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Planning a hunt on Perkins Game Land
Public hunting ground in Davie County: designation, rules, permit hunts, zones, harvest and nearby land.
Photo: Donald Lee Pardue (CC BY 2.0)
Getting to Perkins Game Land
Parking, trailheads and gates near Perkins Game Land
- NC 801 AccessBoat ramp · 1.8 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 1.8 mi from the centreDirections
- Boone's Cave AccessBoat ramp · 3.2 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 3.2 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 3.3 mi from the centreDirections
Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Perkins Game Land land base and management
Our records class Perkins Game Land as a NCWRC game land; it lies in Davie County. It is a District 7 property in NCWRC terms. The NCWRC runs the property. Its 1,696 acres come from NCWRC Game Lands – general GIS SUM_ACRES. That ranks 68th of the 95 North Carolina game lands we list with a size.
Perkins Game Land: land by owner
| Landowner | GIS acres |
|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | 1,696 |
From NC digest regulations for specific game lands; acreage NCWRC Game Lands – general GIS SUM_ACRES; checked October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Perkins Game Land
The quarry at Perkins Game Land
Main game on Perkins Game Land: white-tailed deer, wild turkey, red and gray fox, rabbit and raccoon.
White-tailed deer
Northwestern zone
Wild turkey
Season dates
Red and gray fox
Season dates
Rabbit
Season dates
Raccoon
Season dates
Squirrel
Season dates
Bobwhite quail
Season dates
Mourning dove
4 dove fields
Species from NC digest regulations for specific game lands; checked October 25, 2026.
Nearby public land, measured from Perkins Game Land
Perkins Game Land is the large pin; 7 other public places within 45 miles get small ones. The neighbors hold 171,853 acres between them.
| Name | Type | Size (ac) | Designation | Away | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood | Game land | 169 | 7 days | 10 mi | southeast |
| Second Creek | Game land | 1,106 | Permit only | 15 mi | southwest |
| Yadkin River | Game land | 11,636 | 7 days | 25 mi | southeast |
| Paynes Branch | Game land | 211 | 3 days | 30 mi | north |
| Uwharrie National Forest | National forest | 53,011 | – | 39 mi | southeast |
| Uwharrie | Ranger district | 53,011 | – | 39 mi | southeast |
| Uwharrie | Game land | 52,709 | 7 days | 39 mi | southeast |
Points: NCWRC Game Land Centroids layer (GL_points Lat/Long). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Perkins Game Land: open days and site rules
Hunt Perkins Game Land on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and on the three winter holidays.
Antlerless deer by firearm (Perkins Game Land): Nov. 21 – Dec. 1.
Site rules at Perkins Game Land
- Horseback riding is prohibited from Nov. 1 – Jan. 1.
- Target shooting is prohibited.
Perkins Game Land: rules every game land shares
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Bait | Not allowed |
| Camping | Posted areas only |
| Tree stands | No nails or screws |
| Residence buffer | 150 yards |
| Vehicles | Open roads only |
| ATVs | Disabled permit holders |
| Loose dogs, west of I-95 | Not Apr. 1-Aug. 15 |
| Loose dogs, east of I-95 | Not Mar. 15-June 15 |
Your hunting license already includes game land use on Perkins Game Land. A $20 Game Land License is only for the non-hunting uses the digest lists.
From NC digest regulations for specific game lands, general game land rules, regional game land tables; checked October 25, 2026.
Which season zones cover Perkins Game Land
2026-27 deer seasons that reach Perkins Game Land, zone by zone.
| Zone | Counties | Bow season | Blackpowder | Gun season | Antlerless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | Davie | Sep 12–Nov 6 | Nov 7–Nov 20 | Nov 21–Jan 1 | All open days |
When bear opens around Perkins Game Land
| Bear unit or zone | Counties | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont BMU (group 3) | Davie | Nov 21–Jan 1 |
Zones from deer seasons, bear seasons and duck and goose zone map in the 2026-27 digest; checked October 25, 2026.
Perkins Game Land zones, units and maps
Printable maps: Perkins
From NC digest regulations for specific game lands and the NCWRC game land GIS; checked October 25, 2026.
Perkins Game Land dove field list and crops
NCWRC lists 4 managed dove fields on Perkins Game Land covering 15.4 acres; corn and wheat lead the crop list.
| Name | Crop mix | Acres | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins GL 1 | Corn, Wheat | 5.0 | 2022 |
| Perkins GL 2 | Corn, Wheat | 1.6 | 2022 |
| Perkins GL 3 | Corn, Wheat | 5.2 | 2022 |
| Perkins GL 4 | Corn, Wheat | 3.6 | 2022 |
HIP certification is needed for doves, and game land day rules apply to the fields.
