Com On State & Local Government
04/04/2007 Reptd Fav
04/05/2007 Passed 2nd & 3rd Reading


Note: a bill listed on this website is not law until passed by the House and the Senate, ratified, and, if required, signed by the Governor.


Abbreviations Key
H = House Action
S = Senate Action
R = Ratified
HF = Failed in the House
SF = Failed in the Senate
HA = Adopted in the House
SA = Adopted in the Senate


FYI to All-
This info is current as of Saturday 4-7-07. The bill has not been ratified, it has passed a third reading, so it ain't law yet.

[Nickthefoxanbvrslyr]

Thanks blueridge...Reckon moore will get a early start,Guess ill trap up there too.But glad harnett has one..Around here all these fox are everywhere it wouldnt be a bad fox season for me..I got my fox traps already more in the mail and afew more doz for my bday and so on and so on..Going to stock up on fox lure urine and bait.Buy tags also..Thanks again im happy as a coyote at a careses dumped...

[Nickthefoxanbvrslyr]

Ps..It will bring back memorys of my frist season and frist 2 greys.

[beaverstop]

The 10 limit disapoints me. I don't know where this is coming from as David sure did not propose it. There is a Wildlife Comittee that reviews all proposed local fox laws. I'll check into that.

Who wants to tackle the no footholds local law? You cannot set them unless you are the landowner. He cannot give you permission.

Johnston County is still winding its way through the system.

Jimmy