NCWRC dove field GIS and NCWRC dove hunting on game lands; checked October 25, 2026.
County harvest data behind Perkins Game Land
Game lands gave up 26 of the 1,222 deer reported in Davie County in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer | Bucks | On game lands | Gun | Bow and crossbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 967 | 507 | 21 | 677 | 114 |
| 2020-21 | 1,056 | 551 | 19 | 765 | 116 |
| 2021-22 | 978 | 569 | 34 | 701 | 107 |
| 2022-23 | 747 | 416 | 15 | 559 | 101 |
| 2023-24 | 950 | 601 | 17 | 728 | 116 |
| 2024-25 | 1,128 | 665 | 22 | 823 | 135 |
| 2025-26 | 1,222 | 699 | 26 | 879 | 149 |
Davie County bear harvest
| Year | Bears |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Davie County spring birds by year
| Year | Adult gobblers | Jakes | On game lands | All birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 27 | 5 | 109 |
| 2024 | 91 | 27 | 4 | 118 |
| 2025 | 100 | 34 | 6 | 134 |
| 2026 | 90 | 25 | 9 | 115 |
County figures from NCWRC harvest statistics, bear harvest report, spring turkey report and CWD testing; checked October 25, 2026.
All 2026-27 dates that reach Perkins Game Land
Perkins Game Land hunts deer on the Northwestern dates and bear on the Piedmont BMU dates. The 53 rows below are the dated hunts the 2026-27 digest puts there.
| Game | Season | Where | Begins | Through | Right now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Northwestern | Sep 12, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth Deer Hunting Days | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Blackpowder | Northwestern | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun | Northwestern | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Group 3 | Piedmont BMU group 3 | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth Season (spring) | Statewide | Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Statewide Spring Season | Statewide | Apr 17, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | |
| Feral swine | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Dove | Dove (split) | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | |
| Dove | Dove (split) | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Dove | Dove (split) | Statewide | Dec 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Bobwhite quail | Hunting | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Remainder of state | Rest of the state | Sep 5, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Woodcock | Statewide | Dec 10, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Gray squirrel | Fall/winter | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Gray squirrel | Spring season | Statewide | May 17, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Fox squirrel | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Red squirrel | Fall/winter | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Split 1 | Inland zone | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 2 | Inland zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 3 | Inland zone | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Canada goose | September Canada goose season | Statewide in September | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Split 1 | Resident Population Zone | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Split 2 | Resident Population Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Split 3 | Resident Population Zone | Dec 17, 2026 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| White-fronted goose | Split 1 | Resident Population Zone | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | |
| White-fronted goose | Split 2 | Resident Population Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | |
| White-fronted goose | Split 3 | Resident Population Zone | Dec 17, 2026 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| Light geese | Regular season | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Mar 10, 2027 | |
| Brant | Brant | Statewide | Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Tundra swan | Tundra swan (permit only) | Permit holders only | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Waterfowl | Veterans day | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | |
| Waterfowl | Youth Waterfowl Day | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | |
| Waterfowl | Veterans day | Statewide | Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| Waterfowl | Youth Waterfowl Day | Statewide | Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| King and clapper rail | Rails | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | |
| Virginia rail and sora | Rails | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | |
| Gallinule | Gallinule and moorhen | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Snipe | Statewide | Oct 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2027 | |
| Crow | Season 1 (Wed/Fri/Sat) | Statewide | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 27, 2027 | |
| Crow | Season 2 (Wed/Fri/Sat) | Statewide | Jun 2, 2027 | Jul 31, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Red fox | Firearms season | East of I-77 | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Gray fox | Firearms season | East of I-77 | Nov 21, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Groundhog | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Nutria | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Skunk | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Armadillo | Year-round | Private land, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Beaver | Year-round | Statewide, year-round | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
From the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 2026-27 regulations digest and the 2026-2027 Season Dates at a Glance, checked October 25, 2026.
Local acts around Perkins Game Land
The digest prints these Davie County local acts; each one makes it unlawful to:
- Import and release a fox.
Local laws by county, 2026-27 digest; checked October 25, 2026. All county local laws.
Where to stay and shop for Perkins Game Land
Each town below has its own hunting page.
| Town | County | Straight line | 2024 pop. | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkin College | Davidson | 4.2 mi | – | 3,433 |
| Tyro | Davidson | 5.3 mi | – | 6,053 |
| Mocksville | Davie | 7.1 mi | 6,224 | 2,915 |
| Spencer | Rowan | 10 mi | 3,406 | 5,125 |
Perkins Game Land touches these county pages: Davie County.
Gear and processing near Perkins Game Land
NCWRC and federal offices near Perkins Game Land
Call Jason Smith, district biologist for Davie County, at (704) 546-5130; (336) 830-9794.
Towns and populations from Census 2024 estimates; businesses from store locators and listings; offices from NCWRC, USFS and USFWS; district biologists from NCWRC. Checked October 25, 2026.
Perkins Game Land on the North Carolina events calendar
Held on this ground or close by: 1 upcoming event and 2 NCWRC classes, covering NWTF banquet and hunter education course.
Next dates
| Held | What | Distance | Where | Register | Source page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 | Southern Strutters Banquet ⋅ NWTF banquet | 7 | Mocksville ⋅ Davie Co. | Event details | Source |
Classes and workshops
| On | Class | Distance | Time | Where held | Register | Found at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | (D7) Davie County Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | 7 | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM | Davie Co. Law Enforcement Training Center ⋅ Mocksville ⋅ Davie Co. | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Hunter Education Course (Davie)(D7) ⋅ hunter education course | 7 | 5:30 PM–8:30 PM | Davie County Rescue Squad ⋅ Mocksville ⋅ Davie Co. | Register on GONC | Source |
Nearest NCWRC range for Perkins Game Land hunters
Flintlock Valley Shooting Range is the nearest NCWRC public range to Perkins Game Land, about 36 miles away. Closer club ranges are shown too.
Covers rifle, handgun
Covers trap, skeet, shotgun
From the NCWRC shooting range pages and directory listings, checked October 25, 2026.
Perkins Game Land shooting hours by key date
The NCWRC gives a Charlotte table with a +0 minute correction for Perkins Game Land; the game and waterfowl columns are worked out from it.
| Date | Why | Sunrise | Sunset | Legal for game | Legal for ducks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Dove opener | 6:57 a.m. | 7:46 p.m. | 6:27 a.m. to 8:16 p.m. | 6:27 a.m. to 7:46 p.m. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Archery deer opener | 7:02 a.m. | 7:36 p.m. | 6:32 a.m. to 8:06 p.m. | 6:32 a.m. to 7:36 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Eastern gun opener | 7:30 a.m. | 6:47 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 7:17 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 6:47 p.m. |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Central gun opener | 6:56 a.m. | 5:19 p.m. | 6:26 a.m. to 5:49 p.m. | 6:26 a.m. to 5:19 p.m. |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Western gun opener | 7:09 a.m. | 5:13 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 5:43 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Late December | 7:28 a.m. | 5:19 p.m. | 6:58 a.m. to 5:49 p.m. | 6:58 a.m. to 5:19 p.m. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Deer gun close | 7:30 a.m. | 5:23 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 5:53 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 5:23 p.m. |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 6:47 a.m. | 7:58 p.m. | 6:17 a.m. to 8:28 p.m. | 6:17 a.m. to 7:58 p.m. |
Sunrise and sunset from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission digest table for Charlotte with county offsets; hours rule G.S. 113-291.1; checked October 25, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Country like Perkins Game Land
Perkins Game Land questions for 2026-27
Which days of the week can I hunt Perkins Game Land?
Hunt Perkins Game Land on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and on the three winter holidays.
What size figure do the sources print for Perkins Game Land?
1,696 acres (NCWRC Game Lands – general GIS SUM_ACRES).
What can I hunt on Perkins Game Land this season?
The list names white-tailed deer, wild turkey, red and gray fox, rabbit, raccoon and squirrel.
How long is gun deer season at Perkins Game Land?
The Northwestern dates apply: gun Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
Is Perkins Game Land a dove hunting spot?
4 planted fields (15.4 acres).
Can hunters pitch a tent on Perkins Game Land?
The regional table says camping: none.
Do I need the Game Land License to hunt Perkins Game Land?
Just your license and privileges; game land use comes with it.
Which town is nearest Perkins Game Land?
The nearest is Yadkin College, 4.2 mi.
Does Sunday hunting apply on Perkins Game Land?
Sunday is legal with limits: no guns 9:30 to 12:30, no waterfowl or doves.
Who runs the hunting program at Perkins Game Land?
Rules come from the NCWRC.
Which counties does the Perkins Game Land boundary reach?
The county overlay gives Davie County.
Last checks before a trip to Perkins Game Land
Use this page to plan, then check the official map and notices for Perkins Game Land the week you go.
Sources: NC digest regulations for specific game lands · NC digest regional game land tables · NC digest index to game land map · NC digest general game lands regulations · NCWRC GIS · NCWRC GIS · NCWRC GIS · NCWRC map; regulations from the 2026-27 NCWRC regulations digest. Checked October 25, 2026.
Other photos on this page: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain); Charles Patrick Ewing (CC BY 2.0); James Willamor (CC BY-SA 2.0); npdoty (CC BY 2.0).